Summary of Alice Sheldon's Why weren’t we taught this at school?

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Get the Summary of Alice Sheldon's Why weren’t we taught this at school? in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book.Original book introduction: Alice Sheldon is the creator of Needs Understanding, a fresh and exciting approach for finding practical solutions to problems, and building relationships that work. Alice graduated from Oxford University with an MA in Psychology and Neurophysiology. She’s always had a strong interest in how we can contribute to the creation of a more inclusive world. This has taken her on a career path that includes being a secondary school teacher, a barrister, and leading the Bar’s national pro bono charity, Advocate.

During this time Alice came across two life-changing pieces of understanding. The first was psychotherapy, which inspired a deep learning journey. The second was Nonviolent Communication (NVC), which led to her becoming a Certified Trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Nov 19, 2021
• ISBN: 9781638157250

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Insights on Alice Sheldon's Why Werent We Taught This at School

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

It is important to be careful when dealing with cancer scares, as they can have a devastating effect on those affected. Remember that you are not at fault, and that you are not alone.

#2

The first step towards needs understanding is to recognize when you’re being listened to, and when you’re not. When you’re listened to, you should try to understand what the other person is saying. When you’re not, you should try to understand why they are saying it.

#3

When we receive an unhelpful response, we may become defensive, explain ourselves, or simply ignore the person.

#4

There are many reasons why people habitually respond in a certain way, and it is not always their fault. It can be difficult to know what to do when someone habitually responds negatively to your