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Communication skills are important. We all encounter situations every day in which we misunderstand or are misunderstood by other people. Sometimes these situations are harmless or humorous, but more often they can cause bad feelings, mistakes, and stress. The way that we deal with each other in relationships affects our health, our success, and many other dimensions of our lives. Unsatisfactory relationships can lead to a variety of physical problems, including ulcers, hypertension, colitis, and depression. Satisfying relationships at home and at work add greatly to the quality of our lives. This course is based on The Complete Guide to Wellness by two wellness experts, Richard Bellingham, Ed.D. and Barry Cohen, Ph.D., and published by HRD Press. Their book is a cumulation of over 20 years of experience in hospitals, wellness centers, and corporations, helping people live healthier, more innovative, and more productive lives. Bellingham and Cohen's approach to wellness is based on the belief that the human being is a system that requires a systematic approach for real change.