Words of Praise

TLC saved my marriage. It helped us realize we were both saying the same thing and wanted the same thing, but were not hearing each other.

Shekema Tinch-Holmes, Student, Georgia State University, 2002

TLC is a practical guide to help African American singles and couples communicate more effectively in relationships. It includes the African perspective on the power of words, gender differences and African American communication styles. TLC also provides a three step program to resolve conflict and includes exercises to help singles and couples examine their own communication styles and increase their communication competence and skills.

1. The Power of Words
2. Communication Fundamentals
3. Talking and Listening with Care-TLC
4. Helping Your Partner Talk Through a Problem Using TLC
5. Using the TLC Three-Step Program to Resolve Conflicts
6. Communication Exercises