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Enrichment of Interpersonal Relationship Skills

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This chapter discusses the module on enrichment of interpersonal relationship skills for children and parents, which has the following objectives:

1. Understand the need for interdependence with others through semi-open self-boundary, separated and connected cohesion and structured and flexible adaptability in interpersonal relationships;

2. Develop an egalitarian perception, recognition of strengths, acceptance and respect and celebration of differences with others;

3. Develop positive feelings of warmth, humility and empathy for others;

4. Learn to make win–win as the goal in interpersonal relationships; and

5. Enhance the collaborative conflict management skills.

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  1. Tata Institute of Social Sciences, #1203 & 1204, Apollo Tower, Mahalakshmi Mandir Road, Deonar, Mumbai, 400 088, India

    Murli Desai Ph.D. (Social Work, Former Professor)

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Desai, M. (2010). Enrichment of Interpersonal Relationship Skills. In: A Rights-Based Preventative Approach for Psychosocial Well-Being in Childhood. Children¿s Well-Being: Indicators and Research. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-9066-9_8

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