Skilful communication and warm connection are needed today more than ever before. This book explores the potential of mindfulness skills, and how they can be applied to communication in a range of settings.

Frits Koster lived as a Buddhist monk in Asia for six years. He is a qualified MBSR, MBCL and IMP teacher and teaches mindfulness and compassion internationally. He is the co-author of various books (Silkworm Books and Routledge). See www.compassionateliving.info or www.fritskoster.com.

Jetty Heynekamp is a qualified physiotherapist who has been practising insight meditation since 1982. She is a certified mindfulness teacher and leads meditation retreats and communication workshops with her husband Frits Koster. She is the co-author of several books.

Victoria Norton is a certified mindfulness teacher whose professional background is in teaching and communications management.

1. Introduction The value of mindful communication 2. Nonviolent Communication Mindfulness and compassion in relationships 3. Interpersonal Mindfulness Awakening together 4. Green Zone Communication Our day-to-day conversations as mindfulness practice 5. Mindfulness and Communication Creating a space to coexist 6. Deep Listening Transforming communication 7. Experiences with Open Dialogue Mindfulness and the dialogic practice, on the way to insight