Give it a Rest: The Case for Tough-Love Friendships

Give it a Rest: The Case for Tough-Love Friendships by Jackson, Danielle Bayard. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780578567563.

What if courage and radical truth-telling were the keys to more fulfilling relationships with other women? In Give it a Rest: The Case for Tough-Love Friendships, Danielle Bayard Jackson—licensed educator and certified women’s coach— outlines the benefits of “tough-love friendship”, and gives steps to creating deeper connections. Give it a Rest explores:* the 4 sectors of the Tough-Love Friendship Model* the “S.E.T the M.I.C” framework for hard conversations* the sociological, cultural, and neurological reasons women hold back in their friendshipsThis book empowers readers to discover their boldness, share their truth, and deepen their friendships by “telling it like it is”… and doing it the right way. Give it a Rest is a call for women everywhere to confront the “hard truths” in their friendships—and experience the joy that lies on the other side.Danielle Bayard Jackson is a women’s friendship expert and founder of GIVE IT A REST MOVEMENT, a coaching, education, and event community for women to learn how to be better women to each other. With sarcastic humor, personal stories, and a collection of observations and research, Danielle is showing today’s young women the value of courageous friendships in a time of superficial connection.