At the heart of the action

Knowing how to intervene, i.e. how to take part in a situation, is undoubtedly one of the skills that every human being must learn to develop in order to occupy the center of his or her life and make a full commitment, both to those close to him or her and to the society to which he or she belongs. First and foremost, this practical guide offers you a few keys to action. Ways of being and doing that enable us to get to know and understand ourselves better, so we can move forward with confidence towards realizing who we really are, as far away as possible from the injunctions of a socialization that often fixes us in roles that don't always suit us and can cost us dearly.

Whatever your title or function (intervention, parenting, education), if you have an interest in supporting and guiding young people, adults, couples, families or small groups towards realizing their full potential, this manual is for you. In addition to specific knowledge, you'll find essential elements for creating an authentic bond with others, as well as concrete ways of cooperating with the strengths of any individual or small group to take action - chosen action.

Understanding the meaning of behaviours rather than evaluating them; understanding relationships from the angle of the type of power that is exercised within them, in order to detect power relationships; having the necessary tools to set in motion a movement of individual change that gives meaning to the life of every human being because it is recognized as such... That's the kind of challenge you're invited to take up!