Relationship Conflict

Today, most of us communicate from behind electronic screens, and studies show that Americans feel less connected and more divided than ever before. The blame for some of this disconnect can be attributed to our political landscape, but the erosion of our conversational skills as a society lies with us as individuals. And the only way forward, says Headlee, is to start talking to each other. In We Need to Talk, she outlines the strategies that have made her a better conversationalist - and offers simple tools that can improve anyone's communication.

The world has been indoctrinated with the false notion that narcissism is the result of a bad childhood. It’s as if narcissists have been granted immunity from responsibility. Mental health professionals - and the general public alike - seem more than willing to offer narcissists a perfectly convenient scapegoat: trauma. The goal of this book, using the most recent empirical evidence on the etiology and treatment of narcissistic personality disorder - is to dispel the widely held and already discredited myth that narcissism is the result of childhood trauma.

We all experience difficult relationships. Oftentimes we try to reconcile but the other person simply won't, or else we find they can't keep the commitments they made during reconciliation. How do we handle these tough relationships in a way that brings peace to our lives and glory to God?

Since launching the mega-bestselling wellness program the Whole30, Melissa Urban has taught millions of people how to establish healthy habits and successfully navigate pushback and peer pressure. She knows firsthand that boundaries—clear limits you set to protect your energy, time, and health—are the key to feelings of security, confidence, and freedom in every area of your life. Now, in The Book of Boundaries, she shows you how boundaries are the key to better mental health, increased energy, improved productivity, and more fulfilling relationships.

With the help of Dr. Kevin Skinner’s insight and real-life stories, you will learn how to address the past, communicate honestly and effectively, and create an environment for healing and recovery. Whether you are just beginning the healing process or are well on your way, Rebuild Your Relationship After Sexual Betrayal is a powerful resource that will help you work through the pain, reclaim your true selves, and create a lasting, loving partnership.

BPD and NPD expert Randi Kreger provides targeted resources to help you build the confidence you need to navigate your relationship safely and effectively. Packed with in-depth information and proven-effective skills, this guide will help you evaluate your relationship, discover what you truly want and need, and gain the courage needed to make healthy decisions.

Parenting ADHD with Wisdom and Grace was written to help parents. I see many parents struggling with how to manage and parent aspects of their child's ADHD. Sometimes, they do not fully realize that some of the frustrating behaviors they are dealing with are a part of ADHD. I am hoping that I can impact parent-child relationships and help parents find more effective ways to respond without as much frustration and feelings of exacerbation. It is intended to be a short and easy to read book for the busy parent. This book will bring confidence and guidance as you parent your child with ADHD. ...

Best-selling author and New York Times family columnist Bruce Feiler found himself squeezed between caring for aging parents and raising his children. So he set out on a three-year journey to find the smartest solutions and the most cutting-edge research about families. Instead of the usual family "experts", he sought out the most creative minds - from Silicon Valley to the set of Modern Family, from the country's top negotiators to the Green Berets - and asked them what team-building exercises and problem-solving techniques they use with their families.

Strong-willed, spirited, explosive, and highly sensitive are just a few of the most common labels for challenging kids. Whether your child has been diagnosed with a behavioral condition, labeled, or is just harder than other children you’ve met, you are in luck. Parenting expert, Dayna Abraham is here to help. Calm the Chaos is a clearly organized, methodical approach to parenting. Dayna has created a road map to help parents find peace and meet their kids where they are at when conventional parenting tools have failed.

Para todos, la adolescencia es una etapa de profundos cambios. Tanto los padres como los maestros necesitan entender las transformaciones que los adolescentes están viviendo para poder acompañarlos de la mejor manera en esta última etapa, de la que emergerán como adultos jóvenes. Rosa Barocio nos invita a ver a nuestro adolescente con el corazón. Para darnos cuenta de que necesitamos acercarnos a ellos de una nueva manera: abiertos y sin juicios, interesados y respetuosos, presentes pero sin ser controladores.

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) has a profoundly dehumanizing effect on those subject to its distortions, manipulations, and rage. The Narcissist in Your Life illuminates the emotionally annihilating experience of narcissistic abuse in families and relationships, acknowledges the complex emotional and physical trauma that results, and assists survivors with compassionate, practical advice on the path of recovery.

After 14+ years of helping thousands of people to save their marriages, Stacey and Paul Martino are finally releasing their book to share their unique Relationship Development® Methodology with the world. The surprising paradigm the Martinos’ have uncovered has been The Missing Piece in our knowledge of human relationships. They demonstrate why the old relationship paradigm is broken, why couples work is actually destructive, and how their norm-shattering one-person methodology can be easily learned.

Dealing with the effects of a toxic relationship is tough. The physical, mental, and emotional toll it causes is enough to make even the strongest person feel weak. What makes matters worse is that everyone around you simply doesn't understand what you are dealing with. "Just move on," they casually advise, as if it's the easiest thing in the world to do… After all, you haven’t healed from past traumas and don’t know how to move forward from this pain. Luckily, you’re in the right place!

4 Essential Keys to Effective Communication in Love, Life, Work--Anywhere! is an excellent 'How-To Guide' teaching some of the key skills that will help you identify and overcome communication barriers and achieve relationship success with the important people in your life--your spouse or partner, child or children, parents, siblings, friends, co-workers, customers--everyone!

One night during his divorce, after one too many vodkas and a call with a phone-in-therapist who told him to “journal his feelings,” Matthew Fray started a blog. He needed to figure out how his ex-wife went from the eighteen-year-old college freshman who adored him to the angry woman who thought he was an asshole and left him. As he pieced together the story of his marriage and its end, Matthew began to realize a hard truth: even though he was a decent guy, he was a bad husband.

Cultivate effective communication and a lasting relationship. Communication Miracles for Couples by psychotherapist, popular professional speaker, and best-selling author Jonathan Robinson has helped hundreds of thousands of couples repair their relationships and their marriages. Continuously in print since 1997, Communication Miracles for Couples has sold over 100,000 copies. Whether you are looking to enhance your relationship or want to resolve existing conflict, successful techniques taught by Jonathan Robinson can help you develop effective communication.

Discover how you can say what you mean, love what you hear—and have the relationship you’ve always wanted. Do you find yourself feeling isolated, disconnected, and like you can’t seem to get your message across—even to the person you love the most? Wish you and your partner could outwardly express all the love that you feel for each other? Communication is one of the most common issues couples face, but the good news is, there’s a clear path to help you navigate those challenges and build a lasting connection.

Based on 25 years of clinical experience and new, groundbreaking research involving more than 1,000 individuals, Feeling Good Together is filled with helpful examples and tools, such as the Relationship Satisfaction Test, the Blame Cost-Benefit Analysis, the Relationship Journal, Five Secrets of Effective Communication, the Intimacy Exercise, and more. Using these techniques, Dr. Burns shows you how to resolve virtually any kind of relationship conflict almost instantly.

Through an intriguing story of parents struggling with their troubled children and with their own personal problems, The Anatomy of Peace shows how to get past the preconceived ideas and self-justifying reactions that keep us from seeing the world clearly and dealing with it effectively.

Ever feel like no matter how clearly you speak… he still doesn’t hear you? You’re not imagining it. You’ve been stuck in the same silent loop that 91% of women face—what I call the Invisible Voice Cycle. That exhausting pattern where you try to express yourself calmly, lovingly, even perfectly… and still walk away feeling unheard, dismissed, or like the “nag” you never wanted to be. It’s time for something different.