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A Practical Manual for Moving from Fear to Love....

Relationships are complicated. Yet, it’s an unfortunate reality that while most of us have to learn complex geometry that we’ll probably never use, we don’t get a single formal lesson in how to relate to others. In this one-stop guide, psychologist Melanie Joy reveals the common psychological dynamics that underlie all kinds of relationships - with a romantic partner, friends, family members, colleagues - in short, with anyone in any situation. Understanding these dynamics will help you make all your relationships healthier and more resilient.

Popular recovery speaker Mary Pearl T talks about relationships and relates them, often humorously, to the traditions. Lots of great stories. Great fun.

Living with an emotionally absent partner can be overwhelming. Constantly overcoming the silent distance can leave you with the sense that the give and take in your relationship has disappeared. But even the most broken relationship can be reinvigorated. In helping real-world couples achieve fulfilling futures, Harvard University clinical psychologist Dr. Holly Parker has developed a program filled with practical exercises and powerful advice for individuals on both sides of an emotionally damaged relationship.

Conscious Communication is a simple yet elegant set of relationship tools that enable us to stay connected with other people, while recognizing our differences. Instead of establishing new rules to follow, this book offers specific skills that interrupt our rational evaluations and make space for emotional honesty and compassion. As we learn to grow beyond our limited judgments of right and wrong and describe what is true for us in the present moment, we connect with other people in a way that dissolves our isolation and provides a genuine sense of belonging and security.

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that terrible apologies are the worst. We’ve all been on the receiving end, and oh, how they make us seethe. Horrible public apologies—excuse-laden, victim blame-y, weaselly statements—often go viral instantaneously, whether they’re from a celebrity, a politician, or a blogger. We all recognize bad apologies when we hear them. So why is it so hard to apologize well? How can we do better? How could they do better?

This book teaches frustrated, stressed-out parents that selectively ignoring certain behaviors can actually inspire positive changes in their kids. With all the whining, complaining, begging, and negotiating, parenting can seem more like a chore than a pleasure. Dr. Catherine Pearlman, syndicated columnist and one of America's leading parenting experts, has a simple yet revolutionary solution: Ignore it!

Two former Harvard faculty—one an internationally-recognized negotiator and conflict management expert from Harvard Law, the other a leading behavioral neurologist and cutting-edge scientist from Harvard Med—join forces to introduce conflict resilience: the radical act of sitting in and growing from conflict to break the bad habits that sabotage our politics, workplaces, and most important relationships.

Do you find yourself trapped in a cycle of reliving past traumas, constantly seeking validation, or fearing abandonment in every relationship? You're not alone, and there's a way out. This manual is more than just a book—it's your roadmap to healing. Dive deep into the heart of Complex PTSD, the binds of codependency, and the restless anxieties of insecure attachment. Discover why you feel the way you do and, more importantly, how to break free.

Penning his thoughts on the art of spiritual and mindful parenting, Om Swami sheds light on many a scenario where parents and children don't always see eye-to-eye. Believing that the right guidance at the right time can make any child recognize their true potential, the author shares some extraordinary insights based on his own knowledge gleaned from experience and various psychological studies that can help steer your child in the right direction.

The art of effectively communicating with your partner in relationship is a simple, effective, and psychological approach to understanding why you have communication issues, and how you can use the appropriate skills and tools to mitigate conflicts and improve your communication in your relationship. Having difficulties in communication in relationships is okay, and you don’t have to feel ashamed about it, as you are by no means alone.

Do you fight with your partner on a regular basis? No matter how hard you try to word things, do you often find that the message gets garbled somewhere, ruining the impact you were intending to create? Much like practice will make you stronger, you can use repeated practice at various communication-building exercises to become better at communicating effectively with your partner, and this audiobook intends to teach you several skills you can use exactly for that process.

In today’s polarized context, Christians often have committed, biblical rationales for very different positions. How can Christians navigate disagreements with both truth and love? Tim Muehlhoff and Rick Langer provide lessons from conflict theory and church history on how to negotiate differing biblical convictions in order to move toward Christian unity.

Let’s address the facts. You’ve spent far too long catering and bending to the desires of others. So much so that being assertive and standing up for yourself feels unnatural, difficult, or even impossible at times. There is a very real difference between being kind and considerate, and disregarding your own priorities for the sake of others—and you’re starting to realize it. You are your own person! Time to start acting like it. Be the change that needs to happen in your life and begin setting effective, firm boundaries. If you don’t, no one ever will.

A Comunicação Não Violenta (CNV) é um dos temas mais transformadores e fundamentais que nós da Sextante já publicamos. Ela é tão essencial que deveria ser ensinada a todas as pessoas, assim como ler, escrever e fazer as quatro operações matemáticas. Mais do que uma técnica para resolver conflitos, é um modo de ser, de pensar e de viver que, como diz Marshall Rosenberg, "nos ensina a expressar o que está vivo em nós e a enxergar o que está vivo nos outros. Assim podemos descobrir o que fazer para enriquecer essa vida".

When your kid is stressed or anxious, rituals like these can help them relax, but you already know that the respite is only short, and they'll have to repeat the process when they're feeling uneasy again. This loop might make them feel trapped, yet breaking it may seem impossible or even terrifying. Parenting Teens with OCD includes simple cognitive behavioral therapy ideas to help you overcome your kids’ symptoms and live a life of freedom and flexibility. Your kid will be able to finally halt compulsive ideas in their tracks and prevent them from returning.

Puede sonar extraño, pero los conflictos son eventos normales y comunes. Incluso si no eres el tipo de persona que a menudo se involucra en un conflicto, simplemente no puedes evitar que suceda. Este audiolibro te ayudará a comprender los diferentes tipos de conflicto y cómo emerger victorioso, sin interrumpir tu paz interna. Esta guía te ayudará a controlar tus emociones, controlar tus reacciones impulsivas y enseñarte cómo resolver conflictos de manera tranquila y pacífica, ya sea en el lugar de trabajo, en el matrimonio o con familiares y amigos.

El apego evitativo es un estilo de apego inseguro en el que una persona tiene miedo a ser lastimada o rechazada en las relaciones íntimas y, por lo tanto, evita el contacto emocional cercano y la intimidad. Estas personas pueden tener serias dificultades para confiar en los demás y puede sentir ansiedad en situaciones de compromiso.

As most of us know from experience, the emotional baggage we have from our childhood can be difficult, if not impossible to get rid of. And for some of us, this weight can be so unbearable that it keeps us from moving forward and getting anywhere in life. The good news is…you can do things differently for your child. You can raise them to master their emotions—and be the master of their own destiny! —And with no fancy tools, tutors, or training required…just you, a little time and patience…and this book!

What parent hasn't thought her child was a brat at one point or another? Whether your child really is a brat, is at risk of becoming one, or is simply trying to grow up in a world filled with temptations and distractions, you'll love this book! It's the ultimate hands-on guide to cultivating character traits that are tried-and-true "bratbusters".