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The book of boundaries : set the limits that will set you free / by Urban, Melissa,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Since launching the mega-bestselling wellness program the Whole30, Melissa Urban has taught millions of people how to establish healthy habits, and how to deal with pushback and peer pressure. Now, in The Book of Boundaries, Urban shows how we can all make our lives bigger, richer, and more fulfilling through the magic of boundaries. According to Urban, establishing boundaries--carefully evaluating how other people's behaviour impacts you, then clearly communicating and consistently enforcing limits around what you will and will not tolerate in response to those behaviours--is the key to better mental health, improved self-confidence, and more fulfilling relationships. She explains: - How to identify the signals that a boundary needs to be set - The minimum dose/maximum effect method - How to hold a boundary - What to do if people respond poorly - How to establish consequences if your needs are not respected. A no-holds-barred guide, written with warmth and humour, The Book of Boundaries shows how a few carefully selected words, spoken with kindness and from a place of self-care, are all that stands between you and feelings of calm, ease, confidence, and freedom."--
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Assertiveness (Psychology); Boundaries (Psychology); Interpersonal relations.; Self-care, Health.;
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13 things mentally strong couples don't do : fix what's broken, develop healthier patterns, and grow stronger together / by Morin, Amy,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."When psychotherapist Amy Morin first introduced the world to the concept of mental strength with her internationally bestselling book, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, she showed millions of people how to be the strongest, best version of themselves. Now, Morin turns her expert eye to how couples can work together to grow stronger and have better relationships. Relationships play a key role in mental strength, and partners have the ability to help one another build the mental muscle they need to reach their greatest potential-with hard work and the right tools. With her signature framework, Morin identifies the 13 key mistakes couples should avoid to heal their relationships and develop their mental muscles. Providing resources, original research, and advice for couples looking to grow stronger together, Morin gives readers life-changing steps they can do to improve their own mental strength and work better together as a team. Looking closely at modern-day issues, from social media to the COVID pandemic, 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do provides easy-to-implement solutions that can help readers deal with the real-world problems that are distressing today's couples. Readers will learn how to accept, experience, and express love by implementing Morin's concrete strategies to thrive as individuals as well as a team"--
Subjects: Couples; Fortitude.; Interpersonal relations;
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The new rules of attachment : how to heal your relationships, reparent your inner child, and secure your life vision / by Ho, Judy(Psychologist),author.;
Includes bibliographical references.Did you know that attachment style impacts more than romantic relationships? As it turns out, most of us are thinking about Attachment Theory all wrong, and triple board-certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist Dr. Judy Ho is here to set the record straight. Grounded in the science of attachment, Dr. Judy's game-changing approach shows that our attachment style impacts every aspect of our lives: friendships, career, goal setting, and, critically, our sense of self. Moreover, we can all learn to become securely attached-no matter what attachment style we developed in childhood-meaning that we can reclaim our ability to feel safe, loved, and capable of achieving the life we've always wanted. Through Dr. Judy's innovative program, readers will learn to identify their attachment style, recognize their core needs and wounds, and implement evidence-based practical tools to heal their inner child as they develop the secure attachment we all need to thrive. Readers will also benefit from: a new attachment style quiz to identify your attachment style in all areas of life, a personalized approach that allows you to start making positive change today, and more than two dozen transformative exercises to support your journey to healing. With warmth, authority, and a bias to action, 'The New Rules of Attachment' is a call to achieving unconditional self-love and a meaningful, joyful life.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Assertiveness (Psychology); Interpersonal relations.; Self-actualization (Psychology); Self-realization.;
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The art and science of connection : why social health is the missing key to living longer, healthier, and happier / by Killam, Kasley,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A groundbreaking redefinition of what it means to be healthy. It introduces the need for social health -- the part of wellbeing that comes from feeling connected -- to truly flourish.
Subjects: Human behavior; Interpersonal relations.;
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How to know a person : the art of seeing others deeply and being deeply seen / by Brooks, David,1961-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.According to David Brooks, "There is one skill that lies at the heart of any healthy person, family, school, community organization, or society: the ability to see someone else deeply and make them feel seen-to accurately know another person, to let them feel valued, heard, and understood." Drawing from the fields of psychology and neuroscience and from the worlds of theater, philosophy, history and education, one of the nation's leading writers and commentators helps us become more understanding and considerate toward others, and to find the joy that comes from being seen. 'How to Know a Person' is a practical, heartfelt guide to the art of truly knowing another person in order to foster deeper connections at home, at work, and throughout our lives.
Subjects: Caring.; Interpersonal relations.; Social interaction.; Social psychology.;
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Who deserves your love : how to create boundaries to start, strengthen, or end any relationship / by Davis, KC,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."This bold approach to relationships from celebrated therapist KC Davis will help you determine which relationships are right for you, and which are not, and what to do about them. Is love conditional? What do you do about a relationship where someone's best efforts are hurting you? When should you step away? KC Davis, the renowned therapist who specializes in difficult relationships, asks and answers these questions. Just as she helps you design a functional home in How to Keep House While Drowning, here she applies the same bold but gentle approach to relationships so that they function, too. She helps you navigate decisions in every type of relationship, whether romantic or platonic. Recognizing that it isn't always realistic to cut loose the people who rattle you, she explores how to protect yourself in those situations. With radical honesty, KC explains: Why conflict can be intimate; Why the small moments are big for healthy relationships; How to handle vulnerabilities-yours and those of other people; How to establish standards; Steps to emotionally regulate in moments of struggle; The Decision Tree that walks you through choices Who Deserves Your Love is a gentle approach to hard relationships and is written in short bursts of text with visual tools such as lists and diagrams. The writing style is suited for those with ADHD, depression, or anyone who appreciates expertise without being overwhelmed by lengthy descriptions"--
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Relationship quality.; Boundaries (Psychology); Interpersonal relations.; Social interaction.;
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Fight right : how successful couples turn conflict into connection / by Gottman, Julie Schwartz,author.; Gottman, John Mordechai,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Conflict is the top reason couples seek help-but it's also an opportunity for greater intimacy, deeper connection, and lasting love according to this essential guide from the world's leading relationship scientists and bestselling authors of The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work"--
Subjects: Conflict management.; Couples therapy.; Couples; Interpersonal communication.; Interpersonal relations.;
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You've changed / by Williams, Ian,1979-author.;
"Middle-aged and about to be dumped from his construction job, Beckett is not feeling his best -- especially since his wife, Princess, is already pressuring him to improve himself. She's a fitness instructor who spends a lot of time and energy finetuning every inch of her body. Still, they both think their marriage is basically fine, until a couple of friends show up for a visit, their mutual affection and sexual chemistry loudly on display. In one weekend, they upset the tenuous balance between Beckett and Princess, throwing them into parallel midlife crises. Princess thinks the problem is physical, and attempts to revive Beckett's interest with relentless surgical alterations and bodily enhancements that have the opposite effect on her husband. Beckett tries to woo Princess back to him by relaunching his contracting business, laying his manly accomplishments at her feet. Then, while Princess is away pursuing even more drastic beauty measures, Beckett meets Gluten, an energetic and erratic man devoted to living in the moment, whom Beckett feels drawn to in ways that surprise him. Beckett is changing, Princess is changing: what will happen to their already stressed marriage?"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Interpersonal relations; Identity (Psychology); Marriage;
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Break up. On purpose. A catalyst for growth / by Kim, John(Psychologist),author.;
"Every breakup is a transformation. A breaking down and breaking through to a new version of who you are now, after you have severed ties. Nothing will change you like a broken heart. Yet every breakup is different. John Kim, the Angry Therapist, has seen thousands of patients through breakups of every brutal, freeing, heartbreaking kind-and he's lived through failed relationships and a divorce of his own. Through his journey as a therapist and as a partner and father, John has identified eight types of unique breakups-and how to get over them"--
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Conduct of life.; Interpersonal relations.; Self-actualization (Psychology);
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Us : getting past you & me to build a more loving relationship / by Real, Terrence,author.; Springsteen, Bruce,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."You've probably heard some variation of the idea that before you can love someone else, you first have to learn to love yourself. Renowned family therapist and marriage counselor and bestselling author Terrence Real says that we've got it all wrong. In fact, the way to save your relationship is not by working on yourself, but instead by working together. Continuing to focus on yourself will just feed the problem, which is that most of us developed a set of techniques to survive our families that no longer serve us as adults. You can learn to tap into your wiser, more collaborative self. In this groundbreaking book, Real offers a new set of science-backed relational skills that have saved real marriages on the brink. Using psychology, history, and stories of actual couples who have entered his office, Real helps readers move beyond their traumas and stressors and shift from thinking in terms of me and you to a different consciousness. The consciousness of us. The Hail Mary family therapist for couples on the verge of divorce, Real teaches us how to speak up for ourselves with love and build solid, loving relationships that are authentic and interdependent"--
Subjects: Couples; Interpersonal conflict.; Interpersonal relations.; Man-woman relationships.; Married people;
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