| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 276 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Foreword / Christopher Germer -- We all need to be loved -- "Why can't you be here for me?" : understanding what gets in the way -- "I wish I could fix it!" : resisting pain with problem solving -- "Do you care?" : finding safe connection -- "Who will love me?" : ensuring that compassion is always available to you -- Being present : mindfulness skills to see clearly and quiet reactivity -- Cultivating connection : strength in common humanity -- Getting what we need : kindness in three directions -- "What really matters to us?" : rooting your relationship in your values -- "How can we really get each other?" : using compassionate communication skills -- "Can we heal our wounds?" : cultivating the conditions for forgiveness -- "How do we keep our love alive?" : celebrating positive experiences together |
| Summary |
"Life can be challenging--especially our relationships. We all want to feel more connected to our partners. But where do we start? According to marriage and family therapist Michelle Becker, the answer is with ourselves. By learning to practice self-compassion, we are better able to respond to our partners with love and acceptance--even when they inevitably cannot meet our every need. In this caring and insightful guide, Becker shows readers how to escape "reactivity mode" and increase intimacy using techniques from her renowned Compassion for Couples program. Instead of defaulting to annoyance, disappointment, or detachment, readers learn mindfulness, compassion, and other skills that bring them closer and enrich their lives together. For happy couples looking to strengthen their relationship, or those facing obstacles, Becker leads the way to greater trust, mutual understanding, and a renewed sense of warmth. The companion website provides audio downloads for the guided meditation practices. "-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Couples -- Psychology.
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Couples therapy.
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Compassion.
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Mindfulness (Psychology)
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Interpersonal relations.
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Interpersonal communication.
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PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Couples & Family.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work.
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Compassion
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Couples -- Psychology
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Interpersonal relations
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Self-acceptance
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781462550586 |
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1462550584 |
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9781462550609 |
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1462550606 |
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