Relationship Conflict

Good friends and healthy friendships are crucial to women's well-being at every stage of life. But what happens when a friendship turns toxic? When a friend becomes hurtful or mistreats another? When a friend abandons another in a time of need? Here, Suzanne Degges-White and Judy Pochel Van Tieghem explore such toxic friendships and how women navigate the ups and downs as well as how broken friendships can be mended and bad friendships ended.

If you are locked into a relationship with a narcissist, such as an employer, a high-conflict partner, an ex-spouse with shared custody, or perhaps a family member, this audiobook is for you. Based upon years of research and experience coaching victims of narcissistic abuse, Lindsey Ellison has masterminded a communication strategy that will allow you to protect your interests without conflict or drama.

It's not easy to be a teen girl, and it's definitely not easy parenting one. Parenting a Teen Girl is a guide for busy parents who want bottom-line information and tips that make sense - and work. It also offers scripts to improve communication, and exercises to navigate stressful interactions with skill and compassion. Whether your teen girl is struggling with academic pressure, social difficulties, physical self-care, or technology overload, this book offers practical advice to help you connect with your teen girl.

Tanto si estás comenzando una nueva relación, encontrando la manera de recuperarte de dolores de cabeza y angustias, o simplemente quiera profundizar tu conexión, este libro te ayudará a equiparte y empoderarte. Da el primer paso para transformar tu relación. Aquí encontrarás consejos útiles y empoderadores que te ayudarán a cultivar una conexión más fuerte con tu pareja.

In The Emotional Intelligence Skills Workbook, psychologists Matthew McKay and Stephanie Catella draw from emotion efficacy therapy (EET) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to offer a wealth of practical skills you can use to navigate difficult conversations effectively while maintaining your relationships. You'll learn what emotional intelligence (EI) is, and why strengthening it can help you overcome conflict with others.

Are you exhausted by relentless conflict and chaos, struggling to find peace at home after divorcing a narcissist? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to surrender your family’s well-being to stress and uncertainty. In this concise, practical audiobook, you’ll discover a proven roadmap to break free from toxic dynamics and create a healthier, more stable environment for your children.

Over the past few years, how many uncomfortable conversations have you had—or avoided—about politics, religion, social issues, or parenting? These discussions often trigger a visceral response—tension, anxiety, even anger—especially when opposing views emerge. The fear of these conversations escalating into contentious debates can lead to frustration and division, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In Lose the Debate, Dr. Summer Allen introduces her five-step ACTER model, a research-based framework designed to help you stay calm and open in tough discussions.

De una manera clara, amable y cercana, Michelle Aziz Kuri nos presenta los diferentes modelos de crianza que existen y nos invita a guiarnos por la crianza emocional. Si aprendemos como madres, padres, educadores y cuidadores distintasherramientas, vamos a ser capaces de criar a nuestros hijos en sus emociones, para que crezcan felices, seguros y confiados. Y lo mejor de todo, vamos a saber manejar sus berrinches de una manera asertiva.

A classic guide to tricks and tactics for winning arguments, with commentary on the use of and defense against each tactic. The best summary of this audiobook is "being right doesn’t mean you’re gonna win, and this is why". It’s the ultimate guide to spotting the many different kinds of bull people pull in order to win over the crowd, rather than argue the point at hand. There’s very few of them that don’t immediately bring examples to mind, and having it laid out clearly like this is the perfect armour to stop people derailing you.

Explore the intricate journey of relationships with this insightful guide. Delving into core principles like communication, forgiveness, shared dreams, and embracing change, this book offers a roadmap for building strong, authentic bonds. Whether you're in the early stages of love or deep into a long-term commitment, navigate challenges and celebrate joys with renewed understanding and clarity. A must-read for anyone looking to deepen their connection and nurture enduring love stories.

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.

Explore your personal roots to shame with an expert. As a top authority on recovering from growing up in toxic families, Karen C. L. Anderson walks you through her shame story, her relationship with her narcissistic mother, and the simple practices she has developed to alleviate guilt from unhealthy relationships. Author of bestselling Difficult Mothers, Adult Daughters with over 150,000 copies sold, Karen offers tools to process, understand, and move beyond childhood trauma so you can not only survive, but thrive.

Do you know one of these men? The catch-me-if-you-can lover...Phil's romantic and passionate one minute, distant and cold the next. The deviously manipulative coworker or boss...Jack denies resenting Nora's rapid rise in the company, but when they're assigned to work together on a project, he undermines her. The obstructionist, procrastinating husband...Bob keeps telling his wife he'll finish the painting job he began years ago, but he never seems to get around to it. These are all classic examples of the passive aggressive man.

One of the most influential teachers in the field of focusing, Ann Weiser Cornell, shares a remarkably compassionate guide to setting the boundaries you need while creating healthy, happy relationships. If you’d like to set boundaries with kindness and compassion, this audiobook is for you.

Timeless Wisdom for Strengthening Marriage and Families If you buy just one book on Dating, Marriage or Families, this would be the one. No other books provide such a comprehensive, helpful overview of the family life cycle from child development through the golden age of retirement.

Make Peace with Anyone is the first audiobook that shows listeners how to quickly resolve any situation, no matter how long it's been going on, or how many people are involved. The techniques and psychological strategies presented here are simple, easy to understand, and work...fast. In this audiobook listeners will learn how to: end any family feud, get an apology from anyone, jumpstart any relationship or friendship, handle any passive-aggressive person, get the respect you deserve from anyone, and much more.

"Is This Love or Narcissism" is a groundbreaking guide that uncovers the insidious nature of narcissistic abuse and provides you with the tools and strategies you need to break free from toxic relationships. Author Cassandra McBride draws on her own personal journey as well as her extensive experience helping countless individuals navigate the complexities of narcissistic partnerships, to create a comprehensive roadmap for reclaiming your life and your sense of self.

In Overcoming Passive-Aggression, Dr. Tim Murphy and Loriann Hoff Oberlin provide an in-depth look at a topic we've all faced but haven't always recognized: Hidden anger. When people don't express their views and feel compelled to conceal their true beliefs and emotions, behaving in ways that don't match what they honestly think, there can be serious physical and psychological results for everyone involved.

The Fight Languages are a transformational conflict solution that articulates the five types of people in an argument. Easily feel understood and understand others with this new framework. Becoming fluent in the Fight Languages is going to fundamentally change how you handle conflict and create more connection to yourself and others.

Most parenting approaches end up encouraging children to ask the wrong questions about life: What’s in it for me? Are you going to pay me for that? What’s the minimum I need to do to get by? But God’s Word gives us a better way to parent, one that builds strong internal motivation in children. When parents change the way they parent, kids change the way they live. This practical book explores a theology of internal motivation and then gives parents real-life solutions to equip their kids for life.