Relationship Counseling

Most loving relationships fail, not because of communication or empathy breakdown, but because we unknowingly burden our partner with the task of caring for disowned and unloved parts of ourselves, our 'internal family'. Building on the revolutionary Internal Family Systems model of therapy, Dr Richard Schwartz reveals how to reconnect and foster a healthy dialogue with your wise and compassionate 'Self' and your partner. You Are the One You've Been Waiting For will equip you with the essential tools needed to build trust and connection with the one you love.

One of the most important relationships we have is with money, yet we are often unaware of what drives our habits and feelings related to it. Money can be a cause of anxiety, shame and conflict in our everyday lives. A complex web of emotional factors, past experiences and personality all determine the money choices you make and how you feel about them. But how can you overcome these emotional hurdles to make better financial choices?

Can your relationship be saved? The star of the hit VH1 show Couples Therapy with Dr. Jenn looks at what can be fixed, what can't, and what can take your relationship to new heights. Based on cutting-edge research and almost three decades of clinical experience as a marriage and family therapist in private practice, Dr. Jenn Mann teaches you everything you need to know have a deeper, more satisfying relationship, and the skills to fix one that isn't working.

Do you think you need better boundaries, but you don’t know how to get them? Are you drifting through life, wishing others could read your mind? Maybe you’ve tried so many times to set boundaries and you’re worn out, or you're giving your power away and avoiding confrontations. Robert Jackman, best-selling author of Healing Your Lost Inner Child and board-certified psychotherapist, gives you tools you can use right away to create healthy boundaries with your family, friends, and coworkers.

A novelist who can’t write. A doctor who won’t practice. A world moving on with or without them. At the crossroads of their careers, two people meet on an idyllic island, where they hope that time would stand still for a change. As the brevity of life swirls around them, they have to make decisions they don't want to make. Hunter’s Honor… The Reverend Hiram Jacobs believes he is finally dying, and he wants his memoirs published before his one hundred and fourth birthday. Well, Hunter has his own book deadlines to juggle, and can’t Great-grandpa Hiram wait a few more months? ...

Many pastors feel ill-equipped to handle the challenges that arise when a couple is going through marital difficulties. If you are or have been in this situation before, this book shows church leaders how to counsel married couples from both a logical and biblical perspective. Author and pastor Jonathan Holmes offers you a practical guide to get started with the first sessions and then offers specific guidance on nine of the most common topics that come up in marriage counseling.

“If only I could get some closure…” If you’ve found yourself saying these words, you’re not alone. When you’ve lost a relationship, a job, or a loved one, closure can seem as elusive as it is necessary. Psychotherapist and relationship coach Gary McClain says it’s one of the most common—and important—issues his clients bring up. In this empathetic and insightful guide, Dr. McClain explains why the promise of closure is so appealing—and why it’s not always all it’s cracked up to be.

There’s more zaniness ahead as prim-and-proper psychologist Dr. Greg Chambers and his uninhibited assistant Carol Cramer offer patients, friends, and strangers spirited assistance in life. In this volume of ten short stories laugh along as Greg and Carol encounter wacky things middle-age men do to their marriages, the rich and famous at a fund-raiser, an always-on Compulsive Exercise Disorder patient, a weirdly constrained courtship, a sketchy expert in church rejuvenation, and much more!

Seventeen-year-old Emily likes her life the way it is: doting parents, good friends, good school in a safe neighborhood. Sure, she's curious about her biological father, the one who chose life in a motorcycle club, the Reign of Terror, over being a parent, but that doesn't mean she wants to be a part of his world. But when a reluctant visit turns into an extended summer vacation among relatives she never knew she had, one thing becomes clear: Nothing is what it seems.

The wisest counselor to a Christian Marriage is God! "Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock. And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: For it was founded upon a rock" (Matthew 7:24,25). Divorce is expensive and can lead to a lifetime of pain. Marriage is too important to get it wrong! Whether you are just starting out, or seeking restoration to your marriage, know exactly what God's advice is for your marriage.

Learn how to use self-inquiry to transform your thinking and return to the effortless joy of simply being yourself. Step into your true integrity; end your stressful thoughts; and free yourself from your limiting beliefs. Through easy-to-follow explanations and step-by-step instructions, Ernest Holm Svendsen reveals his vast experience as a trainer and facilitator as he guides you to your own in-depth understanding of one of the most effective ways of working with your mind.

When a child comes out as LGBTQ+, Christian parents often find themselves navigating unfamiliar, unsettling terrain. Mark Yarhouse and Olya Zaporozhets, therapists and researchers with decades of experience, provide perspective, insight, and the chance to learn from others who've shared a similar journey. Using data from studies of Christian parents of LGBTQ+ children, they deliver research-based insights and faithful wisdom that is accessible for parents, their friends, and church leaders.

In a society that values independence, self-preservation, and individualistic thinking, we are missing the key to fulfillment: Connection through attachment. Simply, attachment is the way that we connect to each other. Without attachment, people feel alone to deal with challenges they face, which leads to distress, dysfunction, and mental health disorders. Improve your client's relationships by teaching them strategies to feel more connected reestablish trust, and restore positive emotions..

It's not just about the money. Arguments about money are by far the top predictor of divorce, says Sonya Britt, a professor at Kansas State University. "It's not children, sex, in-laws, or anything else. It's money - for both men and women." Satan seeks every means possible to destroy marriages, and creating conflict around finances is one of his favorite tactics. But there is more to money problems than not sticking to the budget.

This book sheds light on two seemingly opposing ideas: Divorce or breakups, and marriage or intact relationships. Most of it helps you cope with the heartbreak of being dumped, breaking up, going through moving out, or even signing the divorce papers. It is meant to help those who have experienced this see things in a different light, and at the same time, accept what cannot be changed.

This Too Shall Pass unflinchingly deals with major issues relating to: family, love, work, health and identity. We follow the personal narratives of 20 or so everyday people in their 20s to 80s during their most vulnerable and transformative experiences. We follow Jackson's character-building story of first love; Rachel's difficult return from maternity leave; Maria's mid-life love crisis; Sara's hopeful new life as a refugee and Owen's well-received coming out. These are unforgettable and deeply intimate yet universal stories.

Grieving is a highly personal experience and reactions differ from person to person. Feelings of loss are arguably the most unique, confusing feelings with which to cope. Therapist and grief expert, Stephanie Jose, understands this. She created Progressing Through Grief as an interactive resource to gently meet you wherever you are today, as you move through your grief and toward healing.

Designed for relationship counselors, coaches, and consultants, Therapeutic Science presents a real-life example of what a therapist might encounter in face-to-face counseling. In this volume, you will meet James and Olivia Smith. James is concerned that his wife is having an affair and is cheating on him, which she adamantly denies. Olivia claims total faithfulness, and sexual satisfaction, but admits that James has changed after the wedding day. She is so appalled by the accusation, that she's given up on the whole relationship due to James' out-of-control jealousy and his breach of trust...

Burnout is more widespread than ever before, and it's time to do something about it. Rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), this book delves into the systemic, cultural, and economic contexts that contribute to burnout, and gives you the tools to exit the cycle. Exercises and reflection questions help you reconnect with your values to find what's really important, and disentangle yourself from unhelpful thought patterns. By engaging with your emotions rather than avoiding or suppressing them, ACT allows you to respond more effectively and become re-engaged in your own life again.

Are you a single Christian and stuck? Looking for a Godly spouse? Does it feel like getting married is a miracle in itself? Look no further! This prayer manual will take you through the Scriptures that help form God's intended marital breakthrough for you! God loves and adores marriage, and sometimes some people have spiritual barriers that only can be broken by taking God's hand to bring targeted Scriptures to life. Don't give room for satan to steal from what belongs in your life anymore! God is with you now, ready to equip you further with His strategies and wisdom if you are willing to ...