Summaries of books about Communication & Relationship Skills:
Couple Skills
Making Your Relationship Work
Matthew McKay|Patrick Fanning|Kim Paleg
The book provides practical advice and techniques for couples to improve their communication, conflict resolution, and emotional intimacy. It offers exercises and strategies to help partners understand each other's needs, manage anger, and build a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.
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Talk to Me Like I'm Someone You Love, revised edition
Relationship Repair in a Flash
Nancy Dreyfus Psy. D.
The book provides a practical guide for couples seeking to improve their communication and resolve conflicts, using a tool called the "Relationship Repair Card" which contains phrases that can help de-escalate tension and foster understanding. It offers insights into the psychology of relationships and strategies for expressing feelings effectively, promoting empathy, and reconnecting with one's partner.
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Getting to Zero
How to Work Through Conflict in Your High-Stakes Relationships
Jayson Gaddis
The book provides strategies and tools for individuals to navigate and resolve conflicts within their significant relationships, focusing on communication skills, emotional intelligence, and personal accountability. It emphasizes the importance of understanding one's own triggers and patterns in order to engage in healthier, more constructive interactions with partners, family members, or close associates.
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The Argument Hangover
Empowering Couples to Fight Smarter and Overcome Communication Pitfalls
Aaron Freeman|Jocelyn Freeman
The book provides strategies for couples to effectively navigate conflicts, emphasizing the importance of communication before, during, and after arguments. It offers practical tools to resolve disagreements, strengthen relationships, and prevent the lingering effects of unresolved disputes.
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The Five Core Conversations for Couples
Expert Advice about How to Develop Effective Communication, a Long-Term Financial Plan, Cooperative Parenting ... Satisfying Sex, and Work-Life Balance
David Bulitt|Julie Bulitt
The book provides couples with practical advice and strategies to enhance communication, manage finances together, collaborate on parenting, maintain a fulfilling sexual relationship, and achieve work-life balance. It includes expert insights, real-life examples, and exercises designed to strengthen partnerships and address common challenges faced by couples.
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Talk to Me Like I'm Someone You Love
Relationship Repair in a Flash
Nancy Dreyfus Psy. D.
The book provides a practical guide for couples seeking to improve their communication and resolve conflicts, using a tool called the "flash card" method. It includes a series of scripted messages that partners can use to express their feelings and needs effectively, fostering empathy and understanding in their relationship.
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