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The Couple Skills Workbook

On sale

26th September 2024

Price: £22

Selected:  Paperback / ISBN-13: 9781648482601

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Written by a psychologist and based on the most effective couples therapy practices, The Couple Skills Workbook teaches readers how to boost their “relationship IQ” by cultivating greater self-awareness, as well as increased awareness of their partner’s needs. With this essential how-to, readers will learn how to navigate conflict, reconnect after fights, nurture intimacy, and build a solid foundation for a lasting and loving relationship.

Boost your relationship IQ, and learn essential skills for relationship success! Do you ever feel like your romantic partner is on a completely different page? Are your arguments becoming more frequent and difficult to recover from emotionally? Do you feel disconnected, and long for that trust, intimacy, and connection you once shared? Despite our culture’s obsession with effortless, fairy tale romances, the real truth is that most relationships take work.

Written by a psychologist and based on the most effective couples therapies, The Couple Skills Workbook will show you how to boost your “relationship IQ” by cultivating greater self-awareness, as well as an increased awareness of your partner’s needs. With this how-to guide, you’ll learn how to better navigate conflict, reconnect after fights, nurture intimacy, and build a solid foundation for a secure and loving relationship.

By showing empathy, being both an active listener and an assertive communicator, and embracing your own vulnerability, you can increase your relationship IQ, gain a deeper understanding of your partner, and set the stage for lasting bliss. This workbook will show you how, step by step.

Reviews

Anna Aslanian, LMFT, founder and director of My Therapy Corner, certified trauma and couples therapy specialist, supervisor, and consultant in California
The Couple Skills Workbook is your road map to nurturing healthier relationships. Delve into your past and childhood, and gain insight into your physiological and psychological states to acquire invaluable tools for enriching your life and strengthening your bond. This guide fosters self-discovery and mutual understanding, paving the way for a fulfilling journey of healing and growth together.
Leah Katz, PhD, clinical psychologist, and author of Gutsy
Betsy Chung's The Couple Skills Workbook is the workbook I wish I had when I started my marriage. Full of practical ideas, powerful insights, and helpful exercises, this book is a valuable resource to help you get to know yourself and your partner better, as well as provide you with tools to build a healthy and deeply intimate relationship.
Sue Varma, MD, psychiatrist, and author of Practical Optimism
Written with wisdom, depth, authenticity, compassion, and clarity, Betsy Chung provides pragmatic tips for healing, communicating, and thriving in relationships. Self-compassion is a prerequisite for healing and providing compassion to our partners, and readers will learn both. A must-read for all couples.