Description
Book SynopsisSuitable for readers who would like to manage their relationship problems independently through home study, this title introduces readers to emotionally focused couple therapy, offering simple, proven strategies and tools for dealing with problems with bonding, attachment and emotions, the universal cornerstones of healthy relationships.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: Essentials of Emotionally Focused Therapy 5
Chapter 1: The Basics of Emotionally Focused Therapy 7
Chapter 2: Understanding the Power of Emotion in Relationships 17
Chapter 3: Organizing Your Emotional World 39
Chapter 4: Identifying the Three Levels of Emotional Experience 59
Part II: Emotionally Focused Therapy in Action: Moving from Problems to Patterns 73
Chapter 5: Finding Common Patterns of Conflict 75
Chapter 6: Finding Common Roles in Conflict 101
Chapter 7: Working Toward Fighting Less and Feeling Better 121
Part III: Finding Intimacy in New Ways 145
Chapter 8: Seeing through Withdrawing Eyes 147
Chapter 9: Seeing through Pursuing Eyes 159
Chapter 10: Facing Fears and Finding Each Other 171
Chapter 11: Overcoming Common Blocks 185
Chapter 12: Dealing with Infidelity 207
Part IV: Moving Forward Together 229
Chapter 13: Finding New Solutions to Old Problems 231
Chapter 14: Securing Your Future 255
Chapter 15: Working with a Couple Therapist 271
Part V: The Part of Tens 285
Chapter 16: Ten Questions to Ask a Therapist Before You Make an Appointment 287
Chapter 17: Ten Rituals to Bring You Closer293
Chapter 18: Ten Myths about Emotion and Relationships 301
Chapter 19: Ten Myths about Sex 309
Appendix: Resources 317
Index 321
