THE
SEVEN PRICIIPLES FOR MAKING MARRIAGE WORK
John Gottman, PhD., 1999, Three Rivers Press ISBN:
0-609-80579-7
Gottman draws on 25 yr. of research
in the field of marriage and family therapy to identify the seven
principles that guide couples on the path toward a harmonious
and long-lasting relationship. Packed with practical questionaires
and exercises, it is a guide for anyone who wants to enhance their
relationship. Purchase
TAKE
BACK YOUR MARRIAGE: STICKING TOGETHER IN A WORLD THAT PULLS US APART
William J. Doherty, PhD, 2001, Guilford Press ISBN:
1-57230-459-6
This book describes how to break
free of confusing desires with needs. He offers rituals that stand
the test of time and offers help for the sabotage that family
or friends may offer who may not believe that commitment is worth
fighting for. Purchase
HOW
LOVING COUPLES FIGHT
James L. Creighton, PhD, 1998, Aslan Publishing ISBN:
0-944031-71-4
Crieghton offers fresh, insightful
and practical guide to help couples explore better way of solving
their relationship problems to avoid the scenario of "going away
mad". Everyone can learn how to address issues in interpersonal
conflict without hurting the other person. He offers 12 essential
tools for working through the hurt and building a supportive and
loving relationship. Purchase
AFTER
THE AFFAIR
Janis Abrahms Spring, PhD, 1997, Harper Collins ISBN:
0-06-092817-4
This book explains to partners
how they can help themselves through the shattering crisis of
infidelity. It explores the questions of why did this happen,
can we ever get the trust back, should I recommit, how to become
sexually intimate again and is forgiveness possible. This book
is an excellent resource for those going through the aftermath
of an affair. Purchase
TOO
GOOD TO LEAVE, TOO BAD TO STAY
Mira Kirshebaum, 1997, Plume ISBN: 0452275350
Kirshenbaum draws on years of
experience as a counsellor to lead readers from a state of ambivalence
to a clear sense of knowing what to do. Purchase
REBUILDING,
WHEN YOUR RELATIONSHP ENDS
Bruce Fisher, 1981, Impact Publishers ISBN: 0-91-5166-95-X
This landmark book walks one
through the many stages of feelings that the person who has been
"dumped" feels as well as the person who was the "dumpee". Fisher
identifies the many feelings that people have and offers hope
that life will go on and become joyful again.Purchase
SPIRITUAL
DIVORCE - DIVORCE AS A CATALYST FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE
Debbie Ford, 2002, Harper Collins, ISBN: 0-06-251696-5
Ford's own story of divorce
and the stories of others illustrate her seven spiritual laws
of healing. They are acceptance, surrender, responsibility, divine
guidance, choice, forgiveness and creation. She provides tools
to assist in the self discovery from the opportunities that divorce
provides. Purchase
