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The most successful approach to creating loving relationships,
endorsed by the American Psychological Association as scientifically
proven, is now, for the first time, available in a book.
Whereas other forms of couple therapy have been shown in studies to be
only about 35 percent effective in healing relationships, Emotionally
Focused Couple Therapy, developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, has achieved an
astounding 75 percent success rate. Fully 86 percent of couples report
feeling happier in their relationships. And results are long-lasting. Hold Me Tight will pave the way toward a deeply fulfilling and enduring bond.
Are you looking to enrich a healthy relationship, revitalize a tired
one, or rescue one gone awry? We all want a lifetime of love, support,
and companionship. But sometimes we need a little help.
Enter Dr. Sue Johnson, developer of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy
and "the best couple therapist in the world," according to bestselling
relationship expert Dr. John Gottman. In Hold Me Tight, Dr. Johnson shares her groundbreaking and remarkably successful program for creating stronger, more secure relationships.
The message of Hold Me Tight
is simple: Forget about learning how to argue better, analyzing your
early childhood, making grand romantic gestures, or experimenting with
new sexual positions. Instead, get to the emotional underpinnings of
your relationship by recognizing that you are emotionally attached to
and dependent on your partner in much the same way that a child is on a
parent for nurturing, soothing, and protection. Dr. Johnson teaches
that the way to enhance or save a relationship is to be open, attuned,
and responsive to each other and to reestablish emotional connection.
With this in mind, she focuses on key moments in a relationship -- from
Recognizing the Demon Dialogues to Forgiving Injuries -- and uses them
as touch points for seven healing conversations. These conversations
give you insight into the defining moments in your relationship and
guide you in reshaping these moments to create a secure and lasting
bond.
Through stories from Dr. Johnson's practice, illuminating advice, and
practical exercises, you will learn how to nurture, protect, and grow
your relationship, ensuring a lifetime of love.
pub date: 2008-04-08 | | 9780316113007 |
