The Interpersonal Problems Workbook: ACT to End Painful Relationship Patterns (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook) - Softcover

Matthew McKay; Patrick Fanning

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1608828360 ISBN 13: 9781608828364

Publisher: New Harbinger, 2013

Synopsis

Do you often lash out at people? Do you let your emotions rule your interactions with others? Do you find it difficult to see things from others' point of view? You are not alone. Despite the fact that we all have to deal with other people our daily lives, many of us have difficulties with interpersonal relationships.Written by psychologist and bestselling author Matthew McKay, The Interpersonal Problems Workbook combines research and evidence-based techniques for strengthening relationships in all areas in life-whether it's at home, at work, with a significant other, a parent, or a child. The skills in this workbook are based in both schema therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and are designed to help you connect and communicate effectively with those around them.ACT has been proven effective in helping people improve their relationships with others. The ACT skills detailed in this book include present moment awareness, diffusion, and flexibility-all of which will help you to improve your relationships with others. In this book you will learn what your schema is, and how to act on your values to communicate and get along with others.If you are ready to stop building walls and start connecting with those around you, this book presents powerful, effective tools for change.

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Review:

"For most of us, when our relationships are not working, life is not working.
Despite their central link to human health and happiness, psychology has been appallingly lax in developing specific methods that will help with interpersonal problems. This book helps end that odd silence. It puts forward a creative, step-by-step approach that research suggests can make a real difference in the quality of your relationships, now. Its clear, sound guidance will help you create a better life for you and those you love. Highly recommended."
--Steven C. Hayes, cofounder of acceptance and commitment therapy and author of "Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life"

Book Description:

The Interpersonal Problems Workbook combines research and evidence-based techniques for strengthening relationships in all areas in life-whether it's at home , at work, with a significant other, a parent, or a child.

About this edition

• Publisher: New Harbinger
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1608828360
• ISBN 13: 9781608828364
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200