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If you are seeking information about marriage,
marriage counseling,
separation, relationship skills, divorce, or related topics,
then you have come to an excellent resource!
Below you will find a list of titles on the
topics
of Marriage and Divorce
which I highly recommend.
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Should I Stay or Go?
How Controlled Separation (CS) Can Save Your Marriage
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Books on Marriage
Love
and Betrayal: Broken Trust in Intimate Relationships, by John Amodeo,
Ph.D. (Ballantine Books, 1994) This book provides
practical insight into the intricacies of intimacy, love, and the pain that
results when love is betrayed. A must-read for anyone experiencing broken
trust. To learn more about this book
and possibly order it via Amazon.com, click on the title.
The
First Year of Marriage: What to Expect, What to Accept, and What You Can
Change for a Lasting Marriage, by Miriam Arond and Samuel L. Pauker,
M.D. (Warner Books, 1996) Practical guide for new couples.
Makes an excellent gift. To learn more
about this book and possibly order it via Amazon.com, click on the title.
Codependent
No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself,
by Melody Beattie. (Harper & Row, 1987) For anyone
interested in breaking out of a pattern of co-dependency, this book provides
helpful guidance and advice.To learn
more about this book and possibly order it via Amazon.com, click on the
title.
Patterns
of Infidelity and Their Treatment, by Emily M. Brown. (Brunner/Mazel,
1991) If you suspect or have discovered that your partner
is not being faithful, this book gives helpful insight into behavior patterns
that lead to infidelity, and outlines treatment options. To learn more about this book and possibly order it via Amazon.com,
click on the title.
Lives
Without Balance, by Steven Carter and Julia Sokol. (Villard Books, 1992) This exellent book explores marriage in crisis. Although it is
currently out of print, copies may still be ordered via Amazon.com.To learn more about this book and possibly order
it via Amazon.com, click on the title.
The
Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to Recognize It and Respond, by Patricia
Evans (Bob Adams Publishers, 1992) In many cases people
grow up thinking that verbal abuse is normal. This book serves as an excellent
primer and guide for those seeking to distinguish the abusive from the non-abusive,
to leave abusive relationships, and to avoid them in the future. To learn more about this book and possibly order
it via Amazon.com, click on the title.
Why
Marriages Succeed or Fail...and How You Can Make Yours Last, by John
Gottman, Ph.D. This fascinating book contains loads
of helpful marital advice based on research into the dynamics of married
couples. Excellent! To learn more about
this book and possibly order it via Amazon.com, click on the title.
Rewriting
Love Stories, by Patricia O'Hanlon Hudson and William Hudson O'Hanlon
(W.W. Norton & Company, 1991) Excellent guide on
breaking the marital impasse, changing destructive patterns of interaction,
and renewing bonds of love. To learn
more about this book and possibly order it via Amazon.com, click on the
title.
Passion
for the Possible: A Guide for Realizing Your True Potential, Jean Houston,
Ph.D. (1997) Jean Houston is one of my greatest inspirations!
This book is a real treasure that will help you discover your gifts and
live every day with passion. Makes an excellent gift. To learn more about this book and possibly order it via Amazon.com,
click on the title.
The
Power of Unconditional Love: 21 Guidelines for Beginning, Improving, and
Changing Your Most Meaningful Relationships, by Ken Keyes, Jr. (Love
Line Books, 1990) A very useful guide to creating loving
and lasting relationships. To learn
more about this book and possibly order it via Amazon.com, click on the
title.
Too
Good to Love, Too Bad to Stay, by M. Kirshenbaum (Dutton, 1996) Practical, helpful advice to those troubled couples on the brink
of separating or divorcing. To learn
more about this book and possibly order it via Amazon.com, click on the
title.
Should
You Leave? A Psychiatrist Explores Intimacy and Autonomy and the Nature
of Advice, by Peter D. Kramer (Scribner, 1997) A
very useful book packed with helpful advice and insight into intimacy, individuality,
and decision making. To learn more
about this book and possibly order it via Amazon.com, click on the title.
The
Case Against Divorce, by Diane Medved (Donald I. Fine, 1989) This book offers step-by-step methods for working out all kinds
of problems in your marriage. Very helpful to many couples. To learn more about this book and possibly order
it via Amazon.com, click on the title.
Soul
Mates: Honoring the Mysteries of Love and Relationship, by Thomas Moore
(Harper Perennial, 1994) A very interesting and useful
guide to understanding yourself and others. To learn more about this book and possibly order it via Amazon.com,
click on the title.
Love
Between Equals: How Peer Marriage Really Works, by Pepper Schwartz,
Ph.D. This is the book for those seeking encouragement
about marriage and the best it can be. To
learn more about this book and possibly order it via Amazon.com, click on
the title.
The
Good Marriage: How and Why Love Lasts, by Judith Wallerstein and Sandra
Blakeslee (Houghton Mifflin, 1994) This book gives
practical advice including 9 keys to a happy marriage. Makes an excellent
book for engaged or newly married couples. To learn more about this book and possibly order it via Amazon.com,
click on the title.
Divorce
Busting, by Michelle Weiner-Davis (Summit Books, 1992) Contains valuable information and practical steps for transforming
a marriage into a healthy and happy one. To
learn more about this book and possibly order it via Amazon.com, click on
the title.
Anger
Kills, by Redford Williams, M.D. and Virginia Williams, M.D. (HarperPerennial,
1993) A fascinating book that both highlights the dangers
of anger and excellent strategies for dispelling hostility.To learn more about this book and possibly order
it via Amazon.com, click on the title.
Books On Divorce
The
Good Divorce: Keeping Your Family Together When Your Marriage Comes Apart,
by Constance R. Ahrons (Harper Collins, 1994) A treasure
trove of practical advice for troubled couples who have no other option
but divorce. To learn more about this
book and possibly order it via Amazon.com, click on the title.
Divorcing,
by Melvin Belli and Mel Krantzler (St. Martin's Press, 1988) A comprehensive guide to legal and psychological issues related
to divorce, such as choosing a lawyer, keeping costs down, property settlements,
etc. To learn more about this book
and possibly order it via Amazon.com, click on the title.
Healthy
Divorce for Parents and Children: An Original, Clinically Proven Program
for Working Through the 14 Stages of Separation, Divorce, and Remarriage,
by Craig Everett and Sandra V. Everett (Jossey-Bass, 1994) Very useful material to help families faced get through the quagmires
of the divorce process in as healthy a way as possible.To learn more about this book and possibly order it via Amazon.com,
click on the title.
Growing
Up Divorced: A Road to Healing for Adult Children of Divorce, by Diane
Fassel (Simon & Schuster, 1991) The divorce of
parents is often an emotionally difficult event for the children--even when
they are grown up. It is important to acknowledge and process the emotions
surrounding your parents' separation. Very helpful. To learn more about this book and possibly order it via Amazon.com,
click on the title.
The
Boys and Girls Book About Divorce, by Richard Gardner (Bantam Books,
1970) Contains warm and reassuring answers to frequently
asked questions by children about divorce.To
learn more about this book and possibly order it via Amazon.com, click on
the title.
The
Parents Book About Divorce, by Richard Gardner (Bantam Books, 1979)
Parents should not divorce before reading this book!
To learn more about this book and possibly
order it via Amazon.com, click on the title.
Between
Love and Hate: A Guide to Civilized Divorce, by Lois Gold, M.S.W. (Plenum
Press, 1992) A vitally important book for anyone going
through a divorce. To learn more about
this book and possibly order it via Amazon.com, click on the title.
Talking
About Separation and Divorce: A Dialogue Between Parent and Child, by
Earl Grollman (Beacon Press, 1975) This is an excellent
book on the subject for families with children. Highly recommended! To learn more about this book and possibly order
it via Amazon.com, click on the title.
Divorce
Mediation, by Ann Milne and Jay Folberg (Guilford Press, 1988) Another excellent title on the process of divorce. To learn more about this book and possibly order
it via Amazon.com, click on the title.
Mom's
House, Dad's House: Making Shared Custody Work, by Isolina Ricci (Macmillan,
1981) An excellent practical resource for divorced
families with children. The book is out of print, but Amazon.com may be
able to locate a copy for you. Or you can look for it at your public library.
To learn more about this book and possibly
order it via Amazon.com, click on the title.
Uncoupling:
How Relationships Come Apart, by Diane Vaughn (Vintage Books, Division
of Random House, 1986) This valuable title is packed
with insights and readable anecdotes that help couples and individuals go
through the process of ending their relationship. To learn more about this book and possibly order it via Amazon.com,
click on the title.
Marital
Separation: Coping with the End of a Marriage and the Transition to Being
Single Again, by Robert S. Weiss (Basic Books, 1975)
A primer on ending a relationship and making the transition to being single
again.To learn more about this book
and possibly order it via Amazon.com, click on the title.
Other Resources to Explore
The list of web sites below is provided merely for informational purposes.
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American Association for |
www.aamft.org |
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naswdc.org www.socialworkers.org |
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Social Work Access Network (SWAN) |
www.sc.edu/swan |
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American Psychological Association |
www.apa.org |
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Clinical Social Work Federation |
www.cswf.org |
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Behavior Online: The Mental Health
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www.behavior.net |
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A Depression Resource |
www.pslgroup.com/Depression.htm |
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National Association of Child Advocates |
www.childadvocacy.org |
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Journal of Family Life |
www.Jowmedia.com/AltFreeSchool |
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Jean Houston, Ph.D. |
www.jeanhouston.org |
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Jeffery Mishlove, Ph.D. |
www.intuition.org |
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Yearbook of Experts |
www.yearbooknews.com/html/lraffel.html |
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International Coach Federation |
www.coachfederation.org |
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Music Therapy and Child Psychology: The Power of Music |
www.enterthefreudianslip.com |
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Self Help Zone - A Place for Self Improvement
and Personal Growth
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www.SelfHelpZone.com |
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