The Relationship Cure

John M. Gottman, Joan De Claire

The Relationship Cure

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In The Relationship Cure, Dr John Gottman draws on his 20 years of experience in the field of relationship research and therapy to share his five-step programme for improving our relationships, complete with practical examples and exercises. Whether the relationship is between husband and wife, parents and children, colleagues or friends, there is always room for improvement. The first step is to work on our communication, which allows us to develop more authentic, honest relationships.

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Analysis and key concepts

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An effective relationship is based on certain key principles

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The secret to a healthy relationship is communication

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How to respond to a question or react to provocation

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Dr Gottman's five-step programme for cultivating better relationships

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One of the long-term secrets to developing healthy relationships is to find shared meaning

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Quotes

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Take-home message

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Many useful tips to:

  • Discover the key factors of healthy relationships. 
  • Work on forming emotional connections with other people. 
  • Understand what makes a relationship healthy. 
  • Start communicating more effectively, in order to improve the quality of your relationships.

John Gottman is professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Washington. Over the course of 40 years, he has conducted research on marital relationships, some of which has been ground breaking. He has written numerous scientific articles and over forty books. He has also appeared on a number of television programs, including Good Morning America, Today, CBS Morning News, and The Oprah Show.

Joan De Claire is a freelance writer specialising in health, psychology, well-being, and family dynamics. She is the co-author, with Dr John Gottman, of Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child and 10 Lessons to Transform Your Marriage. 

Publishing house:

Harmony

Year:

2002

Pages:

336

ISBN:

978-0609809532