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The Couples Communication Handbook: The Skills You Never Learned for the Marriage You Always Wanted 

For the past 15 years,I’ve worked as a therapist, helping clients with a wide range of mental and emotional health challenges. My experience spans individuals facing severe mental illness to those dealing with everyday stress, from children as young as 4 to seniors pushing 90, and from housebound individuals to large families visiting my office together.

 

About a decade ago, I discovered that my greatest passion and expertise lay in working with couples. Gradually, I transitioned from working with individuals to focusing mainly on couples and families, though I still assist individuals, particularly with relationship issues.

 

As I delved deeper into this field, I explored different approaches, devoured countless books, and learned from influential couples therapists (not all of whom are necessarily celeb therapists). Over time, I’ve developed my own method – one that builds on previous work but also carves out its own unique path.

 

A key aspect of my approach has been refining communication strategies, which are crucial for most couples. While communication isn’t the sole ingredient of a healthy relationship, it’s certainly a significant one. After over a decade of honing these skills, I’m thrilled to announce the release of my book, The Couples Communication Handbook: The Skills You Never Learned for the Marriage You Always Wanted.

 

If you’re familiar with my blog, you may have read some posts that touch on various aspects of communication; this book does a deep dive into that topic.

 

Here’s a taste of what the book covers:

• Strategies that work—and don’t work—in marital communication
• How to handle disagreements, whether they’re about principles, decisions, or even past events
• Timing conversations: when to engage and when to hold back
• Common conversation pitfalls and how to steer clear of them
• Steps to take when communication breaks down
• Ways to foster positive communication in your relationship

 

The book is packed with real-life stories (including some of my own missteps), straightforward explanations, and practical advice, including useful phrases you can implement right away.

 

 

Whether you’re actively seeking ways to improve communication in your marriage or simply think there’s room for growth, this book has something for you. Unless you’re convinced your communication is perfect and your marriage couldn’t possibly improve, I believe you’ll find value in these pages.

 

Not sure yet? No problem. You can read (or listen to) the first two chapters for free! Visit www.thecommunicationbook.com to download them, along with other articles on communication and relationships.

If you find the book helpful, I’d deeply appreciate your support through an Amazon review, sharing it with friends, or spreading the word. Let’s help couples build stronger, healthier relationships!