Conflict Resolution

Just as Masters and Johnson were pioneers in the study of human sexuality, so Dr. John Gottman has revolutionized the study of marriage. As a professor of psychology at the University of Washington and the founder and director of the Seattle Marital and Family Institute, he has studied the...

The Explosive Child is the highly acclaimed, lifechanging parenting guide in which Dr. Greene first delineated the Collaborative Problem Solving approach....

“This parenting book actually made me a better parent.”—Lydia Kiesling, The New York Times From #1 New York Times bestselling authors, the ultimate “parenting bible” (The Boston Globe)—a timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child. This bestselling...

OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD A must-have resource for anyone who lives or works with young kids, with an introduction by Adele Faber, coauthor of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, the international mega-bestseller The Boston Globe dubbed “The Parenting Bible.”...

A “compulsively readable” (Evan Osnos, National Book Award–winning author) book from the New York Times bestselling author of The Unthinkable and award-winning journalist Amanda Ripley investigating how good people get captured by high conflict—and how they break free. When we are...

The Phenomenal #1 New York Times Bestseller In his classic guide to understanding the opposite sex, Dr. John Gray, provides a practical and proven way for men and women to improve their communication and relationships by acknowledging the differences between them. Once upon a time Martians and...

A kinder, more compassionate world starts with kind and compassionate kids. In Raising Good Humans, you’ll find powerful and practical strategies to break free from “reactive parenting” habits and raise kind, cooperative, and confident kids....

An attachment-based guide to dealing with challenging people Do you sometimes dread work because you don't want to face more drama with your co-worker? Have you spent significant time and money on therapy trying to work on painful romantic relationships that ultimately became messy break-ups? Do...

Navigating the challenges of long-term commitment takes effort - and it just got simpler, with this empowering, step-by-step guide to communicating about the things that matter most to you and your partner....

Join the millions who have learned how to take control of their lives by setting healthy boundaries with their spouses, children, friends, parents, co-workers, and even themselves—in order to live life to the fullest. Do you feel like your life has spiraled out of control? Have you focused so...

To make up or break up? Whether you’re just getting serious or have a long-term commitment, no other question causes so much heartache and self-doubt. Many other books tell you how to fix your relationship. This groundbreaking best seller is the first one to help you choose whether you should...

In Our Mothers, Ourselves, Henry Cloud and John Townsend show how understanding how our mothers have profoundly influenced our lives can set us on a path toward wholeness and growth. No one has influenced the person you are today like your mother. The way she handled your needs as a child has...

As seen on TikTok—discover 101 powerful, practical strategies to handle difficult people with confidence, calm, and compassion. We all know someone who feels impossible to deal with—a difficult coworker, a stubborn family member, an argumentative partner, or even a stranger. But what if the...

Why do we fight most with those we love best? Australian relationship therapist Lissy Abrahams has spent years exploring this question, both in her treatment room helping clients and through extensive research. She knows that long-term conflict leaves us drained, anxious and worried for the...

If you're like many parents, you may wonder what's going on inside your child's mind when they throw a temper tantrum, refuse to cooperate, or become overly excited. Written by two experts in child development and education, The Emotionally Intelligent Child offers a groundbreaking approach for...

Why do some people manipulate, exploit, and harm with chilling consistency—while others, even when raised in the same environment, do not?

A therapeutic guide to recognizing, releasing, and recovering from relationships that harm your mental and emotional health.

New York Times Bestseller The Future is Emotionally Intelligent From two early childhood experts, an essential guidebook that empowers parents to help their little ones navigate their big feelings—including tantrums, outbursts, and separation anxiety—while laying the groundwork for a...

This third edition of an international best-seller - more than two million copies sold worldwide and translated into 33 languages - details how its powerful insights on motivation, conflict, and collaboration can benefit organizations as well as individuals. Since its original publication...

Every person is wired for love differently—with different habits, needs, and reactions to conflict. The good news is that most people's minds work in predictable ways and respond well to security, attachment, and routines, making it possible to neurologically prime the brain for greater love...

Being a parent is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but every family faces challenges that can be frustrating and overwhelming. For more than 25 years, internationally renowned clinical psychologist Thomas W. Phelan's 1-2-3 Magic has helped millions of parents, teachers, and...

A shocking true story that reveals how one woman was tormented to the very depths of despair by her husband through coercive control and continual physical and sexual abuse. Broken in mind, body and spirit and completely isolated from the rest of the world, Hannah thinks she’ll never find the...

Are you divorcing someone who's making the process as difficult as possible? Are they sending you nasty emails, falsifying the truth, putting your children in the middle, abusing you, or abusing the system? Are they "persuasive blamers", manipulating and fooling court personnel to get them on...

Come discover one of the greatest secrets to a successful relationship! Love & Respect is A New York Times?best-selling marriage book making a difference with over two million copies sold! Help you and your spouse achieve a deeper level of intimacy by stopping the crazy cycle of conflict...

“If you want to know why Harriet Lerner is one of my great heroes, Why Won’t You Apologize? is the answer. This book is a game changer.” —Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Rising Strong “Harriet Lerner is one hell of a wise woman. She draws you in with...

Parenting Your Out-of-Control Teenager is the fully updated and revised guide from a master therapist with decades of clinical experience—and a parent of two extreme teens. This new edition goes beyond surface behaviors to address the deeper emotional problems driving today’s teens, including trauma, anxiety, grief, depression, and living life on a screen-driven world. With clear, step-by-step strategies, this book gives parents practical tools to reestablish authority and reclaim love—when nothing you’ve tried is working.

Say the word "fog" to someone who has lived inside one. They don't ask what you mean. They just nod. You don't need another diagnosis. You need language for what happened to you. Whether the narcissistic system was built around a parent, spouse, partner, boss, colleague, or friend, the result can be the same: you lose ground without understanding how it was taken.

Does every conversation with your adult child end in frustration—or worse, silence? Most parenting advice stops at 18. This book starts where that advice ends: the hardest relationship transition of all, from raising a child to relating to an adult. What makes this different is simple—you don't just get one side of the story.

I woke up one August morning in 2011 to a different day. August 26, 2011—the day my daughter, Emily Joy, died and her brother, my son Jarett, survived—changed my life forever. A boat swerved to miss one Sea-Doo and crashed into another carrying my son and his sister. Choose Joy: A Survivor’s Guide for Hope is my journey through hell and grief to peace, compassion, forgiveness, and ultimately, joy. It is an invitation to believe that happiness is still an option. Living your best life is still possible. The rest of your life can be the best of your life.

Why do people lie? What drives deception? And how can understanding the truth transform your relationships, your confidence, and your life? The Truth About Lies is a clear, compassionate, and eye-opening guide to one of the most universal human behaviors. Drawing on psychology, real-world patterns, and everyday experiences, Denise St. Charles explores why people lie, how deception works, and why honesty remains essential for trust, connection, and personal growth.

Stop explosive relationship fights and cure emotional exhaustion with proven psychology and boundary-setting strategies. Whether you are listening on a stressful daily commute or recovering from another silent standoff, this audio guide offers a compassionate lifeline. Escape the draining cycle...

Stop destructive arguments and master conflict resolution through practical, empathy-driven communication strategies. Whether you are navigating a tense standoff with a partner or feeling misunderstood by family, this empowering psychology guide offers a genuine lifeline. Break the exhausting...

Reclaim your bond and navigate the trauma of parental alienation during high-conflict divorce. When a hostile co-parent manipulates your family dynamic, the heartbreak and legal confusion can feel paralyzing. This empowering survival guide provides a validating psychological framework to step...

Bloomsbury presents Coping with Infuriating, Mean, Critical People: The Destructive Narcissistic Pattern by Nina W. Brown, read by Erin Maria Walther. For all of us forced to deal with an infuriating, mean, critical person, seasoned counselor Nina Brown has a word of warning. You must accept...

Turn workplace conflict and relationship friction into deep trust using actionable emotional intelligence techniques. Whether you are navigating tense office dynamics with a difficult manager or striving for a calmer connection with your partner, mastering conversation is your greatest asset...

Chrysalis is a story of personal recovery from childhood and adult trauma told in three parts: "The Echo", "Welcome to My Sandbox", and "The Stone in God’s Sling." The Echo. In a bizarre nightmare world, Gerrold is relentlessly attacked by grotesques which thwart his every attempt at escape until an angelic being, Acquiesce, appears and offers him a way out. Acquiesce does not do the work of escape for Gerrold and instead guides him to make his own discoveries about escaping and what it means to be free.

Break the painful cycle of relationship conflict and rebuild deep emotional intimacy with your partner. If you feel more like exhausted logistics managers than romantic lovers, you are not alone in this struggle. This calm, compassionate audio guide provides a safe listening space to navigate...

Transform stressed parenting and daily power struggles into calm, connected leadership with emotional regulation. When chaotic mornings and bedtime meltdowns leave you drowning in guilt, you do not need rigid rules—you need compassionate, neuroscience-backed tools to instantly reset your...

Break the cycle of chronic people-pleasing and protect your emotional energy with this empowering self-help guide. If you feel constantly exhausted from smoothing things over and putting your own needs last, relief is finally here. This compassionate, gentle audio experience provides the exact...

Break free from chronic people-pleasing and burnout with this empowering self-help guide to reclaiming your energy. Whether you are navigating toxic family dynamics, surviving workplace stress, or simply exhausted by putting everyone else first, this compassionate audio experience offers a...

Overcome repeating arguments and emotional distance with proven conflict resolution and self-help psychology. Whether listening during a quiet mental wellness walk or your daily commute, this compassionate audio guide offers concrete tools to navigate frustrating cycles of misunderstanding. You...

Break free from endless conflict and quiet resentment to rebuild emotional intimacy with guided relationship therapy. Whether you are navigating a serious disconnect or simply feeling stuck in a long-term rut, this warm, non-judgmental roadmap helps you repair your bond. Listen together at home...

Rescue your relationship from chronic exhaustion and communication breakdowns with this compassionate ADHD marriage guide. When recurring fights and unequal household burdens threaten your future, understanding neurodivergence is the key to lasting repair. Whether you are facing severe marital...

Master emotional regulation and stop letting explosive anger sabotage your peace, career, and closest relationships. Perfect for your daily commute, this empowering psychology guide offers a grounding sanctuary for stressed minds. Turn reactive habits into thoughtful responses before you ever...

Master effective communication skills to overcome social anxiety and navigate conflict resolution with total confidence. Whether you are dreading a tense workplace performance review or struggling to express your needs in a romantic relationship, this empowering guide provides a clear pathway...

Master practical communication skills to resolve conflict and build emotional intimacy in everyday life. Perfect for a focused commute or morning routine, this calm, grounded guide helps you navigate strained interactions. Stop repeating toxic patterns and start cultivating spaces where you feel...

Master active listening and resolve daily conflict to turn awkward conversations into confident, grounded connections. Whether commuting to a high-stakes team meeting or preparing for a sensitive talk at the dinner table, navigate any interaction with calm clarity. Stop feeling tongue-tied and...

Reclaim your peace and set ironclad boundaries to survive toxic relationships and emotional manipulation. Whether you are commuting to face a hostile workplace or navigating the exhausting chaos of a difficult divorce, this empowering psychology guide is your lifeline. Stop walking on eggshells...

Transform roommate-level distance into a deeply intimate marriage using actionable advice to rebuild broken trust. Whether you are navigating the heavy stress of modern parenting or feeling completely disconnected, this grounded guide provides the tools to truly reconnect. Stop keeping score and...

Break the exhausting cycle of explosive reactions and resentment with body-based psychology for true anger management. Whether you are navigating daily stress or feeling hijacked by heavy emotions on a long commute, this grounding guide reframes irritation as an intelligent signal. You will move...