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Power struggles between parents and teens are nothing new, but chronic control battles are destructive to teen development as well as the entire family. According to psychotherapist Neil Brown, these battles occur as the result of self-perpetuating negative relationship patterns.

Every day, you make choices that either build up your relationship or leave it exposed and vulnerable to attack. The highest-performing warrior teams pay attention to developing muscle-memory habits, and your marriage can benefit from the same focus. In The Invincible Marriage, former Navy SEAL and bestselling author of The Trident Jason Redman with his wife, Erica, share the tools they use to lay the foundational beliefs and communication skills a marriage needs to last for life. Each chapter helps listeners develop a key tenet of successful relationship-building.

When dialogue is reduced to pushing our views, scoring points, or assigning blame, everybody suffers—no matter who “wins” or “loses” an argument. In our personal lives and in the world today, we need tools for authentic, respectful, relationship-building communication more than ever. “If you want to stop arguing and start connecting,” says Oren Jay Sofer, “the first prerequisite is being more present and aware.” Now the renowned teacher shares his most effective teachings for transforming the way we communicate with Speak Your Truth with Love and Listen Deeply.

The struggle to maintain joy and a fulfilling relationship while coping with chronic illness and pain is a serious problem for millions of people today. Australian health entrepreneur Karra Eloff has drawn on academic research and her own pursuit of joy in spite of suffering to develop this trailblazing, compassionate, low-energy, and practical path to a remarkable new normal, delivering much-needed solutions to couples living with one partner’s chronic pain.

Explaining power and privilege and the links between individual safety and community safety, Cristien Storm shows listeners how to set emotional boundaries that build vibrant social movements and a better world for all.

Unlock deeper connections and lasting love with conflict-free conversations, even if past attempts have failed. Are you constantly caught in a cycle of misunderstandings that escalate into arguments? Do you find it challenging to express your emotions without fear of causing conflict? Are you struggling to adapt communication during significant life changes, like welcoming a new family member or transitioning to a new job? You're not alone if you answered "yes" to any of these questions. Many couples face these exact dilemmas, but this doesn't have to be your story.

How do you deal with those angry feelings we all experience? In the series Overcoming Emotions That Destroy, Chip Ingram will help you identify whether you are a spewer, leaker, or stuffer. You will learn the difference between good and bad anger, how to gain control of it, and how to use it in constructive ways. This no-nonsense, practical series will give you biblical tools to express your anger appropriately and deal with those who express their anger toward you.

Does he really love me? Am I the right person? Am I doing something wrong? Anxious thoughts and constant worries plague relationships and prevent you from experiencing the pleasure of real and authentic love. There are millions of people who feel constantly frustrated, unable to express their feelings, and lost in a relationship that seems to have nothing more to give. Luckily, you don’t need to endure these conditions any longer.

Are you beaten down and ready to stop drinking alcohol on your own? I can show you how to quit drinking and how to stay sober. I overcame an alcohol addiction in 1998 and have never relapsed. Staying sober is easy if you apply the proven methods I teach in this book.

Living with an emotionally absent partner can be overwhelming. Constantly overcoming the silent distance can leave you with the sense that the give and take in your relationship has disappeared. But even the most broken relationship can be reinvigorated. In helping real-world couples achieve fulfilling futures, Harvard University clinical psychologist Dr. Holly Parker has developed a program filled with practical exercises and powerful advice for individuals on both sides of an emotionally damaged relationship.

Want to go from tension to trust in one conversation? Discover the power of your next word. Ever felt like no matter what you say, it only makes things worse? Do your conversations with loved ones, coworkers, or friends often spiral into silence or shouting? Do you feel emotionally exhausted from trying to be understood—or trying to understand? You’re not alone.

Trust is the foundation of every strong relationship, yet when broken, the path to repair can feel overwhelming. Relationship Repair: Evidence-Based Techniques for Rebuilding Trust by Samantha Frost offers a clear and structured approach to healing fractured bonds. Narrated by Margi Tudor, this audiobook combines psychological insights with actionable steps to help couples, friends, and family members restore trust and rebuild stronger connections.

Elizabeth Earnshaw is here to help. The renowned Gottman therapist, founder of A Better Life Therapy, and influential Instagram therapist behind @lizlistens has helped to transform countless relationships. With I Want This to Work, she presents for today’s generation the most effective and proven steps for relationship success.

In 1954, a group of boys attended a remote summer camp in Oklahoma. There they were split into two groups and encouraged to bully, harass and demonise each other. The results would make history as one of social psychology’s classic studies: the Robbers Cave experiment. Conducted at the height of the Cold War, the experiment officially had a happy ending: the boys reconciled, and psychologist Muzafer Sherif demonstrated that while hatred and violence are powerful forces, so, too, are cooperation and harmony.

Remember when you were first married? Your spouse did or said something constantly that you thought was endearing. Now, that same habit has turned into a major irritation, and a barrier to your relationship. The Chapman Guide to Negotiating Change with Your Spouse provides a simple three-step process for negotiating change without resorting to manipulation or arguing.

Conscious Communication is a simple yet elegant set of relationship tools that enable us to stay connected with other people, while recognizing our differences. Instead of establishing new rules to follow, this book offers specific skills that interrupt our rational evaluations and make space for emotional honesty and compassion. As we learn to grow beyond our limited judgments of right and wrong and describe what is true for us in the present moment, we connect with other people in a way that dissolves our isolation and provides a genuine sense of belonging and security.

What if the person who should have loved you most... made you feel like the problem? She could be charming in public, but behind closed doors, she was unpredictable. Cold, then cloying. Loving, then lashing out. You were constantly walking on eggshells, never sure what would trigger the next emotional storm. And even now — years later — something inside you still feels... off. Like no matter how hard you try, you’re never quite “enough.” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and it’s not your fault.

Why don't our kids do what we want them to do? Parents often take the blame for misbehavior, but this obscures a broader trend: in our modern, highly connected age, children have less self-control than ever. About half of the current generation of children will develop a mood or behavioral disorder or a substance addiction by age 18. Contemporary kids need to learn independence and responsibility, yet our old ideas of punishments and rewards are preventing this from happening.

Written for parents of children with emotion dysregulation disorders, including disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), The Uncontrollable Child is a lifeline. It contains a powerful set of skills based in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)-including mindfulness, validation, limit-setting, and behavior-shaping to help you better understand your child and their behavior, and successfully find balance between acceptance and change, flexibility and consistency, and limits and love.

If you are locked into a relationship with a narcissist, such as an employer, a high-conflict partner, an ex-spouse with shared custody, or perhaps a family member, this audiobook is for you. Based upon years of research and experience coaching victims of narcissistic abuse, Lindsey Ellison has masterminded a communication strategy that will allow you to protect your interests without conflict or drama.