Claudia Black, PhD is a nationally and internationally recognized expert with experience as a bestselling author.Cara Tripodi, LCSW, CSAT-S is Executive Director of Sexual Trauma and Recovery, Inc. (STAR) in Pennsylvania.Sex addiction is an increasingly discussed topic, frequently making its way into the print, broadcast, and online media.Focused on the recovery of partners of sex addicts.Outlines proactive steps that readers can take to better understand th...

When your partner betrays, what are the first steps to picking up the pieces of your shattered heart?Many unsuspecting people wake up every day to discover their loved one, the one person whom they are supposed to trust completely, has been living a life of lies and deceit because they suffer from a disease-sex addiction. This is a disease shrouded in secrecy and shame. This is your go-to-guide for what to do when you discover your partner is a sex addict. Each chapter is based on frequent...

“An extremely helpful and much needed resource. . . . I highly recommend it."—Harville Hendrix, author of Getting the Love You Want and Receiving LoveSince the explosion of the Internet, the number of people struggling with addiction to Internet pornography has skyrocketed. But there has been a distinct lack of resources to help them until now. The Porn Trap is the first book to take a comprehensive look at sex addiction and other devasta...

From the bestselling author of Why Does He Do That? comes a relationship book that will help you make the decision of whether or not your troubled relationship is worth saving.Every relationship has problems, but you can’t figure out if yours is beyond hope. How bad is too bad—and can your partner really change? Now, in this warm, supportive, and straightforward guide, Lundy Bancroft and women’s advocate JAC Patrissi offer a way for you to practically and ...

A clinically proven, five-week program for improving your child's behaviorRex Forehand, Ph.D. and Nicholas Long Ph.D. have helped thousands of parents achieve discipline using positive reinforcement, without yelling or harming the child's self-esteem. Their clinically proven, five-week program gives you the tools you need to successfully manage your child’s behavior, giving specific factors that cause or contribute to disruptive behavior; ways to develop a more pos...

Ease your worries and learn helpful coping strategies with this approachable step-by-step guide to managing stress and anxiety.Are you one of the nineteen million Americans who suffers from anxiety-related problems? Don't lose hope! Take action today with techniques that have helped thousands of people manage their anxiety and live full and satisfying lives.In this updated edition of his classic guide, internationally recognized mental health expert Reneau ...

An indispensable guide to understanding―and living or working with―people whose behavior leaves you frustrated and confused.We all have people in our lives who frustrate, annoy, or hurt us: workplace bullies, those who always claim to be right, or those with anxious or obsessive personalities. And most of us hurt others occasionally, too. Now, authors Dr. Helen McGrath, a clinical psychologist and professor, and Hazel Edwards, a professional writer, offer this high...

Betrayal has many faces, including anger, abuse, deceit, and infidelity. These feel like betrayal because they violate the implicit promise of emotional bonds, that your loved one will care about your well being and never intentionally hurt you. If you’ve recently left a relationship where you felt betrayed by your partner, you may have difficulty moving on. In fact, it can seem impossible to view the world without the shadow of past betrayal hovering over you. As a result, you may struggl...

Every child has an off day when nothing seems to go right, but for some, angry outbursts, frustration, and resentment are the norm. When a child's anger threatens to jeopardize his school and social life and introduces an element of strain into the family dynamics that affects every member, it's time for a parent to ask: When is angry too angry?Child psychologist Dr. Tim Murphy has addressed this very question with hundreds of families, helping them to understand both the causes an...

Shame is one of the most destructive of human emotions. If you suffered childhood physical or sexual abuse, you may experience such intense feelings of shame that it almost seems to define you as a person. In order to begin healing, it’s important for you to know that it wasn’t your fault.In this gentle guide*,* therapist and childhood abuse expert Beverly Engel presents a mindfulness and compassion-based therapeutic approach to help you overcome the debilitating shame tha...

SELF ESTEEM The foundation for success in every endeavour is self esteem. Your personal perception about yourself, and potentials and dreams is the major key to your personal success. In this self help, simple but highly inspiring book, Philemon Gora relates principles that would help boost your self esteem and self worth. As a growing successful entrepreneur and investor, his words and advices geared from experiences will definitely build in you the courage to develop your confidence as y...

The explosive bestseller that revolutionized our understanding of the addictive process. With a new introduction addressing the backlash to the co-dependency movement.