There are many tools that individuals and couples can use to work on their relationships, or decide what to do when a relationship starts to fail. Here are tools with which I’ve worked and had success.
A. For those having trouble in their relationships, and trying to decide what to do, I suggest the following:
- Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay: A Step-by-Step Guide to Help You Decide Whether to Stay In or Get Out of Your Relationship by Mira Kirshenbaum (Paperback – Jul 1, 1997)
- Getting the love you Want by Harvill Hendrix (also audiotapes available)
B. If you are struggling with feeling good about yourself, or in an abusive relationships, or I suggest the following:
- The Fear Book: Facing Fear Once and for All by Cheri Huber and June Shiver (Paperback – Sep 1, 1995)
- The Depression Book: Depression as an Opportunity for Spiritual Growth by Cheri Huber and June Shiver (Paperback – Sep 1, 2004)
- There is Nothing Wrong With You Going Beyond Self-Hate by Cheri Huber
- The Little Inspiration Book: Ideas to Empower Women by DEB (Paperback – Jul 6, 2006)
If drugs or alcohol are involved, I suggest attendance at Al-Anon, AA, NA, or other 12-step programs. Use google to search for meetings in your area.
Attendance at: Landmark Forum (www.landmarkeducation.com)
C. For those still working to repair their relationship (provided you have a partner that also wants to save the relationship), I suggest the following:
- Couple’s Comfort Book: A Creative Guide for Renewing Passion, Pleasure and Commitment by Jennifer Louden (Paperback – Feb 1, 2005)
Many of the books can be purchased from the following:
- Half Price Books
- Amazon
Please let me know what you think of these tools, or others you’ve used. You can send me a note using this “Contact Form”.
If you would benefit from having a brief legal consult about your rights and responsibilities when ending a relationship, you are welcome to contact me for an appointment, or reach me by using this “Contact Form”.
