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Love and War in Intimate Relationships

Connection, Disconnection, and Mutual Regulation in Couple Therapy
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Love and War in Intimate Relationships by Stan Tatkin and Marion F. Solomon explores the dynamics and challenges of intimate partnerships through the lens of psychological and philosophical insights. The book delves into how partners can navigate conflicts and deepen their connection, drawing on research and clinical experiences. It offers strategies for cultivating resilient and fulfilling relationships in the face of life's trials.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in understanding how attachment styles affect romantic relationships and want practical strategies to build stronger, more secure emotional connections. It offers insights that combine psychological theory with practical advice, making it valuable for both professionals and individuals seeking to improve their relational dynamics.

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Love and War in Intimate Relationships

Neuroscience and couples therapy come together to help couples break patterns of bad behavior.

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What happens between partners that makes love turn to war? How can couples therapists help deescalate the battles? Two leading therapists apply the latest neuroscience research on emotional arousal to help couples regulate each other's emotions, maintain secure attachment, and foster positive, enduring relationships.

The neurobiologically-grounded and sensitive approach set forth by Solomon and Tatkin in Love and War in Intimate Relationships is sure to transform the way clinicians understand and treat couples in therapy.

Series: Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology

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Love and War in Intimate Relationships is highly praised for its innovative approach to couple therapy, integrating psychobiological insights with practical therapeutic techniques. Reviewers commend its ability to illuminate complex relationship dynamics and offer accessible interventions. Many recommend it as an essential resource for clinicians, highlighting its transformative impact and practicality in applying neuroscience and attachment theory to therapy.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393705751

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 April 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Marion Solomon, PhD, is a lecturer at the David Geffen School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry at UCLA. She is co-editor with Dan Siegel of several books in the IPNB Series, including Healing Trauma and How People Change. Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, developer of a Psychobiological Approach To Couple Therapy® (PACT), maintains a private practice in Calabasas, California, and runs therapist training programs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Austin. As assistant clinical professor at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Dr. Tatkin teaches and supervises family medicine residents, and serves as adjunct faculty for several colleges and universities.

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