Relationships

Through tales of adultery and addiction, desire and its loss, good sex, bad sex and no sex, sexual power struggles, and childhood (read more)

Through tales of adultery and addiction, desire and its loss, good sex, bad sex and no sex, sexual power struggles, and childhood abuse this book covers the big questions about sex: what is the nature of passion and desire; how can we remain faithful in a long-term relationship; what happens to sex when you have a baby; how anxiety and shame are the enemies of pleasure; how anger, blame and guilt put us off sex; how childhood messages turn us towards diverse behaviours and fantasies; how changing gender roles are playing out in the bedroom; how our sexuality develops throughout our lives; and how to address sexual difficulties and find healing with sex therapy exercises. Whether we are sexually active or not, our sexuality is a vital part of our being. The variety and complexity of sex and sexuality are richly illustrated in these unique and compelling stories.

Illuminated by psychological insights, they can bring informed awareness and healing to the reader. (hide)

SH**GED Saturday nights out on the tiles, undying crushes, dating like it's a competitive sport, awkward tales of dating woes, one-night (read more)

SH**GED Saturday nights out on the tiles, undying crushes, dating like it's a competitive sport, awkward tales of dating woes, one-night stands, the walk of shame, ghosting, tears and break-ups.

MARRIED Finding 'the one', meeting their parents, first holidays and romantic weekends away, engagement rings, big moment proposals, wedding bells, the hen do, the stag, the much anticipated - and feared - best man speech, the honeymoon of a lifetime.

ANNOYED Who stacks a dishwasher like this? Empty milk cartons placed back into the fridge, pregnancy, sleepless nights, toilet seats up, toothpaste everywhere, less and less frequent date nights, DIY weekends, divorce. (hide)

What do women look for in a man? And what do men look for in a woman? And how and why has this changed over the centuries? Every (read more)

What do women look for in a man? And what do men look for in a woman? And how and why has this changed over the centuries? Every week thousands of people advertise for love either in newspapers, magazines or online. But if you think this is a modern phenomenon, think again - the ads have been running for over three hundred years. From the first ad in 1695 from a young gentleman who 'would willingly Match himself to some Good Young Gentlewoman, that has a Fortune of GBP3000 or thereabouts' to the GSOH, WLTM and online dating of more recent years, each ad is a snapshot of its age.

The result is a startling history of sex, marriage and society over three centuries - hilarious and heartbreaking by turn. (hide)

Published on 08/12/2015 - Wedding planning doesn't have to be stressful! From budgeting to bachelorette parties to writing your own (read more)

Published on 08/12/2015 - Wedding planning doesn't have to be stressful! From budgeting to bachelorette parties to writing your own vows, this pocket-sized manual is packed with tips to plan, execute, and enjoy the perfect engagement and wedding. It's a personal wedding planner you can carry in your pocketthe perfect engagement present or planning handbook for any soon-to-be bride. (hide)

All couples walk to the altar dreaming of happily-ever-after, but many forces in our society work against healthy lifelong commitment. (read more)

All couples walk to the altar dreaming of happily-ever-after, but many forces in our society work against healthy lifelong commitment. Renowned family therapist William J. Doherty reveals how cracks can develop in even a rock-solid marriage, and what steps you can take to keep your love strong.

Learn ways to break free of common traps like confusing desires with needs, comparing your spouse to your fantasies of other relationships, or becoming overtime parents instead of full-time partners. You'll get suggestions for creating relationship rituals - from mundane to celebratory, sexy to silly - that build closeness and connection every day. The updated second edition incorporates Dr.Doherty's ongoing experience counseling couples, plus the latest information on marriage and health, how divorce affects kids, the impact of new technologies on family life, and more. (hide)

Talkabout Sex & Relationships 1 is a comprehensive toolkit for all therapists, educators and support staff who deliver relationship (read more)

Talkabout Sex & Relationships 1 is a comprehensive toolkit for all therapists, educators and support staff who deliver relationship education to people with special needs. It is intended primarily to support groupwork but activities can be easily adapted to suit the needs of individuals with varying abilities. The resource emphasises the importance of happy, healthy and positive relationships.

It looks at the life cycle of a relationship from finding a partner, coping with problems, staying safe and maintaining a relationship to dealing with the potential ending of a relationship. This toolkit is the first in a two volume set, the second of which will focus on sex. Created by Alex Kelly and Emily Dennis as part of the bestselling Talkabout series, this publication constitutes the most complete and trustworthy set of resources available for groupwork focussing on relationships for people with special needs.
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Every parent wants their child to be happy and every parent wants to avoid screwing them up. But how do you achieve that?In this (read more)

Every parent wants their child to be happy and every parent wants to avoid screwing them up. But how do you achieve that?In this absorbing, clever and funny book, renowned psychotherapist Philippa Perry tells us what really matters and what behaviour it is important to avoid - the vital dos and don'ts of parenting. Instead of mapping out the 'perfect' plan, Perry offers a big-picture look at the elements that lead to good parent-child relationships.
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We've all known the heady thrill of a conversation that goes on all night. Once we had opinions on everything but as life becomes (read more)

We've all known the heady thrill of a conversation that goes on all night. Once we had opinions on everything but as life becomes more humdrum we often lose that passion. Sometimes we can't remember what we really think at all.

This brilliant book encourages us all to think anew. Olivia Fane provides the starting points for 66 conversations to be had with a partner, friend, stranger or simply with ourselves. These though-provoking and stimulating short discussions on happiness, vanity, infidelity, education and more, ask you the questions that will help you get to know those with whom you share your life.

Whether you agree or vehemently disagree, The Conversations provides endless food for thought and a surprising window onto some of the big subjects that define who we are and how we live. (hide)

The author of this book is both an adoptive mother and a Deep Memory Process therapist, who has in her counselling practice encountered (read more)

The author of this book is both an adoptive mother and a Deep Memory Process therapist, who has in her counselling practice encountered many cases of both adoptees and adopters. The result is a very broad-based book containing numerous fascinating stories of past-life family connections, indicating that everyone is in the family that they are in for a reason and that difficulties can stimulate spiritual growth. Fostering and step families also come under the same umbrella since similar difficulties can arise therein.

The book can consequently be of use and interest to many different sorts of people, from those who were forced to give up a child to those who are wondering about the cause of problems that they are encountering. (hide)

Using, as a basis, the tool developed for clients for over 20 years in the author's clinic, The Third Circle Protocol gives the understanding (read more)

Using, as a basis, the tool developed for clients for over 20 years in the author's clinic, The Third Circle Protocol gives the understanding and offers the process to live a life of satisfying, loving and effective relationships without guilt or angst. It shows how to feel comfortable and flourish in the relationship with self and others.The Third Circle Protocol teaches the reader how to understand the often unspoken or unrecognized contracts we have with each other. And how to write new ones ? when the current one isn't working.

These contracts start with the relationship with yourself, your lover, your kids, your sister, or your parents. The centre core of your life is affirming interactive relationships, in your private life as well as at work. The exercises are simple, pragmatic and profound. (hide)