Pacific Skills Training Co.- In association with Amazon.com
The Couples and Relationship Bookstore
We are happy to suggest these many fine books on relationship improvement. Not all relationships are the same and different approaches are often needed. One difference we are confident about is that if you need help to 'Stop Arguing and Start Understanding Each Other' then the Coming Together for Life Workbook is exactly the right tool for the job. Our specialty is handling conflict and gnarly arguments. We are not theoretical or ivory tower academicians. Our exercises are for real couples in real conflict! |
We strongly invite our visitors to suggest or comment on any books that were useful in their relationships. Do you have a story of a transformation of your relationship that you're willing to share with other visitors to Pacific Skills Training? Should be less than a page in length and by submitting you give Pacific Skills Training the rights to post your story. No email addresses will be listed and please indicate if you wish to be anonymous, or use initials only.
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| Fighting for Your Marriage  This
is the book that the PREP® workshop is based on. The information
is easy to read and there are funny cartoons and great exercises.
Much of what is contained in the Coming Together for Life workshop
comes directly from this book. The three authors are eminent researchers
in the field of marital therapy and present their findings in a
meaningful and practical way. One of the authors, Dr. Scott Stanley,
also created a distinct Christian PREP® version for those who
may find biblical references helpful. He has also extensively studied
the quality of commitment as it is encountered in marriage. |
Why Marriages Succeed or Fail 
Dr. Gottman's research pinpoints exactly what the common mistakes both men and women make and what to do about them. His observations are not from the top of his head. He has studied thousands of couples and makes excellent use of real world couples, their problems and the solutions that work. He's a researcher who is willing to correct mistakes in theory. Check out the rest of his helpful books on "Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child" and other titles at the Amazon site. |
| The New Intimacy 
The great thing about this book is that the authors are married to each other and they use examples of their struggles. This book can change the way in which you perceive differences between you and your partner. A wonderful book for relationship enhancement.
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Get Smart with your heart 
Written by my friend, Sucanne Lopez. This is 'smart relationship' information for anyone interested in choosing and creating the most enriching and nourishing intimate bonds. Suzanne writes as if a wise spiritual soul were guiding her thoughts. |
| Angry All the Time
Spanish Version Como Controlar El Mal Genio/Angry All the Time
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Light His Fire, by Ellen Kriedman.
Light Her Fire 
Same thing for you men to inspire your woman. Excellent & easy!
Cassette Tape |
| Facing the Fire- Experiencing and Expressing Anger Appropriately 
John Lee's book on anger has received excellent reviews because it is written from the angle that anger is a healthy feeling...that needs to be expressed. Most people like the style of his very direct writing. He also speaks from his personal experience. The expercises are powerful and practical. Try out his 'breathing with the wounded child' visualization.
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1001 Ways To Be Romantic 
Gregory Godek's fantastic list of things to do and ways to be romantic. A must for every caveman's bookshelf. |
MUSIC PICKS
Jeff
Victor's CD "Summer Sojourn" Purchase
"Summer Sojourn from Amazon.com! used in the Coming Together for Life
Workshop.
Peter
Himmelman's music is also fantastic for those interested in real love
songs that struggle with the matters of the heart and spirit. My favorite
Himmelman CD is "Strength to Strength". Purchase
"Strenght to Strengh from Amazon.com!