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Loving bravely [electronic book] : 20 lessons to get you ready for the love of a lifetime / Alexandra H. Solomon.

By: Solomon, Alexandra H [author].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Oakland : New Harbinger Publications, 2017Distributor: Canada : Raincoast Books, [date of distribution not identified]Copyright date: ©2017Description: online resource (250 pages).Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781626255814 (paperback); 1626255814 (paperback) ; 9781626255821 (eBook).Subject(s): Self-consciousness (Awareness) | Interpersonal relations | Man-woman relationships -- Psychological aspects | LoveAdditional physical formats: Print verison: Loving bravely : 20 lessons of self-discovery to help you get the love you wantDDC classification: 152.41 Online resources: Access eBook Also available in print form.
Contents:
Introduction: The love classroom -- Part 1: Self-reflection -- Understand your past -- Craft your story -- Awaken to your life today -- Forge a new connection -- Establish healthy boundaries -- Part 2: Self-awareness -- Embrace your unique love truths -- Surrender the fairy tale -- Keep the soul in soulmate -- Listen to your gut -- Source your life -- Part 3: Self-expression -- Inhabit your body -- Honor the space between -- Respect the pause -- Dig a little deeper -- Build the cushion -- Part 4: Self-expansion -- Practice a loving "I'm sorry" -- Forgive...again and again -- Value presence -- Be on your own team -- Ride the waves -- Appendix: Trauma -- How to find a therapist.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

As seen on The TODAY Show !



"A godsend to anyone searching for, but struggling to find, true love in their lives."

--Kristin Neff, PhD, author of Self-Compassion



"Empowering and compassionate, and its lessons are universal."

--Publishers Weekly



Real love starts with you . In order to attract a life partner and build a healthy intimate relationship, you must first become a good partner to yourself. This book offers twenty invaluable lessons that will help you explore and commit to your own emotional and psychological well-being so you can be ready, resilient, and confident in love.



Many of us enter into romantic relationships full of expectation and hope, only to be sorely disappointed by the realization that the partner we've selected is a flawed human being with their own neuroses, history, and desires. Most relationships end because one or both people haven't done the internal work necessary to develop self-awareness and take responsibility for their own experiences. We've all heard "You can't love anyone unless you love yourself," but amid life's distractions and the myth of perfect, romantic love, how exactly do you do that?



In Loving Bravely , psychologist, professor and relationship expert Alexandra H. Solomon introduces the idea of relational self-awareness, encouraging you to explore your personal history to gain an understanding of your own relational patterns, as well as your strengths and weaknesses in relationships. By doing so, you'll learn what relationships actually require, beyond the fairytale notions of romance. And by maintaining a steady but gentle focus on yourself , you'll build the best possible foundation for making a loving connection.



By understanding your past relationship experiences, cultivating a strong sense of self-awareness, and determining what it is you really want in a romantic partner--you'll be ready to find the healthy, lasting love your heart desires.

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction: The love classroom -- Part 1: Self-reflection -- Understand your past -- Craft your story -- Awaken to your life today -- Forge a new connection -- Establish healthy boundaries -- Part 2: Self-awareness -- Embrace your unique love truths -- Surrender the fairy tale -- Keep the soul in soulmate -- Listen to your gut -- Source your life -- Part 3: Self-expression -- Inhabit your body -- Honor the space between -- Respect the pause -- Dig a little deeper -- Build the cushion -- Part 4: Self-expansion -- Practice a loving "I'm sorry" -- Forgive...again and again -- Value presence -- Be on your own team -- Ride the waves -- Appendix: Trauma -- How to find a therapist.

Also available in print form.

Electronic reproduction.: ProQuest LibCentral. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Foreword (p. vii)
  • Introduction: The Love Classroom (p. 1)
  • Part 1 Self-Reflection
  • Lesson 1 Understand Your Past (p. 12)
  • Lesson 2 Craft Your Story (p. 20)
  • Lesson 3 Awaken to Your Life Today (p. 29)
  • Lesson 4 Forge a New Connection (p. 38)
  • Lesson 5 Establish Healthy Boundaries (p. 48)
  • Part 2 Self-Awareness
  • Lesson 6 Embrace Your Unique Love Truths (p. 62)
  • Lesson 7 Surrender the Fairy Tale (p. 72)
  • Lesson 8 Keep the Soul in Soulmate (p. 82)
  • Lesson 9 Listen to Your Gut (p. 89)
  • Lesson 10 Source Your Life (p. 97)
  • Part 3 Self-Expression
  • Lesson 11 Inhabit Your Body (p. 108)
  • Lesson 12 Honor the Space Between (p. 124)
  • Lesson 13 Respect the Pause (p. 134)
  • Lesson 14 Dig a Little Deeper (p. 147)
  • Lesson 15 Build the Cushion (p. 157)
  • Part 4 Self-Expansion
  • Lesson 16 Practice a Loving "I'm Sorry" (p. 170)
  • Lesson 17 Forgive...Again and Again (p. 180)
  • Lesson 18 Value Presence (p. 189)
  • Lesson 19 Be on Your Own Team (p. 200)
  • Lesson 20 Ride the Waves (p. 207)
  • Conclusion (p. 214)
  • Acknowledgments (p. 219)
  • Appendix 1 Trauma (p. 222)
  • Appendix 2 How to Find a Therapist (p. 225)
  • References (p. 228)

Reviews provided by Syndetics

Publishers Weekly Review

Psychologist Solomon, a clinical professor in the department of psychology at Northwestern University, directs readers down the road of self-discovery, positing that relational self-awareness is the key to intimate relationships. Divided into four parts-self-reflection, self-awareness, self-expression, and self-expansion-the book is modeled after an undergraduate course Solomon teaches called "Building Loving and Lasting Relationships: Marriage 101." She doesn't preach that love is perfect-"core issues will get stirred up again and again in intimate relationships"-but guides readers with 20 lessons accompanied by sets of exercises through which they learn to explore and create healthy boundaries, listen to their gut instincts, and forgive themselves and others. The tone of the book is empowering and compassionate, and its lessons are universal. (Feb.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Alexandra H. Solomon, PhD, is staff clinical psychologist member of the teaching faculty in the marriage and family therapy graduate program and clinical assistant professor of psychology at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Her work on romantic relationships appears in academic journals and edited books.