Description: Emotional Unavailability by Bryn Collins An inspiring, solution-oriented guide, "Emotional Unavailability" takes an upbeat look at why people form painful and unfulfilling associations and empowers them to find authentic emotional connections. Through real-life examples, quizzes, and an easy text, readers learn how to identify the ten types of emotionally unavailable people to avoid and put themselves on the road to a truly satisfying relationship. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Bryan Collins explores the common problem of emotional unavailability from an original, practical, and non-judgemental perspective. This book offers usable solutions to this human dilemma."Michael Share, Psy.D., L.P."Emotional Unavailability is an innotive look at ho a persons emotional style impacts his or her relationship patterns. The book goes beyond definitions of the various styles to provide techniques and tools for change."James W. Keenan, M.S., L.P., Director Power of Relationships, PA"I kept falling into stories that sounded uncomfortably like some that litter my own personal landscape."Trudi HahnMinneapolis Star Tribune"Bryn Collins examines the reasons we get into painful, frustrating relationships, and how we can make positive changes without blaming ourselves."Gerrie E. SummersTodays Black WomanIn this groundbreaking book, psychologist Bryn Collins opens up the discussion about life with an emotionally unavailable person. Using case studies, quizzes, and jargon-free, easy-to-understand concepts, she profiles the mos common types of emotionally unavailable partners, then offers the skills you need to change these painful associations. Based on her extensive clinical experience, she offers ways to recognize "toxic types" before you get too deeply involved, and she gives the emotionally unavailable partner techniques that teach how to connect with anothe person. Author Biography McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide Table of Contents Introduction1 Mr. Wonderful, Ms. Perfect, and FriendsRomeo/Romiette: Great Balcony, No StaminaIndiana Jones: The Dangerous ManTens and Other TrophiesMamas Boys and Daddys GirlsHolics: Alca . . . , Coca . . . , Spenda . . . , Sexa . . . , Worka . . .Emotional Einstein: The Thinking Persons LoveThe One in the Mirror: Narcissists and Other Self-LoversEels and Other Slippery CrittersJames Bond: Spies and LiesBack to the Party2 BackgroundFeelings/Emotions: The Basic FourSo Where Do Emotions Come From?How Did This Happen?3 The Deeply Desperate: Unrequited Romance Novels4 Shall We Dance? Cha-Chas, Tracks, Chains, and Tangos5 Romeo . . . and Juliets: Man, Women, and Trouble6 Head over Heart: The Intellectual Ivory Tower7 Whatever You Say, Dear: Power Imbalances8 The Adventurers: Relationships on the Edge9 Ive Got a Secret: Lies, Half-Truths, and Hidden Traps10 Talking Turkey: The Emotion Stuffers11 Yes, But ...: You, Me, and All the Other Bad Stuff in the World12 The One-Way Mirror: Narcissists13 Let Me Fix It for You: The Codependency Cage14 Holics15 The Rock and the Rocket16 Emotionally Unavailable ParentsNew ToolsCheck Yourself Out First17 A Framework for Change and GrowthThe Five Boxes of Emotional LocationEmotional Location BasicsOther Connections in the GridDr. Collinss Magic WordsPractical ApplicationsConfrontationConfrontation vs. Problem SolvingAssertivenessReframingBoundariesThe Forbidden "Why"Goals and StructureEmotional ResponsibilityUsing the Tools18 Tools for Changing and GrowingAn Internal Feedback SystemState-Dependent LearningConnecting Emotions and Body FeelingsConnecting to Other PeopleDeveloping Values and BeliefsBuilding TrustDeveloping EmpathyGoals and StructureUnloading Old Baggage: Attachment, Abuse, and AbandonmentChoosing and Using a TherapistBuilding Self-Esteem19 Dumping the Toxic and Moving OnPersonality DisordersThe Truly ToxicDanger Signals and Warning SignsWhy the Bad Ones Are So AppealingReading ListIndex Details ISBN0809229145 Pages 304 Language English ISBN-10 0809229145 ISBN-13 9780809229147 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 158.2 Year 1998 Imprint Contemporary Books Inc Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Short Title EMOTIONAL UNAVAILABILITY EMOTI Subtitle Recognizing It, Understanding It, and Avoiding Its Trap DOI 10.1036/0809229145 UK Release Date 1998-03-11 AU Release Date 1998-05-16 NZ Release Date 1998-05-16 US Release Date 1998-05-16 Author Bryn Collins Publisher Contemporary Books Inc Publication Date 1998-05-16 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:9232573;
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Author: Bryn Collins
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