A practical, accessible primer on using parts work to transform shame and self-criticism to authenticity and integrity.Trauma, attachment wounds and external criticism can leave us battling a sense of shame and inadequacy that can keep us from thriving personally and in relationships. In Transforming the Shame Triangle, integrative therapist Jessica Fern and restorative justice facilitator David Cooley use a synthesis of Internal Family Systems and Narrati...

As polyamory continues to make its way into the mainstream, more and more people are exploring consensual nonmonogamy in the hope of experiencing more love, connection, sex, freedom and support. While for many, the move expands personal horizons, for others, the transition can be challenging, leaving them blindsided and overwhelmed. Beyond the initial transition to nonmonogamy, many struggle with the root issues beneath the symptoms of broken agreements, communication challenges, increased...

Gecko is a gecko. Macoote is a big, furry monster. -Together, they're best buddies! Join them on their picnic adventure, and don't forget to bring your imagination...A picnic outing on an ordinary day becomes a journey into imagination. A picture book that introduces young children to the title characters, 'Gecko & Macoote' aims to teach children how to understand the concept of compromise, as well as how to use the power of imagination to discover the spectacular ...

A practical, accessible primer on using parts work to transform shame and self-criticism to authenticity and integrity.Trauma, attachment wounds and external criticism can leave us battling a sense of shame and inadequacy that can keep us from thriving personally and in relationships. In Transforming the Shame Triangle, integrative therapist Jessica Fern and restorative justice facilitator David Cooley use a synthesis of Internal Family Systems and Narrati...

From the author of the best-selling Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy, a next-level guide for people looking to build secure attachment in nonmonogamous relationships.As polyamory continues to make its way into the mainstream, more and more people are exploring consensual nonmonogamy in the hope of experiencing more love, connection, sex, freedom and support. While for many, the move expands personal horizons, for others, the transi...

A practical translation of the principles of attachment theory to nonmonogamous relationships.Attachment theory has entered the mainstream, but most discussions focus on how we can cultivate secure monogamous relationships. What if, like many people, you’re striving for secure, happy attachments with more than one partner?Polyamorous psychotherapist Jessica Fern breaks new ground by extending attachment theory into the realm of consensual nonmonogamy. Using...

"A groundbreaking book that redefines what it means to be in a relationship."--John Gray, PhD., bestselling author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from VenusWe already rely on science to tell us what to eat, when to exercise, and how long to sleep. Why not use science to help us improve our relationships? In this revolutionary book, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel Heller scientifically explain why why some people seem to n...

**The #1 New York Times bestseller. 1 million copies sold!From thought leader Dr. Brené Brown, a transformative new vision for the way we lead, love, work, parent, and educate that teaches us the power of vulnerability.***“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat an...

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • From the award-winning, best-selling author of the classic *A Little Life—*a bold, brilliant novel spanning three centuries and three different versions of the American experiment, about lovers, family, loss and the elusive promise of utopia.A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: VOGUE • ESQUIRE • NPR • GOODREADS**To Paradise is a fin de siècle novel of marvelous literary effect, but above all it is a...

Find your voice, speak your truth, listen deeply—a guide to having more meaningful and mindful conversations through nonviolent communicationWe spend so much of our lives talking to each other, but how much are we simply running on automatic—relying on old habits and hoping for the best? Are we able to truly hear others and speak our mind in a clear and kind way, without needing to get defensive or go on the attack? In this groundbreaking synthesis of mindfulness, ...

Have you ever yearned for unconditional love in your relationships?Choosing Love provides a spiritual approach to transforming relationships and discovering the power of love.This book will show you how to let go of fears, limiting beliefs, and judgments to create a richer, more loving life.With Choosing Love, you'll learn to:Experience more love in any given momentOpen your heart to create deeper connectionsOvercome fear, judgments, and egoic ...

Do you know someone who is super egotistical? Do you work with someone who always has to be right and reacts poorly to even the most mild criticism or feedback? Are you in a relationship with someone who needs constant praise but never has a kind word for you? You might very well be dealing with a narcissist! For you to cope with narcissists at work and at home, you need to learn how to identify and effectively deal with these people.You may be frustrated because your child or teen...