Synopses & Reviews
In this groundbreaking book, Michele Weiner-Davis gives straightforward, effective advice on preventing divorce and how couples can stay together instead of coming apart.
Using case histories to illustrate her marriage-enriching, divorce-preventing techniques, which can be used even if only one partner participates, Weiner-Davis shows readers:
* How to leave the past behind and set attainable goals
* Strategies for identifying problem-solving behavior that works—and how to make changes last
* "Uncommon-sense" methods for breaking unproductive patterns
Inspirational and accessible, Divorce Busting shows readers in pain that working it out is better than getting out.
Review
Arlene Modica Matthews author of Why Did I Marry You, Anyway? This refreshing approach for breaking relationship stalemates may be just the catalyst for change your relationship requires.
Review
Claire Berman author of A Hole in My Heart: Adult Children of Divorce Speak Out By focusing on the positive and the possible, Weiner-Davis offers couples hope and much needed help in making marriages work.
Synopsis
In this ground-breaking book, Michele Weiner-Davis gives straightforward, effective advice on how couples can stay together instead of come apart.
Using case histories to illustrate her marriage-enriching, divorce-preventing techniques, which can be used even if only one partner participates, Weiner-Davis shows readers:
x How to leave the past behind and set attainable goals
x Strategies for identifying problem-solving behavior that works -- and how to make changes last
x "Uncommon-sense" methods for breaking unproductive patterns
Inspirational and accessible, Divorce Busting shows readers in pain that working it out is better than getting out.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 239) and index.
About the Author
Michele Weiner-Davis, M.S.W., is a therapist in private practice specializing in Solution-Oriented Brief Therapy. Her highly acclaimed workshops have earned her national recognition. She lives with her husband and two children in Illinois.
Table of Contents
ContentsIntroduction: Love the One You're With
PART ONE
CHAPTER 1: Divorce Is Not the Answer
CHAPTER 2: Illusions Leading to Dis-solutions
CHAPTER 3: What Solution-Oriented Brief Therapy Is and How It Can Help You -- Fast
PART TWO
CHAPTER 4: It Takes One to Tango: Change Your Marriage by Changing Yourself
CHAPTER 5: Making a Habit of It: Identifying Patterns That Work
CHAPTER 6: Breaking the Habit: Interrupting Destructive Patterns
CHAPTER 7: Make Yourself Happy for a Change
PART THREE
CHAPTER 8: Keeping the Changes Going
CHAPTER 9: Is Working on My Marriage Working?
CHAPTER 10: Parting Words
Selected Bibliography
Recommended Reading
Index