From the celebrated author of The Dance of Anger comes an extraordinary book about mothering and how it transforms us -- and all our relationships -- inside and out. Written from her dual perspective as a psychologist and a mother, Lerner brings us deeply personal tales that run the gamut from the hilarious to the heart-wrenching. From birth or adoption to the empty nest, The Mother Dance teaches the basic lessons of motherhood: that we are not in...

How do we begin to describe our love for our children? Pamela Richardson shows us with her passionate memoir of life with and without her estranged son, Dash. From age five Dash suffered Parental Alienation Syndrome at the hands of his father. Indoctrinated to believe his mother had abandoned him, after years of monitored phone calls and impeded access eight-year-old Dash decided he didn't want to be "forced" to visit her at all; later he told her...

Why would a twin sacrifice her own needs to make sure her same-age sibling is always cared for? What would cause a twin to have panic attacks when he and his brother go away to separate colleges? Why do some twins find it so difficult to develop friendships and romantic relationships? The "twin mystique" and twins' own expectations of their relationship contribute to their difficulties. A therapist who understands the psychology of twins can articulate...

Secretos familiares ¿decretos personales? trata sobre el entramado inconsciente en la transmisión hereditaria y cómo superar la repetición. ¿Podía Edipo huir de su destino? ¿Era necesario que Napoleón Bonaparte por ser leal a su padre se enfermara de cáncer de estómago? ¿Sabía el entonces príncipe Guillermo de Holanda que al elegir a Máxima repetía la historia de sus ancestros? ¿Cómo explicar las tragedias de la familia Kennedy? La...

« Une relation toxique est une relation de dominant à dominé, de sujet à objet dans laquelle l'un va demander à l'autre d'abdiquer sur certains aspects de sa personnalité, dans le seul but de lui nuire, de l'humilier, de le dévaloriser voire même de le détruire » (Nathalie Riesen). Hier, victime de relation toxique. Je fais cette rencontre amoureuse. De celles qui vous donnent un nouveau souffle. De celles qui vous mettent des étoiles...

Introduction À La Psychogénéalogie : Guérir Les Blessures Familiales Et Se Retrouver Soi ! Comprendre son histoire familiale, s'en affranchir et se Libérer du poids des ancêtres ! Sе réapproprier son histoire personnelle еt familiale, mieux s'inscrire dаnѕ unе lignée, mettre dе l'ordre dаnѕ lе "chantier" laissé раr nоѕ anciens : tеl еѕt l'objet dе lа psycho généalogie clinique. Ellе ouvre dеѕ possibles : maintenir lеѕ...

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,...

From their engagement, wedding, and birth of their son Archie to their unprecedented decision to step back from their royal lives, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have captured the world's attention. With unique access and written with the participation of those closest to the couple, Scobie and Durand offer an honest, up-close and disarming portrait Harry and Meghan. Dispelling the many rumors and misconceptions that plague the couple on both sides...

The close supervision of adolescents dramatically reduces the incidence of risky sexual behavior, drug and alcohol use, and other activities that could negatively affect health and well-being. Because of the strong correlation between parental monitoring and a child's welfare, social workers, psychologists, child development specialists, and other professionals who work with children now seek to incorporate monitoring into their programs and practice....

En Pan y afectos, Elizabeth Jelin indaga las complejidades y diversidades de las familias desde una perspectiva comprometida con la democracia y la igualdad para evidenciar los procesos que facilitan u obstaculizan la democratización social, tanto en el interior de ellas como en su relación con contextos sociopolíticos más amplios. La familia es una institución social, creada y transformada por hombres y mujeres en su accionar cotidiano, individual...