Relationship Pain: Why We Get Hurt (And What to Do About It)

Dr. Schillaces book is special among works on personal change and psychology that are written for the general public. Most books in this genre are written with a one size fits all approach to psychological issues, recommended solutions and how people should help themselves. Relationship Pain offers a more individualized point of view. It includes specific chapters on the nature of difficulties in intimate, parent-child and work relationships. It is unique in its examination of the impact of personal trauma and loss on ones interpersonal relations and view of relationships. Here, Dr. Schillace helps to understand the emotional and relational experience when we lose something positive in our lives, such as an intimate partner or work position, or when we are assaulted by a negative and terrifying experience, such as a bad accident or rape. This book has much to offer those who suffer a loss or trauma and those who care for them, in terms of sensitive understanding and constructive help. Taken from the Introduction by Robert Fink, Ph. D. In teaching us how each of us plays a part in creating our own experiences, the author extends the ultimate gift: he helps us learn how to transcend many of our own crazy ways. Reading Relationship Pain activates memories, fosters personal awareness, leads the reader to engage in his or her own healing process. Do you seek relief from the discomfort of your relationships. Help exists!Taken from the Introduction by David Trout PomeroyDr. Ralph Schillace is a psychologist who lives (photo)in Rochester Hills, Michigan.