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by Ray Guarendi (Author)
Strained or broken relationships are an unfortunate fact of life for most of us. Friends fall away, siblings drift apart, children sever ties with their parents, and despite our best efforts, these painful fissures are difficult to mend.
Bestselling author and clinical psychologist Dr. Ray Guarendi shares practical wisdom and usable strategies to aid you in navigating your way through such situations. With strong doses of humor and hope, he will help you form healthy habits in the ways you talk, think, act, and react to strengthen your relationships and live a more virtuous life.
Through Dr. Ray's down-to-earth style, professional experience, and personal stories, you will learn his tried-and-true rules for life and profit from them. You will discover the key to neutralizing insults and offenses and changing any relationship for the better. In these engaging pages, you'll also learn:- Three conversation killers to avoid
- The truth about your motives and those of others
- The secret to becoming a real listener
- Tips on offering (and receiving) different types of criticism
- Ways to manage your expectations
- When (and how) to speak up
Dr. Ray teaches you techniques for avoiding "psychological claptrap," for responding better to hurtful comments, and for improving your communication skills. He shows you how to become more easygoing, more forgiving, less driven by reactive emotions--in short, a better practitioner of the Golden Rule--and sets you on the path toward peace of mind, heart, and soul.
Author Biography
Dr. Ray Guarendi is a Catholic father of ten, a clinical psychologist, an author, a professional speaker, and a national radio and television host. His radio show, The Doctor Is In, can be heard on EWTN Radio and more than 600 AM and FM stations and SiriusXM(R) Channel 130. His EWTN television series, Living Right with Dr. Ray, can be seen on EWTN, reaching more than 400 million homes in 160 countries and territories. Dr. Ray has given more than 3,000 talks on various topics, including parenting, marriage, family and the Catholic Faith. He captivates audiences with his compelling humor-laced presentations that provide practical advice and proven techniques. Dr. Ray is the author of several books, including Standing Strong and Simple Steps to a Stronger Marriage, both available through EWTN Publishing.
