Product Description

In Fear of Intimacy, the authors bring almost 40 years of clinical exp erience to bear in challenging the usual ways of thinking about couple s and families. They argue that relationships fail not for the commonl y cited reasons, but because psychological defenses formed in childhoo d act as a barrier to closeness in adulthood. A wide range of cross-ge nerational case studies and powerful personal accounts illustrate how the "fantasy bond," a once-useful but now destructive form of self-par enting, jeopardizes meaningful attachments. Written in clear, jargon-f ree language, Fear of Intimacy shows how therapists can help couples i dentify and overcome the messages of the internal "voice" that fosters distortions of the self and loved ones. Related issues such as interp ersonal ethics and the role of stereotyping are also discussed. The au thors' innovative approach will be of interest to therapists and coupl es alike.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1041236 in Books
• Published on: 1999-12-02
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 1.19" h x 7.32" w x 10.35" l, 2.20 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 358 pages

Book Info
Glendon Association, Santa Barbara, CA. Shows how therapists can help couples identify and overcome the messages of the internal 'voice' that foster distortions of the self and loved ones. Related issues such as interpersonal ethics and the role of sterotyping are also discussed.