Improve your personal relationships Most people's lives are complicated
by family relationships. Birth order, our parents' relationship, and the
"rules" we were brought up with can affect our self-esteem and
relationships with spouses, children, and other family members. Family
of Origin therapy and techniques can help you create better
relationships. This easy-to-read, practical book explains how families
function and what you can do to change the way you act in your family
and with other people. Exercises show how to apply the principles to
your own situation and develop a more positive approach to all aspects
of your life. Topics covered include: * What makes it so difficult to
be myself with my family? * How is my relationship with my spouse
affected by how my family acted when I was a child? * Will my parents
still love me if I let them know my real feelings? * How has my birth
order and my gender affected my personality? * What birth order in a
spouse is the best match for me? * Why do I always feel rejected when
my spouse disagrees with me? * How can I change the way I react? *
What role does my family history play in my life? * How can I improve
my communication skills? Step-by-step exercises show how to make contact
with "lost" family members, how to interview relatives to develop a
clearer picture of how each member fits into the family tree, and how to
find different and better ways of dealing with family relationships.
Professionals will also find this book a useful companion to their
therapy sessions with clients.
