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Summary: Terrific Read
Review: As a masters student in psychology this book was required reading. It is a terrific account of a first hand case study involving a couple. You get to read both sides and the therapist view point. Very enlightning and helps the beginner to see what the master sees. Also good for anyone looking for more insight into their own relationship.
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Summary: Having worked with Wile...
Review: Before it went out of print, "After the Honeymoon: how conflict can improve your relationship" was my standard wedding gift. I was fortunate to have a few session with him 10 years ago, and I still put his principles into practice on a daily basis. I also use them when I teach about conflict in my Interpersonal Communication 101 class. He goes beyond the standard advice, which most of my students already know (things like "don't loose your temper") and helps couples deal with the situations we actually find ourselves in (things like we do loose our tempers, its actually normal, and so now what?)I found his use of examples very helpful, his approach heartening, and his suggestions practical, and though it takes willingness and commitment, they have really paid off. I felt empowered and hopeful. Owning his books is like having compassionate, insightful and skilled couple's councelor in your pocket. Take advantage of his immense contribution to the field.
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Summary: After the fight
Review: I had read this book and used it for a research reference in my graduate work. Although Wile expresses interesting ways to go about marital therapy, the overall quality of the book was almost like fighting with the couple. The book seemed more like a novel with dramatic overtones. If you are interested in learning more about what a person is actually thinking, listen to yourself.
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