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Published USA, 2008
Why won't my husband ever express his feelings?
Why won't my wife listen?
Why is my sister such a control freak?
What's wrong with people?

In his best-selling book, Feeling Good, Dr. David Burns introduced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as a treatment of clinical depression. In his new book, he presents Cognitive Interpersonal Therapy, a new approach that, he argues, will help us transform troubled, conflicted relationships into successful, happy ones. The author introduces the 'five secrets of effective communication' which involve listening skills and self-expression skills: the disarming technique, empathy, inquiry, 'I feel' statements, and stroking.

CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS
Diagnosing Your Relationship
How to Develop Loving Relationships with the People You Care About
Making the Five Secrets Work for You
Common Traps - And How to Avoid Them
Advanced Techniques

David Burns is an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, USA.
Paperback. 274 pages