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You Are the One You’ve Been Waiting For by Richard Schwartz

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You Are the One You’ve Been Waiting For

Author
Richard Schwartz
Narrator
Mike Berlak, Martin LaGrande
Publisher
Ebury Publishing
Publish Date
23 November 2023
Run Time
6 hours 9 minutes
Format
Audiobook
Genre
Relationships and families: advice, topics and issues, Couple and Family psychology

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Discover the practical guide to transforming relationships and building lasting intimacy using Internal Family Systems therapy, from bestselling author Dr Richard Schwartz.

Why do loving relationships fail? Is it because of poor communication? A lack of empathy? Failure to accommodate each other’s needs? These are all common beliefs, but what if they’re all wrong?

In You Are The One You’ve Been Waiting For, celebrated therapist and bestselling author Dr Richard Schwartz suggests that it is instead because we unknowingly burden our partner with the task of caring for our 'internal family' - the disowned and unloved parts of ourselves.

Building on his revolutionary Internal Family Systems model of therapy, Dr Richard Schwartz provides the essential tools to create healthy and opening communication with your ‘internal family’ and your partner, including showing you how to:

  • Spot and challenge beliefs that create shame and distance in relationships
  • Transform the way our vulnerable parts shape the way we treat each other
  • Turn conflict into a path for personal growth and self-understanding
  • Build strong, lasting intimacy with ourselves and our partners


Practical, accessible, and empowering, You Are the One You've Been Waiting For will equip you with the essential tools needed to build trust, strengthen your connection, and deepen your relationship.

'A must read' - Esther Perel, bestselling author of The State of Affairs

'My relationship bible' - Gabby Bernstein, bestselling author of Self Help and The Universe Has Your Back

'Releases our capacity to be fully alive in relationships' - Bessel van der Kolk, bestselling author of The Body Keeps Score
©2023 Richard Schwartz (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Critics Review

  • 'A must-read for anyone seeking a companion on the path toward self-compassion and love'

    Esther Perel

  • 'Releases our capacity to be fully alive in relationships'

    Bessel van der Kolk, author of THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE

  • 'The principles and methods shared in this book have offered me direct access to 'courageous love' and a greater connection to my husband than I ever felt possible.'

    Gabby Bernstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author

  • 'This profound and readable book provides clear guidelines for therapists and clients alike ... I enthusiastically recommend this book to anyone serious about improving relationships in the world today!

    Terrence Real

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  • 'Dr. Richard Schwartz's work on Internal Family Systems, along with his latest book, You Are the One You've Been Waiting For, has profoundly changed my life ... Dr. Schwartz's book is the number one tool I recommend for people who are seeking to find greater compassion and love for themselves and others.'

    Krista Williams

  • 'Thoroughly researched yet totally accessible, Dr. Richard Schwartz's book is written in a compelling manner that had me hooked and gave me hope and tools for how I can enjoy more peaceful, courageously loving relationships.'

    Tara Schuster, author of BUY YOURSELF THE F*CKING LILLIES

  • 'This book guides the reader to realize that the healing journey must first start with oneself.'

    Zev Schuman-Olivier, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

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Details
Author
Richard Schwartz
Narrator
Mike Berlak, Martin LaGrande
Duration
6 hours 9 minutes
Release Date
23 November 2023
ISBN
9781529932195
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Ebury Publishing
Genre
Relationships and families: advice, topics and issues, Couple and Family psychology

Synopsis

Brought to you by Penguin.Discover the practical guide to transforming relationships and building lasting intimacy using Internal Family Systems therapy, from bestselling author Dr Richard Schwartz.Why do loving relationships fail? Is it because of poor communication? A lack of empathy? Failure to accommodate each other’s needs? These are all common beliefs, but what if they’re all wrong?In You Are The One You’ve Been Waiting For, celebrated therapist and bestselling author Dr Richard Schwartz suggests that it is instead because we unknowingly burden our partner with the task of caring for our 'internal family' - the disowned and unloved parts of ourselves.Building on his revolutionary Internal Family Systems model of therapy, Dr Richard Schwartz provides the essential tools to create healthy and opening communication with your ‘internal family’ and your partner, including showing you how to:Spot and challenge beliefs that create shame and distance in relationshipsTransform the way our vulnerable parts shape the way we treat each otherTurn conflict into a path for personal growth and self-understandingBuild strong, lasting intimacy with ourselves and our partnersPractical, accessible, and empowering, You Are the One You've Been Waiting For will equip you with the essential tools needed to build trust, strengthen your connection, and deepen your relationship.'A must read' - Esther Perel, bestselling author of The State of Affairs'My relationship bible' - Gabby Bernstein, bestselling author of Self Help and The Universe Has Your Back'Releases our capacity to be fully alive in relationships' - Bessel van der Kolk, bestselling author of The Body Keeps Score ©2023 Richard Schwartz (P)2023 Penguin Audio

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