The Power of Discord: why the ups and downs of relationships are the secret to building intimacy, resilience, and trust

Tronick, Dr Ed; Gold, Dr Claudia M.

ISBN 10: 1913348563 / ISBN 13: 9781913348564

Published by Scribe UK, 2020

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Power of Discord: why the ups and downs of relationships are the secret to building intimacy, resilience, and trust
• Publisher: Scribe UK
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1913348563
• ISBN 13: 9781913348564
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

How can we create more meaningful and intimate connections with our loved-ones? By using moments of discord to strengthen our relationships, explains this original, deeply researched book.

You might think that perfect harmony is the defining characteristic of a good relationship, but the truth is that human interactions are messy, complicated, and confusing.

The good news, however, is that we are wired to deal with this from birth ― and even to grow from it and use it to strengthen our relationships, according to renowned psychologist Ed Tronick and paediatrician Claudia Gold. Scientific research ― including Dr Tronick’s famous ‘Still-Face Experiment’ ― has shown that working through mismatch and repair in everyday life helps us form deep, lasting, trusting relationships; resilience in times of stress and trauma; and a solid sense of self in the world.

This refreshing and original look at our ability to relate to others and to ourselves offers a new way for us to think about our relationships, and will reassure you that conflict is both normal and healthy, building the foundation for stronger connections.