Overcoming Relationship Problems 2nd Edition: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques (Overcoming Books)

About the Author Michael Crowe (Author) Dr. Michael Crowe was a founder member of both the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP) and the Institute of Family Therapy in London. He worked as a psychiatrist for almost 30 years at the Maudsley Hospital, London and was honorary Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry (Kings College, London). Since retirement he works in private practise and continues to teach and lecture. Kevan Wylie (Author) Kevan Wylie recently retired from the position of Clinical Lead at the NHS Porterbrook Clinic in Sheffield and as the Consultant in Sexual Medicine at the Directorate of Urology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield. He was Honorary Professor of Sexual Medicine for a number of years at the University of Sheffield until his retirement in 2017. Throughout his career, Kevan was responsible for training medical undergraduates and also postgraduates across a number of disciplines as well as regularly hosting colleagues from around the world at his clinics. Between 2012 & 2017 Kevan was the president of the World Association for Sexual Health, an Association that revised their Declaration of Sexual Rights in 2015. In 2017, Kevan took over as the President of the European Federation of Sexology. Product Description Everyday problems such as financial pressures, sexual and emotional problems, fidelity issues or the complications of second marriages can cause unbearable pressure on relationships and family life. In this highly effective self-help guide, internationally-respected couples therapist, Dr Michael Crowe, and Professor of Sexual Medicine, Kevan Wylie, use proven cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) methods along with systemic approaches derived from family therapy to help you to overcome your relationship problems. Specifically, you will learn about: Sustaining a long-term relationship Improving communication with your partner and family Dealing with sexual problems Developing negotiating skills Coping with jealousy and other negative emotions Overcoming self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. READING WELL This book is recommended by the national Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme for England delivered by The Reading Agency and the Society of Chief Librarians with funding from Arts Council England and Wellcome. Series Editor: Professor Peter Cooper Book Description Practical, proven and effective solutions for relationship problems From the Back Cover Practical, proven and effective solutions for relationship problems Everyday problems such as financial pressures, sexual and emotional problems, fidelity issues or the complications of second marriages can cause unbearable pressure on relationships and family life. This highly effective self-help guide uses proven cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) methods along with systemic approaches derived from family therapy to help you to overcome your relationship problems. Specifically, you will learn about: · Sustaining a long-term relationship · Improving communication with your partner and family · Dealing with sexual problems · Developing negotiating skills · Coping with jealousy and other negative emotions MICHAEL CROWE is a retired psychiatrist who specialized in couple relationship therapy. He worked for almost thirty years as a consultant at the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley Hospital, London and was honorary senior lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London. KEVAN WYLIE is a doctor practicing sexual medicine, sexual and relationship psychotherapy and gender medicine and he works for NHS services in Sheffield. Kevan is honorary professor of sexual medicine & psychiatry at the department of neurosciences at the University of Sheffield. Between 2012 and 2017 Kevan served as the president of the World Association for Sexual Health. Overcoming self-help guides use clinically pro