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Big Picture Partnering: 16 Weeks to a Rock-Solid Relationship
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Product Description
The book for couples who are serious about
falling in love,
staying in love and
staying together
BIG PICTURE PARTNERING is a step-by-step guide that can take any relationship to the next level. After 16 weeks, couples have all the skills they need to deal with conflict, align their individual values and priorities, and create a deeper, long-lasting connection with each other. They also have everything they need to create and fulfill their biggest, wildest dreams together.
BIG PICTURE PARTNERING is for couples at any age or stage of relationship. Whether they are single and want to create a long-lasting relationship, considering a lifelong union for the first time, or giving it another try (and planning to do it right this time), this is the toolkit for building a rock-solid relationship and discovering their true calling as a couple.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1180704 in Books
- Published on: 2004-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 300 pages
Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
Psychologist Hoistad lays out a road map for both new and established couples to achieve a secure, satisfying and invigorating relationship over the course of 16 weeks. The exercises in this workbook-style guide aim to help partners pinpoint and then transcend their current relational style: traditional (one dominant personality); merged (two interdependent people); roommate (equal yet disconnected). The goal is the titular Big Picture Partnering: strong individuals who create together the nurturing space Hoistad terms "our world." Once couples classify their mode of relating, Hoistad directs them to exercises that investigate the strengths and problems of each type, and gently advises them to break from destructive patterns by implementing new modes of thought, feeling and action. One guiding principle that Hoistad has gleaned from studying healthy relationships is the 5-to-1 ratio, in which couples aim for five positive interactions for every negative one. This investment, writes Hoistad, is an insurance policy every couple can count on during times of stress. Couples both married and unmarried will find valuable techniques for enhanced communication and commitment-though some, like time outs and weekly partnering meetings, may seem a bit artificial. The author's warm, supportive tone encourages readers to stick with her program, which is intensive and requires two fully engaged participants. Like every worthwhile endeavor, Hoistad's path will take couples down roads they may not like to tread, but, as she insists, bumpy paths are part of "the trip of a lifetime."
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Review
"A fantastic book to guide you to the relationship you long for." -- Pat Love, Ed.D., author of THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE
"A pathway to relationship success, empowering couples with tools to save them hundreds in therapy bills and years of frustration." -- Patty Howell and Ralph Jones, authors of WORLD CLASS MARRIAGE
"Chock-full of anecdotes, advice, and tips that will encourage couples toward fully considering each other in everything they do...Recommended." -- Library Journal, May 2004
"This book can help couples have a great marriage!" -- Howard J. Markman, author of 12 HOURS TO A GREAT MARRIAGE
About the Author
Dr. Jan Hoistad has 25 years of experience as a licensed psychologist, educator, personal coach, counselor, and entrepreneur. She specializes in helping couples reach new heights of intimacy through personal and interpersonal creativity. Many of her clients are unconventional people who lead outwardly mainstream lives yet seek authentic, fulfilling ways of expressing themselves.
Dr. Jan also leads a series of popular retreats and workshops for couples throughout North America.She is a frequent presenter and has appeared on radio and television. She received her doctorate from the California School of Professional Psychology. She lives in Minneapolis.
