Social Conflict

The Psychology of Conflict is a timely new contribution on the unique benefits of applying philosophy and psychology to mediating between people in conflict. Following his previous book with Dr. Freddie Strasser - Mediation: A Psychological Insight into Conflict Resolution - Paul Randolph here examines the application of existential philosophy to the psychology of conflict, particularly as seen in mediation.

The Northern Ireland conflict is one of the most protracted, bitter, and complex campaigns of terrorism the Western world has ever seen. Since the Good Friday Agreement in 1998, the region has come a long way, finally achieving a hard-won peace. Yet hostility between Unionists and Nationalists is as strong as ever, communities remain divided, and sectarian violence is rife. Edwards and McGrattan’s balanced introduction skilfully dissects the “Troubles” to offer fresh perspectives on their complicated history and legacy.

Hello, my name is Dr. Randy Gilchrist. As a licensed clinical psychologist and marriage and family therapist with more than two decades of therapy experience, I share my immense training, knowledge, and experience in this concise book full of powerful, effective ideas. No fluff, just what will help you have more influence with the man in your life, as well as men in general. Well worth the small investment, as you will see.

Conflicts are not always avoidable...but they are controllable. That's where conflict resolution comes in. For your safety, well-being, and best interest, it's important to know how to resolve conflicts whenever they creep up, as soon as possible!

Do you handle arguments, misunderstandings and insults with ease? Unfortunately, many of us break down and buckle under...or put up our dukes and prepare to fight. None of these gut-level reactions will solve the problem. What we need is a plan for transforming our approach to conflict. Confidence in Conflict for Everyday Life reveals how you can manage your response during the most critical moments and stay effective in the midst of stress.

Conflict in relationships is inevitable. If you haven't had a conflict yet, you haven't been paying attention. A short book, packed with wisdom, disarming humor, and refreshing directness, Constructive Conflict shows how you can manage your conflicts.

Connect is a journey of discovering the power of relationships through faith. Through this book, you, the listener, will learn all about God’s love for you. His love teaches us how we are to love others, also unveiling our own true identity and purpose in life.

April 13, 2006. A Jerusalem Post headline reads: "Jericho man murdered over home sale." The 42 year-old father of eight was kidnapped, shot seven times, thrown into his car, and set on fire, because he had sold his Jerusalem apartment to Jews. Radical Islam has long desired to seize Jerusalem and make it off limits to Christian and Jewish believers. In this revealing book, Dore Gold, former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, reminds us that the war on terror is also a war on faith.

From the cranberry bogs of Massachusetts to the classrooms of Singapore and Finland, from tiny start-ups to global engineering firms and beloved American organizations like Ocean Spray, Eileen Fisher, Gore, and Boston Scientific, Heffernan discovers ways of living and working that foster creativity, spark innovation, reinforce our social fabric, and feel so much better than winning.

Queen Bee Moms and Kingpin Dads is essential listening for parents today. It offers us the tools to become wiser, more relaxed parents, and the inspiration to speak out, act according to our values, show humility, and set the kind of example that will make a real difference in our children's lives.

The Present Parent Toolkit addresses the importance of being both mentally and emotionally available to your children. In the present, there is the opportunity to show up, pay attention, and become the parent you so want to be.

En este Audiolibro, el autor, con su voz que proviene del alma, nos susurra al oído palabras que nos hacen vibrar y reflexionar: Ama hasta convertirte en lo amado, más aún, hasta convertirte en el mismísimo amor. Y que no te confundan unos pocos homicidas y suicidas, el bien es mayoría pero no se nota porque es silencioso, una bomba hace más ruido que una caricia pero por cada bomba que destruye, hay miles de caricias que alimentan la vida.

Sólida formación profesional, profunda sensibilidad, capacidad de adaptación, audacia y observación son solo algunas de las cualidades que esta afamada profesional recomienda a quienes deseen sondear su camino. Un libro para disfrutar y aprender. Ideal para psicólogos, sociólogos e interesados en el estudio de las relaciones humanas.

Yes! Couples therapy can help—but not by teaching you how to communicate. If you and your partner are having trouble, the problem isn't how you're communicating. The problem is what you're communicating.

What goes through the mind of a mother who must send her child to school across a minefield or the men who belong to groups of volunteer body collectors? In Ukraine, such questions have been part of the daily calculus of life. Greta Uehling engages with the lives of ordinary people living in and around the armed conflict over Donbas that began in 2014 and shows how conventional understandings of war are incomplete. Everyday War considers where peace can be cultivated at an everyday level.

Holistic Therapist Brandi Jackson has experienced great success over time practicing and teaching the key frames and phrases provided inside the Boundaries and Balance: How to Say No and Still Be Likable book. Brandi is excited to share her easy to implement boundary practices and tools to help turn your most frustrating and exhausting relationships into healthier,  balanced, respectful, and considerate relationships. 

Desentraña tus relaciones y descubre por qué los hombres son de Marte y las mujeres de Venus. Un estudio de Harvard de 75 años encontró que el amor es el secreto para una vida plena. Dejemos de mirar los hechos y analicemos la gran pregunta: ¿Por qué? La razón número uno por el incremento dramático en las separaciones es que no nos tomamos el tiempo para una comunicación verdadera dentro de nuestra relación. 

Cómo mantener un matrimonio amoroso y saludable simplemente agregando una cosa a tu vida de casado...Recuerda las mariposas que sentías en el estómago cuando se encontraban sus miradas. Cuando te comprometes en un matrimonio, te comprometes en una relación de amor profundo durante el resto de tu vida. Igualmente, hay días en que no puedes leer la mente de tu compañero. Intentas comunicar tus necesidades, pero es lo mismo que hacerlo con un muro. Es una habilidad que hay que descubrir y aplicar. La comunicación en el matrimonio es como el oxígeno en la vida. Sin ella, muere.

Die zwischenmenschliche Kommunikation ist das, was uns Menschen zu sozialen Wesen macht. Haben Sie aber auch immer wieder das Gefühl, immer das Falsche zu sagen oder zu tun? Geraten Sie immer wieder in Konflikte, in denen Sie als schuldig gelten, aber gar nicht wissen warum? Was machen Sie eigentlich falsch? Machen Sie überhaupt etwas falsch oder drücken Sie sich einfach nur komisch aus? Können Sie wirklich sagen, was Sie brauchen, oder reden Sie lieber um den heißen Brei herum, bis Sie sich daran verbrennen?

Julie Ethan and her husband, Larry, were religious conservatives raising five children and running a family business. Their closest friends and allies were a mixed-race couple with liberal political convictions. As a mini-memoir, Julie narrates this unlikely, yet exquisite friendship spanning more than three decades and several election cycles. As a guide, learn practical ways to depolarize and build bridges in your politically opposite relationships.