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

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.

• | Author: Dr Claudia M. Gold, Dr Ed Tronick
• | Publisher: Scribe Publications
• | Publication Date: Aug 13, 2020
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781913348564
• | ISBN-10: 1913348563