As the years pass, you may feel that something you’ve always longed for has never happened. Frustrated, you may give up on love or cling to unrealistic images of romantic love, hoping that another person will furnish happiness. You may experience a growing sense of depression, anxiety, or cynicism. But as psychotherapist and relationship expert Dr. John Amodeo explains, authentic love takes time and maturity.
As you learn from your life experience, you hold the extraordinary potential of becoming more fully awake and alive in your relationships than ever before. In this highly acclaimed book, Dr. Amodeo helps you discover the difference between naive, romantic love and mature love. You’ll learn how to overcome the social and psychological obstacles that have kept you from developing satisfying relationships.
And you’ll learn eight enriching steps that release your authentic self for the fullness of genuine connection. Whether you’re seeking true love for the first time or wish to deepen the joy and meaning in your current relationship, The Authentic Heart guides you along the path to a more vibrant partnership and richer friendships.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The First Step: Prepare Your Understanding: From Young Love to Mature Love
The Second Step: Identify the Shame That Keeps Love Away
The Third Step: Summon the Courage to Affirm the Authentic You
The Fourth Step: Respect Yourself Through Boundaries
The Fifth Step: Practice Self-Soothing and Self-Connection
The Sixth Step: Respect Others Through Kind Conversation
The Seventh Step: Build Trust Through a Process Commitment
The Eighth Step: Deepen Your Understanding of Love & Sexuality
Conclusion: Toward a Mature Spirituality
JOHN AMODEO, Ph.D., with over twenty years of experience counseling clients, is the author of Love & Betrayal and Being Intimate. A former contributing editor for Yoga Journal, he has taught workshops and classes at Esalen Institute, the Omega Institute, the New York Open Center, and elsewhere. Dr. Amodeo has made appearances on CNN, CNBC, Donahue, and other national television and radio programs.
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