Post-Romantic Stress Disorder: What to Do When the Honeymoon Is Over
by John Bradshaw
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John Bradshaw is arguably the most accomplished and well-known leader alive today in the addictions field. He taught us about functional and dysfunctional families, showed us how shame could become toxic and poisonous to our core selves, and helped us understand and heal the wounded, vulnerable 'inner child' conceived by, and thriving in, that environment. In Post-Romantic Stress Disorder (PRSD), John Bradshaw gives readers a clear explanation of the difference between falling in love, lust show more and true love. Based on his research, PRSD is a serious psychological disorder and the cause of 40 per cent of all divorces - divorces that could have been prevented. Every day people throw away perfectly good relationships because they just don't know how to navigate the tides, but if they could learn and understand the concepts Bradshaw presents in this book, the portrait of the family unit could have a whole new landscape. Join this great teacher as he tackles issues that threaten and endanger so many modern relationships. Be encouraged as he leads the way to a deeper and more fulfilling partnership. As he so eruditely observed some time ago, 'As the health of the marriage goes, so goes the health of the family'. Yet Bradshaw ladles out hope unlimited - if parents could restore a deep, authentic love for each other it could be passed on to their children and relationships and families would flourish. show lessTags
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"Post-Romantic Stress Disorder: What to Do When the Honeymoon is Over," is not an ordinary book on how to beat the post-break up blues. The book is about PRSD, and new discoveries about the disorder. PRSD is a genuine psychological entity--not merely some fad-- that is a sad affliction suffered by many couples in marital relationships. PRSD represents the dwindling flame of passion and romance in a marriage.
In "Post-Romantic Stress Disorder: What to Do When the Honeymoon is Over," Bradshaw delineates the differences between romance, lust and love, and how they interact to impact intimate partner relationships. He describes the startling trajectory of PRSD among partners that can fulminate in divorce and even violence, including show more suicide. He describes the integral roles of family systems and interpersonal communication as they contribute to development of PRSD.
The book is an easy read and is filled with valuable insights on how to recognize PRSD for persons currently in committed intimate partner relationships or who may desire to enter one in the future. show less
In "Post-Romantic Stress Disorder: What to Do When the Honeymoon is Over," Bradshaw delineates the differences between romance, lust and love, and how they interact to impact intimate partner relationships. He describes the startling trajectory of PRSD among partners that can fulminate in divorce and even violence, including show more suicide. He describes the integral roles of family systems and interpersonal communication as they contribute to development of PRSD.
The book is an easy read and is filled with valuable insights on how to recognize PRSD for persons currently in committed intimate partner relationships or who may desire to enter one in the future. show less
This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.That's an interesting book. It has a theoretical-practical approach through which you can learn and practice at the same time. Bradshaw's writing style is compelling and motivating. As a downside, the book makes far too many references to other self-help books written by the author's colleagues. Nevertheless, I would recommend it.
Jan 23, 2022Spanish
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John Elliot Bradshaw was born in Houston, Texas on June 29, 1933. He received a bachelor's degree in sacred theology and a master's degree in philosophy from the University of Toronto. He taught at the University of St. Thomas for a year. In 1964, just days before he was to be ordained, he left the Basilian Order. He eventually checked himself show more into an alcohol-treatment program at a state hospital in Austin. On being released, he returned to Houston and attended Alcoholics Anonymous meetings daily for the next three years. He soon began teaching adult Sunday school classes at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church and working with addicts in the church's drug-abuse program. He also appeared on local television as the host of a talk show entitled Spotlight and found himself in demand as a lecturer on family psychology. In the early 1980s, he did a television series on the psychologist Erik Erikson's eight stages of man, which was broadcast on PBS. He also created a 10-part series entitled Bradshaw On: The Family, which also aired on PBS. He wrote numerous books during his lifetime including Bradshaw On: The Family, Bradshaw On: Healing the Shame That Binds You, Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child, Creating Love, Family Secrets: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You, and Post-Romantic Stress Disorder: What to Do When the Honeymoon Is Over. Many of his books were turned into PBS specials. He died of heart failure on May 8, 2016 at the age of 82. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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