Trusting Ourselves: The Complete Guide to Emotional Well-Being for Women

by Karen Johnson

In a radical reversal of the usual approach to psychological care, Johnson and Ferguson strongly believe that women and their values, perspectives, and biases have merit--and that most patients understand why they are not happy with their lives.

Genres: Psychology

477 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

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[Santosh Maskara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Emotional support comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. Having the desire and ability to be giving to your partner is far more important than doing it exactly right. The author looks at Women's concerns and interprets them from male perspective. The authors acknowledge and affirm that many women understand why they are not happy with their lives. They recommend this as a valid starting point for the work a client and therapist do together.
Some tips to help to nurture each other's hearts.
Touch each other often. Be respectful of your partner's feelings.Compliment your partner in front of other people. Disagree with your partner in a kind and loving way. Never judge or reject your mates ideas or desires without first considering them. Say "I love you". Never ignore your loved one's presence. Listen deeply and take in what your partner is saying. Speak in a loving tone and remember to smile. If your partner is having a rough time, pull out all the stops.
Emotional support is about helping to lift someone to higher ground so he or she can see their way through the difficulty. Having someone to rely on when the chips are down is one of the best parts of being in a relationship.