The Mindful Path to Intimacy

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ISBN: 9781462556786

Cultivating a Deeper Connection with Your Partner

James V. Cordova (Clark University, United States)

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English

Guilford Press
01 February 2025

Counselling & advice services; Psychotherapy

Lots of couples are comfortable, but are they close? How often do you or your partner binge-watch TV alone at night, instead of cuddling on the couch? And what happened to those meaningful conversations, sharing innermost thoughts? Psychologist James Cordova knows that in a world filled with distractions and busy schedules, many couples struggle to maintain genuine closeness and understanding. In this empathic guide, he reveals how the transformative power of mindfulness can support stronger, more vibrant intimate relationships. We all yearn to feel wholly known and accepted. Through guided exercises, journaling prompts, and heartfelt stories, learn how to be truly present with your partner, resolve conflicts, and connect on a deeper level--both physically and emotionally.

By: James V. Cordova (Clark University United States)
Imprint: Guilford Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9781462556786
ISBN 10: 1462556787
Pages: 230
Publication Date: 01 February 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

I. Preparing for the Journey Introduction 1. Paying Mindful Attention: The Most Basic Form of Love 2. Turning Toward Vulnerability: Strength in Openheartedness II. Walking the Intimate Path 3. Being and Seeking a Safe Harbor: The Attachment Teeter-Totter 4. Acting Intentionally: Everything You Do Matters 5. Listening Deeply: May I Only Seek to Understand 6. Waking Up to Interconnectedness: The Illusion of Separateness 7. Loving Your Partner Skillfully: May You Know That I Adore You 8. The Red Thread: Sex and the Path of Physical Intimacy III. Overcoming Obstacles on the Path 9. Burning Intimacy Bridges: Practicing with Intense Emotions 10. Awakening to Relationship Patterns: The Practice of Co-Creation 11. Encountering the Arising of Conflict: Only by Love Alone 12. Repairing Ruptures: To Mend What Has Been Broken 13. Facing Impermanence: Intimacy with Aging, Illness, and Death 14. Walking the Intimate Path: The Whole World Is Medicine Index About the Author

James V. Cordova, PhD, is Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Clark University. A leader in relationship research and couple therapy, he is the developer of the Marriage Checkup, an innovative approach to improving relationship health. Dr. Cordova is a longtime teacher of Zen meditation who is passionate about enriching couples' connections through both psychological insights and mindfulness. He divides his time between Worcester, Massachusetts, and Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Reviews for The Mindful Path to Intimacy: Cultivating a Deeper Connection with Your Partner

""Dr. Cordova provides heartfelt guidance for the challenges of honoring ourselves and another in meaningful, intertwined lives. The useful exercises and examples throughout the book will deepen your learning. I highly recommend this book for any couple, whether you are struggling or not. There is wisdom for all of us here.""—Lizabeth Roemer, PhD, coauthor of The Mindful Way Through Anxiety ""Dr. Cordova is a skilled therapist with a particular gift for imagery that gets to the heart of common relationship struggles. This book invites couples to turn toward each other for comfort and closeness, even when stress or hurt feelings get in the way. Dr. Cordova outlines mindfulness practices that can help you create a deeper, richer, more resilient relationship.""--Kristina Coop Gordon, PhD, coauthor of Getting Past the Affair, Second Edition-