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Love Me, Don’t Leave Me by Michelle Skeen


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Love Me, Don't Leave Me: Overcoming Fear of Abandonment and Building Lasting, Loving Relationships is a self-help book authored by Dr. Michelle Skeen, a clinical psychologist specializing in relationship issues. Published in 2014, the book addresses the challenges associated with fear of abandonment and offers strategies to cultivate healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Key Features:

  • Integration of Therapeutic Approaches: Dr. Skeen combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help readers identify and address the root causes of their fears.

  • Understanding Schema Coping Behaviors: The book explores how deeply entrenched behaviors, often rooted in childhood experiences, can lead to self-sabotage in relationships. By recognizing these patterns, individuals can work towards change.

  • Practical Exercises: Readers are provided with self-assessment tools, cognitive techniques, and meditations designed to foster self-awareness and promote healthier interactions.

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