Bring Yourself to Love is a practical, insightful guide for couples looking to restore intimacy, connection, and emotional safety in their relationships. Author Mona R. Barbera combines her clinical expertise with the Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach, developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz, to help readers understand the internal dynamics that influence how they relate to themselves and their partners.
Barbera presents the IFS framework in a clear and actionable way, showing how unresolved internal conflicts and protective “parts” can create disconnection in relationships. Through exercises, reflection prompts, and real-life examples, couples learn to identify these internal parts, understand their roles, and communicate in ways that foster empathy, trust, and closeness.
The book goes beyond romantic relationships, offering techniques that can improve connections with friends, family, and oneself. Its step-by-step guidance empowers readers to take responsibility for their internal states and actions, providing tools to turn patterns of conflict into opportunities for growth and understanding.
With a focus on practical application, emotional awareness, and compassionate self-leadership, Bring Yourself to Love is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to heal disconnection, strengthen relationships, and cultivate lasting intimacy.
Author: Mona R. Barbera
GET YOUR COPY: Bring Yourself to Love