Romantic relationships are complicated. Conflict is painful. Sometimes, the attraction just seems to die. So how do some couples create relationships that are the foundation of an extraordinary existence, improving their physical and mental health and freeing them to focus on broader life goals?
The answer isnt just finding the right person (no matter what the gurus say). The difference between togetherness and breakups is knowing how to nurture a positive relationship. The 8 Love Links, created by couples therapists and clinical psychologists Helen Robertson and Shahn Baker Sorekli, provides a theory and framework to turn any relationship into a thriving and life-enhancing connection.
After decades of guiding people through the choppy waters of couples conflict, Helen and Shahn have identified eight key areas that are the links that hold the best relationships together. In this book, they explain exactly what the love links are, why they matter and, most importantly, how to develop and use them every day to foster a meaningful relationship and life.
The 8 Love Links is founded in science using proven strategies and theory distilled from years of clinical practice and research. With the addition of personal anecdotes and client examples, you can:
By embracing the strategies outlined in The 8 Love Links, you can address challenges head on, equipped with the tools to resolve conflict, deepen connection, passion and sexual intimacy, and heal emotional wounds.
Shahn Baker Sorekli and Helen Robertson are experienced clinical psychologists and couples therapists with over 34 years of combined experience in the public mental health sector and private practice. They are the founders of Drummoyne Psychology – a successful private psychology practice in Sydney – where they have helped hundreds of couples to improve their relationships. They are also the creators of Australias first fully synchronised couples coaching app, My Love Your Love. They have helped hundreds of couples improve their relationships. Shahn and Helen have worked with people with complex mental health disorders in various settings and circumstances. They have worked extensively both in private practice and as part of multidisciplinary teams in community mental health and hospital settings. This has allowed them to gain a comprehensive understanding of human psychology, family dynamics, and interpersonal relationships. Helen is a certified Schema Therapist. Shahn and Helen have provided training for other psychologists and are approved clinical supervisors for their peers and registrars. Their expertise and insights have gained widespread recognition, leading to features in numerous online and print articles, as well as appearances on radio, podcasts, and television. Their ability to communicate complex psychological concepts in a relatable and accessible manner has made them sought-after experts in the field of relationships and mental health. Shahn and Helen are dynamic individuals with a multifaceted approach to life. They have dedicated their careers to fostering healthy relationships and promoting mental wellbeing. Shahn and Helen aim to inspire and empower individuals to cultivate fulfilling relationships, prioritise mental well-being, and embrace lifes adventures.
* ‘The 8 Love Links’ was written out of a need to provide couples with much needed help at an affordable price. The authors, being couples therapists, could only see so many couples in their schedule. * Current approaches to couples therapy and to enhancing relationships in general can be vague or confusing. Therefore, the author’s created ‘The 8 Love Links’ to provide a comprehensive couples approach that makes sense and is easy to implement. * ‘The 8 Love Links’ is for anyone in a relationship or who wants to be in a relationship. Therefore, it is relevant to almost everyone. Relationships are the cornerstone to how satisfying or unsatisfying life will be. If you want a thriving, happiness filled life, your relationship needs to be in good health. * ‘The 8 Love Links’ offers easily digestible theory and AND practical strategies the reader can apply immediately to their life, making it accessible to all. It is both a self-help book and a book about relationships. Each reader will go on a journey of self and couples discovery. It covers all domains theory and practical strategies across the lifespan of relationships including sex and desire which is often left undiscussed. * Shahn and Helen are the creators of Australias first and only couples coaching app My Love Your Love. This can be viewed at www.myloveyourlove.com. Publicity: * The authors are engaging a publicist for 3-6 months. * They have contacts with various podcasts related to news.com.au and Triple J which will contact and engage with the purpose of print, online, podcasts and radio. * They have been on Channel 7s The Morning Show on two occasions and will contact the producer to get on the show again. * They currently have 2746 followers on Tik Tok and 2400 on Instagram that they will be pushing the book to. * They will promote the book through organic and paid social media. * They have thousands of contact information for clients of their private practice and will promote the book to them. * They will promote the book via their coaching app: www.myloveyourlove.com.
