Healthy Relationships: Your Questions Answered
byCharles A. McKay, LCPC, is a licensed psychotherapist from Orono, ME, who specializes in relationships, anger management, and trauma recovery.
20230228
Greenwood
Pages | 168 |
Topics | Trust-building;Sexual Health;Long-distance Relationships;Jealousy;Intimate Partner Violence;Consent;Conflict Resolution;Communication;Case Studies;Boundaries;Breakups;Psychology: Social;Health and Wellness: Love, Sex, and Sexuality |
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This book answers young readers' most pressing questions about how to create and maintain physically and emotionally healthy relationships, as well as offering guidance on navigating such common issues as conflict resolution and jealousy.
Although many adolescents are interested in dating, entering into the world of romantic relationships can spark a number of difficult questions. How do you know when you're ready to date? How do you establish boundaries, build trust, and communicate effectively? Are conflict and jealousy normal, and how do you deal with them? What are the warning signs that a relationship is toxic or abusive? How do you handle a breakup and the sometimes messy aftermath of a relationship?
Books in Greenwood's Q&A Health Guides series follow a reader-friendly question-and-answer format that anticipates readers' needs and concerns. Prevalent myths and misconceptions are identified and dispelled, and a collection of case studies illustrates key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. Each book also includes a section on health literacy, equipping teens and young adults with practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the internet—important skills that contribute to a lifetime of healthy decision-making.
- Simple Q&A format makes the subject approachable and accessible to readers, allowing them to find specific information quickly and easily
- Guide to Health Literacy section helps readers improve their research and critical thinking skills when finding and evaluating health information
- Case studies provide real-world examples of concepts discussed in the book
- Common myths section dispels popular misconceptions surrounding relationships and points readers toward detailed and accurate information provided in the main text
- Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Healthy Relationships: Your Questions Answered
Author(s): McKay, Charles;Contributors: McKay, Charles;Abstract:This book answers young readers' most pressing questions about how to create and maintain physically and emotionally healthy relationships, as well as offering guidance on navigating such common issues as conflict resolution and jealousy.
Although many adolescents are interested in dating, entering into the world of romantic relationships can spark a number of difficult questions. How do you know when you're ready to date? How do you establish boundaries, build trust, and communicate effectively? Are conflict and jealousy normal, and how do you deal with them? What are the warning signs that a relationship is toxic or abusive? How do you handle a breakup and the sometimes messy aftermath of a relationship?
Books in Greenwood's Q&A Health Guides series follow a reader-friendly question-and-answer format that anticipates readers' needs and concerns. Prevalent myths and misconceptions are identified and dispelled, and a collection of case studies illustrates key concepts and issues through relatable stories and insightful recommendations. Each book also includes a section on health literacy, equipping teens and young adults with practical tools and strategies for finding, evaluating, and using credible sources of health information both on and off the internet—important skills that contribute to a lifetime of healthy decision-making.
- Simple Q&A format makes the subject approachable and accessible to readers, allowing them to find specific information quickly and easily
- Guide to Health Literacy section helps readers improve their research and critical thinking skills when finding and evaluating health information
- Case studies provide real-world examples of concepts discussed in the book
- Common myths section dispels popular misconceptions surrounding relationships and points readers toward detailed and accurate information provided in the main text
SortTitle: Healthy Relationships: Your Questions AnsweredAuthor Info:Charles A. McKayauthorCharles A. McKay, LCPC, is a licensed psychotherapist from Orono, ME, who specializes in relationships, anger management, and trauma recovery.
eISBN-13: 9781440878923Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9781440878923.jpgPrint ISBN-13: 9781440878916Imprint: GreenwoodPages: 168Publication Date: 20230228Series: Q&A Health Guides- Cover Cover11
- Title Page iii4
- Copyright iv5
- Contents v6
- Series Foreword ix10
- Acknowledgments xi12
- Introduction xiii14
- Guide to Health Literacy xvii18
- Common Misconceptions about Healthy Relationships xxv26
- Questions and Answers 130
- Dating and Attractiveness 332
- 1. How can I tell if I am ready to date or seek a partner? 332
- 2. How do I cope with loneliness? 635
- 3. What can I do to be noticed by potential partners? 837
- 4. How do I “ask someone out” without feeling awkward? 1039
- 5. Will asking out a friend ruin the friendship? 1241
- 6. Are dating or hookup apps a good way to meet potential partners? 1342
- 7. Is a “hookup” or “friends with benefits” arrangement right for me? 1544
- 8. How do I keep the conversation going on a first date? 1746
- 9. How do I respond to others who are pressuring me to date or become sexually active if I don’t feel ready? 2049
- 10. Does dating someone from a different background present any unique challenges? 2251
- Building Connection and Trust 2554
- 11. How can my partner and I feel more connected to each other? 2554
- 12. Is it important that my partner and I have the same interests or hobbies? 2756
- 13. How can my partner and I learn to speak the same “love language?” 2958
- 14. What are the barriers to connection, and how are they overcome? 3160
- 15. How can my partner and I build trust? 3463
- 16. Are monogamy and nonmonogamy equally healthy options for me? 3766
- Sexual Health 3968
- 17. What are the ingredients of a healthy sex life? 3968
- 18. Are masturbation and pornography use healthy while in a relationship? 4372
- 19. How can I reduce the risks associated with sexual activity, including unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections? 4574
- 20. What is sexual assault, and how can I avoid perpetrating it or becoming a victim of it? 5180
- 21. Who can I talk to about pregnancy, sex, or sexual health without others finding out? 5382
- Healthy Boundaries 5584
- 22. How can I avoid putting too much strain on my relationship? 5584
- 23. How much contact or texting is healthy in a relationship? 5887
- 24. Is it healthy to keep secrets in a relationship? 6392
- 25. How can I effectively communicate and maintain healthy boundaries? 6594
- 26. How can I understand and manage jealousy? 6897
- 27. What are the warning signs of an abusive relationship? 7099
- 28. Should I tolerate abuse or violence from my partner or threats of violence (even if toward themselves) if I know they are actually a good person underneath? 73102
- 29. Can my relationship be healthy if one or both of us has an addiction or a mental health diagnosis? 74103
- 30. Can a relationship help me overcome past abuse or trauma? 76105
- 31. How can I tell if I am codependent or in a codependent relationship? 78107
- Healthy Conflict 81110
- 32. Is conflict a sign of an unhealthy relationship? 81110
- 33. How can my partner and I improve our communication? 82111
- 34. What are the best ways to make decisions or resolve conflicts as a couple? 85114
- 35. How can my partner and I deal with anger in a healthy way? 88117
- 36. How can I offer a meaningful apology when I have hurt my partner? 92121
- 37. What is forgiveness, and when is it appropriate? 93122
- 38. How do I know if I’m “accepting” my partner versus “settling” for less than I deserve? 96125
- 39. What are the signs that my relationship may be in trouble? 97126
- 40. How do I find a good couples therapist? 99128
- Endings 103132
- 41. How do I know if it’s time to move on from a relationship? 103132
- 42. How do I break up with a partner? 104133
- 43. What do I do if my partner breaks up with me and I feel like my life is over? 105134
- 44. Should my ex and I be friends? 107136
- 45. My partner and I may need to live apart from each other. Is a long-distance relationship a good idea, or should we break up? 108137
- 46. Is it healthy to date or hook up with someone new immediately after the end of a relationship? 110139
- Case Studies 113142
- Glossary 127156
- Directory of Resources 131160
- Index 135164
- About the Author 139168