The power of closure Why we want it, how to get it, and when to walk away

Gary McClain, 1954-

Book - 2024

""If only I could get some closure..." If you've found yourself saying these words, you're not alone. When you've lost a relationship, a job, or a loved one, closure can seem as elusive as it is necessary. Psychotherapist and relationship coach Gary McClain says it's one of the most common-and important-issues his clients bring up. In this empathetic and insightful guide, Dr. McClain explains why the promise of closure is so appealing-and why it's not always all it's cracked up to be. He walks readers through what closure is (and isn't), the reasons we want it, how to seek it in healthy and productive ways, and ways to move forward when we don't get the closure we're looking for. L...earn how to find peace and leave regret behind when you can't stop obsessing about a fight with a friend, when your world has been turned upside down by a breakup, or when a loved one has died. Whether you're dealing with the pain of loss or are simply feeling the need to tie up a loose end, big or small, in a relationship, The Power of Closure will help you let go of the past and embrace the future"--

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Published
New York : TarcherPerigee [2024]
Language
English
Main Author
Gary McClain, 1954- (author)
Edition
1st edition
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
238 pages : 24 cm
ISBN
9780593545355
  • Introduction
  • Part I. Closure Defined
  • Chapter 1. What Closure Is
  • Chapter 2. What Closure Is Not
  • Part II. Why We Want Closure
  • Chapter 3. We're Hurting
  • Chapter 4. We're Angry
  • Chapter 5. We Feel Helpless
  • Chapter 6. We Want Forgiveness
  • Chapter 7. It's Part of a Cycle
  • Part III. How to Seek Closure
  • Chapter 8. Set Your Intentions
  • Chapter 9. Have the Conversation (or Don't)
  • Chapter 10. Evaluate
  • Part IV. When You Don't Get the Closure You Want
  • Chapter 11. When to Walk Away
  • Chapter 12. Embracing Acceptance
  • Chapter 13. Getting Closure After a Death
  • Conclusion: Moving Forward
  • Acknowledgments
  • Index