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Daring to Trust: Opening Ourselves to Real Love and Intimacy Kindle Edition

by David Richo (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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The best-selling author of How to Be an Adult in Relationships explains how to build trust—the essential ingredient in successful relationships—in spite of fear or past betrayals
 
Most relationship problems are essentially trust issues, explains psychotherapist David Richo. Whether it’s fear of commitment, insecurity, jealousy, or a tendency to be controlling, the real obstacle is a fundamental lack of trust—both in ourselves and in our partner.

Daring to Trust explores the importance of trust throughout our emotional lives: how it develops in childhood and how it becomes an essential ingredient in healthy adult relationships. It offers key insights and practical exercises for exploring and addressing our trust issues in relationships. Topics include:

• How we learn early in life to trust others (or not to trust them)
• Why we fear trusting
• Developing greater trust in ourselves as the basis for trusting others
• How to know if someone is trustworthy
• Naïve trust vs. healthy, adult trust
• What to do when trust is broken

Ultimately, Richo explains, we must develop trust in four directions: toward ourselves, toward others, toward life as it is, and toward a higher power or spiritual path. These four types of trust are not only the basis of healthy relationships, they are also the foundation of emotional well-being and freedom from fear.
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“Combining profound insights and practical techniques, this important new book walks us step-by-step through our trust issues and, in so doing, opens the gate held shut by our deepest fears so that we can finally, fearlessly, love and be loved.”—Susan Piver, author of The Wisdom of a Broken Heart

 "Beautifully wise, straightforward, and helpful."—Jack Kornfield, author of The Wise Heart

About the Author

David Richo, PhD, is a therapist and author who leads popular workshops on personal and spiritual growth. He is known for drawing on Buddhist thought, poetry, and Jungian perspectives in his work. He is the author of How to Be an Adult in Relationships and The Five Things We Cannot Change. He lives in Santa Barbara and San Francisco, California.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00HZ374HM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shambhala (December 14, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 14, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 508 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 226 pages
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    David Richo, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist, writer, and workshop leader. He has taught at a variety of places including Esalen and Spirit Rock Buddhist Center. He shares his time between Santa Barbara and San Francisco, California. Dave combines psychological and spiritual perspectives in his work. His website is davericho.com.

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    David Richo, PhD, is a therapist and author who leads popular workshops on personal and spiritual growth.

    He received his BA in psychology from Saint John's Seminary in Brighton, Massachusetts, in 1962, his MA in counseling psychology from Fairfield University in 1969, and his PhD in clinical psychology from Sierra University in 1984. Since 1976, Richo has been a licensed marriage, family, and child counselor in California. In addition to practicing psychotherapy, Richo teaches courses at Santa Barbara City College and the University of California Berkeley at Berkeley, and has taught at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, Pacifica Graduate Institute, and Santa Barbara Graduate Institute. He is a clinical supervisor for the Community Counseling Center in Santa Barbara, California.

    Known for drawing on Buddhism, poetry, and Jungian perspectives in his work, Richo is the author of How to Be an Adult in Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Loving and The Five Things We Cannot Change: And the Happiness We Find in Embracing Them. He has also written When the Past Is Present: Healing the Emotional Wounds that Sabotage our Relationships, Shadow Dance: Liberating the Power and Creativity of Your Dark Side, The Power of Coincidence: How Life Shows Us What We Need to Know, and Being True to Life: Poetic Paths to Personal Growth.

    Richo lives in Santa Barbara and San Francisco.

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OwlJulie
5.0 out of 5 stars What a good book to read to get an understanding of the basics of intimate relationships, and all relationships
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2014
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I read this book a year ago, as I have read many books this year, and I read a whole lot of books all the time. But this book stands out in my mind and heart as one that talks frankly about the requirements of a fair, trusting relationship- not only in intimate relationships but also in friendships. A beautifully written book, I was impressed with the author's writing style and depth. Not one to skim and be simple, this author comes from a deep foundation of knowledge and wants to let us in on his knowledge. Clearly laid out in a very organized manner, and precisely written to speak to us about a sometimes complicated subject without using complicated words, this author is one that has impressed me. Besides that, the messages through this book reaches my heart. Tender and devotional, this would also be a good 'christian' read for those christian marriages or relationships out there. Although God isnt mentioned. It is a deep and heartfelt book. The cover doesnt do it justice.
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Cordelia
5.0 out of 5 stars The work begins- and it’s so exciting!
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2021
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I have learnt so very much from this. Not with my head - but my heart. Books like these empower us all. When we know better- we can do better!
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Flo Elkins
4.0 out of 5 stars Powerful, interesting and enlightening
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2020
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I read this book as part of a "book club" and we met weekly to discussion each chapter. I always love the sharing of personal experiences and life encounters to bring home a point. I found the book to be very enlightening and I enjoyed how it was broken down into different areas of trust in the life cycle.
I would recommend anyone that is dealing with issues surrounding trust from childhood disappointments to read this book. If one is not aware of their issues surrounding trust, I would encourage anyone experiencing challenges in relationships to read this book as it may bring awareness to childhood experiences that may be the root. Thank you for this great book!
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Lisa o.
5.0 out of 5 stars A book for anyone struggling with trust
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2020
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Easy to read and relate to. Helpful practices to assist you in learning what adult trust looks like and how to access it within yourself. Definitely recommend for anyone struggling with trust issues!
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D. C. Ratliff
5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Richo fan
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2012
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This is only my second David Richo book, ( "How to be an Adult in Relationships" was the first) but I can say it has been the most helpful in a long line of self-help relationship books.

Speaking from his own experience and wealth of knowledge, Dr. Richo cuts right to the point. Explaining our driven nature to subconsciously connect--transfer the unmet needs from our past to our present relationships, he gives us the power and understanding necessary to change the very fiber of our ability to relate to others. It is life changing.

Buy the book...I can't imagine that you would possibly be disappointed!
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Nic
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2022
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This book was amazing, I’m not a person who reads but I will be reading this book twice!
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Kristi S Daly
3.0 out of 5 stars Good starter book for a journey to self love
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
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Maybe I am more in tune with my emotions but some of the concepts in this book seemed a bit elementary to me. It is like a workbook, inviting you to engage in many self love activities. I think it would be a good start on a healing road of self love but for me, it did not go in-depth with some of the inner work required to achieve complete self love.
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janice smith
5.0 out of 5 stars trust issues dealt with compassion
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2013
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i strongly recommend this book to anyone who has trust issues holding them back from leading a fulfilling life. the author explains several different levels of trust, their origins and how to establish new trusting skills. he includes many stories and each section has a challenge to help you integrate new skills into your life. the book is easy to read and you feel the authors compassion for those who feel unable to trust even as adults.
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Miss N Lazaro
5.0 out of 5 stars Este libro me ha parecido buenísimo; lleno de claves muy útiles
Reviewed in Spain on September 24, 2023
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Muy bueno.
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matildamedley@hotmail.co.uk
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2023
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This book is spot on. Highly recommend.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A most beautiful read even at our most heartbreaking times
Reviewed in Canada on March 9, 2017
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"I trust myself with whatever you do". If you are looking for the kind of peace that trust in everything, especially yourself, will bring, this is your book. If you have been betrayed by someone else's lack of trustworthiness and are afraid that you won't be able to trust again, this is your book.

Richo is eloquent, masterful and will calm your mind as you read. A most beautiful read even at our most heartbreaking times.
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Anna K.
5.0 out of 5 stars wirklich hilfreich
Reviewed in Germany on November 4, 2014
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Das Buch ist sehr hilfreich und sollte von jedem gelesen werden, der eine glückliche Beziehung führen möchte. Mir hat es die Augen geöffnet.
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beau G'Froerer
4.0 out of 5 stars Once again, Dr. Ricoh has highlighted the fundamentals ...
Reviewed in Australia on July 26, 2015
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Once again, Dr. Ricoh has highlighted the fundamentals in developing trust in a relationship. He is so helpful through his own personal insights and has been willing to learn from his clients the subtle nuances of trust, fidelity, honesty and so on. This book has been very enlightening. Thanks Dr. Ricoh.
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