Looking for Peace, Intimacy, & Validation?
Highly reactive couples that are quick to argue, anger, and blame—need more than just the run-of-the-mill relationship advice to solve their problems with communication and love.

Deescalate angry situations before they explode into destructive fights.
Learn how to manage out-of-control emotions that flare up in your relationship using mindfulness and distress tolerance techniques.
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You CAN Tame Out-of-Control Emotions
In this book study, learn the evidence-based, highly researched techniques of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and harness the out-of-control emotions so you can build a better relationship.

- Learn how to anticipate your method of revenge. Prepare and practice a healthy alternative.
- Identify and script your "stop-gap" to prevent explosive fights.
- Learn how to to transform leftover conflicts into closeness.
- Learn ways to overcome the conditioned response to escalating negative arousal & recondition your responses.
Yes, It Really Is Possible!
In the High Conflict Couple Book Study, you’ll learn how to get control of your emotions first before it gets worse so you can work on building a better relationship.
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In 12 Weeks You Will Learn…
- How to best respond to emotional dysregulation using proven techniques.
- How to identify conflict patterns and what to do about them.
- How to identify the emotional self and the logical self.
- How to manage destructive urges.
- How to anticipate impulsiveness and articulate a new emotional response.
- How to passively & actively be present with your partner.
INTRODUCING
The High Conflict Couple

Learn About These Key Topics
- Wk./Ch. 1: Introductions / Your Journey
- Wk./Ch. 2: Understanding Emotion in Relationships
- Wk./Ch. 3: Accepting Yourself & Your Partner
- Wk./Ch. 4: How to Stop Making Things Worse
- Wk./Ch. 5: Being "Together" When You Are Together
- Wk./Ch. 6: Reactivating Your Relationship
- Wk./Ch. 7: Accurate Expression
- Wk./Ch. 8: Validating Responses: What to Validate & Why
- Wk./Ch. 9: Validating Responses: How to Validate Your Partner
- Wk./Ch. 10: Recovering from Invalidation
- Wk./Ch. 11: Managing Problems & Negotiating Solutions
- Wk./Ch. 12:Transforming Conflict into Closeness
What's Included In The Book Study...

EASY READING SCHEDULE
Read & Study Just a Chapter a Week
We've made it easy to participate, including:
- A chapter review covering key ideas will be discussed during each group session.
- Each chapter will include skills to practice. You should practice, practice, practice!
- Each week's chapter reading and homework exercises are done in advance, leaving maximum time for discussion.

GROUP-BASED LEARNING
Learn & Process Together in Community
To deepen the learning, you'll share and discuss what you learned with others.
- Share and process what you learned in both a large and small group setting.
- Discover new insights and learned experiences that are shared by others.
- Enjoy the freedom of being open and honest in a safe and confidential group.

MAKE NEW FRIENDS
Grow Your Support Network with Confidence
Connect with other like-minded, like-hearted men in a safe & comfortable setting.
- Relax and enjoy meeting weekly in a low-pressure, Zoom-based group.
- Feel confident knowing that your group mentor is a renowned subject matter expert.
- Develop relationships to create greater accountability and lasting friendships.
YOUR MENTOR & BOOK STUDY GROUP GUIDE
Meet Michael Leahy
He's the Co-CEO of BraveHearts, a faith-based ministry he founded in 2002 that was soon after commissioned by Andy Stanley and North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, GA.
A nationally recognized author, speaker, mentor, and subject matter expert on pornography and sexual addiction recovery, Michael is the author of five books (Moody Publishing) including Porn Nation: Conquering America’s #1 Addiction.
He's been featured on ABC’s 20/20, The View, Good Morning America, CNN, BBC, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and countless local media outlets. His books, articles, and speaking events have reached over 100 million people worldwide.

CHOOSE YOUR GROUP TIME!
The High Conflict Couple Book Study
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ
We have placed a minimum participation of 8 students for the book study to begin. If you register and pay, but our registrations do not meet the minimum, then your course fee will be promptly refunded in full.

This Book Study Is For You If...
- You're interested in learning how you can tame emotional dysregulation.
- You'd like help with building a better relationship.
- You want to rebuild trust and create greater intimacy with your partner.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this Book Study?
Is this Book Study online or in person?
Will there be replays?
What book do I need to buy to participate?
The High Conflict Couple
Join the High Conflict Couple Book Study featuring the book The High Conflict Couple by Dr. Alan Fruzzetti.
We're offering two groups: Wednesdays at 7 pm ET and Thursdays at 3 pm ET. Each group will meet via Zoom for 1 hour weekly for 12 weeks.
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