Beyond Difficult: An attachment-based guide to dealing with challenging people
By (Author) Jessie Stern
By (author) Rachel Samson
Affirm Press
Affirm Press
24th June 2025
Australia
Non Fiction
Self-help, personal development and practical advice
Paperback
320
Width 153mm, Height 234mm
300g
Do you sometimes dread work because you don't want to face more drama with your co-worker Have you spent significant time and money on therapy trying to work on painful romantic relationships that ultimately became messy break-ups Do you ever walk away from an unpleasant conversation wishing you had known how to handle it better in the moment This book is for you.
Australian clinical psychologist Rachel Samson and American attachment researcher Dr Jessie Stern have come together to bring you the ultimate guide to understanding the 'difficult' people in your life. Learn how to navigate your interactions with them with more confidence and compassion - and a lot less stress!
Using the science of attachment and temperament, Beyond Difficult offers a new, relationship-focused approach to mastering the art of dealing with difficult people.
Rachel Samson, M. Psych (Clin) is an Australian clinical psychologist, guest lecturer, writer and speaker. Rachel is recognised as a parenting expert and is regularly featured in the media, from podcasts, radio and print to television and across social media, where she is known for her social media platform @australianpsychologist.
Dr Jessie Stern, PhD is an American psychologist, researcher, and assistant professor at Pomona College. Her work - including more than 50 research articles and book chapters on relationships - has been featured by CNN, The Conversation, Scientific American and other outlets. She is a frequent speaker on topics such as attachment, empathy, child and adolescent development, and mental health.