This breakthrough clinical work identifies ten of the most common relationship patterns and provides an ACT-based approach to help couples overcome feelings of dependence, abandonment and mistrust. The book describes maladaptive coping strategies for coping with patterns, directions to help couples determine their values, and skills to help clients overcome the cognitive and emotional barriers that stand in the way of value-based actions. Using the eight-step protocol featured in the book, the therapist will help clients create stronger, healthier relationships that will last a lifetime.