Relationships and Patterns of Conflict Resolution ─ A Reference Book for Couples Counselling

Ladd (counseling, St. Lawrence U.) has created here a reference that follows six types of contemporary relations, showing how couples may change from one to another through their lives together. He examines stereotypical relationships, including the authoritative, nurturing, equalizing, long distance, independent and competitive, with their cultural roots, values and beliefs, communication and conflict resolution styles, uses of power and manners of keeping homeostasis and transition. He then gives strategies and styles of patterns of conflict resolution, including reciprocation, cohesion, substitution, alliance, avoidance, and assimilation. Annotation c2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Peter Ladd coordinates the Certificate of Advanced Studies Program in Counseling for St. Lawrence University's Graduate School of Education. Dr. Ladd also spends time on the Akwesasne Mohawk reservation where he acts as the clinical supervisor for the Tekanikonrahwa:kon Holistic Health and Wellness Program. He has written numerous books and articles in the areas of counseling and conflict resolution.