Daring to Trust
By David Richo
Opening Ourselves to Real Love and Intimacy. Shambhala, 2010.
Summary of Daring to Trust book by David Richo
A psychotherapist’s examination of what it means to trust others as well as yourself, including easily accessible methods for developing trust and growing your relationships as a result.
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What do you get from this book? Learn how to trust yourself and others
Trust is built over time and dependent upon the “five a’s” and a hierarchy of needs
“Attunement” helps us form healthy relationships that our bodies physically react to even years
Wishes, requests, and investigation all play an important role in developing trust in relationships
Lies prevent you from growing close to people, and “transference” interferes with your ability to trust
The “silent treatment” and cheating are both forms of “unilateral style” distrust fueled by fear
Self-trust is difficult unless you have a supportive relationship, but practicing mindfulness can help
“Core trust” develops as we learn to trust reality rather than fear it and release our desire for control
Believing in a higher power can facilitate trust and make you feel safe
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Who should read Daring to Trust book
- Married and unmarried couples
- singles looking for a serious relationship
- marriage counselors
- psychology students
- family therapists
- anyone interested in building a more trustful relationship
About the author of Daring to Trust
David Richo
David Richo has devoted his working life to helping others through self-improvement, mindfulness, and spirituality. He is a licensed family and marriage counselor with a PhD in clinical psychology. Richo divides his time between the campuses of Santa Barbara City College and the University of California, at Berkeley. He is also the clinical supervisor for Santa Barbara’s Community Counseling Center.
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