Crucible Therapy

A differentiation-based approach to couples therapy that transforms relationship struggles into opportunities for profound personal growth.

Book Summaries

Comprehensive summaries of Dr. David Schnarch's groundbreaking works on intimacy, desire, and personal growth.

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Passionate Marriage

Dr. David Schnarch

The foundational text of Crucible Therapy, exploring how differentiation transforms sexual intimacy and emotional connection in long-term relationships.

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Intimacy & Desire

Dr. David Schnarch

A deep dive into the relationship between emotional intimacy and sexual desire, offering insights into rekindling passion through personal growth.

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Brain Talk

Dr. David Schnarch

Exploring the neuroscience behind intimate relationships and how our brains shape—and are shaped by—our closest connections.

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Living at the Bottom of the Ocean

Dr. David Schnarch

Schnarch's final, posthumously released work on emotional regression—understanding and recovering from those moments when we "lose it."

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