Rebuild Your Relationship, One Conversation at a Time
Are you and your partner no longer as close as you once were? Do you find yourself arguing over the smallest things? Have you begun to question whether you still share the same values and beliefs?
If you’ve reached a point where communication feels impossible and disconnection is taking over, Dr. Denise Healy’s Mending Broken Connections offers a clear, compassionate path forward. This transformative guide delivers ten practical strategies to help you and your partner regain the closeness you once felt and overcome the barriers standing between you and a deeper, more meaningful relationship.
About the Book
Dr. Denise Healy draws from four decades of experience in teaching, mentoring, coaching, and counseling to provide straightforward, real-life-tested techniques for improving communication and strengthening relationships. Mending Broken Connections is designed for couples, families, and individuals who want to resolve conflicts, rekindle intimacy, and create lasting emotional bonds.
Through this powerful guide, you will learn to:
Actively listen and communicate your feelings openly
Let go of the need for power and control in your relationship
Resolve disagreements before they escalate
Strengthen your bond by redefining relationship priorities
Apply problem-solving strategies to minimize tension and foster mutual respect
Why This Book Matters Today
In an era dominated by electronic distractions, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to truly connect with those closest to us. Dr. Denise understands the struggles we face in our most intimate relationships, where misunderstandings, criticism, and constant disappointments are too often the norm. With compassion and expertise, she guides readers through strategies to reduce conflict, spark new conversations, and build deeper connections.
How stress affects your brain’s ability to solve problems
Discover how stress interrupts communication and strategies to calm your mind and focus on solutions.
How to communicate without judgment, criticism, or blame
Master the art of listening without bias, helping you truly hear what your partner is saying.
How to express unspoken expectations and avoid frustration
Stop bottling up emotions—learn how to share your feelings constructively.
When to have the most important conversations
Timing matters. Dr. Denise explains how to choose the right moments to have meaningful discussions.
How long it takes to commit to behavior change
Real transformation takes time. Dr. Denise outlines realistic expectations for changing behavior in relationships.
How to rebuild trust and emotional safety
Learn strategies to gradually restore trust in your relationship and create a safe space where both partners can be vulnerable without fear of judgment.
Real Stories of Transformation and Growth
"Fascinating Read!"
We have been married for 41 years but this book gave me some great tips on improving our communication! Also it helped me in my relationships with other family members. It was easy to read, very practical and hands on. I would highly recommend it for anyone!
Shona Parker
"Easy to apply"
The practical and easy to apply communication strategies are very vital to the married clients I work with. Communication is the number one difficulty I see and I am so glad to have a resource to help my clients . The book is geared towards the clients, not the professional.
Robin Milner
"When your relationship is better, your life is better"
This book went a long way to helping me reach the realizations I needed to take a step back, and learn to consciously change my behaviour so I could be the man I wanted to be for me, and to be the man she needed for our relationship to work.
Joseph
"An Excellent Resource for communicating"
Denise brings alive ways to bridge the gap of connecting. I highly recommend this book!
Lori Raupe
Take the First Step Toward Compassionate, Lasting Change in Every Aspect of Your Life and Work.
About the Author
Dr. Denise Healy is an accomplished author, relationship expert, and advocate for emotional healing. With over 40 years of experience, she has helped thousands of people mend their broken connections, resolve conflicts, and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Her work is grounded in both research and real-world experience, empowering individuals to make lasting changes.
