Paartherapie Arbeitsbuch [Couples Therapy Workbook]

I’ll admit, I was skeptical when I saw the runtime—just under four hours for a *workbook*? But *Paartherapie Arbeitsbuch* proves brevity can be brutal in the best way. Morrison’s approach is refreshingly undiluted: she dismantles myths (e.g., “if we love each other, we’ll figure it out”) in the first 20 minutes, then dives into exercises that demand participation. The narration by Bianca Balzer is a masterclass in tone—she delivers tough questions (like “When did you last prioritize your partner’s needs over being *right*?”) without a hint of judgment, making it easier to absorb the sting. The production is clean, though I wished for slightly more pauses between exercises to digest responses. My only real critique? The section on “rebuilding trust” assumes both partners are equally committed to the process—a risky assumption. Still, the “emotional ledger” exercise (where couples track deposits/withdrawals in the relationship) is worth the price alone. This isn’t an audiobook to passively consume; it’s a workshop in your earbuds. If you’re looking for hand-holding or poetic metaphors, move on. But if you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and *work*, this might save you thousands in therapy bills.