Most Popular Books by Henry Cloud

A leadership expert, clinical psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author asks the big questions and shares his early mental health struggles in this groundbreaking, uplifting book. World-renowned psychologist and leadership expert Henry Cloud has impacted millions of lives through his groundbreaking books and through his work coaching leaders of the most influential organizations in the world. But few people know the details of his own story and how he became one of the most beloved and respected psychologists and faith influencers in America. In this indelibly personal and vulnerable book, Dr. Cloud leads us through his early struggles with illness and depression and the miracles that healed him and led him to his calling as a healer of others. Through masterful storytelling combined with a deeply nuanced understanding of the human mind, Dr. Cloud invites readers to inhabit the spaces of suffering and elation that make us most human and to walk alongside of him as he ponders the great questions we are so often afraid to ask but which also give life meaning. Written in the vein of such groundbreaking books as An Unquiet Mind, When Breath Becomes Air, and On Being Mortal, Why I Believe is a masterwork in spiritual exploration from one of the great scientific minds and faith voices of our time.

Respected counselors, popular radio hosts, and bestselling authors Cloud and Townsend now apply the principles described in their bestselling "Boundaries" to matters of love and romance.

A practical guide for individuals and groups designed to help readers to live a more rewarding and fulfilling life both at work and throughout their life. This is the companion workbook to the breakout message proclaimed in The One-Life Solution by Dr. Henry Cloud.

You don’t have to sink or swim in your marriage. Sail off into the sunset with the love of your life. Most marriages need rescue at one time or another. So when you need help, it’s usually due to those thoughtless things you do or say that break the delicate connection between husband and wife.Before you face storms in your marriage (or if you’re already in one), turn to psychologists and best-selling authors Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend. They offer real solutions and biblical insight for couples who want to keep the wind in their sails of romance.You’ll fi nd forty practical, irresistible ways to steer clear of, or resolve, all the “dumb” things that can scuttle our most cherished relationship. Insightful advice, along with true stories from the authors’ clinical practice, will strengthen your marriage or help get it back on course. Discover how to... Avoid Bringing Out the Worst in Each Other Get Exactly What You Need Out of Marriage Rebuild Trust After Great Betrayal Reignite Sexual Passion Accept That There Are No Perfect 10s and Very Few 9s Reconnect, Even When All Seems Hopeless Love When You Don’t Even Like Escape Stupid Temptations to Be Unfaithful Whether you’re simply sailing in choppy waters or braving a relational typhoon, reach for this lifeline—Rescue Your Love Life—so you and your mate can recapture the fun, happiness, and romance you deserve.

"Eight principles to take responsibility for your life"--Provided by publisher.

In Our Mothers, Ourselves, Henry Cloud and John Townsend show how understanding how our mothers have profoundly influenced our lives can set us on a path toward wholeness and growth. No one has influenced the person you are today like your mother. The way she handled your needs as a child has shaped your worldview, your relationships, your marriage, your career, your self-image - your life. Our Mothers, Ourselves can help you identify areas that need reshaping, to make positive choices for personal change, and to establish a mature relationship with Mom today. The Phantom Mom The China Doll Mom The Controlling Mom The Trophy Mom The Still-the-Boss Mom The American Express Mom You''ll learn how your mom affected you as a child and may still be affecting you today. Our Mothers, Ourselves is a biblical, realistic, and empowering route to wholeness and growth, to deeper and more satisfying bonds with your family, friends, and spouse - and to a new, healthier way of relating to your mother. This book was previously titled The Mom Factor.

Only when you and your mate know and respect each other''s needs, choices, and freedom can you give yourselves freely and lovingly to one another. Boundaries in Marriage gives you the tools you need. Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, counselors and authors of the award-winning bestseller Boundaries, show you how to apply the principles of boundaries to your marriage. This book helps you understand the friction points or serious hurts and betrayals in your marriage -- and move beyond them to the mutual care, respect, affirmation, and intimacy you both long for.

God made you to dream - and to fulfill those dreams. Clinical psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud offers a new principle or practice each day to help get you closer to becoming the "you" God created you to be. Packed with the insights enjoyed by thousands of women at Women of Faith''s 2007 God Has a Dream for Your Life Pre-conference event! Begin the journey to making your dreams a reality with 30 Days To Your Dreams. A Women of Faith Exclusive!

What to do when you don''t know what to do.

When to say yes, when to say no, to help your children gain control of their lives.

New York Times bestselling author, psychologist, and leadership expert Henry Cloud equips us to understand and manage trust for successful relationships through five foundational aspects. Trust is the fuel for all of life. We are wired biologically, neurologically, emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically to trust. Trust is the currency that drives every relationship, beginning with the foundational bond between infants and their mothers, extending to the trust networks that undergird every human endeavor - art, science, commerce - and binding together every relationship we have ever had or ever will have. Nothing in our world works without trust. It is tempting to think that trust is simple, that we should be able to spot a lack of trustworthiness relatively easily. But we all have our stories about misplaced trust. We either missed clear or subtle warning signs or there just were not any warning signs to see. Everything looked good on the surface, and maybe it was. But we got burned anyway. And sometimes we struggle to earn and keep the trust of those around us when trust bonds fail to form or are broken. When trust breaks down, so does our ability to move forward. Dr. Cloud explores the five foundational aspects of trust that must be present for any relationship to function successfully and helps us to understand how to implement them. He also guides us through the difficult process of repairing trust when it has been violated and broken, even when restoring trust feels impossible. Rich with wisdom drawn from decades of experience in clinical practice, business consulting and research, Trust is the ultimate resource for managing this most complex and fundamental of human bonds, allowing us to experience more fruitful and rewarding relationships in every area of our lives.

Many years of counseling have enabled Dr. Henry Cloud to observe people trying to work out the most important issues of life: relationships, career, fulfillment, meaning, pain, hurt, loss, despair, and addictions. If we sincerely want to "get life right" and quit repeating the same mistakes over and over again, 9 Things You Simply Must Do provides the practical guidance we need to live life to its fullest . . . every moment.

This companion workbook to the bestselling book offers a hands-on approach to working through the four practical steps to a happier, healthier you.

Drawing from the latest scientific and psychological research on the quest for happiness, The Law of Happiness reveals that the spiritual truths of the Bible hold the secrets to the happiness we desire. As Dr. Cloud unpacks these universal, eternal principles, he reveals that true happiness is not about circumstances, physical health, financial success, or even about the people in our lives. In other words, it’s not about the factors that are frequently beyond our control. Rather, happiness is found in choosing to become the kind of people God created us to be. With chapter titles like “Happy People Connect,” “Happy People Don''t Compare Themselves,” “Happy People Have a Calling,” and “Happy People Forgive,” Cloud shows just how happiness is achieved as he sets readers on a pathway of spiritual transformation that connects them with the God of the universe. With these new tools, readers will discover that their relationships, their careers, and their inner selves are infused with the joy they’ve been seeking.

A practical handbook on positive confrontation, now available in softcover with a discussion guide.Successful people confront well. They know that setting healthy boundaries improves relationships and can solve important problems. They have discovered that uncomfortable situations can be avoided or resolved through direct conversation. But most of us don’t know how to have difficult conversations, and see confrontation as scary or adversarial. Authors Henry Cloud and John Townsend take the principles from their bestselling book, Boundaries, and apply them to a variety of the most common difficult situations and relationships in order to:• Show how healthy confrontation can improve relationships• Present the essentials of a good boundary-setting conversation• Provide tips on preparing for the conversation• Show how to tell people what you want, stop bad behavior, and deal with counterattack• Give actual examples of conversations to have with your spouse, your date, your kids, your coworker, your parents, and more!

Whether you’re a new or seasoned group leader, or whether your group is well-established or just getting started, this four-session video-based Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately) will lead you and your group together to a remarkable new closeness and effectiveness. Designed to foster healthy group interaction and facilitate maximum growth, this innovative approach equips both group leaders and members with essential skills and values for creating and sustaining truly life-changing small groups. Designed for use with the Making Your Small Group Work Video Study (sold separately).

No one has influenced you in the way your mother has. The Mom Factor Workbook helps you identify areas that need reshaping, make choices for personal change, and establish a balanced, mature relationship with your mother today.

When to say yes, when to say no, to help your children gain control of their lives.

Cloud and Townsend debunk some Christian myths, or assumptions, that prevent true healing and spiritual growth. The 12 Assumptions that they deal with include: "It''s selfish to have my needs met," "If I''m spiritual enough, I will have no pain or sinfulness," "If I change my behavior, I will grow spiritually and emotionally," "I just need to give it to the Lord," "One day, I''ll be fimished with recovery," "Leave the past behind," "If I have God, I don''t need people," "''Shoulds'' are good," "Guilt and shame are good for me," "If I make right choices, I will grow spiritually," "Just doing the right thing is more important than why I do it," and "If I know the truth, I will grow" --provided by publisher.

Revised and updated from the original, this honest and forthwright look at families of all shapes and sizes will help you down the path of healing (whether you know you need it or whether yo''re just not sure). Unlocking Your Family Patterns combines decade''s worth of counseling wisdom and pastoral care insights into this one practical resource. Your past may hurt, and your family''s patterns may have left emotional scars, but your future has not been laid in stone yet. There is hope for healing, there are lessons to learn, and there are paths toward family health. Using clinical, biblical and practical examples to help you uncover the patterns your family has lived in, this book might lead you toward the family u-turn you''ve been looking for.

. La confianza es básica para relacionarnos. El amor, el crecimiento, la fe, la salud y el éxito económico dependen de ella. Pareciera natural suponer que no debemos depositar a ciegas nuestra fe en todas las personas, pero las traiciones y decepciones son más comunes de lo que quisiéramos. Incluso, en ocasiones somos nosotros quienes dejamos de ser fiables para los que nos rodean. ¿Cuándo y a quién darle nuestra confianza? ¿Cómo mantenerla y, sobre todo, cómo repararla cuando se rompe? Tras varias décadas de experiencia como terapeuta y consultor empresarial, el doctor Henry Cloud, autor de Límites —obra con más de 20 millones de copias vendidas en todo el mundo—, reúne en este nuevo libro los cinco principios de la confianza: comprensión, motivo, capacidad, carácter e historial, los cuales deben estar presentes para que cualquier relación sea exitosa. ¡Aprende a creer en los demás y experimenta lazos más fructíferos en cada área de tu vida!

En Integridad, el Dr. Cloud analiza los seis atributos del carácter que definen la integridad. El autor recurre a historias de conocidos líderes del mundo de los negocios, como Michael Dell, y figuras del deporte como Tiger Woods para ilustrar cada uno de estos atributos. El Dr. Cloud describe a la persona íntegra como alguien que:Logra establecer relaciones de confianza con los demásTiende a ser realista Lleva sus proyectos a buen términoNo se deja intimidar por lo negativoTiende al crecimiento Entiende la dimensión trascendenteEl éxito no depende exclusivamente del talento o la capacidad intelectual. Existen muchas personas brillantes y talentosas que nunca llegan a tener éxito. A la vez, las personas más exitosos no siempre son las más talentosas. El factor fundamental, según lo demuestra Cloud, es el carácter de la persona. Todos podemos cultivar esos atributos del carácter que dan como resultado relaciones provechosas y nos permiten concretar nuestro propósito, misión y objetivos. La integridad no es una cualidad que se tiene o no se tiene, sino un apasionante camino de crecimiento que todos podemos transitar y disfrutar.

What seems like just a common, no-harm-done excuse - "It''s not my fault!" - is often a dangerous trap, says Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, because people don''t recognize what the blaming mindset does to them. It not only keeps them from overcoming the effects of all that they can''t control - like other people, circumstances and genetics - but separates them from a solution. And when they give away the ownership of their life, they end up losing the one opportunity they have to fulfill their dreams and enjoy God''s best. Using eight principles, a variety of true stories and their years of experience as professional psychologists, Cloud and Townsend enlighten readers on how to make empowering choices - and how to build the life they want to live. It may seem impossible but it''s true: taking personal responsibility is not only liberating, it is the best - and perhaps the only - way for a person to get what they really want out of life.

Nine practical, easy-to-grasp strategies to help readers discover behaviors and responses that successful individuals have in common. Book includes a bonus DVD with a 30-minute presentation of the author, Henry Cloud, speaking on the subject of the book. It also includes a downloadable study guide for the seminar.

Is your life out of control? Do people take advantage of you? Do you have trouble saying no? Often, we focus so much on being loving and unselfish that we forget our own limits and limitations. Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend offer insights into how to set boundaries with our parents, spouses, children, friends, co-workers, and even ourselves. This sequel to the bestselling Boundaries will empower you to take the initiative in creating relationships that are honest, intimate and fulfilling. It is full of practical advice and step-by-step guidance on confronting difficult people who are controlling, manipulative, irresponsible or even abusive.

A practical handbook on positive confrontation by the authors of the award-winning and best-selling Boundaries Successful people confront well. They know that setting healthy boundaries improves relationships. They have discovered that uncomfortable---even dangerous---situations can often be avoided or resolved through direct conversation. But most of us don''t know how to go about having difficult conversations. We see confrontation as scary or adversarial. We''re afraid to ask a boss for a raise or talk to a relative about a drinking problem, or even address a relational conflict with a spouse or someone we are dating. In Boundaries Face to Face authors Cloud and Townsend take the principles from their best-selling book Boundaries and apply them to a variety of the most common difficult situations and relationships. * Explains why confrontation is essential in all arenas of life * Shows how healthy confrontation can improve relationships * Presents the essentials of a good boundary-setting conversation * Provides tips on how to prepare for the conversation * Shows how to tell people what you want, how to stop bad behavior, and how to deal with counterattack * Gives actual examples of conversations to have with your spouse, your date, your kids, your coworker, your boss, your parents, and more From the Book Sometimes people get confused in a confrontation because the other person gets them off track. If that happens, remember this formula. Empathize with their feelings or position, and return to your issue. Here''s an example. Joe: ''I can''t believe you were offended by my comments. You joke around more than anyone here. That''s pretty hypocritical.'' You: ''I understand it''s hard for you to see, and I''m glad you meant it as a joke and weren''t trying to be hurtful. What I''m telling you, though, and what I don''t want you to miss, is how it affected me. It hurt me and I don''t want to be talked to like that.''

You''ve been there-confused, discouraged, wondering how to make it better. Maybe you or someone you know is there right now. According to best-selling authors Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, when you find yourself in that place, you are ready to experience God like never before. The eight "life principles" they introduce here will shine light on your problems and reacquaint you with the One you''ve been looking for all along... the One who will make a way for you and show you the steps to take. -- Back cover

In Growth Has No Boundaries, Drs. Cloud and Townsend give readers age-old keys to growth from the Scriptures, with life applications unique from what many Christians have previously thought and were told.