Beyond Difficult is the ultimate guide to understanding the 'difficult' people in your life, from expert local psychologist Dr Rachel Samson (140k+ Insta) and US-based attachment expert and co-author, Dr Jessica Stern.

Do you sometimes dread work because you don't want to face more drama with your co-worker? Have you spent significant time and money on therapy trying to work on painful romantic relationships that ultimately became messy break-ups? Do you ever walk away from an unpleasant conversation wishing you had known how to handle it better in the moment? This book is for you.

Australian clinical psychologist Rachel Samson and American attachment researcher Dr Jessie Stern have come together to bring you the ultimate guide to understanding the 'difficult' people in your life. Learn how to navigate your interactions with them with more confidence and compassion - and a lot less stress!

Using the science of attachment and temperament, Beyond Difficult offers a new, relationship-focused approach to mastering the art of dealing with difficult people.

Highly sensitive, spirited, empathic, shy, strong willed… these are often descriptions of children who simply feel the world on a deeper level.

As a parent of one of these wonderful children it can be difficult to know how to respond to their emotions. You know that traditional parenting doesn’t work for your child, but you’re worried that if you use a different approach your child won’t learn how to survive in the ‘real world’.

Now, leading psychologist Dr Aoife Durcan, in her much-anticipated book, offers expert advice on how to:

• Support your child in navigating big emotions, including meltdowns, with compassion and understanding.

• Feel confident as a parent in managing challenges like separation anxiety, school pressures, and social interactions.

• Help your child be less hard on themselves when things don’t go well.

Dr. Aoife Durcan’s practical, research-backed tools will empower you to finally feel comfortable about your parenting style, know that you’ve got a map to follow for those times you get lost and, most importantly, help your child to thrive in a world that can sometimes feel too much.