Books on Conflict, Communication, and Family Transition
Gabrielle Hartley’s books offer practical frameworks for navigating conflict, separation, and difficult conversations with greater clarity, structure, and intention.
Grounded in more than 25 years of experience in mediation, family law, and conflict resolution.
A practical approach to
difficult conversations and transitions
Across her books and professional work,
Gabrielle focuses on one central idea:
Conflict and major life transitions are handled more effectively when people have access to structure, communication tools, and a clearer understanding of their options.
Her work combines mediation experience, legal insight, and practical communication frameworks designed for real world situations rather than abstract theory.
“A very thoughtful, practical, and upbeat book with tips you can apply to any relationship.”
Bill Eddy, author of It’s All Your Fault and Chief Innovation Officer of High Conflict Institute
“Step-by-step tools to manage conflict…”
Elizabeth Cohen, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of Light at the Other Side of Divorce
“A smart, instructive, and engaging guide for anyone who is ready to start addressing conflict…”
Laura Friedman Williams, author of Available: A Very Honest Account of Life After Divorce
“Potent, accessible tools
for your family and your future.”
GWYNETH PALTROW
New York Times Bestselling Author and Founder of GOOP
“Think of it as the ‘conscious uncoupling’ how-to.”
People
“A major paradigm shifter…”
Kate Northrup, bestselling author of Money: A Love Story
“A roadmap to a better, healthier life post-divorce.”
Erin Levin, Esq. CFLS, CEO of Hello Divorce and Levine Family Law Group
A shared philosophy
across both books
While each book focuses on different aspects of conflict and transition, both are grounded in the same broader philosophy:
People navigate difficult situations more effectively when they have access to clear frameworks, better communication tools, and structured approaches to decision making.
The goal is not perfection or avoidance of conflict, but reducing unnecessary escalation and moving through difficult situations more thoughtfully.
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If you are navigating conflict, separation, or a complex family situation and want clearer direction on your next steps, begin with a confidential consultation.
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DISCLAIMER: The commentary, advice, and opinions from Gabrielle Hartley are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice or mental health services. You should contact an attorney and/or mental health professional in your state to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.
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