Beyond Difficult by Rachel Samson

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.

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.

About the Author: Rachel Samson, M. Psych (Clin) is an Australian clinical psychologist, lecturer, writer and speaker. Recognised as a relationships and parenting expert, Rachel is regularly featured in the media, from radio, print and television to podcasts and across social media, where she is known for her social media platform @australianpsychologist.

Dr Jessie Stern, PhD is an American psychologist, researcher, and assistant professor at Pomona College. Her work – including more than 50 research articles and book chapters on relationships – has been featured by CNN, The Conversation, Scientific American and other outlets. She is a frequent speaker on topics such as attachment, empathy, child and adolescent development, and mental health.

24 Jun 2025
 

Beyond Difficult: An attachment-based guide to dealing with challenging people by Rachel Samson ISBN 9781923046597