Barbara J Peters"We are all works in progress, like an unfinished novel. I help people realize they have the ability to take authorship of their lives....Because the best parts are the ones they haven't written yet."Barbara J. Peters is a gifted communicator with a aser ability to cut through the tangle of personal drama to get results and relationships that last a lifetime. As a former Licensed Professional Counselor and coach, her counseling style is interactive, respectful, non-judgmental, and supportive. " In my experience, most relationships can be saved, but romantic relationships are always evolving, so they need to be worked on constantly. You need to do that with the right tools." As a relationship coach Barbara is there to help people create a better life.In the Revised edition of her first book, The Gift of A Lifetime: Building a Marriage that Lasts, Barbara lends insight from her years of experience as a couples' counselor to give people those essential tools and guide them on successfully using them. The revision includes a chapter on blended families, which is so important today because of the many divorces and re-marriages. The information in this book can make the difference between having a second honeymoon or seeking a divorce attorney.In her second book, Barbara focuses directly on the issues of communication, trust, forgiveness, intimacy, acceptance, friendship, and love, with a unique approach from three perspectives: The man's, the woman's, and Barbara's (the counselor's). He Said, She Said, I Said is a book that truly shows how one's thoughts can impact behavior and create misunderstanding.Barbara's third book is a romance novel: Never Too Old for Romance, now in Kindle edition. It tells the story of how love and romance can happen at any age and follows one woman's quest to rediscover herself in ways she had forgotten existed. It explores the many issues affecting mature women and how growing older can take on a new perspective.Her new release Blended Families Recipes for Success, Barbara provides easy to read 9 recipes to help couples get a jump start on creating a successful marriage hopefully to beat the odds and avoid yet another divorce. Just recently this book received the Gold award from Human Relations Indie Book Awards.Barbara received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from C.W. Post College of Long Island University, a Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing from Stony Brook University, and earned a Master of Science in Counseling from Georgia State University.A Long Island native, Barbara made Georgia her home for over 30 years. and currently resides in North Carolina and Georgia.. She is devoted to her family of two grown daughters, four grandchildren, and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Britan, who as a therapy dog brings smiles and joy to many people. Read More Read Less