Reviews For Beyond Fairy Tales

“Karris offers an engaging, resource-rich book to bring life to stale or shaky relationships. In a practical, at-times humorous, and always-down-to earth style, he creates a roadmap for a rewarding journey towards love. You are certain to enrich yourself as a person and as a partner by reading this book!”

—Lorrie Brubacher

M.Ed., Director of the Carolina Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy, author of Stepping into Emotionally Focused Therapy: Key Ingredients of Change, 2nd ed. (2025)

“I want to offer my enthusiastic support for Beyond Fairytales. I find the straightforward language, fresh ideas and practical solutions to be ones from which any couple can benefit.”

—David Mars

Ph.D., Director of the Center for Transformative Therapy, Developer of Transformative Couples Therapy®

“Wondering what good couples therapy looks like? This book beautifully illuminates the process and possibilities…Filled with sage, practical advice, and understanding, this book is a gift to couples everywhere.” 

—Michelle Becker

Author of Compassion for Couples: Building the Skills of Loving Connection

“In this comprehensive, well-written, and inspiring guide to revitalizing connection between partners in an intimate relationship, Mark covers everything from romance to the operating manual for different attachment styles to personal well-being. I highly recommend this book for couples who are suffering and therapists who are helping them.”

—Polly Young-Eisendrath

Ph.D., Author of “Love Between Equals” and “Dialogue Therapy for Couples and Real Dialogue for Opposing Sides”

“There are many books about relationships with practical pointers and some based on solid science, but very few that truly have both. This book does both and is a huge gift to our culture, which is often quite disoriented about what actually makes relationships work. “Beyond Fairy Tales…” is a difference-maker, and I am excited to see its impact on readers!”

—Ryan Rana

President and Founder of the Arkansas EFT Center, Co-host of the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy podcast and successinvulnerability.com

Beyond Fairy Tales provides readers with a quenching gulp from the deep wisdom well of attachment theory. Mark expertly guides partners through difficult conversations and delivers the practical and innovative tools necessary to take their relationship to the next level.”

—George Faller

LMFT, EFT trainer, president of the New York Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy (NYCEFT), and coauthor of Emotionally Focused Family Therapy

“Karris’ humility and pragmatism, honed by years of experience as a couples’ therapist guides the reader in taking their relationship from distress to recovery. This is a gem of a book that will become a tender companion for anyone seeking to nurture their most precious bonds.”

—Clare Rosoman

D.Psych., EFT Trainer, Director of the Brisbane Centre for Emotionally Focused Therapy, Author of Repairing Attachment Injuries in Close Relationships: An Emotionally Focused Guide to Moving Beyond Betrayal (2025)

“Beyond Fairy Tales is wonderful!  In his clear and humorous way, Dr. Kerris presents some of the most valuable insights and tools from the world of couple therapy and research.  The book is easy to read, practical, and will be immensely useful to anyone wanting to improve their relationship!”
—Scott R Woolley

PhD, distinguished professor at Alliant International University, EFT trainer, and founding director of the San Diego Center for EFT and TRIEFT Alliant

“Beyond Fairy Tales delivers! It is a compassionately tailored guidebook for everyday couples who are in need of refreshment and change in their relationship.”
—Anabelle Bugatti 'Dr. Belle'

PhD, LMFT, Author of Relentless Empathy in the Therapeutic Relationship, President of Southern NV EFT

“Mark creates an approachable framework for harnessing and transforming emotional experience into forces for connection and relational satisfaction for any couple willing to do the work.”

—Michael Barnett

D.Psych., EFT Trainer, Director of the Brisbane Centre for Emotionally Focused Therapy, Author of Repairing Attachment Injuries in Close Relationships: An Emotionally Focused Guide to Moving Beyond Betrayal (2025), Author of The Emotionally Focused Therapy Workbook for Addiction: How to Heal the Loneliness and Shame That Trigger Addictive Behaviors

“Beyond Fairy Tales is a playful and invigorating exploration for couples, offering a powerful resource to strengthen relationships. Karris provides fresh insights, empathetic compassion for the challenges couples face, and practical strategies for growing stronger together.”

—Jim Thomas

EFT Trainer Emeritus, Clinical Fellow, LMFT

“This book will give you the compassionate guidance and hope necessary to create lasting change.”

—Shane Birkel

Host of the Couples Therapist Couch podcast

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