"Based on Virginia Gilbert's extensive clinical experience, this gem of a book will help readers detach from a high-conflict ex and learn tools to feel empowered rather than stuck in the past. I strongly recommend this reader-friendly book to parents who are going through a high-conflict divorce and want to get over their ex, focus on what they can control, and put their children first."

--Terry Gaspard, author of Daughters of Divorce and owner of MovingPastDivorce.com

"If you're struggling with a high-conflict ex, this is the book you've been waiting for. Put away the psychology volumes describing the various personality disorders. Here, Virginia Gilbert gives you that information and more as she breaks down the dynamics of a high-conflict divorce, offers understanding (she's been there too), and then (the best part) delivers specific tools to empower you. The title doesn't lie: These pages aren't merely about dealing with a difficult ex, they are about transcending the situation. Read it and free yourself."

--Tara Eisenhard, divorce coach and author of The D-Word: Divorce Through a Child's Eyes

"I have been a fan of Virginia Gilbert's work for years. She understands high-conflict divorce to a level that is very rare, even amongst her fellow mental health professionals. What I have discovered through my advocacy in the family court system is that the professionals who truly understand this nightmare are the ones who have personally lived it. These are the people that I lean on to navigate the world of high-conflict divorce or child custody battles. If you find yourself in the darkness and are looking to rise above the madness, Virginia Gilbert's new book, Transcending High-Conflict Divorce, is the road map to help you reclaim your power."

--Tina Swithin, founder of OneMomsBattle.com and author of Divorcing a Narcissist

"An illuminating and practical guide to recovery from a contentious divorce. Therapist Virginia Gilbert explains the addictive nature of anger and conflict. This insightful book teaches how to modify our responses to our adversaries so we may co-parent successfully, gain self-knowledge, and move on with our lives gracefully."

--Rosemary Lombardy, author of Breaking Bonds: How to Divorce and Abuser and Heal