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Debra Macleod also known as Debra May Macleod is a Canadian author, novelist and marital mediator. She is the founder of marriage coaching program Marriage SOS.

History

Debra is a graduate of Dalhousie University law school and the University of Alberta. She underwent conflict resolution and mediation training at the ADR Institute of Alberta. Debra has worked as a marital mediator and media resource.

She has been featured as a contributor and expert in TV, radio, newspapers, magazine, and online media including The New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Fox TV, Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, CBC TV, Daily Mail, and China Post.

Debra is the author of six historical fiction novels set in ancient Rome, centering on the Vestal Virgins.

Marriage SOS is designed as an alternative path to traditional couples therapy or psychological counseling. The program is an adapted style of shuttle mediation with a focus on insight and empathy into both sides of marital disagreements. This focus is designed to improve the overall dynamics in the partnership while simultaneously resolving specific areas of conflict and improving communication. There is also an emphasis on balancing emotional and sexual intimacy.

The program has seen success with both film and oil industry workers and executives.

Bibliography

• The Vesta Shadows trilogy (Brides of Rome, To Be Wolves, Empire of Iron)
• The First Vestals of Rome trilogy (Rhea Silvia, Tarpeia, Amata)
• Marriage SOS: 30 Lifelines to Rescue Your Relationship in One Month (2014)
• Marriage SOS: Oilpatch Edition: How Oilpatch Couples Can Prevent Relationship Blow Out & Stay Together Even When Apart (2014)
• Couples in Crisis: Overcoming Affairs & Opposite-Sex Friendships: A Fast & Innovative Approach to Rebuild Trust & Revive Your Marriage (Not Talk It To Death) (2015)

• Stop Fighting to Get Along: Practical, Painless Ways to Improve Communication, Interactions & Conflict Resolution Skills in Marriage

External links

• Official Website

• Author Website

References

1. "Together but separate: Extreme long distance relationships | Toronto Star". thestar.com. January 26, 2016. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
2. "The Kathryn Zox Show". VoiceAmerica. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
3. nurun.com. "Wanna keep your man?". Sarnia Observer. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
4. "The Acts of Mid-Life Crisis (paraphrased from an expert)". Charlottes Book. November 17, 2020. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
5. City (April 26, 2013), Relationships & Privacy – April 23rd, retrieved June 23, 2016
6. "Love Guru". 92.5 Fresh Radio Edmonton. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
7. B.FRAZIER, JOSEPH (August 8, 2007). "Sex Manual Tries to Jump-Start Marriages". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
8. "The French Maid: And 21 More Naughty Sex Fantasies to Surprise and Arouse Your Man". Retrieved June 23, 2016.
9. "Turn Him into the Orgasm Whisperer". August 12, 2009. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
10. "Spring Clean Your Whole Life". April 15, 2010. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
11. "Love and layoffs: Couples must adjust to changing oilpatch". Retrieved June 23, 2016.
12. ^ "Brides of Rome". www.blackstonepublishing.com. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
13. ^ "The First Vestals of Rome". www.amazon.com. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
14. ^ Macleod, Debra (2020). Brides of Rome : a novel of the Vestal virgins (1st ed.). Ashland, OR. ISBN 978-1-0940-0024-4. OCLC 1237421676.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
15. "The Ultimate Sex Advice for Newlyweds". May 4, 2010. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
16. "Love and layoffs: Couples must adjust to changing oilpatch". Retrieved June 23, 2016.
17. Evans, Lisa (February 15, 2013). "How to Thrive in Both Romance and Business". Retrieved June 23, 2016.

• Canadian women non-fiction writers
• Living people
• University of Alberta alumni