Suggested Reading
Couples Relationship Resources:
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman, Ph.D.
- The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
- The Divorce Remedy by Michele Weiner Davis
- Should I Try to Work It Out? by Alan J Hawkins, Ph.D., Tamara A. Fackrell, Ph.D., J.D., and Steven M. Harris, Ph.D., LMFT
- Take Back Your Marriage by William J Doherty, Ph.D.
- Hold Me Tight by Dr. Sue Johnson
- The Truth About Love by Pat Love, Ed.D.
- The Intentional Family by William J. Doherty, Ph.D.
- The Sex-Starved Marriage by Michele Weiner Davis
- The Relationship Cure by John M. Gottman, Ph.D.
- Babyproofing Your Marriage by Stacie Cockrell, Cathy O'Neill, Julia Stone, Rosario Camacho-Koppel
- The Man's Guide to Women by John Gottman
- The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps by Melissa Orlov
- The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD by Melissa Orlov & Nancie Kohlenberger, LMFT
- Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.: Stopping the Roller Coaster When Someone You Love Has Attention Deficit Disorder by Gina Pera
- Attached: Are you Anxious, Avoidant or Secure? How the science of adult attachment can help you find – and keep – love by Dr. Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, M.A.
Infidelity Resources
- After the Affair by Janis Abrahms Spring, Ph.D.
- NOT "Just Friends": Rebuilding Trust & Recovering Your Sanity After Infidelity by Shirley Glass
- Healing from Infidelity: The Divorce Busting Guide to Rebuilding Your Marriage After an Affair by Michele Weiner Davis
- What Makes Love Last?: How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal by John Gottman, Ph.D.
General Resources for Adults and Young Adults:
- Living Through the Meantime by Iyanla Vanzant
- Forgiveness: 21 Days to Forgive Everyone for Everything by Iyanla Vanzant
- Don’t Give It Away! A Workbook of Self Awareness & Self-Affirmations for Young Women by Iyanla Vanzant
- Forgiveness is a Choice by Robert Enright, Ph.D.
- Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart by Mark Epstein
- Don’t Panic by Reid Wilson, Ph.D.
- Best website for anxiety: www.anxieties.com
- Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn
- Mindfulness For Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment and Your Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn
- Full Catastrophe Living, Revised edition by Jon Kabat-Zinn and Thich Nhat Hanh
- The Feeling Good Handbook by David Burns
- The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D.
- The Highly Sensitive Person in Love: Understanding and Managing Relationships When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine N Aron, Ph.D.
- The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace by Jack Kornfield
- Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg
- Touching Peace: Practicing the Art of Mindful Living by Thich Nhat Hanh
- It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand by Megan Devine
- The Grief Guidebook: Common Questions, Compassionate Answers, Practical Suggestions by Gary Roe
- Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief by Joanne Cacciatore, Ph.D.
- Being There for Someone in Grief - Essential Lessons for Supporting Someone Grieving from Death, Loss and Trauma by Marianna Cacciatore
- Unconditional Forgiveness: A Simple and Proven Method to Forgive Everyone and Everything by Mary Hayes Greico
Resources Related to Divorce:
- The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce by Judith S. Wallerstein, Julia M. Lewis & Sandra Blakeslee
- What About the Kids? Raising Your Children Before, During & After Divorce by Judith S. Wallerstein & Sandra Blakeslee
- Second Chances: Men, Women & Children a Decade After Divorce by Judith S. Wallerstein & Sandra Blakeslee
- Vicki Lansky’s Divorce Book for Parents (by Vicki Lansky)
- Why Did You Have to Get a Divorce? And When Can I Get a Hamster?: A Guide to Parenting Through Divorce by Anthony E. Wolf
- Mom's House, Dad's House for Kids: Feeling at Home in One Home or Two by Isolina Ricci Ph.D.
- It's Not Your Fault, Koko Bear: A Read-Together Book for Parents and Young Children During Divorce by Vicki Lansky
- Collaborative Divorce: International Academy of Collaborative Professionals— www.collaborativepractice.com
Parenting Resources:
- Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Marc Weissbluth, M.D.
- Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Calm, Cool and Connected by Susan Stiffelman
- 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 by Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D. & Tracy M. Lewis, B.A.
- Playful Parenting by Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D.
- Becoming the Parent You Want to Be: A Sourcebook of Strategies for the First Five Years by Laura Davis & Janis Keyser
- How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
- Everyday Blessing: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting by Myla & Jon Kabat-Zinn
- The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell
- The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers by Gary Chapman
- No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel Siegel
- The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel Siegel
- Living With Intensity: Understanding the Sensitivity, Excitability & Emotional Development of Gifted Children, Adolescents & Adults by Susan Daniels and Michael Piechowski
- The Highly Sensitive Child: Helping Our Children Thrive When the World Overwhelms Them by Elaine Aron, Ph.D.
- The Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander: From Preschool to High School-How Parents and Teachers Can Help Break the Cycle by Barbara Coloroso
- Light, Bright and Polite for Parents/Teens: How to Shine Online to Impress Colleges by Josh Ochs
- Express Yourself: A Teen Girl's Guide to Speaking Up and Being Who You Are by Emily Roberts, M.A., LPC
- The Confidence Code for Girls: Taking Risks, Messing Up and Becoming Your Totally Imperfect, Amazingly Powerful Self by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman
- A Smart Girl's Guide: Drama, Rumors & Secrets: Staying True to Yourself in Changing Times by Nancy Holyoke
- The Feelings Books: The Care & Keeping of Your Emotions by Dr. Lynda Madison
- Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys by Cara Natterson
- The Care & Keeping of You: The Body Book for Younger Girls by Valorie Schaeffer