
RESOURCES
RESOURCEs for parenting, couples, individuals
Parenting Resources
Often I'm asked what my favorite resources are for parents looking to improve their relationships with their children. Below are some of my favorite books, podcasts, websites depending on age and need. There are many more resources out there, however these are my most recommended.
The Whole Brained Child and No Drama Discipline
by Tina Payne Bryson and Daniel Siegal
Trauma Proofing Your Kids, A Parents’ Guide to Instilling Confidence, Joy and Resilience
by Peter A. Levine and Maggie Kline
Raising Cooperative Kids, Parent Practices for a Connected, Health Family
by Marion Forgatch, Gerald Patterson, PhD, and Tim Friend
Specifically for understanding teenagers:
Brainstorm
by Daniel Siegal
Specifically for teenage girls:
Untangled, Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions Into Adulthood
by Lisa Damour, Ph.D.
For girls ages 3-13:
No More Mean Girls
by Katie Hurley, LCSW
Websites and blogs for all ages:
https://www.heysigmund.com by Karen Young
www.ahaparenting.com by Dr. Laura Markham
Couples Resources
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
by John M. Gottman, Ph.D., and Nan Silver
The Gottman Institute also has a wonderful blog and resources: https://www.gottman.com
Terry Real resources and blog: https://www.terryreal.com
Esther Perel resources and blog: https://www.estherperel.com/couples-and-individuals
Podcasts:
Marriage Therapy Radio with Zach and Laura
Where Should We Begin? With Esther Perel
Individual Resources
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion, Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions
by Christopher K. Germer, PhD
I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn’t)
by Brene Brown, Ph.D., LMSW
The Body Keeps the Score
by Bessel van der Kolk
Waking the Tiger
by Peter Levine
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