Resources & Links

Fast Trauma Relief
One Eye Integration: Client Handbook by Dr. Richard Bradshaw & Audrey Cook. A practical resource to understand and use One Eye Integration (OEI) “at home” once you have experienced treatment with your Certified OEI Therapist. (Not available in stores, so email me for the purchase price and to order a copy)
Tapping In: Activating your Healing Resources through Bilateral Stimulation, by Laurel Parnell, Ph.D. A practical resource to use trauma healing techniques to build strength and wellbeing.		Transforming Trauma: EMDR, by Laurel Parnell, Ph.D.		Small Wonders: Healing Childhood Trauma with EMDR, by Joan Lovett, M.D.
EMDR: The Breakthrough “Eye Movement” Therapy for overcoming Anxiety, Stress and Trauma, by Francine Shapiro, Ph.D. and Margot Silk Forrest		Changing Course: Healing from Loss, Abandonment and Fear, by Claudia Black, Ph.D.
Healthy Connected Relationships
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John M. Gottman, Ph.D. Easy to understand research-based learning from successful couples to illustrate what couples do wrong and how to put it right.		The Relationship Cure: A 5-Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships, by John Gottman, Ph.D Based on the Seven Principles to teach you more fully how to connect and communicate emotionally.		Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life, by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D Simple model for honest expression and empathetic receiving without judgement.
Ten Lessons to Transform Your Marriage: America's Love Lab Experts Share Their Strategies for Strengthening Your Relationship, by John Gottman, Ph.D, Julie Schwartz Gottman, Ph.D, and Joan Declaire Based on the Seven Principles to teach you through 10 topical chapters each targeting a relationship challenge.		Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples, by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. Discussion and exercises to transform a relationship from unconscious to conscious, and to show how our partner is a mirror that reflects who we are back to us – a wonderful learning and growth opportunity.		The Couple’s Journey: Intimacy as a Path to Wholeness, by Susan M. Campbell, Ph.D Easy to read book examining couples’ journey through stages and how they get stuck in a power struggle.
The Mystery of Marriage: Meditations on the Miracle, by Mike Mason		The Heart of the Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to your Mate, by Gary Chapman Simple adjunct to developing ways to touch your partners heart.		Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships, by David Schnarch, Ph.D In depth case studies in bringing intimacy and passion back into a relationship.
Family Ties That Bind: A Self-Help Guide to Change Through Family of Origin Therapy by Dr. Ronald W. Richardson  Helpful guide for a couple to let go of family of origin rules and to develop rules that work for their current family.		NOT Just Friends: Rebuilding Trust and Recovering Your Sanity After Infidelity, by Shirley Glass, Ph.D Interesting perspective on affairs that brings relief to the injured party, and discusses the importance of “windows and not doors”.		Divorce & New Beginnings, by Genevieve Clapp, Ph.D Practical guide to changing relationships and practical ways to focus on emotional divorce after the physical divorce
Too Good to Leave; Too Bad to Stay, by Mira Kirshenbaum		Private Lies, by Frank Pittman
Depression and Anxiety
Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy, by David D. Burns, M.D. Hopeful and helpful resource for dealing with issues around depression and low self-esteem		When Panic Attacks, by David D. Burns, M.D.
Grief
Motherless Daughters: The Legacy of Loss, by Hope Edelman. Helpful resource for women who are grieving the loss of their mother
Parenting and Family
And Baby Makes Three: The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives, John M. Gottman, Ph.D, and Julie Schwartz Gottman, Ph.D		Strengthening Family Resilience, Froma Walsh, Ph.D		How to Talk so Kids will Listen & Listen so Kids will Talk. Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child: The Heart of Parenting, by John Gottman, Ph.D and Joan Declaire.		Hold on to your Kids: Why Parents need to Matter more than Peers, by David D. Burns, M.D.		Kids Are Worth It!: Giving Your Child The Gift Of Inner Discipline by Gordon Neufeld, Ph.D. and Gabor Mate, M.D.
How Children Raise Parents, by Dan B. Allender, Ph.D.		Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking your life back when someone you care about has Borderline Personality Disorder, by Paul Mason and Randi Kreger

Fast Trauma Relief

One Eye Integration (OEI)                                    

EMDR

Healthy Connected Relationships

Gottman Institute

Centre for Nonviolent Communication