I highly recommend the following books that explain tenets of the Gottman Method as well as Emotionally Focused Therapy. These resources demonstrate methods of conflict resolution as well as tools to build a better connection

• The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman PhD& Nan Silver

• Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by John Gottman PhD & Julie Schwartz Gottman PhD

• Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson EdD

• Love Sense by Sue Johnson EdD

The following are resources on parenting strategies and tips as well as parenting children with mental health issues.

• The Whole Brain Child by Dan J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson

• No Drama Discipline by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson

• Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids by Hunter Clark-Fields MSAE

• The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience in Your Child by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson (I also recommend the workbook)!

• The Stress Buster Workbook for Kids by Katie Hurley

• Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine by Michele Borba EdD

Here are several resources and workbooks designed to support you in managing symptoms.

• The Mindful Self Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff & Christopher Garner

• The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Anxiety by William J. Naus EdD& Jon Carlson Psy.D EdD

• Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression by William J. Naus EdD

These workbooks, books, and products are designed to help you cope with trauma symptoms and to provide psychoeducation about trauma and attachment.

• Trauma Survivors’ Strategies for Healing by Elena Welsh PhD

• The Deepest Well by Nadine Burke Harris

• The Boy Who Was Raised by a Dog by Bruce D Perry & Maia Szalavtiz

• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

Here are books and workbooks that support recovery from eating disorders and disordered eating.

• The Intuitive Eating Workbook: Ten Principles for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food by Tribole, Resch, & Tylka

• The Inside Scoop on Eating Disorder Recovery by Reichman & Rollin

• The Anorexia Recovery Skills Workbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Cope with Difficult Emotions, Build Self-Esteem, and Prevent Relapse by Ruscitti

• Recover Your Perspective: A Guide To Understanding Your Eating Disorder and Creating Recovery Using CBT, DBT, and ACT by Dr. Anderson

• Binge Eating Disorder: The Journey to Recovery & Beyond by Pershing & Turner

Here are some books related to self exploration, boundary setting, and self discovery.

• Set Boundaries, Find Peace: a Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab

• Designing Your Life & Designing Your New Work Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans

Neurodivergence encompasses individuals who are on the autism spectrum, have ADD or ADHD, have sensory processing issues, identify as gifted, etc. Here are some workbooks and reading targeted to help those who are neurodivergent or identify as a highly sensitive person.

• The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills by Sonny Jane Wise

• The Weekly Planner for ADHD: Executive Function Planning for ADHD, Artists, ASD, Visual Thinkers, and other Neurodivergents (Divergent Planners) by Anna Travis

• Order from Chaos: The Everyday Grind of Staying Organized with Adult ADHD by Jaclyn Paul

• Raising Twice-Exceptional Children: A Handbook for Parents of Neurodivergent Gifted Kids by Emily Kircher Morris

• The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine N. Arnon

• The Empowered Highly Sensitive Person: A Workbook to Harness Your Strengths in Every Part of Life by Amanda Cassil