Handouts
Books
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Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Dr. Sue Johnson
Recommended for : Couples with communication issues, creating connection and forgiveness.
Description:
“ ….[ Dr. Sue] Johnson teaches that the way to save and enrich a relationship is to reestablish safe emotional connection and preserve the attachment bond. With this in mind, she focuses on key moments in a relationship - from "Recognizing the Demon Dialogue" to "Revisiting a Rocky Moment" - and uses them as touch points for seven healing conversations.”Buy It: Amazon Link
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The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by Dr. John Gottman
Recommended for: couples with communication issues wanting practical skills, understanding what makes a successful relationship, managing conflict
Description: “…Straightforward yet profound, these principles teach partners new approaches for resolving conflicts, creating new common ground, and achieving greater levels of intimacy. Gottman offers strategies and resources to help couples collaborate more effectively to resolve any problem, whether dealing with issues related to sex, money, religion, work, family, or anything else…”
Buy it: Amazon
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The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Ann Johnson
Recommended for: those needing maternal, perinatal and postpartum support.
Description: “…holistic guide offers practical advice to support women through postpartum healing on the physical, emotional, relational and spiritual levels-…”Buy it: Amazon
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Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagosoki, Ph.D.
Recommended for : Anyone wanting to understand female sexuality and enhance their sexual knowledge and wellbeing.
Description:“ ….An essential exploration of why and how women’s sexuality works—based on groundbreaking research and brain science—that will radically transform your sex life into one filled with confidence and joy.”
Buy It: Amazon Link
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Sensate Focus in Sex Therapy: The Illustrated Manual
Recommended for: Individuals and couples (heterosexual and same-sex affirming) who are experiencing sexual distress and wanting to increase their sexual interest and have more fulfilling sexual experiences.
Description: “…illustrated manual that provides health professionals with specific information on the use of the structured touching opportunities used regularly by Sexologists to address their clients’ sexual difficulties (Sensate Focus 1) and enhance intimate relationships (Sensate Focus 2).”
Buy it: Amazon Link
Podcasts and Videos
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Love Sense: from Infant to Adult by Sue Johnson and Ed Tronick
12 minute Youtube video explaining the importance of bonding in both parent-child relationships and romantic relationships.
Click here: YouTube Video Link
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Small Things Often Podcast by The Gottman Institute
“Successful long-term relationships are created through small words, small gestures, and small acts. Every Monday and Wednesday morning, we’ll talk you through research-based tips to help improve your relationships in five minutes or less.
Small Things Often is an invitation to think small. It could make a big difference”
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Fight Smarter: Put Escalating Fights on Ice - Esther Perel
“…Have you ever been in a fight that started with something small, and devolved into a full-on attack on every single thing your partner has ever done wrong? This concept is called kitchen-sinking, and it's easy to fall into the trap. Learn to express yourself effectively, and be heard.” - (Ester Perel, March 2017)
Click Here: Youtube Video Link
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Intimacy, Individuality, and Breaking the Trauma Cycle with Terry Real | Being Well Podcast
“ On this episode, @RickHanson and I are joined by author and therapist Terry Real to talk about how to successfully metabolize our trauma and experience real intimacy in our relationships. We discuss how to balance acceptance and agency, develop a healthy sense of trust and self-esteem, communicate what we want effectively, and experience our power through collaboration rather than dominance. “
