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Marriage & Dating Resources:

Wired for Dating: How Understanding Neurobiology and Attachment Style Can Help You Find Your Ideal Mate

Wired for Dating: How Understanding Neurobiology and Attachment Style Can Help You Find Your Ideal Mate

Wired for Dating: How Understanding Neurobiology and Attachment Style Can Help You Find Your Ideal Mate

Wired for Dating gets real about how our brains and attachment systems shape the way we connect, flirt, and fall for someone. Tatkin blends neuroscience, attachment science, and practical dating guidance to help readers see why old patterns keep repeating—and how to choose and relate to others in ways that are safer, healthier, and more l

Wired for Dating gets real about how our brains and attachment systems shape the way we connect, flirt, and fall for someone. Tatkin blends neuroscience, attachment science, and practical dating guidance to help readers see why old patterns keep repeating—and how to choose and relate to others in ways that are safer, healthier, and more likely to lead to lasting connection. This isn’t fluff: it’s a grounded, compassionate road map for anyone who’s tired of dating the “same person” over and over again.

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Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love

Wired for Dating: How Understanding Neurobiology and Attachment Style Can Help You Find Your Ideal Mate

Wired for Dating: How Understanding Neurobiology and Attachment Style Can Help You Find Your Ideal Mate

Hold Me Tight invites couples into deeper emotional connection by illuminating the bonds that really keep relationships strong. Based on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Sue Johnson shows how to break cycles of hurt and disconnection by creating conversations that foster safety, vulnerability, and trust. Warm, research-informed, and dee

Hold Me Tight invites couples into deeper emotional connection by illuminating the bonds that really keep relationships strong. Based on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Sue Johnson shows how to break cycles of hurt and disconnection by creating conversations that foster safety, vulnerability, and trust. Warm, research-informed, and deeply practical, this book gives couples a roadmap to move from conflict and distance to closeness and lasting love.

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In Each Other's Care: A Guide to the Most Common Relationship Conflicts and How to Work Through Them

Wired for Dating: How Understanding Neurobiology and Attachment Style Can Help You Find Your Ideal Mate

In Each Other's Care: A Guide to the Most Common Relationship Conflicts and How to Work Through Them

In this hands-on relationship repair manual, renowned couples therapist Stan Tatkin unpacks the cycle of recurring conflicts that sap connection and joy in long-term partnerships. Drawing on his Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT), Tatkin helps readers understand why fights keep repeating, how nervous system and attachment 

In this hands-on relationship repair manual, renowned couples therapist Stan Tatkin unpacks the cycle of recurring conflicts that sap connection and joy in long-term partnerships. Drawing on his Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT), Tatkin helps readers understand why fights keep repeating, how nervous system and attachment patterns drive miscommunication, and what practical steps partners can take to break the cycle and build what he calls secure functioning together. With actionable tools, sample dialogues, and heartfelt wisdom, this book is a compassionate guide for couples ready to move past drama and toward deeper empathy, teamwork, and lasting intimacy.

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Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love

Wired for Dating: How Understanding Neurobiology and Attachment Style Can Help You Find Your Ideal Mate

In Each Other's Care: A Guide to the Most Common Relationship Conflicts and How to Work Through Them

Eight Dates turns relationship conversations into a roadmap for depth, connection, and shared meaning. The Gottmans lay out eight intentionally designed date night conversations—each targeting a core area like trust, intimacy, money, family, adventure, and growth—that help couples go beyond surface talk and explore what really matters. Pr

Eight Dates turns relationship conversations into a roadmap for depth, connection, and shared meaning. The Gottmans lay out eight intentionally designed date night conversations—each targeting a core area like trust, intimacy, money, family, adventure, and growth—that help couples go beyond surface talk and explore what really matters. Practical, research-informed, and easy to use, this book gives couples structured opportunities to strengthen communication, nurture emotional intimacy, and build a partnership that lasts.

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Created for Connection: The "Hold Me Tight" Guide for Christian Couples

When an Adult You Love Has ADHD: Professional Advice for Parents, Partners, and Siblings

When an Adult You Love Has ADHD: Professional Advice for Parents, Partners, and Siblings

Created for Connection brings the science of secure attachment into the everyday reality of marriage. Drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Sue Johnson helps couples understand why conflict so often masks a deeper longing for closeness—and how to move from cycles of distance, blame, or shutdown into emotional safety and connecti

Created for Connection brings the science of secure attachment into the everyday reality of marriage. Drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Sue Johnson helps couples understand why conflict so often masks a deeper longing for closeness—and how to move from cycles of distance, blame, or shutdown into emotional safety and connection. Clear, compassionate, and practical, this book offers couples a roadmap for rebuilding trust, deepening intimacy, and living out a marriage rooted in mutual care and responsiveness.

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When an Adult You Love Has ADHD: Professional Advice for Parents, Partners, and Siblings

When an Adult You Love Has ADHD: Professional Advice for Parents, Partners, and Siblings

When an Adult You Love Has ADHD: Professional Advice for Parents, Partners, and Siblings

When an Adult You Love Has ADHD is a compassionate, research-based guide that helps loved ones understand how ADHD shows up in adulthood—and how it impacts relationships, work, daily life, and emotional rhythms. Barkley and Benton break down the neuroscience behind ADHD, offer clear strategies for effective communication, and give practic

When an Adult You Love Has ADHD is a compassionate, research-based guide that helps loved ones understand how ADHD shows up in adulthood—and how it impacts relationships, work, daily life, and emotional rhythms. Barkley and Benton break down the neuroscience behind ADHD, offer clear strategies for effective communication, and give practical tools for supporting structure, follow-through, and emotional regulation without burning out. Warm, accessible, and grounded in clinical expertise, this book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking both understanding and real-world solutions in their family or partnership.

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Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict Into Connection

When an Adult You Love Has ADHD: Professional Advice for Parents, Partners, and Siblings

Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict Into Connection

Fight Right reframes conflict as an opportunity rather than a threat to intimacy. Drawing on decades of research, the Gottmans show couples how to argue in ways that build understanding, emotional safety, and trust—rather than resentment and distance. With practical tools, real-life examples, and clear guidance, this book helps couples mo

Fight Right reframes conflict as an opportunity rather than a threat to intimacy. Drawing on decades of research, the Gottmans show couples how to argue in ways that build understanding, emotional safety, and trust—rather than resentment and distance. With practical tools, real-life examples, and clear guidance, this book helps couples move from reactive fights to productive conversations that strengthen connection and protect the friendship at the heart of a lasting relationship.

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Parenting Resources:

Baby Bomb: A Relationship Survival Guide for New Parents

Baby Bomb: A Relationship Survival Guide for New Parents

Baby Bomb: A Relationship Survival Guide for New Parents

Baby Bomb speaks straight to what many couples don’t talk about: how becoming parents can feel like getting hit with an emotional grenade. Julie Wright blends real stories, research, and practical tools to help couples navigate the stress, identity shifts, and communication pitfalls that often come with a new baby—without losing connectio

Baby Bomb speaks straight to what many couples don’t talk about: how becoming parents can feel like getting hit with an emotional grenade. Julie Wright blends real stories, research, and practical tools to help couples navigate the stress, identity shifts, and communication pitfalls that often come with a new baby—without losing connection in the process. Warm, honest, and grounded in both faith and family realities, this book gives couples a roadmap for staying emotionally close while parenting well.

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Your Defiant Child: Eight Steps to Better Behavior

Baby Bomb: A Relationship Survival Guide for New Parents

Baby Bomb: A Relationship Survival Guide for New Parents

Your Defiant Child is a go-to guide for parents facing the day-to-day realities of oppositional, defiant, and challenging behavior. Dr. Russell Barkley offers a behavior-science-based approach that helps caregivers understand why defiance happens, realistic ways to respond without escalation, and concrete strategies to build cooperation a

Your Defiant Child is a go-to guide for parents facing the day-to-day realities of oppositional, defiant, and challenging behavior. Dr. Russell Barkley offers a behavior-science-based approach that helps caregivers understand why defiance happens, realistic ways to respond without escalation, and concrete strategies to build cooperation and emotional regulation—without simply “giving in” or “yelling louder.” Filled with real-life examples and actionable tools, this book is a grounded resource for families looking to move from power struggles to productive, respectful connection.

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Conscious Discipline by Dr. Becky A. Bailey

Baby Bomb: A Relationship Survival Guide for New Parents

And Baby Makes Three: The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives

Although Conscious Discipline was originally developed for classrooms, its heart-centered, neuroscience-based strategies are gold for parents too. Dr. Becky Bailey shows how emotional regulation, connection, and self-control form the foundation for cooperative behavior—not punishment or power struggles. With practical tools, real-world ex

Although Conscious Discipline was originally developed for classrooms, its heart-centered, neuroscience-based strategies are gold for parents too. Dr. Becky Bailey shows how emotional regulation, connection, and self-control form the foundation for cooperative behavior—not punishment or power struggles. With practical tools, real-world examples, and a focus on building resilience and safety, this book helps caregivers shift from reactionary discipline to intentional, relationship-nurturing guidance. If you’re ready to parent with calm confidence and grow emotional intelligence in your home, this is a grounded, compassionate roadmap.

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And Baby Makes Three: The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives

And Baby Makes Three: The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives

And Baby Makes Three: The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives

And Baby Makes Three is a practical, evidence-based guide for couples navigating the emotional roller coaster of becoming parents. Drawing on decades of research, the Gottmans help couples understand the predictable stressors that a new baby brings, how to protect your partnership from drifting into resentment, and how to sustain love, te

And Baby Makes Three is a practical, evidence-based guide for couples navigating the emotional roller coaster of becoming parents. Drawing on decades of research, the Gottmans help couples understand the predictable stressors that a new baby brings, how to protect your partnership from drifting into resentment, and how to sustain love, teamwork, and connection while caring for a newborn. With realistic strategies, clear communication tools, and compassionate insight, this book is a roadmap for couples who want to grow as partners and as a family through the transition to parenthood.

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12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD

And Baby Makes Three: The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives

12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD

12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD offers parents a practical, compassionate framework for understanding—and effectively responding to—the unique challenges of ADHD. Dr. Russell Barkley distills decades of research into twelve clear, actionable principles that help caregivers support emotional regulation, behavior, motivation, an

12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD offers parents a practical, compassionate framework for understanding—and effectively responding to—the unique challenges of ADHD. Dr. Russell Barkley distills decades of research into twelve clear, actionable principles that help caregivers support emotional regulation, behavior, motivation, and development without shame or unrealistic expectations. Grounded in neuroscience and real-world parenting realities, this book is especially helpful for parents who want structure and empathy as they raise children with ADHD toward responsibility, confidence, and resilience.

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Metabolic Psychology Resources:

Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health—and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More

Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind: A Powerful Plan to Improve Mood, Overcome Anxiety, and Protect Memory for a Lifetime of Optimal Mental Health

Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind: A Powerful Plan to Improve Mood, Overcome Anxiety, and Protect Memory for a Lifetime of Optimal Mental Health

In Brain Energy, Harvard psychiatrist Christopher Palmer upends the conventional way we think about mental illness by showing how metabolism and brain energy production are at the heart of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and more. Rather than just treating symptoms, Palmer offers a unifying framework that connects brain metabolism, mitoch

In Brain Energy, Harvard psychiatrist Christopher Palmer upends the conventional way we think about mental illness by showing how metabolism and brain energy production are at the heart of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and more. Rather than just treating symptoms, Palmer offers a unifying framework that connects brain metabolism, mitochondrial health, lifestyle factors, and clinical outcomes—giving readers a science-backed pathway toward deeper, holistic wellness. Packed with cutting-edge research and practical insight, this book is a provocative bridge between neuroscience and real-world mental health solutions. 

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Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind: A Powerful Plan to Improve Mood, Overcome Anxiety, and Protect Memory for a Lifetime of Optimal Mental Health

Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind: A Powerful Plan to Improve Mood, Overcome Anxiety, and Protect Memory for a Lifetime of Optimal Mental Health

Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind: A Powerful Plan to Improve Mood, Overcome Anxiety, and Protect Memory for a Lifetime of Optimal Mental Health

In Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind, Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede makes a compelling, research-driven case for the powerful connection between nutrition and mental health. She explores how food impacts brain chemistry, mood, anxiety, depression, and focus—challenging one-size-fits-all dietary advice and offering practica

In Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind, Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede makes a compelling, research-driven case for the powerful connection between nutrition and mental health. She explores how food impacts brain chemistry, mood, anxiety, depression, and focus—challenging one-size-fits-all dietary advice and offering practical, flexible strategies grounded in metabolic and psychiatric science. This book is especially helpful for readers who feel they’ve “tried everything” psychologically and are curious about how nutrition may support deeper healing of the mind and body.

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Anxiety / Scrupulosity / Intrusive Thoughts Resources:

Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts: A CBT-Based Guide to Getting over Frightening, Obsessive, or Disturbing Thoughts

This compassionate, science-backed guide dives into the why and how of unwanted intrusive thoughts—those sudden, distressing, and often illogical ideas that pop into the mind and refuse to leave. Winston and Seif blend cognitive-behavioral insights with practical exercises that help readers understand their thought patterns, reduce anxiet

This compassionate, science-backed guide dives into the why and how of unwanted intrusive thoughts—those sudden, distressing, and often illogical ideas that pop into the mind and refuse to leave. Winston and Seif blend cognitive-behavioral insights with practical exercises that help readers understand their thought patterns, reduce anxiety, and reclaim a sense of mental peace. It’s a thoughtful, nonjudgmental companion for anyone struggling with persistent, unwanted mental noise.

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Journaling Resources:

Your Brain on Ink: A Workbook on Neuroplasticity and the Journal Ladder (It's Easy to W.R.I.T.E. Expressive Writing)

Your Brain on Ink: A Workbook on Neuroplasticity and the Journal Ladder (It's Easy to W.R.I.T.E. Expressive Writing)

Your Brain on Ink: A Workbook on Neuroplasticity and the Journal Ladder (It's Easy to W.R.I.T.E. Expressive Writing)

Your Brain on Ink unlocks the surprising power of writing not just as a creative act—but as a tool that reshapes the brain itself. Grounded in neuroscience and neuroplasticity research, this workbook invites readers to use intentional writing practices to strengthen emotional regulation, boost clarity, and rewire unhelpful patterns of thi

Your Brain on Ink unlocks the surprising power of writing not just as a creative act—but as a tool that reshapes the brain itself. Grounded in neuroscience and neuroplasticity research, this workbook invites readers to use intentional writing practices to strengthen emotional regulation, boost clarity, and rewire unhelpful patterns of thinking. With practical prompts and science-meets-soul insight, it’s a hands-on resource for anyone who wants to harness the transformative potential of ink on paper—and a brain ready for growth.

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The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling

Your Brain on Ink: A Workbook on Neuroplasticity and the Journal Ladder (It's Easy to W.R.I.T.E. Expressive Writing)

Your Brain on Ink: A Workbook on Neuroplasticity and the Journal Ladder (It's Easy to W.R.I.T.E. Expressive Writing)

The Law’s Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling is a delightful blend of creativity and self-care that invites you to slow down, observe the natural world, and express what you see and feel on the page. John Muir Laws teaches simple, playful techniques for sketching, journaling, and deepening your connection to your surroundings—making t

The Law’s Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling is a delightful blend of creativity and self-care that invites you to slow down, observe the natural world, and express what you see and feel on the page. John Muir Laws teaches simple, playful techniques for sketching, journaling, and deepening your connection to your surroundings—making this a perfect resource for anyone wanting to trade stress for presence and curiosity. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this book gently nudges you into mindful awareness, rooted in beauty, observation, and the rhythms of nature.

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Important Information:

Affiliate Disclosure & Important Note

Some of the links on this page are affiliate links. This means that if you choose to purchase a book or resource through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend resources I genuinely trust, use professionally, or regularly suggest to clients and families because of their quality and alignment with evidence-based psychological care.

These resources are offered for education, insight, and personal growth. They are not a substitute for professional mental health care, therapy, diagnosis, or individualized treatment. Reading a book—even a very good one—cannot replace the benefits of working directly with a qualified mental health professional who understands your unique history, needs, and goals.

If you are experiencing significant distress, symptoms of mental illness, or relationship challenges that feel overwhelming, I strongly encourage you to seek support from a licensed mental health provider.

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