River Birch
Counseling & Wellness
Resources
Below are books, workbooks, podcasts, and more that I often reference and recommend.
Click here for emergency resources
Coping with Mood Issues
Sex
Hot Monogamy by Patricia Love, M.D.
Mating In Captivity by Esther Perel
The Language of Love with Dr. Laura Berman podcast
Mind and Emotions: A Universal Treatment for Emotional Disorders by Matthew McKay
The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Edmund Bourne
The Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression (Bipolar) by Mary Ellen Copeland
The CBT Workbook for Mental Health: Evidence-Based Exercises to Transform Negative Thoughts and Manage Your Well-being by Sarah Fader et al.
The Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills Workbook by Matthew McKay
The OCD Workbook- Third Edition by Bruce Hyman et al
Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life: The New Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Steven Hayes
Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety by David Burns
Personal Growth & Empowerment
By Brene Brown:
- Daring Greatly
- Atlas of The Heart
- The Gifts of Imperfection
- Braving the Wilderness...
- Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset - Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristen Neff
The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*CK by Mark Manson
Belonging by Geoffrey Cohen
By Martin Seligman:
- Learned Optimism: How To Change Your Mind and Your Life
- The Hope Circuit
- Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being
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Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live) by Eve Rodsky
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Meditation & Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy
By Tara Brach:
- Radical Acceptance: Awakening the Love That Heals Fear and Shame
- True Refuge: Finding Peace and Freedom in Your Own Awakened Heart
- Radical Compassion: Learning to Love Yourself and Your World with the Practice of Rain
Tara Brach podcast
Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Headspace.com
Calm app
Relationships
By John M. Gottman and colleagues:
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
- Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
- The Relationship Cure: A 5-Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships
The Love Prescription: Seven Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy by Julie S. Gottman
Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Sue Johnson
By Harriet Lerner:
- The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships
- The Marriage Rules: A Manual for the Married and the Coupled Up
Screamfree Marriage: Calming Down, Growing Up, and Getting Closer by Hal Runkel
Fierce Intimacy by Terry Real
Your Brain On Love: The Neurobiology of Healthy Relationships by Stan Tatkin
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman
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Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends by Bruce Fisher
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Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix
Coping with Affairs/Betrayals
What Makes Love Last? How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal by John Gottman
After the Affair by Janis Spring
How Can I Forgive You by Janis Spring
ADHD (General)
ADDitudemag.com
ADDitude podcast on Spotify: ADHD Experts Podcast
Women with ADHD: The Complete Guide to Stay Organized, Overcome Distractions, and Improve Relationships. Manage Your Emotions, Finances, and Succeed in Life by Sarah Davis
Driven to Distraction (Revised): Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder by Edward Hallowell, M.D.
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ADHD (Couples Issues)
The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Marriage in Six Steps by Melissa Orlov
The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD by Melissa Orlov, et al
Is It You, Me, Adult A.D.D.? by Gina Pera
Emergency Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-TALK (8255)
Available in English and Spanish
Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact via TTY at
800-799-4889
Crisis Text Line
Text TALK (or HOME) to 741741
Veterans Crisis Line
Text to 838255
Trans Lifeline
877-565-8860
Trevor Project for LGBT Youth
866-488-7386