Resources & Trainings
Books & Activities:
Sometimes, it can be challenging, scary, or a time or financial commitment to start couple’s therapy. There are a number of free or lower cost options available to assist in forming deeper connection with your partner. Listed below are some of the options that I have personally vetted.
However, please note that these are not a replacement for therapy, and if you find yourself utilizing some of these resources and find your relationship or own personal mental health is worsening, please seek the help of a qualified mental health professional. Some relationship concerns may require more in depth intervention than reading books, doing workshops, or participating in workshops or webinars. Listen to your body and your relationship dynamic and make the most informed decision for yourself.
Emotionally Focused Therapy Resources:
Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Sue Johnson and it’s accompanying workbook
Love Sense by Sue Johnson
An Emotionally Focused Workbook for Couples: The Two of Us (2nd edition). Authors: Veronica Kallos-Lilly & Jennifer Fitzgerald
Couples Therapy Workbook for Healing: Emotionally Focused Therapy Techniques to Restore Your Relationship. Author: Lori Cluff Schade
Gottman Resources:
The LOVE Prescription: 7 days to More Intimacy, Connection & Joy. Authors: John & Julie Gottman
Marriage Minute (a free bi-weekly newsletter): https://www.gottman.com/marriage-minute/
Gottman Card Deck App (free conversation starters): https://www.gottman.com/couples/apps/
Other Books & Resources:
‘Til Stress Do Us Part. Author: Elizabeth Earnshaw
The Skin Deep (relationship conversation card packs): https://shop.theskindeep.com/
Educational Trainings:
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Looking for Individual Therapy?
Sometimes, one or more partners may not be willing to enter couples therapy. Changing a relationship dynamic can happen even if one person decides to learn more about themselves and make changes in their own personal life. Additionally, individual therapy can be helpful as an addition to couples therapy.
As I do not offer indvidual therapy, I have provided a list of providers who may meet such needs. You can also find therapists through your insurance, in community health organizations, on PsychologyToday, or other platforms.
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