Books, Helpful Information & Links
Books
Relationships & Communication
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
The Five Languages of Apology by Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton and Shelia Heen
The Tao of Negotiation by Joel Edelman and Mary Beth Crain
The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm
Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples by Harville Hendrix
The Marriage Rules by Harriet Lerner
“Rule #27 – Lower Your Defensiveness”
The New Rules of Marriage by Terrance Real
“Five Losing Strategies and Five Winning Strategies”
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman and Nan Silver
The Dance of Anger: A Woman’s Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships by Harriet Lerner
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding the Trust When a Partner Has Been Unfaithful by Janis Abrahms Spring
Surviving Infidelity by Rona B. Subotnik and Gloria G. Harris
How Can I Forgive You? The Courage to Forgive, the Freedom Not To by Janis A. Spring
The Good Divorce by Constance Ahrons
Conscious Uncoupling by Katherine Woodward Thomas
Parenting
The Awakened Family: How to Raise Empowered, Resilient, and Conscious Children by Shefali Tsabary
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman, Joan Declaire et al
“The Five Key Steps for Emotion Coaching”
Parenting with Love and Logic: Teaching Children Responsibility by Foster Cline and Jim Fay
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Between Parent and Child by Haim G. Ginott
Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers by Michael Riera
Self-Development & Personal Growth
Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach
Self Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead by Brene Brown
The Tao of Psychology: Synchronicity and the Self by Jean Shinoda Bolen
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz
How to Be an Adult: A Handbook for Psychological and Spiritual Integration by David Richo
Co-Dependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Take Care of Yourself by Melody Beattie
Mindfulness & Spirituality
Wherever You Go There You are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck
True Refuge: Finding Peace and Freedom in Your Own Awakened Heart by Tara Brach
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron
8 Keys to Practicing Mindfulness by Manuela Mishke Reeds
Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation by Sharon Salzberg
Helpful Info
Links
Excellent app for Meditation, Sleep & Relaxation (annual fee)
www.Calm.com
Larimer County Small Business Development Center (SBDC) - Free consultation and low cost trainings for local businesses and entrepreneurs
www.LarimerSBDC.org
Mindfulness Exercises offers free meditations, articles and videos on a variety of topics
www.MindfulnessExercises.com
Tara Brach’s website – Free guided meditations and online classes
Psychology Today – Helpful articles
National Institute of Mental Health – Information and research on mental health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
American Psychological Association Help Center – Articles and information
https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/index
Source Point Community Acupuncture – Fort Collins Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
SummitStone Health Partners – Fort Collins behavioral health prevention and treatment services