Books I recommend
Reading that reinforces the work.
Sometimes it helps to have books that reinforce what you’re learning in therapy. Or maybe you’re just into self-study. These are my go-to references for building healthy relationships with yourself and others.
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- Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving RelationshipTerrence Real
- Hold Me TightSue Johnson
- Come As You AreEmily Nagoski
- The State of Affairs: Rethinking InfidelityEsther Perel
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage WorkJohn Gottman and Nan Silver
- Eight DatesJohn Gottman, Julie Schwartz Gottman, Rachel Carlton Abrams, and Doug Abrams
- Loving BravelyAlexandra Solomon
- The High-Conflict CoupleAlan Fruzzetti
- How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About ItPatricia Love and Steven Stosny
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