Emotionally Focused Therapy & Adult Relationships
Hold Me Tight by Dr. Sue Johnson: The foundational guide to EFT for couples.
Love Sense by Dr. Sue Johnson: Explains the science of adult bonding and attachment.
Parenting Teens & Children
Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers by Dr. Michael Riera: A compassionate, wise perspective on parenting adolescents.
How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims: Supports autonomy and emotional growth in teens and young adults.
The Whole-Brain Child by Dr. Dan Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson: Neurodevelopmentally informed strategies for parenting younger children.
No-Drama Discipline by Dan Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson Blends attachment theory with practical parenting strategies.
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Dan Siegel: Insight into adolescent brain development and behavior.
Parenting from the Inside Out by Dan Siegel & Mary Hartzell: Helping parents reflect on their own attachment history.
Trauma & EMDR
Getting Past Your Past by Francine Shapiro: Introduction to EMDR and trauma healing.
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk: Book on trauma and somatic approaches to healing.
Podcasts
Fusterclux with Lynn Lyons: Practical advice for families dealing with anxiety and emotional regulation.
Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting by Dr. Lisa Damour & Reena Ninan: Weekly Q&A format covering real-life concerns of modern parenting. Great for parents of tweens and teens.
Good Inside with Dr. Becky: Grounded in attachment theory and emotional validation for parents.
