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PSYCHOLOGY TODAY | August 6, 2021
How to Choose a Therapist
The best ways to determine a good fit before making contact.
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY | May 7, 2021
Defeating Defensiveness
Why vulnerability is your key to connection, change, and good communication.
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY | March 18, 2021
Shared Meaning: How Clear Definitions Can Empower Us
Why vulnerability is your key to connection, change, and good communication.
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY | December 16, 2020
Coping With Ambivalence and Ambiguity This Holiday Season
How a both-and perspective can support you during difficult times.
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY | October 9, 2020
Freedom and Self-Esteem
How freeing yourself from unhelpful rules can boost your self-esteem.
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY | July 21, 2020
What Is Your Story?
How our stories impact our emotions and relationships.
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Recommended Resources
Books
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be and embrace who you are. by Brene Brown
You are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, shame resilience, and the Black experience. edited by Tarana Burke and Brene Brown
The Body is Not an Apology: The power of radical self-love. by Sonya Renee Taylor
Feminism is for Everybody: Passionate politics. by bell hooks
The New Rules of Marriage. by Terry Real
Why Won’t You Apologize?: Healing big betrayals and everyday hurts. by Harriet Lerner, PhD.
Come as You Are: The surprising new science that will transform your sex life. by Emily Nagoski, PhD
Ethical Porn for Dicks by David J. Ley
The State of Affairs: Rethinking infidelity. by Esther Perel
The Awakened Family: How to raise empowered, resilient, and conscious children. by Shefali Tsarbary
Podcasts
Esther Perel’s Where should we begin
Brené Brown’s Unlocking Us (Favorite episodes are: Burnout, Apologies, Shame & Accountability, and Radical Self-Love)
Dear Sugars: Emotional Labor: The invisible work (most) women do
Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagosiki’s The Feminist Survival Project (Favorite episodes are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 13)
Articles
Rachel Eddins, M.Ed., LPC-S, CGP- Emotional Regulation Skills to Cope with Difficult Emotions: 7 skills to practice today
Carolyn Steber- How to Get Out of a Highly Controlling Relationship
Videos
Emily Nagoski- How Couples Sustain a Strong Sexual Connection for a Lifetime
Esther Perel- Rethinking Infidelity…a talk for anyone who has loved.