I often will suggest videos or books to clients as a way to supplement or compliment our counselling work. Here is a list of the resources I most frequently recommend (click item to follow link. I do not use affiliate links):
Videos
- Brene Brown: The Power of Vulnerability (TED Talk)
- Brene Brown: Listening to Shame (TED Talk)
- Brene Brown: The Anatomy of Trust (Super Soul Sessions)
- Esther Perel: Rethinking Infidelity (TED Talk)
- Esther Perel: The Secret to Desire in a Long Term Relationship (TED Talk)
- Susan David: The Gift and Power of Emotional Courage (TED Talk)
Books
Romantic Relationships
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work (John Gottman and Nan Silver)
- Mating in Captivity (Esther Perel)
- The Five Love Languages (Gary Chapman)
Affair Recovery
- Healing from Infidelity: The Divorce Busting Guide To Rebuilding your Marriage After an Affair (by Michele Weiner-Davis)
- The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity (by Esther Perel)
- After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding trust when a partner has been unfaithful (by Janis A. Spring)
Self Esteem/ Self Compassion
- Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself (by Kristin Neff)
- The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think 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)
- Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead (by Brene Brown)
Postpartum Depression
Parenting
- The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind (by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson)
- No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind (by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson)
- Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous and Independent Children (by Reid Wilson and Lynn Lyons)
- Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child (by John Gottman and Daniel Goleman)
Web Resources
- VIA Character Strengths Survey
- Setting Personal Boundaries Blog Post
- Self-Compassion Guided Imagery Exercises
- Discover your Love Language Quiz
Apps