Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall? : A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager by Anthony E. Wolf

Anthony Wolf has given parents of adolescents and teens a reality based look at what to expect from their children at this trying age.  He goes into all the quirkiness of teens and preteens and why they are the way they are.  After reading this book many of my clients have commented that the book saved their sanity and validated their feelings of confusion at this most trying time of parenting.

 EMDR : The Breakthrough Therapy for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma by Francine Shapiro, Margot Silk Forrest

This is an excellent primer on a new a powerful therapy for trauma, anxiety and depression.

Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss what Matters Most by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen, Roger Fisher

Sometimes the most important conversations never happen because we have difficulty getting started or are afraid to express what we really feel.  The authors outline how to begin the dialogue, and say what we need to say and listen (the most important part of conversation).

The Dance of Anger : A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships by Harriet Lerner
Harriet Lerner gives women valuable information about taking charge of our lives and our anger. A valuable guide to reclaiming our separateness while improving our relationships.

 Family Ties That Bind : A Self-Help Guide to Change Through Family of Origin Therapy by Ronald W Richardson

When it comes to family, no one is ever neutral. This book give a clear explanation of how our family influences our behavior and why we have those family triggers that can send us into orbit.

The Talking Cure: The Science Behind Psychotherapy
by Susan C. Vaughan   A reader friendly introduction to Psychodynamic Psychotherapy