I thought I liked emotionally focused therapy when I learned about it in my couples class during grad school but over the last year I have fallen head over heels in love with EFT. It absolutely fits who I am as a person and a therapist so everything EFT has been filling up my bookshelf. These are a few of my favorites. You’ll also find info on an upcoming EFT training below.
Skills for Big Feelings: A Guide for Teaching Kids Relaxation, Regulation, and Coping Techniques by Casey O’Brien Martin, LMHC, REAT, RN Summary Skills for Big Feelings is everything you need to run a 12 week therapy group for kids struggling with anxiety. The first section includes everything you need to set up your group, from consents to IEP goals if…
2020 has been a doozy for all of us. Like most of the therapists I’ve spoken with, I’ve struggled this year. Surviving the collective trauma and ongoing pandemic while supporting a caseload of people doing the same is just hard. Over the last few months I’ve been intermittently attempting to up my self-care game and I decided I wanted to…
2020 has been a year of upheaval in every way. Over the past few months, we’ve seen protests and a surge of resistance against racism and police brutality. In the midst of this cultural shift towards anti-racism there has been a cry to #amplifymelanatedvoices. It’s time that the people most impacted by the systems of racism are heard instead privileged…
Maternal mental health challenges, like postpartum depression or anxiety, are still stigmatized which means that parents struggle to get help and lives are at risk. I think maternal mental health is especially relevant as the pandemic interferes with the support many new parents would have received and increases fear around the birthing experience. I asked therapists who specialize in working…
The Courage to Suffer: A New Clinical Framework for Life’s Greatest Crises by Daryl R Van Tongeren and Sara A. Showalter Van Tongeren Note: Most links are affiliate links which means we make a small commission without costing you anything extra. You can learn more here. In this case, the author sent me a complimentary copy to review but all opinions…
Sometimes It Rains created by Sharon Draper and illustrated by Tom Godfrey SUMMARY: Sometimes it Rains is a story about a cat named Leeloo who deals with sadness and loss. Leeloo talks about how she feels after each setback and discusses a different coping skill. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Sharon Draper is a psychologist with a private practice outside of Sydney,…
Dr. Irvin D. Yalom is one of the most influential forces in modern psychology. His writings and teaching have shaped the field as a whole and my personal therapy practice. You can learn more about him here and check out an awesome podcast interview with Dr. Yalom here. Dr. Yalom has been a prolific writer and has published in many…
The Therapist Planner by Marline Francois Note: Most links are affiliate links which means we make a small commission without costing you anything extra. You can learn more here. Summary: The Therapist Planner is a planner designed by a therapist for therapists with our unique needs in mind. About the author: Marline Francois Madden is a LCSW with a private practice…
