Some of Our FavoriteResources
We’ve compiled some of our favorite books, podcasts, articles, and other resources that have been helpful, both to us personally and to our clients. Clicking the title of the resource may take you away from our website. While these resources are credible, GWW may not necessarily agree with 100% of the philosophies, approaches or beliefs. We acknowledge that healing is deeply personal. Take what resonates for you and leave the rest!
Please note, these resources are not a replacement for mental health care and should not be considered a substitute for mental and medical evaluation by a credentialed and licensed professional.
If you are in immediate crisis, please contact your healthcare provider or call 911.
RESOURCES for
Couples & Relationships
Relationships are complicated. They’re also pretty much the fabric of life. Click the dropdown icon (+) below for resources on communication, resolving conflict, navigating long-term relationships, intimacy and sexuality.
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Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel
Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
Conscious Loving: The Journey to Co-Commitment by Gay Hendricks
Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski
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Where Should We Begin Podcast by Esther Perel
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How Early Attachment Styles Can Influence Later Relationships - The Gottman Institute
The 5 Types of Couples - The Gottman Institute
The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling - The Gottman Institute
The Four Horsemen: The Antidotes - The Gottman Institute
RESOURCES for
Parenting & Special Needs
As a mother of two, one of whom has special needs, Christine has extensive experience with and resources to support parents. Click the dropdown icon (+) below for resources on parenting children with special needs, behavioral problems, mindful parenting, and parental self-care.
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The Out of Synch Child by Carol Kranowitz
Will My Child Grow Out of It by Bonny J. Forrest
The Life We Never Expected by Andrew Wilson , Rachel Wilson, et al.
Being the Other One: Growing up with a Brother or Sister Who Has Special Needs by Kate Strohm
The Complete Guide to Creating a Special Needs Life Plan by Hal Wright
Differently Wired by Deborah Reber
Parenting an Adult with Disabilities or Special Needs by Peggy Lou Morgan
10 Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew by Ellen Notbohm
The Tantrum Survival Guide by Rebecca Schrag Hershberg
No Drama Discipline by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
Parenting from the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive by Daniel J. Siegel & Mary Hartzell
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Child Mind Institute - Website
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders - Infographic
Common Sense Media - Website
RESOURCES for
Mindfulness & Self-Compassion
Chances are you’re no stranger to being hard on yourself. But when has giving yourself a hard time ever been an effective and sustainable catalyst for change? Click the dropdown icon (+) below for resources on self-compassion, radical acceptance, mindfulness, and overcoming stress and burnout.
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The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are Brene Brown, PhD
Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation for Everyday Life Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD
Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence Dan Siegel, MD
A Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Workbook Stahl & Goldstein
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself Kristin Neff
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle Amelia Nagoski & Emily Nagoski
The Mind-Body Stress Reset Rebekkah Ladyne
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Talks & Meditations by Tara Brach
Unconditionally Worthy Podcast Dr. Adia Gooden
Cultivating Unconditional Self-Worth Ted Talk by Dr. Adia Gooden
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RESOURCES for
LGBTQ+
Click the dropdown icon (+) below for resources on gender, sexuality, and identity, including resources for LGBTQ+ parents, friends and allies.
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The Queer and Transgender Resilience Workbook by Anneliese Singh, PhD
The Transgender Child: : A Handbook for Families and Professionals by Stephanie A. Brill
The A-Z of Gender and Sexuality by Holleb
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Gender Spectrum - Website
The Safe Zone Project - Website
PFLAG - Parents, Families, Friends, and Allies United with LGBT People to Move Equality Forward
RESOURCES for
Trauma
Click the dropdown icon (+) below for resources on trauma, the nervous system, and how to heal body and mind together.
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The Body Keeps Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk
In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness by Peter Levine
Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Peter Levine
Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors by Janina Fisher
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Stuck Not Broken Podcast - Justin Sunseri
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Irene Lyon’s YouTube - Videos about how to work with the nervous system to transform trauma.
RESOURCES for
Race & Intersectionality
Racial identity impacts our sense of self, experience in the world, and how we are treated by others. Click the dropdown icon (+) below for resources on healing from race-based stress and trauma, racial justice, and antiracism.
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Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma by Gail Parker
My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem
Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism from the Inside Out by Ruth King
Black Women's Mental Health: Balancing Strength and Vulnerability edited by Stephanie Y. Evans, Kanika Bell, and Nsenga K. Burton
The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming our Communities Through Mindfulness by Rhonda V. Magee
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The Great Unlearn - Rachel Cargle’s online learning platform rooted in providing resources and critical discourse to aid in unlearning.
Embodied Antiracism: Examining Whiteness for Equitable Activism - A 6-Module Online Course with Francesca Marguerite Maximé
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