Informative Resources
As a leading Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia, I know what exceptional care means - that’s why I offer my clients a wide range of useful information. Feel free to explore these complementary resources and interesting reads I have listed below, and educate yourself at your convenience wherever you are.
Family Dynamics
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"What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing" by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce Perry, MD, PhD
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"Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself" by Melody Beattie
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"Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself" by Nedra Glover Tawwab
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"Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents" by Lindsay C. Gibson
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"Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids" by Hunter Clarke-Fields MSAE & Carla Naumburg PhD
Anxiety & Depression
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"Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind" by Judson Brewer
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"Dare: The New Way to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks" by Barry McDonagh
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"Unfuck Your Brain: Getting Over Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Freak-Outs, and Triggers with science (5-Minute Therapy)" by Faith Harper PhD LPC-S ACS ACN
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"Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We're Not Hurting" by Terrie M. Williams
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"I Don't Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression" by Terrence Real
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"The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navigate an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help You Deserve" by Rheeda Walker PhD (Author), Na'im Akbar PhD - foreword
Perfectionism
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How to Be an Imperfectionist: The New Way to Self-Acceptance, Fearless Living, and Freedom from Perfectionism by Stephen Guise
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"CBT Workbook for Perfectionism: Practical Skills to Help You Let Go of Self-Criticism, Find Balance, and Reclaim Your Self-Worth" by Sharon Martin
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"Carry On, Warrior: The Power of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life" by Glennon Doyle
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Podcast: How to stop perfectionism from messing up your mental health by Dr. Caroline Leaf
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"Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living" by Shauna Niequist
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"The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are" by Brené Brown
Relationships & Marriages
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"The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts" by Gary Chapman
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"Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex" by Michael Todd
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"The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship: A Toltec Wisdom Book" by Don Miguel Ruiz
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"Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love" by John Gottman Ph.D. (Author), Julie Schwartz Gottman Ph.D. (Author), Doug Abrams (Author), Rachel Carlton Abrams M.D. (Author)
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"Love More, Fight Less: Communication Skills Every Couple Needs: A Relationship Workbook for Couples" by Gina Senarighi PhD CPC
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"The Couple's Survival Workbook: What You Can Do To Reconnect With Your Partner and Make Your Marriage Work" by David Olsen (Author), Douglas Stephens
Stress Management
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"Let That Sh*t Go: A Journal for Leaving Your Bullsh*t Behind and Creating a Happy Life (Zen as F*ck Journals)" by Monica Sweeney
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"Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life" by Craig Groeschel
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"100 Amazing Patterns: An Adult Coloring Book with Fun, Easy, and Relaxing Coloring Pages" by Jade Summer
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"Present Over Perfect Guided Journal: Journey to a Simpler, More Soulful Life" by Shauna Niequist
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"Who Moved My Cheese" by Spencer Johnson
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"Zen as F*ck (Zen as F*ck Journals)" by Monica Sweeney
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"How to Keep House While Drowning: 31 days of compassionate help" by KC Davis, LPC
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Podcast: ICYMI: Slaying Your Anxiety: Therapy for Black Girls by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist
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Article: Quick Stress Relief by Jeanne Segal, Ph.D., Melinda Smith, M.A., and Lawrence Robinson
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