RESOURCES LIST

The Sherwood Couples Counseling Resources List addresses a wide range of topical issues that affect the stability of marital, intimate and family relationships.

These books may be helpful in gaining new insights into your own particular marital or family relationship, but are not suggested as an exclusive alternative to expert professional help. They are listed simply as titles you can get at the library, Amazon, or any bookstore.

1. The Case for Marriage: Why Married People are Happier, Healthier, and Better-Off Financially, by Linda Waite, 2001; ISBN: 0385500858.
2. Enduring Desire: Your Guide to Lifelong Intimacy, by Michael Metz and Barry McCarthy, 2010; ISBN: 0415878306.
3. Never Be Lonely Again: The Way Out of Emptiness, Isolation and a Life Unfulfilled, by Pat Love and John Carlson, 2011; ISBN: 0757315658.
4. Men Are From Mars, Women Are from Venus: The Classic Guide to Understanding the Opposite Sex, by John Gray, 2012; ISBN: 0060574216.
5. Divorce Remedy: The Proven 7-Step Program for Saving Your Marriage, by Michele Weiner Davis, 2002; ISBN: 0684873540.
6. Fighting For Your Marriage: A Deluxe Revised Edition of the Classic Best Seller for Enhancing Marriage and Preventing Divorce, by Howard Markham, Scott Stanley and Susan Blumberg, 2010; ISBN: 0470485914.
7. This Is Not The Story You Think it is: A Season of Unlikely Happiness, by Laura Munson, 2011; ISBN: 0399156658.
8. Mating In Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence, by Esther Perel, 2007; ISBN: 0060753641.
9. The Five Languages of Apology: How to Experience Healing in All Your Relationships, by Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas, 2008; ISBN: 1881273571.
10. The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate, by Gary Chapman, 2008; ISBN: 1881273156.
11. How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It: Finding Love Beyond Words, by Patricia Love and Steven Stosny, 2008; ISBN: 0767923170.
12. Marriage and Caste in America: Separate and Unequal Families in a Post-Marital Age, by Kay Hymowitz, 2007; ISBN: 9781566637534.
13. The Marriage-Go-Round: The State of Marriage and the Family in America Today, by Andrew Cherlin, 2010; ISBN: 0307266893.
14. The Essential Humility of Marriage: Honoring the Third Identity in Couple Therapy, by Terry Hargrave, 2000; ISBN: 1891944363.
15. The Monogamy Myth: A Personal Handbook for Recovering from Affairs, 3^rd Edition, by Peggy Vaughn, 2003; ISBN: 1557045429.
16. How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It: Finding Love Beyond Words, by Patricia Love and Steven Stosny, 2008; ISBN: 0767923170.
17. Marriage and Caste in America: Separate and Unequal Families in a Post-Marital Age, by Kay Hymowitz, 2007; ISBN: 9781566637534.
18. The Marriage-Go-Round: The State of Marriage and the Family in America Today, by Andrew Cherlin, 2010; ISBN: 0307266893.
19. The Essential Humility of Marriage: Honoring the Third Identity in Couple Therapy, by Terry Hargrave, 2000; ISBN: 1891944363.
20. The Monogamy Myth: A Personal Handbook for Recovering from Affairs, 3^rd Edition, by Peggy Vaughn, 2003; ISBN: 1557045429.
21. The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family and Friendships, by John Gottman, 2002, ISBN: 9780609809532.
22. Ten Lessons to Transform Your Marriage, by John Gottman, 2007; ISBN: 9781400050192.
23. The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John Gottman, 2002; ISBN: 9780609805794.
24. Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships, 2009; ISBN: 9780393334272.
25. The Relationship Handbook, by George Pransky, 2013; ISBN: 9780971198807.
26. What Makes Love Last? How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal, by John Gottman, 2013; ISBN: 9781451608489.
27. Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child, by John Gottman, 1998; ISBN: 9780684838656.
28. Why Marriages Succeed or Fail: And How You Can Make Yours Last, by John Gottman, 1995: ISBN: 9780684802411.
29. The Science of Trust: Emotional Attunement for Couples; by John Gottman, 2011; ISBN: 9780393705959.
30. A Couple’s Guide to Communication, by John Gottman, 1979; ISBN: 9780878221271.
31. Not Just Friends: Rebuilding Trust and Recovering Your Sanity After Infidelity, by Shirley Glass, 2004; ISBN: 9780743225502.
32. Getting Past the Affair: A Program to Help You Cope, Heal, and Move On – Together or Apart, by Douglas K. Snyder, 2007; ISBN: 9781572308015.
33. After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner Has Been Unfaithful, by Janis Abrams Spring, 1997; ISBN: 9780060928179.
34. How Can I Forgive You? The Courage to Forgive, The Freedom Not To, by Janis Abrams Spring, 2005; ISBN: 9780060009311.
35. Surviving Infidelity, by Rona B. Subotnik, 2005; ISBN: 9781593374808.
36. Surviving an Affair, by Willard F. Harley Jr., 2013; ISBN: 9780800719548
37. His Needs, Her Needs, by Willard F. Harley Jr., 2011, ISBN: 9780800719388.
38. Torn Asunder: Recovering From an Extramarital Affair, by Dave M. Carder, 2008; ISBN: 9780802471352.
39. Couple Skills: Making Your Relationship Work, by Matthew McKay, 2006; ISBN: 9781572244818.
40. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Interpersonal Problems: Using Mindfulness, Acceptance and Schema Awareness to Change Interpersonal Behaviors, by Matthew McKay, 2012; ISBN: 9781608822898.
41. When Anger Hurts Your Relationship, by Kim Paleg, 2001; ISBN: 9781572242.
42. The Anger Workbook for Women: How to Keep Your Anger from Undermining Your Self-Esteem, Your Emotional Balance and Your Relationships, by Laura Patracek, 2004; ISBN: 9781572243798.
43. Lies at the Altar, the Truth About Great Marriages, by Robin Smith, 2007 ISBN: 140130897X.
44. The Couples Comfort Book, by Jennifer Louden, 2005; ISBN: 9780060776695.
45. Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care About has Borderline Personality Disorder, by Paul T. Mason, 2010 ISBN: 9781572246904.
46. Splitting: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing Someone with Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorder, by Bill Eddy, 2011; ISBN: 9781608820252.
47. Narcissistic Lovers: How to Cope, Recover and Move On, by Cynthia Zayn, 2007, ISBN: 9870882822839.
48. Borderline Personality Disorder Demystified: An Essential Guide for Understanding and Living with BPD, by Robert O. Friel, 2004; ISBN: 9781569244562.
49. The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook, by Glenn Schiraldi, 2009 ISBN: 9780071614948.
50. The PTSD Workbook: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms, by Mary Beth Williams, 2013; ISBN: 9781608827039.
51. My Age of Anxiety: Fear, Hope, Dread, and the Search for Peace of Mind, by Scott Stossel, 2014; ISBN: 9780307269874.
52. The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook, by Edmund J. Bourne, 2005; ISBN: 9781572244139.
53. Breaking Addiction: a 7-Step Handbook for Ending Any Addiction, by Lance M. Dodes, 2011; ISBN: 9780061987397.
54. The Addictions Recovery Workbook: 101 Practical Exercises, by James E. Phelan 2007; ISBN: 9780977977314.
55. The Mindful Workbook for Addiction: A Guide to Coping with the Grief, Stress and Anger that Trigger Addictive Behaviors, by Rebecca E. Williams, 2012; ISBN: 9781608823406.