Laura Gilliom, Ph.D.
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recommended reading
For Couples
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John Gottman. An easy-to-read account of what happy couples do (and don't do) to make their marriages succeed, by a highly respected marriage researcher. Full of exercises you can do at home to strengthen communication with your partner.
The New Rules of Marriage, By Terrence Real. A leading marriage therapist provides "operating instructions for twenty-first century relationships."
The Five Love Languages, by Gary Chapman. An international bestseller about how to identify and learn your partner's "love language" so that you can both express love more clearly and bridge the gaps that interfere with closeness.
After the Affair, by Janis Abrams-Spring. How to heal your marriage after infidelity is discovered -- for both partners.
For Individuals
Introduction to Mindfulness, by Laura Gilliom. A brief overview of what mindfulness is and why it's useful.
Peace is Every Step, by Thich Nhat Hanh. A wonderful introduction to everyday mindfulness practice by a world famous buddhist monk and writer.
The (Illustrated) Happiness Trap, by Russ Harris & Bev Aisbett. "A user-friendly guide to ACT: the mindfulness-based program for reducing stress, overcoming fear, and creating a rich and meaningful life."
Getting Past Your Breakup, by Susan J. Elliot. Really good advice for healing the pain of breakups, as well as some guidelines for healthy dating.
The Defining Decade by Meg Jay. For young adults, this book explains "why your twenties matter -- and how to make the most of them now."
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John Gottman. An easy-to-read account of what happy couples do (and don't do) to make their marriages succeed, by a highly respected marriage researcher. Full of exercises you can do at home to strengthen communication with your partner.
The New Rules of Marriage, By Terrence Real. A leading marriage therapist provides "operating instructions for twenty-first century relationships."
The Five Love Languages, by Gary Chapman. An international bestseller about how to identify and learn your partner's "love language" so that you can both express love more clearly and bridge the gaps that interfere with closeness.
After the Affair, by Janis Abrams-Spring. How to heal your marriage after infidelity is discovered -- for both partners.
For Individuals
Introduction to Mindfulness, by Laura Gilliom. A brief overview of what mindfulness is and why it's useful.
Peace is Every Step, by Thich Nhat Hanh. A wonderful introduction to everyday mindfulness practice by a world famous buddhist monk and writer.
The (Illustrated) Happiness Trap, by Russ Harris & Bev Aisbett. "A user-friendly guide to ACT: the mindfulness-based program for reducing stress, overcoming fear, and creating a rich and meaningful life."
Getting Past Your Breakup, by Susan J. Elliot. Really good advice for healing the pain of breakups, as well as some guidelines for healthy dating.
The Defining Decade by Meg Jay. For young adults, this book explains "why your twenties matter -- and how to make the most of them now."