Resources We Love
Our therapy team at Becoming Counseling often finds ourselves recommending a lot of the same resources over and over again, so we wanted to create a list of our commonly referred resources for you to access and find in one easy space on our website! Bookmark this page and check back for updates as our recommended list grows.
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We also know that many people struggle to access therapy for various reasons. Although we hope that you will eventually let us help you find a great fit for professional in-person or virtual counseling support within our team or in the Waco community, it is our hope that if you find yourself unable to access services at this time, you have some free and low-cost resources you can be exploring and supporting you while you wait.
**Please know that these resources are not a substitute for therapy. If you find that these resources are upsetting or causing you to experience heightened emotional experiences, we recommend that you contact and mental health professional to discuss this more or text or call "9-8-8" for mental health crisis support.
Couples
"Love Sense: The Revolutionary New Science of Romantic Relationships" by Dr. Sue Johnson
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"Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love" by Dr. Sue Johnson
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"Hold Me Tight Workbook: A Couple's Guide for a Lifetime of Love" by Dr. Sue Johnson
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"The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships" by John M. Gottman, PhD
"The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by John M. Gottman, PhD
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App for your Phone: "Gottman Card Decks" by The Gottman Institute, Inc.
Podcast: "Small Things Often (Give Your Relationship A Boost in Five Minutes" by The Gottman Relationship
Affair Recovery
Podcast "Foreplay Radio- Couples and Sex Therapy": October 16 (Episode 514) "After an Affair" with Dr. Laurie Watson and George Faller, LMFT
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Workbooks (Volumes 1-3): "Full Disclosure: Seeking Truth After Sexual Betrayal" by Janice Caudill, PhD, CSAT-S, CCPS-S, PRT, SEP, IAP and Dan Drake, LMFT, LPCC, CCPS-S, CSAT-S
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Book: "Not Just Friends: Rebuilding Trust and Recovering Your Sanity After Infidelity" by Shirley Glass, PhD
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Book: "How to Help Your Spouse Heal From Your Affair: A Compact Manual for the Unfaithful" by Linda MacDonald, MS, LMFT
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Estrangement
"The Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties and How to Heal the Conflict" by Joshua Coleman, PhD
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​Podcast "The Family Express": Episode 29 "EFFT with Adult Children with Rachel Thomas, LMFT" with Katherine DeBruin, Ronda Evans, and Rachel Thomas
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Special Topics
"Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself" by Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW
"The Set Boundaries Workbook: Practical Excercises for Understanding Your Needs and Setting Healthy Limits" by Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW
"Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How To Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parens" by Lindsay Gibson, PsyD
Podcast- "Being Well" with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson : "The Psychology of Resentment: Over-Functioning, Repression, and Repair" (10/6/2025)
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Podcast "That Relationship Show": "Anger As An Invitation" (6/6/2020)
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You Tube Video: "Understanding Ambivalence" presented by George Faller
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"The Social Rhythms Therapy Workbook for Bipolar Disorder" by Holly A Schwartz, MD
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Local Therapist Resource: "The Self-Compassion Workbook for BPD" by Amanda L. Smith, LCSW
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Sexual Health and Sexual Problems for Couples
"Parents In Love: A Guide to Great Sex After Kids" by Rebecca Howard Eudy, PhD, LMHC
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"Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life" by Emily Nagoski, PhD
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"Getting the Sex You Want: Shed Your Inhibitions and Reach New Heights of Passion Together" by Tammy Nelson, PhD
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Parenting
"Good Inside" by Dr. Becky Kennedy
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Podcast: "Good Inside with Dr. Becky"
"Talk to Your Boys: 16 Conversations to Help Tweens and Teens Grow into Confident, Caring, Young Men" by Joanna Schroeder and Christopher Pepper
"Raising Gifted Children: A Practical Guide for Parents Facing Big Emotions and Big Potential" by Catherine Zakoian, MA, NCC, LPC
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