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"This book is a practical, digestible, and non-pathologizing guide to understanding different attachment styles and how they impact behavior in relationships. I find that regardless of the stage of the relationship— whether beginning the process of finding a partner, recovering from a break up, or trying to strengthen communication and intimacy in a long-term relationship— understanding the science behind our level of security (and subsequent feelings and behaviors) is a validating and effective tool to becoming more mindful in relationships and in cultivating self-worth.”
—Natalie Underway, LMFT
Better Sex Through Mindfulness
"This book is great because it normalizes sexual difficulties/dysfunction and provides relatable contexts that many people experience. Whether you're a woman who becomes easily distracted during sex, experiences sexual pain, or is just looking to enjoy your sexuality more– this book provides invaluable sexuality knowledge and mindfulness skills for all the above. Although this book seems tailored towards individual women, it offers tangible exercises that can be applied within any partnership."
—Gianna Saviano, AMFT
Loving With The Brain In Mind
"I recommend the book for everyone who has ever had an easy time ramping up, and a hard time calming down. This book is also very helpful for high conflict couples."
—Devon Spencer, AMFT
Come as you are
“This book is an excellent resource about female sexuality. I recommend this reading (or listen to it as the author is the narrator and brings her fun personality into it) to females who are interested in understanding and educating themselves about the female sexual response cycle, which is different from the original work that Master’s and Johnson (pioneers and research about the sexual response cycle). Individuals don’t need to be experiencing a “dysfunction” or problem to read/listen to this book. It explains why it’s difficult sometimes (or always) for the body to respond to sexual stimuli that are part of the day to day activity (stress, routines, relationships, anxiety, among others such as symptoms of mental health). I’ve found that when partners read or listen to this book, they have described it as enlighten as it has helped them learn what their partner’s experience is internally (physically and emotionally) and how it manifests externally (refusal, distance, avoidance, or the opposite such as “always in the mood”). The book clarifies why the body may respond with high sexual desire or low to no desire which Emily Nagoski calls these “the accelerators & breaks”. The book has exercises that help clients put into practice the reading in addition to assessing the presenting problem/s. The author also has excellent Ted Talk presentations online that illustrate a small part of the book, which I also recommend watching."
—Priscilla De Llovio, LMFT, LCPC, CST, CADC
After the Affair
"A must read for anyone struggling with relationship betrayal. With separate chapters to describe common experiences both from the hurt and unfaithful partner's perspectives, this book aims to promote understanding for both partners, in an effort to decide the best way forward in the healing process."
—Jessica Miro, LMFT
"I recommend this book for couples struggling with their relationship." —Jessica Miro, LMFT
"I recommend this book for couples struggling with their relationship." —Jessica Miro, LMFT
"I recommend this book for couples struggling with their relationship." —Jessica Miro, LMFT
"I recommend this book for couples struggling with their relationship." —Jessica Miro, LMFT
"I recommend this book for couples struggling with their relationship." —Jessica Miro, LMFT
"I recommend this book for couples struggling with their relationship." —Jessica Miro, LMFT
"I recommend this book for couples struggling with their relationship." —Jessica Miro, LMFT
"I recommend this book for couples struggling with their relationship." —Jessica Miro, LMFT
"I recommend this book for couples struggling with their relationship." —Jessica Miro, LMFT
"I recommend this book for couples struggling with their relationship." —Jessica Miro, LMFT
"I recommend this book for couples struggling with their relationship." —Jessica Miro, LMFT
"I recommend this book for couples struggling with their relationship." —Jessica Miro, LMFT
"I recommend this book for couples struggling with their relationship." —Jessica Miro, LMFT
"I recommend this book for couples struggling with their relationship." —Jessica Miro, LMFT
"I recommend this book for couples struggling with their relationship." —Jessica Miro, LMFT
"I recommend this book for couples struggling with their relationship." —Jessica Miro, LMFT
"I recommend this book for couples struggling with their relationship." —Jessica Miro, LMFT
"I recommend this book for couples struggling with their relationship." —Jessica Miro, LMFT
"I recommend this book for couples struggling with their relationship." —Jessica Miro, LMFT