Recommended Books, Websites & Podcasts
Anxiety
- Rewire Your Anxious Brain by Catherine M. Pittman, Ph.D. & Elizabeth M. Karle, MLIS
- Unwinding Anxiety by Judson Brewer, M.D., Ph.D.
- Generation Anxiety: A Millennial and Gen Z Guide to Staying Afloat in an Uncertain World by Dr. Lauren Cook
- Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr. Julie Smith
- The Anxiety & Worry Workbook by David A. Clark, Ph.D. & Aaron T. Beck, M.D.
- Unfuck Your Brain: Getting Over Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Freak-Outs and Triggers with Science by Faith G. Harper, Ph.D.
Pregnancy, Postpartum & Beyond
- Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers by Karen Kleiman
- Life Will Never Be The Same: The Real Mom's Postpartum Survival Guide by Ann Dunnewold and Diane G. Sanford
- Rattled: How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the Power of the Postpartum Brain by Dr. Nicole Pensak
- Myself Again: The Parents Postpartum Survival Guide by Gabrielle Mauren, Ph.D. and Michelle Wiersgalia, M.D.
- I Had A Miscarriage: A Memoir, A Movement by Jessica Zucker
- What No One Tells You by Alexandra Sacks, M.D. and Catherine Birndorf, M.D.
- Bottom Line for Baby by Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.
- Nuture by Erica Chidi
- Post Partum Depression Workbook by Abby Burd, LCSW
- Happy As A Mother Podcast
Body Image & intuitive Eating
- Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight by Linda Bacon, Ph.D.
- Your Dieting Daughter: Antidotes Parents Can Provide For Body Dissatisfaction, Excessive Dieting, and Disordered Eating by Carolyn Costin
- The Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens by Elyse Resch
- The Intuitive Eating Workbook by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch
- The Body Image Workbook for Teens by Julia V. Taylor
Parenting
- Parenting from the Inside Out by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. & Tina Payne Bryson
- The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson
- Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy
- Good Inside With Dr. Becky Podcast
- Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids by Kim John Payne
- Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel Siegel, M.D.
- Always My Child: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Your Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, or Questioning Son or Daughter by Kevin Jennings
- Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman, Ph.D.
Trauma
- The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
- Getting Past Your Past by Francine, Shapiro, Ph.D.
Marriage & Relationships
- The Gottman Relationship Blog
- The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman, Ph.D.
- Fair Play by Eve Rodsky
- And Baby Makes Three by John and Julie Gottman, Ph.D.
Colorado Community Resources
- Colorado Crisis Services – 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text to TALK 38255
- Safe2Tell (Bullying, Suicide, Violence Prevention) – 1-877-542-SAFE
- Centennial Hospital Emergency Room - 303-699-3000
- Arapahoe County Child Protection Services - 303-636-1750
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255
- Los Angeles County Mental Health Crisis Line – 1-800-854-7771
- Safe2Tell (Bullying, Suicide, Violence Prevention) – 1-877-542-SAFE
- Torrance Memorial Hospital – 310-325-9110
- Los Angeles County Dept. of Children and Family Services – 800-540-4000
Emergency Resources
Emergency Resources
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
- The Crisis Center – 303-688-8484 or 1-888-247-7472
- Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Hotline – 800-978-3600
Maternal/Postpartum Support
Maternal/Postpartum Support
- The Center on Colfax – 303-733-7743
- Rainbow Alley Youth Drop-In Center – 303-733-7743
LGBTQ
LGBTQ
12 Step Programs
12 Step Programs
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – 303-322-4440
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – 303-832-3784
- Al-Anon and Alateen
California Community Resources