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Further Reading

Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson

Impossible Parenting: Creating a New Culture of Mental Health for Parents by Olivia Scobie

Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy by Jessica Fern

Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson
Hanna Watkins Psychotherapy
Couples therapy
Marriage counselling

A good read for couples wishing to increase connection and availability to one another. Draws from EFT and attachment research. Written by Sue Johnson, the founder of Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy by Jessica Fern

Impossible Parenting: Creating a New Culture of Mental Health for Parents by Olivia Scobie

Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy by Jessica Fern

Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Non Monogamy by Jessica Fern
Hanna Watkins Psychotherapy

This is an excellent introduction to attachment within relationships. Links how emotional experiences can influence our relationships and reviews specific strategies to increase security within our relationships. Written from a consensual nonmonogamy perspective but contains useful information for all couples, in my opinion. Definitely a good resource to support couples counselling. 

Impossible Parenting: Creating a New Culture of Mental Health for Parents by Olivia Scobie

Impossible Parenting: Creating a New Culture of Mental Health for Parents by Olivia Scobie

Impossible Parenting by Olivia Scobie
Postpartum support
Adjustment to new parenthood
Therapy

In my opinion, every new parent needs to read this book. An excellent read that dives into all the pressures parents face in our society, helping to normalize the burdens new parents feel and offers a shift in perspective that can protect new parents’ mental health.

Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers by Karen Kleiman

Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleiman
New mothers
Postpartum depression
Postpartum anxiety

Karen’s books are an excellent resource for all parents to normalize and understand all of the changes postpartum and their effects on one’s mental health. 


This book full of short comics and exercises addresses a common but often not talked about experience that new parents go through: scary and intrusive thoughts, such as:

What if I drop him? What if I snap and hurt my baby? Mothering is so hard—I don't know if I really want to do this anymore. Gosh, I'm so terrible for thinking that!  

What About Us?: A New Parents Guide to Safeguarding Your Over-Anxious, Over-Extended, Sleep-Deprived

What About Us by Karen Kleiman
Navigating new parenthood and the couple relationship
Hanna Watkins

A guidebook of short essays, comics, and quick journal prompts about the stressful newborn stage, the struggles that so many new parents face, and the skills you need to tap into your strength as a couple. 

The Postpartum Partner: Practical Solutions for living with Postpartum Depression by Karen Kleiman

The Postpartum Partner by Karen Kleinman
Support your partner with postpartum depression

This is a hands-on, practical guide to help partners deal with the impact of depression after the birth of a baby. 

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff

Self Compassion by Kristin Neff
Mindful self compassion
In person therapy Waterdown, Hamilton

A wonderful read if you want to step back from self-criticism and towards mindful self-compassion. Kristin is a leader in the field and this book offers lots of insights and practical tools that you can integrate into your life. I find some of her wording a bit… frilly (lots of “darling” “sweetie” and such – clearly a southern girl) but if you can get past it, this is a great read.

Daring Greatly by Brene Brown

Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
Hanna Watkins Psychotherapy
Virtual counselling across Ontario
Shame

We live in a world of “never enough.” We all struggle with moments of vulnerability and insecurity. Brene encourages being brave and daring, moving from shame to compassion, connection and courage. She also has a great Ted Talk (The Power of Vulnerability). Really, I recommend anything by Brene Brown. 

Other Reading Lists

Other Reading Lists

Check out these links for other suggested reading lists:


Canadian Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

https://camft.ca/Recommended-reading


Postpartum Support International

https://www.postpartum.net/resources/store/


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