Resources

Books, workbooks, apps, YouTube, and podcast recommendations are below.

Reading Recommendations

This book teaches you the basics of ACT, which we can apply to numerous topics.

This book will illuminate how we behave as adults based on our upbringings.

A classic Gottman book for long-term intimate relationships.

This workbook teaches how to manage perfectionism using ACT.

Another related book to check out is The Anxious Perfectionist by Ong and Twohig.

This is the full set of client handouts to work through RO DBT lessons.

An easy-to-read book to get you started on interpersonal psychotherapy.

For the SimplePractice client portal app use these links:

This app helps you identify your emotions. You can export your entries to your therapist.

Meditation app to listen to recordings from various providers, including Valerie.

ACT app by Russ Harris.

Dr. May provides DBT and RO DBT concepts in her youtube series.

All things Gottman and relationship focused.

Russ Harris breaks down ACT into bite-sized easy to easy-to-understand concepts. Check out the book Happiness Trap if you like his methods.

Joe Oliver also delivers easy-to-understand ACT metaphors and education.

Podcast interviews from anxiety, relationships to medications.

EFT and relationship podcast.