Resources

EMERGENCY HOTLINES
If you are in immediate danger of harming yourself, there is help. Dial 911, go to the nearest Emergency Room, or call one of these 24-hour hotlines:

The Samaritans of New York Suicide Prevention Hotline: 212-673-3000
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

BOOKS
The Dance of Intimacy: A Woman’s Guide to Courageous Acts of Change in Key Relationships,
by Harriet Lerner, Ph.D.
Emotional Blackmail: When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation, and Guilt to Manipulate You,
by Susan Forward, Ph.D., with Donna Frazier.
Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples, by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D.
Getting the Love You Want Workbook: The New Couples’ Study Guide, by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D.,
and Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ph.D.
The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients,
by Irvin D. Yalom, M.D.
The Inner World of Trauma: Archetypal Defenses of the Human Spirit, by Donald Kalsched.
Inside Therapy: Illuminating Writings about Therapists, Patients, and Psychotherapy,
edited by Ilana Rabinowitz, with forward by Irvin D. Yalom, M.D.
The Relationship Cure: A 5-Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships,
by John M. Gottman, Ph.D., and Joan DeClaire.
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John M. Gottman, Ph.D
Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life, by Susan Forward, Ph.D.,
with Craig Buck.
The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to Recognize It and How to Respond, by Patricia Evans.
Why Marriages Succeed or Fail . . . and How You Can Make Yours Last, by John Gottman, Ph.D.,
with Nan Silver.