For keeping your marriage together
  • Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John Gottman (1999, Three Rivers Press).
  • The 5 Love Languages, by Gary D. Chapman (2010, Northfield Publishing)
  • The Love Dare, by Alex Kendrick & Stephen Kendrick (2013, B&H Books))
  • Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples, by Harville Hendrix (2007, Henry Holt & Co.)
  • Making Marriage Simple: Ten Relationship Saving Truths, by Harville Hendrix & Helen LaKelly Hunt (2014, Harmony)
For Separating/Divorcing Couples
  • Renegotiating Family Relationships, by Dr. Robert Emery (1994, Guilford Press)
  • The Good Divorce: Keeping Your Family Together When Your Marriage Comes Apart, by Constance Ahrons (1998, Harper Press)
  • Releasing a Person: Fast Recovery from Heartbreak, a Breakup or Divorce, by Kathryn Alice (2012, Alice Tompkins Company)
  • Splitopia: Dispatches from Today’s Good Divorce and How to Part Well, by Wendy Paris (2016, Atria Books)
For Helping Children Through Divorce
  • Putting Children First: Proven Parenting Strategies for Helping Children Thrive Through Divorce, by Joanne Pedro-Carroll, Ph.D. (2010, Avery)
  • The Truth About Children and Divorce, by Dr. Robert Emery (2004, Penguin)
  • Helping Your Kids Cope With Divorce the Sandcastles Way, by M. Gary Neuman (1998, Random House)
  • Mom’s House; Dad’s House: Making Two Homes for Your Child, by Isolina Ricci (2006, Fireside)
  • Dinosaurs Divorce, by Marc Brown and Laurie K. Brown (1986) for kids ages 3-10.
  • You’re Not My Real Mom: Proven Strategies for the Success of Your Blended Family, by Heather Paris (2015, Bricklayer Publishing)
For Dating
  • If the Buddha Dated, by Dr. Charlotte Kasl (1999, Penguin)
  • Getting It Right This Time: How to Find Your Ideal Romantic Relationship, by Amy Schoen (2008)
  • He’s Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys, By Greg Behrendt & Liz Tuccillo (2009, Gallery Books)
For Wellness, Personal Growth
  • The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself, by Michael A. Singer (2007, New Harbinger Publications, Noetic Books)
  • The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, by Don Miguel Ruiz (1997, Amber-Allen Publishing)
  • When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times, by Pema Chodron (2000, Shambhala Classics)
  • After the Ecstacy, the Laundry: How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spritual Path, by Jack Kornfield (2001, Bantam)
  • Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha, by Tara Brach (2004, Bantam)
  • True Refuge: Finding Peace and Freedom in Your Own Awakened Heart, by Tara Brach (2016, Bantam Reprint)
  • So What Are the Guys Doing?, by David J. Figura (2014, Divine Phoenix Books)
  • The Language of Letting Go, by Melody Beattie (1990, Hazelden)
  • Journey to the Heart, by Melody Beattie (2010, HarperSanFrancisco)