Resources below can help you gain more information and access to some tools to use for yourself, as a couple or with your family.
- The Gottman Institute: This is a gold-standard resource for relationship research and techniques. They offer excellent, free blog articles and resources that focus on healthy relationships.
- Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (criticism, contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling).
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT): The national professional organization offers fact sheets and consumer updates on MFT and various family issues.
- Book Recommendations:
- Relationships: The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman, Hold Me Tight by Dr. Sue Johnson (Emotionally Focused Therapy), or The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman.
- Parenting: The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson.
Crisis & Immediate Support Contact Information
- Crisis Hotlines:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- Local Emergency Services:
- 911
- Local hospital/emergency rooms
- Psychiatric/Urgent Care: Contact a local psychiatric urgent care or hospital.
- Domestic Violence/Abuse Hotlines:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)