Category Archives: Book reviews

Third wave behavior therapies, functions of behavior, depression, and dead conversations

Have you ever had a conversation with someone that you really cared about that ended up with them saying something like: “I’m not good enough.” “I don’t deserve that.” “I’m not worth it.” As a recipient of this conversation, you … Continue reading →

According to Greta

According to Greta is a movie about an adolescent who gets “shipped off” to live with her grandparents for the summer. As her grandparents are driving her from the bus stop to their house, she announces her intention to kill … Continue reading →

Book Review: The High Conflict Couple by Alan Fruzetti

Are you looking for a book that gives the lay person’s guide to understanding the nuts and bolts of DBT? I love Alan Fruzetti’s book, The High Conflict Couple. I often encourage my clients to read parts of it because … Continue reading →

ACT Made Simple by Russ Harris

I have to give some attention to this book because I really, really like it. This book is practical to use for both clients and therapists, has very compelling exercises and handouts, and really gets at the heart of Acceptance … Continue reading →