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Congratulations: Baltimore Businesswomen!

Congratulations: Baltimore Businesswomen!

Congratulations for Baltimore for being voted #1 in the Top 20 cities in America for Businesswomen! Our very own Heather M. Garner, LCSW-C was quoted in the article talking about how awesome Baltimore is for female business owners: “…[with] so many unique communities and groups here in Baltimore, networking is super easy, and word-of-mouth referrals are often the bread and butter of small businesses.”

Baltimore: Top 20 cities in America for Businesswomen!

Road to Healing!

Road to Healing!

Walk through the Self-Help section at any bookstore or do a Google search for a book on a particular subject and the options can be incredibly overwhelming. With over 180,000 choices of books on the subject of marriage and over 32,000 texts on raising children, how do you decide which book is worth your time and money? We have personally reviewed the selections below and can attest to their quality.

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxious Children: Therapist Manual, Third Edition

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxious Children: Therapist Manual, Third Edition

I have used this workbook time and time again since I began doing therapy with clients. This research-based workbook presents the concepts of thoughts, feelings, behaviors and anxiety in terms kids can understand within their own lives, and provides empowerment. This is a required workbook for any of my child or adolescent clients struggling with worry or anxiety.

-Heather, Garnering Change Psychotherapy                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? Stopping the Roller Coaster When Someone You Love Has Attention Deficit Disorder

Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? Stopping the Roller Coaster When Someone You Love Has Attention Deficit Disorder

 

 

I’ve read twenty plus books on ADHD and this is the best, hands down. It offers a practical, non-sugarcoated blend of real-life anecdotes, science, tips and solutions all in an easy to read format. If you are challenged with ADHD and are ready to improve your relationships, get this book. If you love someone challenged with ADHD, get this book. This book is also required reading for any of my supervisees who want to work with couples.

-Heather, Garnering Change Psychotherapy                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Roadmap to Resilience: A Guide for Military, Trauma Victims and Their Families

Roadmap to Resilience: A Guide for Military, Trauma Victims and Their Families

 

 

I first heard about this book from a presenter in a training I was attending and I added it to my list of books to read. I am so glad I read this book! This book is geared           towards veterans but is a must read for anyone interested in learning how our brain respond to stress and how resiliency is strengthen.

-Heather, Garnering Change Psychotherapy                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Skills Workbook

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Skills Workbook

 

 

 

This is an invaluable supplement to the work clients do with me in session. Most of the between session work I assign comes from this workbook as it encourages clients to apply the topics discussed in session to real-life situations. Using this workbook between session can help deepen the therapeutic experience.

-Heather, Garnering Change Psychotherapy                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain

Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain

 

 

I love this book for parents and teens, read   together or separately! Doctor Dan Seigel takes you through the “E.S.S.E.N.C.E. of adolescents” by educating parents and teens on what’s happening with the brain during this sometimes trying period of development. The book also includes mindfulness and meditation exercises which both parents and teens can learn together.

–  Gabrielle Kilgore                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

The Grief Recovery Handbook, 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition: The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and Other Losses including Health, Career, and Faith

The Grief Recovery Handbook, 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition: The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and Other Losses including Health, Career, and Faith

 

This was the required handbook for my training the Grief Recovery Institute where I became certified in the Grief Recovery Method. My experience with the Grief Recovery Method was life changing! The concepts of the Grief Recovery Method are presented in an easy to read format with real-life examples. This is a required book for clients interested in completing the grieving process and moving towards recovery via The Grief Recovery Method.

-Heather, Garnering Change Psychotherapy                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Choice Theory: A New Psychology of Personal Freedom

Choice Theory: A New Psychology of Personal Freedom

 

 

I’ve referred this book to my friends with kids. Any parent or caregiver who wants a deeper understanding of childhood development, and to learn how to encourage healthy development of every part of a child’s brain should read this book. It’s an easy and interesting read.
– Gabrielle Kilgore