The following list of resources include books, applications and websites that will provide additional information and support.
Contemplating Divorce – Should I or Shouldn’t I?
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert by John Gottman Ph.D. and Nan Silver
- Why Marriages Succeed or Fail: And How You Can Make Yours Last by John Gottman
- Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
- Love Cycles: The Five Essential Stages of Lasting Love by Linda Carroll and Sam Keen
- You Can’t Say That to Me: Stopping the Pain of Verbal Abuse–An 8- Step Program by Suzette Haden Elgin
- You Just Don’t Understand: Women and Men in Conversation by Deborah Tannen
- That’s Not What I Meant!: How Conversational Style Makes or Breaks Relationships by Deborah Tannen
Divorce and Divorce Transition
- The Good Karma Divorce: Avoid Litigation, Turn Negative Emotions into Positive Actions, and Get On with the Rest of Your Life by Michele Lowrance
- Divorce and Beyond Participants (Divorce & Remarriage) by James Greteman and Leon M. S. W. Haverkamp
- Thriving After Divorce: Transforming Your Life When a Relationship Ends by Tonja Evetts Weimer
- You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay
- Peace From Broken Pieces: How to Get Through What You’re Going Through by Iyanla Vanzant
- Divorce & New Beginnings: A Complete Guide to Recovery, Solo Parenting, Co-Parenting, and Stepfamilies by Genevieve Clapp
- True Purpose: 12 Strategies for Discovering the Difference You Are Meant to Make by Tim Kelley
- Divorce: Overcome the Overwhelm and Avoid the Six Biggest Mistakes—Insights from Personal Divorce Coaches by Pegotty Cooper and Randall R. Cooper
- The Way Of Transition: Embracing Life’s Most Difficult Moments by William Bridges
- Transcending Divorce: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart by Alan D. Wolfelt PhD
- Letting Go: A 12-Week Personal Action Plan to Overcome a Broken Heart by Tracy Cabot and Zev Wanderer
- Splitting: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing Someone with Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorder by Bill Eddy and Randi Kreger
- Biff: Quick Responses to High Conflict People, Their Personal Attacks, Hostile Email and Social Media Meltdowns by Bill Eddy
- Don’t Alienate the Kids! by Bill Eddy
- The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense by Suzette H Elgin
- More on the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense by Suzette H Elgin
- How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable: Getting Your Point Across with the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense by Suzette H Elgin
- Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Roger Fisher and William L. Ury
- Getting Past No: Negotiating in Difficult Situations by William Ury
- Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone and Bruce Patton
Divorce Online Organizational Tool
Divorce Online Service
Children & Parents
For Children:
- Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way by M. Gary Neuman and Patricia Romanowski
- Two Homes by Claire Masurel and Kady MacDonald Denton
- It’s Not Your Fault, Koko Bear: A Read-Together Book for Parents and Young Children During Divorce by Vicki Lansky
- Mom’s House, Dad’s House for Kids: Feeling at Home in One Home or Two by Isolina Ricci Ph.D.
- Daddy Doesn’t Live Here Anymore : A Book About Divorce by Betty Boegehold
- Dinosaurs Divorce (A Guide for Changing Families) by Marc Brown and Laurie Krasny Brown
- The Divorce Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Move Beyond the Breakup by Lisa M. Schab LCSW
- When Divorce Hits Home: Keeping Yourself Together When Your Family Comes Apart by Beth Joselow and Thea Joselow
For Parents:
- Divorce Poison New and Updated Edition: How to Protect Your Family from Bad-mouthing and Brainwashing by Dr. Richard A. Warshak
- Mindful Co-Parenting: A Child-Friendly Path through Divorce by Kristen Race
- Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends by Bruce Fisher EdD and Robert Alberti PhD
- The High Road Has Less Traffic…and a better view (Volume 1) by Monique A. Honaman
- Helping Children Cope with Divorce, Revised and Updated Edition 1st Edition by Edward Teyber
- Creative Interventions for Children of Divorce by Liana Lowenstein and MSW
- Putting Children First: Proven Parenting Strategies for Helping Children Thrive Through Divorce by JoAnne Pedro-Carroll
Websites for Parents:
- Association of Family & Conciliation Courts
- National Association of School Psychologists
- Tips from Mayo Clinic
- Helping Your Child Through Divorce
Abuse Recovery and Rebuilding Your Life
Domestic Violence
- Template for a Personal Safety Plan from the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3244 (TTY)
- Cyber Civil Rights Initiative