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Amanda Rowett

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Book reviews by Amanda Rowett

For Women Only, Revised Edition

For Women Only, Revised Edition

by Jennifer Berman, Laura Berman, Elisabeth Bumiller,

The co-directors of a renowned women's sexual health clinic offer their inside perspective on sexual dysfunction in women, sharing advice on how to overcome common physical and psychological barriers to orgasm, in a revised edition containing information on new drugs and products, new case studies and exercises, a self-assessment questionaire, and more. Reprint. 35,000 first printing.

Genre: Health & Fitness | publisher: Macmillan | Pages: 304
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Intimacy & Desire

Intimacy & Desire

by David Schnarch

Many couples begin marital counseling with Dr. David Schnarch with their sex lives in shambles, wondering what's wrong with them, considering divorce. One partner will complain that the other doesn't desire him, the other complains that she's married to a sex maniac. During his 30 years in practice as a marriage and family therapist, Dr. Schnarch has discovered that sexual desire problems are normal and even healthy, in committed relationships.In Intimacy and Desire: Awaken the Passion in Your Relationship, Dr. Schnarch explains why couples in long term relationships have sexual desire problems, regardless of how much they love each other or how well they communicate. Through case studies of couples he worked with, Dr. Schnarch shows why normal marital conflict can be the cause of desire problems and creates a roadmap for how couples can transform marital conflict into a stronger relationship and a font of new and powerful desire for each other. He takes it a step further, giving readers simple but effective exercises that will help them reconnect with each other.

Genre: Family & Relationships | publisher: Beaufort Books | Pages: 428
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Boundaries in Marriage

Boundaries in Marriage

by Henry Cloud, John Townsend,

Improve your relationship with your spouse and gain life-changing insights.

Genre: Religion | publisher: Zondervan | Pages: 256
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The 5 Love Languages

The 5 Love Languages

by Gary Chapman

Outlines five expressions of love--quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service, and physical touch--and explains how to identify and communicate effectively in a spouse's "love language."

Genre: Family & Relationships | publisher: Northfield Pub | Pages: 208
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The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

by John Gottman, John Mordechai Gottman, Nan Silver,

Drawing on groundbreaking research into the dynamics of healthy relationships, a study of the basic principles that make up a happy, long-lasting marriage shares easy-to-understand, helpful advice on how to cope with such issues as work, children, money, sex, and stress. 35,000 first printing. Tour.

Genre: Family & Relationships | publisher: Harmony | Pages: 320
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Boundaries

Boundaries

by Henry Cloud, John Townsend,

Tells how to set limits and still be a loving person; discusses mental, emotional, and spiritual boundaries; and looks at the related teachings of the Scriptures.

Genre: Religion | publisher: Zondervan | Pages: 320
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Aren’t

Aren’t

by Henry Cloud, John Sims Townsend,

Discusses how to choose more positive relationships, including identifying people who help build character, recognizing the traits of untrustworthy people, and modifying the traits within a person that may risk their relationships.

Genre: Family & Relationships | publisher: Zondervan | Pages: 208
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For Women Only

For Women Only

by Shaunti Feldhahn

What's going on in a man's mind? Feldhahn's research reveals the inner lives of men and will open women's eyes to what the men in their life are really thinking and feeling.

Genre: Religion | publisher: Multnomah | Pages: 189
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The 5 Love Languages of Children

The 5 Love Languages of Children

by Gary Chapman, Gary D. Chapman, Ross Campbell,

Since 1992, Chapman's bestselling book "The Five Love Languages" has helped millions of couples develop stronger, more fulfilling relationships by teaching them to speak each others' love language. Now parents can discover their child's primary language and learn what they can do to effectively convey unconditional feelings of respect, affection, and commitment.

Genre: Family & Relationships | publisher: Moody Publishers | Pages: 221
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Passionate Marriage

Passionate Marriage

by David Morris Schnarch

Explains how to achieve emotional, sexual, and personal fulfillment and intimacy while in a committed relationship.

Genre: Family & Relationships | publisher: W. W. Norton | Pages: 444
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The Body Keeps the Score

The Body Keeps the Score

by Bessel A. Van der Kolk

An expert on traumatic stress outlines an approach to healing, explaining how traumatic stress affects brain processes and how to use innovative treatments to reactivate the mind's abilities to trust, engage others, and experience pleasure--

Genre: Post-traumatic stress disorder | publisher:  | Pages: 445
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How to Do the Work

How to Do the Work

by Nicole LePera

From Dr. Nicole LePera, creator of "the holistic psychologist"--the online phenomenon with more than two million Instagram followers--comes a revolutionary approach to healing that harnesses the power of the self to produce lasting change. As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Nicole LePera often found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. Wanting more for her patients--and for herself--she began a journey to develop a united philosophy of mental, physical and spiritual health that equips people with the interdisciplinary tools necessary to heal themselves. After experiencing the life-changing results herself, she began to share what she'd learned with others--and soon "The Holistic Psychologist" was born. Now, Dr. LePera is ready to share her much-requested protocol with the world. In How to Do the Work, she offers both a manifesto for self-healing as well as an essential guide to creating a more vibrant, authentic, and joyful life. Drawing on the latest research from a diversity of scientific fields and healing modalities, Dr. LePera helps us recognize how adverse experiences and trauma in childhood live with us, resulting in whole body dysfunction--activating armful stress responses that keep us stuck engaging in patterns of codependency, emotional immaturity, and trauma bonds. Unless addressed, these self-sabotaging behaviors can quickly become cyclical, leaving people feeling unhappy, unfulfilled, and unwell. In How to Do the Work, Dr. LePera offers readers the support and tools that will allow them to break free from destructive behaviors to reclaim and recreate their lives. Nothing short of a paradigm shift, this is a celebration of empowerment that will forever change the way we approach mental health and self-care.

Genre:  | publisher: Harper Wave | Pages: 288
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About Amanda

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Amanda Rowett, MA, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

I am passionate about meeting people in their darkest places to help them discover their best self. I support my clients in developing a solid self so they can remain grounded while facing life's challenges. Whether you are confronting your fears, mourning a loss, finding your voice, or healing from trauma, I believe God is present and actively working on your behalf. The foundation of my work is based upon the belief that all people have intrinsic significance and every person’s story matters and is worth hearing. View Amanda's Profile

Recent articles by Amanda

  • Oct 3 · Grieving as Family Unit: Understanding Personal Dynamics
  • Nov 9 · Why are Personal Boundaries Important?
  • Nov 14 · Coping with Grief and Loss
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