Resources

Welcome to Success & Wellbeing’s Resources Page! This page is dedicated to supporting couples and families on their journey toward healthier and happier relationships. Whether you’re seeking tips for improving communication, strategies for managing conflicts, or tools for strengthening your relationships, you’ll find a curated selection of resources to help you achieve your goals.

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988, call or text (in Spanish and available for deaf people and people who are hard of hearing) 

Samaritans Helpline

(877) 870-4673

Crisis Text Line

text “HOME” to 741741 

Subdial

an app you may choose to download which has alternatives to calling the police regarding a crisis 

The Trevor Project

(866) 488-7386; text “START” to 678-678; or chat live on their website 

Trans Lifeline

(877) 565-8860

Pet Compassion Careline

(855) 245-8214 (when grieving the loss of a pet) 

Maine Crisis Line

call or text (888) 568-1112, or chat live on their website 

American Poison Control Centers

(800) 222-1222

National Domestic Violence Hotline

(800) 799-7233 or chat live on their website 

Substance Abuse National Helpline (SAMHSA)

(800) 662-4357

National Eating Disorders Association Helpline

(800) 931-2237 (not available 24/7)

Postpartum Support International

800-944-4773 (options for English or Spanish, and texting) 

UMASS Memorial Health Center for Mindfulness

8-Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program developed at the Stress Reduction Clinic at UMass Medical Center by Jon Kabat-Zinn. 

Learn to Meditate

Peace Beyond Suffering  Dhamma Talks, Readings and Guided Meditations presented by Ajahn Achalo Bhikkhu 

Insight Timer

Featuring free guided meditations and other resources for anxiety, stress and sleep 

Vipassana Meditation Center – Dhamma Dhara

Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin located in Massachusetts 

Self-Compassion: Center for Mindful Self-Compassion

Free guided meditations and exercises by Chris Germer and Kristin Neff 

Center For Creative Self-Compassion

The unique combination of self-compassion and art journaling and Self-Compassion courses by Lea Seigen Shinraku 

Also by Lea

Self-Forgiveness Meditations

The Center for Nonviolent Communication

International nonprofit peacemaking organization that shares Nonviolent Communication around the world. It helps people peacefully and effectively resolve conflicts in personal, organizational, and political settings.  

Marshall Rosenberg, the founder of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), authored several influential books.

Here are his key works:

  1. “Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life” – This is his most well-known book, providing a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of NVC. 
  2. “Speak Peace in a World of Conflict: What You Say Next Will Change Your World” – This book explores how NVC can be used to resolve conflicts peacefully. 
  3. “Living Nonviolent Communication: Practical Tools to Connect and Communicate Skillfully in Every Situation” – A collection of key ideas and techniques from his workshops. 
  4. “Practical Spirituality: The Spiritual Basis of Nonviolent Communication” – Focuses on the spiritual aspects of NVC.

    These books cover a range of applications of Nonviolent Communication, from personal relationships to education and social change. 

 

Recommended NVC videos

A brief 10-minute video “Introduction to Nonviolent Communication with Marshall Rosenberg” gives a quick overview to NVC principals.

A more in-depth view is this highly recommended introductory video by Marshall Rosenberg is his Nonviolent Communication – San Francisco Workshop by Marshall Rosenberg.  This 3-hour video provides a comprehensive overview of NVC principles and practices, featuring Rosenberg himself as he demonstrates and explains the core conceptsThis video is an excellent starting point to understand the fundamental ideas and benefits of Nonviolent Communication.

His audiobook:   Speaking Peace: Connecting with Others Through Nonviolent Communication 

 

Peggy Smith

Peggy Smith is a certified NVC trainer, experienced educator, and co-founder of the Maine NVC NetworkShe is known for her engaging workshops and trainings that help individuals and groups learn the principles and practices of NVC. Review her offerings such as trainings, workshops, coaching, and other offerings at Clarity Services. 

Attachment style quiz by The Attachment Project

Attachment spell quiz by Psychology Today

Videos

John Bowlby –attachment theory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDHXoPJgZCE 

Secure, Insecure, Avoidant Ambivalent Attachment in Mothers Babies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRejV6f-Y3c 

Peggy Smith

Peggy Smith is a certified NVC trainer, experienced educator, and co-founder of the Maine NVC NetworkShe is known for her engaging workshops and trainings that help individuals and groups learn the principles and practices of NVC. Review her offerings such as trainings, workshops, coaching, and other offerings at Clarity Services. 

Attachment styles assessment

Signature strengths, happiness, optimism, gratitude assessments

Signature strengths, happiness, optimism, gratitude assessments

Habit Building and Success

  1. The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan – Best book on finding direction and being productive 
  2. The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod 
  3. Mini Habits by Stephen Guise 
  4. Atomic Habits by James Clear 
  5. 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss 
  6. The 80/20 Principal by Richard Koch 
  7. The 5AM Club by Robin Sharma 
  8. The Go Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann 

Health

  1. The Self-Healing Cookbook by Christina Turner 
  2. The Wim Hof Method by Wim Hof 
  3. The FastDiet by Dr. Michael Mosley and Mini Spencer 

Marriage and Relationship

  1. Eight Dates by John Gottman, PhD and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD 
  2. The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, PhD and Nan Silver 
  3. How to be an Adult in Relationships by David Richo 
  4. The Hard Questions by Susan Piver 
  5. The Little Book of Circle Processes by Kay Pranis 
  6. Little Book of Restorative Justice by Howard Zehr 
  7. He – Understanding Masculine Psychology by Robert A. Johnson 
  8. She – Understanding Feminine Psychology by Robert A. Johnson 
  9. We – Understanding Psychology of Romantic Love by Robert A. Johnson 

 

Men’s Psychology

Mindfulness & Meditation

Parenting

  1. Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids by Dr. Laura Markham
  2. Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn 
  3. Playful Parenting by Lawrence J. Cohen, PH.D. 
  4. The Art of Roughhousing by Anthony T. DeBenedet, M.D & Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D. 
  5. The Optimistic Child by Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D. 
  6. Beyond the Sling by Mayim Bialik 
  7. The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Diane Wiessinger, Diana West, & Teresa Pitman 
  8. Attached at the Heart by Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker 
  9. Diaper Free by Ingrid Bauer 

Positive Psychology & Happiness

  1. Authentic Happiness by Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D. 
  2. Learned Optimism by Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D. 
  3. Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi 
  4. Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert 
  5. Mind Magic by James R. Doty, MD 
  6. Mindsight by Daniel J. Siegel, MD 
  7. Your Resonant Self by Sarah Peyton 

Purpose & Direction

  1. The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan – Best book on finding direction and being productive 
  2. The Soul’s Code by James Hillman – A great book in “life purpose” and the “Acorn theory” 
  3. Memories, Dreams, Reflections by Carl G. Jung 
  4. The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell – or any of his books 
  5. Authentic Happiness by Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D. 

Disclaimer

The resources provided on this page are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional counseling or therapy. If you are experiencing significant relationship difficulties or mental health concerns, I encourage you to seek support from a qualified therapist or counselor.