Adrienne J Bentsen , MA, LMFT (she/her)
Certified Gottman Therapist, licensed in Maine and Washington
Client Resources
Reading List:
For Couples:
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, John M Gottman, PhD
- Hold Me Tight, Dr. Sue Johnson
- Mating In Captivity, Esther Perel
For Sexuality:
- Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life, Emily Nagoski
- Magnificent Sex: Lessons from Extraordinary Lovers, Peggy Kleinplatz
For Mindfulness:
- Self Compassion, Kristin Neff, PhD
- When Things Fall Apart, Pema Chodron
- Focusing, Eugene T Gendlin
For Therapists:
- Gestalt Therapy: An Introduction to the Basic Concepts of Gestalt Therapy, Hanne Hostrup
- Bob and Rita Resnick are trainers and mentors of mine. Their website is a great resource for couples therapists- https://acoupleofindividuals.com/about
Other Powerful Books:
- The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings on Authenticity, Connection, and Courage, Brené Brown
- The Body Keep the Score: Brain, Mind and Body In the Healing of Trauma, Bessel Van Der Kolk M.D.
Podcasts:
- Gottman podcast - https://www.gottman.com/podcast/
- Brené Brown- https://brenebrown.com/podcasts/
- Esther Perel- https://whereshouldwebegin.estherperel.com/
- Dr. Emily Morse- https://sexwithemily.com/
- Dr. Becky - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-inside-with-dr-becky/id1561689671