Annelise Miller, MS, LMFT
Calmly Direct Therapy
for Men, Grief and Anxiety
SF Bay Area and Online in CA
​therapywithannelise@proton.me
(925) 255-5350
Book Recommendations
ACT with Love
"Stop Struggling, Reconcile Differences, and Strengthen Your Relationship with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy"
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Clients have reported this book to be eye-opening for their relationship and to illustrate their experience. Some say that it helped them take action in a concrete way which lead to meaningful change.
A Matter of Death and Life
"A year-long journey by the renowned psychiatrist and his writer wife after her terminal diagnosis, as they reflect on how to love and live without regret."
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For those that struggle with grief/loss or death anxiety, this is a nice resource. Hear the first-hand account of a therapist who struggled with death anxiety himself. Yalom is a poetic, easy to digest writer for any reader.
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
"· Cope with your child’s negative feelings, such as frustration, anger, and disappointment
· Express your strong feelings without being hurtful
· Engage your child’s willing cooperation
· Set firm limits and maintain goodwill
· Use alternatives to punishment that promote self-discipline
· Understand the difference between helpful and unhelpful praise
· Resolve family conflicts peacefully"
A Better Share
How Couples Can Tackle the Mental Load for More Fun, Less Resentment, and Great Sex
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This helpful compilation of couples surveys offers eye-opening insights into the mental load and its impact on partnerships. The book provides tools to help you articulate thoughts and feelings that you may struggle to express on your own. It's an invaluable resource for couples to understand one another's perspective.
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Blackbird
By Betsy Thibaut Steohenson
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A Mother’s Reflections on Grief, Loss, and Life After Suicide
The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss
"Written by experts with decades of experience caring for individuals with memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, and other dementias, the book's authoritative and compassionate approach to care features discussions of the causes of dementia and the management of its symptoms from the early stages to late-stage disease."
Referrals
Local programs for teens and adults
Resources for families after a child dies.
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Local chapter in Walnut Creek, CA
Eating disorder clinic in Lafayette, CA
Residential Services in Walnut Creek, CA
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OCD, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal Ideation, Addiction
Resources for families after a child dies.
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Local chapter in Walnut Creek, CA