Clients often ask us what resources we recommend. This page includes our tried and true favorites. Ask your therapist what they recommend for you specifically.

Podcasts

Kelly Bourque, Founder of Red Therapy Group, was invited to talk about “Betrayals & Other Violations of Trust” on the August 1, 2022 episode of That Relationship Show. The show is hosted by Naomi Rather, LMHC and Deborah Curtis, LICSW, who are both Certified EFT Couples Therapists.

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A sex podcast FOREPLAY RADIO – Couples & Sex Therapy helps couples keep it HOT!! Our podcast features nationally-acclaimed sex therapist, author, and blogger, co-host Laurie Watson, PhD, LMFT talking with co-host George Faller, LMFT, global leader in couples therapy, author, and supervisor & trainer in Emotionally Focused Therapy about the vital topics of sexuality, eroticism, marriage and committed partnership.

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Emotion is like our north star. Emotion gets us where we want to be. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor is joined by Kelly Bourque. Kelly is a founder of Red Therapy Group, a group practice in the Nashville area. Together they discuss this theoretical orientation being emotionally focused, understanding protective patterns, attachment systems, and the disowned part of self.

Books

 
 
 
 

Workbooks

 
 

Hold Me Tight Online

If you aren't ready for couples therapy but would like something a little more than reading a book - this virtual program would be excellent.

 

YouTube

Kelly Bourque gives an overview of the process of EFT for couples. Red Therapy Group therapists utilize this process with each of their couples, using the steps and stages of EFT to know exactly where they are in the healing process at all times.

Taming the Cycle: a lighthearted introduction to one of the key elements of Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Kelly gives an overview of what to expect in couples counseling (booking, paperwork, first session, etc.).

Two experts in bonding look at key responses in love relationships.
Dr. Sue Johnson: http://www.drsuejohnson.com
Dr. Edward Tronick: https://www.umb.edu/academics/cla/faculty/edward_tronick

Getting close to another human isn’t the trouble free process we might imagine. It’s worth understanding just how frightening closeness can be.

A simple explanation of the goal of EFT from Helene Igwebuike, EFT Trainer in London.

Support

Sober is better together.

If you have found yourself relying on alcohol for coping and are worried about your use, please consider joining The Luckiest Club. This group is non-shaming and all about connection. There’s a monthly fee (with a free trial run). It’s well worth it for the community and support in trying to get through without the extra burden of alcohol managing/coping.

PFLAG is the extended family of the LGBTQ community.

PFLAG envisions a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

Community for LGBTQ+ Youth in TN

Just Us is a collection of programs at Oasis Center dedicated to helping lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth to achieve their full potential. Specifically, Just Us provides LGBTQ+ youth with a liberating space where they can be authentic and celebrate the fluidity of identity.

Crisis

If you feel at risk of harming yourself or others or you do not feel safe from interpersonal violence, please take it seriously. Reach out to one of these wonderful free resources: 

Local:

  • The Tennessee Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 855.274.7471

  • Mobile Crisis: 615.244.7444

  • Davidson County Crisis Team: 615.726.0125

National: