Douglas L. Cohen, Ph.D. Psychologist

People change not because they see the light but because they feel the heat.

Resources

This page offers a selection of trusted resources related to psychology, mental health, and personal development. You’ll find links to professional organizations, recommended books, relevant websites, and other materials that may support your learning or therapeutic journey.

Disclaimer:
The external links and resources listed on this page are provided for informational purposes only. While I have selected them based on professional relevance and quality, I am not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of these third-party resources.

Grief & Loss

  • Albom, M., Tuesdays with Morrie – An Old Man, A Young Man, and Life’s Greatest Lesson. Hodder & Stoughton, 2001.
  • Cacciatore, J., Bearing the Unbearable – Love, Loss and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief. Wisdom Publications, 2017.
  • Bloomfield, H., Colgrove, M. & McWilliams, P., How to Survive the Loss of a Love. Mary Books/Prelude Press, 2000.
  • Nelson, J. (Ed.), The Rocking Horse is Lonely and Other Stories of Father’s Grief. Pregnancy & Infant Loss Center, 1994.

Life Skills

  • Geringer Woititz, J. & Garner, A., Lifeskills for Adult Children. Health Communications, Inc., 1990.

Depression

  • Horwitz, J., How to Stop Feeling So Damn Depressed. New Harbinger Publications, 2018.

Parenting / Family

  • Caron, A.F., Strong Mothers, Strong Sons: Raising the Next Generation of Men. Henry Holt & Co., 1994.
  • Clifford, C. & Fezzell, R., Coaching for Character. Human Kinetics, 1997.
  • Gottman, J. & Gottman, J., And Baby Makes Three – The Six-Strp Plan for Preserving Marital Intimicy and Rekindling Romance After the Baby Arrives. Crown Publishers, 2007.
  • Gurian, M., Mothers, Sons & Lovers – How a Man’s Relationship With His Mother Affects the Rest of His Life. Shambhala, 1994.
  • Gurian, M., The Wonders of Boys: What Parents, Mentors and Educators Can Do to Shape Boys into Exceptional Men. G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2006.
  • Gurian, M., The Wonder of Girls – Understanding the Hidden Nature of Our Daughters. Atria Books, 2002.
  • Gurian, M., What Stories Does My Son Need? – A Guide to Books and Movies That Build Character in Boys. Putnam, 2000.
  • Lazear, J. & Lazear, W., Meditations for Parents Who Do Too Much. Simon & Schuster, 1993.
  • Osherson, S., How a Man’s Life is Shaped by His Relationship with His Father. Fawcett Columbine, 1995.
  • Sachs, B., Things Just Haven’t Been the Same: Making the Transition from Marriage to Parenthood. William Morrow & Co., 1992.
  • Silverman, M. & Wheelan, S., How to Discipline Without Feeling Guilty – Assertive Relationships With Children. Research Press, 1980.

Books to Read to Children

  • Mayer, M., Just Me and My Dad. Western Publishing Co., 1977.
  • Mayer, M., Just Me and My Mom. Western Publishing Co., 1977.

Divorce

  • Brown, L. & Brown, M., Dinosaurs Divorce: A Guide for Changing Families. Little Brown & Co., 1986.
  • Ricci, I., Mom’s House, Dad’s House: Making Shared Custody Work – How Parents Can Make Two Homes for their Children After Divorce. McMillan, 1990.

Psychotherapy / Personal Growth

  • Brown, B., Daring Greatly – How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way we Live, Love, Parent and Lead. Gotham Books, 2012.
  • Kamer, F., “Why I Fired My Therapists.” The Washington Post, Opinion Section, August 16, 2023.

Problems with Alcohol

Problems with Drugs