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Books by Carrie Coplen, MS, LPC, NCC
Two books, written for two different moments. One for when you need the basics of feeling better. One for the five minutes at the end of the day with your family.
MENTAL HEALTH, SIMPLIFIED
Make a Wish and Then Do the Work
For years, my clients have asked what they could read between sessions. I wanted the same thing on a shelf at home for my own kids. Nothing I found was quite right, so I wrote it.
This is everything I actually use in session, in one place and in plain English. It covers emotions, the lies your brain tells you, stress and anxiety, self-compassion, relationships, and boundaries. It’s full of color, graphics, and pictures, and every chapter opens with the short version for the days you don’t have much left.
Blunt, warm, and short enough to finish.
For: anyone who is tired, stressed, or has been "fine" for way too long.
A NIGHTLY FAMILY RITUAL
Five Minutes Together
For ten years, my family of six has ended every day the same way. One quote read out loud, a word about tomorrow, an "I love you," and a hug. It takes five minutes and works at 6 in the morning or 10 at night.
There are 366 short quotes, one for every day of the year, each with a question to talk about if you want to. Miss a night? Nothing to catch up on. Just open to today’s date.
For: Busy families, blended families, grandparents, and kids from preschool through high school.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Carrie is a licensed professional counselor and the owner of Dandelion Mental Health Services, with offices in Grapevine, Texas and Louisville, Colorado. She works with individuals, couples, and families, with advanced training in the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Before she became a counselor, she taught high school English. That’s where she learned that the right words at the right moment can change a kid’s whole day.
She lives in the Dallas area with her husband, their four children, two cats, two dogs, and a tank full of fish.