Reading and Resources You May Find Helpful 

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My Books and Guest Blogs/Articles 

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• Surviving Solo Motherhood Amy Rose and Dr Emma Cotterill (2022) Welbeck Publishing

• Shame in Solo Motherhood - Frolo (2022)

• Reasons for Guilt in Solo Motherhood - Female First (2022) 

• How to find your solo parent power - The Early Hour (2022) 

• How to Help Someone with Depression Dr Emma Cotterill (2021) Welbeck Publishing

• Motherhood, Fertility and Mental Health - Guest post for www.mrsmeaks.com (2018)

• Empowerment Behavioural Management Approach (EBMA) - Co-Author of EBMA Chapter in edited book: Neuropsychological Rehabilitation: An International Handbook (2017)  For more information about EBMA : www.ebma-nr.com

• Experiencing Motherhood Blog Post for MumMeTime - Reflective post supporting mothers with the challenges of motherhood (2017)

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I love to read, and I find it can be really helpful to read and learn more about the experiences we may be going through and about the theraputic approaches that can help. I've made a list below of some of my favourite books or resources below for you. 

 

• The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris

• The Reality Slap by Russ Harris

• Manage your Mind by Gillian Butler and Tony Hope

• Just Sit by Sukey and Elizabeth Novogratz

• The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Macksey

• It's Not Ok to Feel Blue and other Lies, Edited by Scarlett Curtis 

• The Four Pillar Plan by Dr Rangan Chatterjee

• Self Care Books by Suzy Reading 

• Stuff that Sucks by Ben Sedley

• Man Talk Podcasts by Jamie Day 

• Feel Better, Live More Podcasts by Dr Chattejee

• Self Help Leaflets from Cumbria, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear NHS 

• Happy Place Podcast by Fearne Cotton

• The Happiness Trap Self Help Course 

• The Compassionate Mind Workbook by Chris Irons and Elaine Beaumont

• The Overcoming Series of CBT books (Overcoming Health Anxiety, Overcoming Anger, Overcoming Anxiety, Overcoming Depression ..)

• Self Compassion Website by Kristen Neff

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Clinical articles (Dr Cotterill /Shepherd) 

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• Cotterill, E, Gillmore, C., Cassell, E., Mclymont, D., Clark, E. (2011). Exploring the how’s and why’s of being involved in a Recently Qualified Group. Clinical Psychology Forum, 225.

• Cawley, M., Cotterill, E., & Liddiard, H. (2011). Development, process and practicalities of providing a Women’s Sexuality and Relationship Group within a Community Learning Disability Team. Clinical Psychology and People with Learning Disabilities, 9 (2-3).

• Cotterill, E. & Redfern, J. (2009). Developing a Clinical Psychology role along a stroke pathway. Poster Presentation. DCP/FCHP Conference, London

• Shepherd, E., & Rosebert, C. (2007). Setting up and evaluating a reflective practice group. Clinical Psychology Forum, 172, 31-34.

• Henry, J., Smart, L, Shepherd, E., Russell, A., Goldstein, L., Liddiard, H., Ambery, F (2008) Neuropsychological assessment of adults with intellectual disability; A pilot study to assess feasibility and develop normative data.(prepared for submission).

• Shepherd, E (2003). Putting it all to use. The Psychologist, 16 (9), 485.

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