Crying in the Shower by Jill Lien — a book for every woman who holds it together until she can't

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Crying in the Shower

For every woman who holds it together all day — for her children, her partner, her aging parents, her career — and finally lets go behind a locked door.

If you are exhausted, overwhelmed, and quietly running on empty, this book was written for you. Practical tools, honest insight, and the reassurance that you are not failing — you are carrying too much.

Coming within weeks.

The Companion Workbook

Stepping Out of the Shower is the companion workbook to Crying in the Shower — 14 chapters of guided exercises, reflections, and tools to help you move from recognition into real change. It's yours, free.

The Quiet Birds

For every parent who has watched their teenager disappear into substances — cannabis, alcohol, vaping and more — and didn't know how to reach them.

A clinically grounded, compassionate guide for parents and teenagers navigating addiction and substance use together.

Coming soon.

'The Harmony Protocol'  'A Guide to Understanding and Supporting your Teen' by Jill Lien.

The Harmony Protocol

Are you struggling to connect with your teenager? Do heated conversations end in slammed doors and silence?

You are not alone — and this book was written specifically for this moment.

Drawing from cutting-edge neuroscience and 35 years of working with families in crisis, The Harmony Protocol gives parents a warm, practical roadmap for understanding the teenage brain, rebuilding communication, setting empathy-driven boundaries, and navigating everything from social media to mental health to family crisis.

Not one-size-fits-all solutions — flexible strategies adapted to your family's unique needs.

Because the families who understand their teenagers are the ones who keep them.

'Rhythms of Us: The Family Harmony Meeting Journal' Discover the Secret to a Happier, More Connected Family!'

Cover of a children's journal titled 'The Intentional Day'. Illustration of four kids, two boys and two girls, engaging with books outdoors under a sunny sky with clouds. Some children are sitting, others are standing or climbing on a stack of colorful books. The subtitle reads 'A Fun Journal for Growing Kids to Explore Their World'.

The Intentional Day Guided Journal for Children

Every day is an adventure waiting to happen. This is more than an activity book — it is a carefully crafted companion that transforms ordinary days into opportunities for learning, creativity, and growth.

Daily prompts, exciting challenges, fascinating facts, skill-building activities, positive affirmations, and creative spaces work together to build cognitive skills, emotional intelligence, confidence, and a genuine love of learning.

Not screen time. Not homework. Just a child, a page, and endless possibility.

Clinical Tools & Resources

Books written from the consulting room — for families, teens, and the practitioners who serve them.

'Weathering the Storm: A Proactive Guide for Navigating Adolescent Suicidal Ideation' by Jill Lien

Weathering The Storm

Are you concerned about a teenager showing signs of depression or expressing thoughts of suicide? You are not alone — and there is hope.

Drawing from 35 years of experience and cutting-edge neuroscience — including polyvagal theory — this comprehensive guide gives parents, educators, and caregivers the tools and confidence to recognise warning signs, open communication, and respond effectively before crisis strikes.

Includes: warning signs checklist, family communication exercises, crisis response protocols, and practical intervention strategies. Written with deep empathy — because understanding can save a life.

In 35 years of practice, Jill has never lost a client to suicide. This book shares what she knows.

Rhythms of Us

"Moonbeam Metaphors: A Guide to Nighttime Nurturing" by Jill Lien. Short stories with hypnotic language patterns for parents and carers of children

Moonbeam Metaphors

Is bedtime a battlefield? This is not just a storybook — it is a science-backed tool that works with your child's subconscious mind to plant seeds of courage, confidence, and calm. Specially crafted stories target real childhood worries — fear of the dark, separation anxiety, picky eating, and more.

Research-based techniques, expert guidance notes for parents, and proven Affirmative Sleep Talk methods transform bedtime struggles into precious bonding moments.

Backed by research from NYU School of Medicine and the University of California, Irvine.

Used by Jill in clinical practice — because the stories we tell children at night shape the children they become.

The Family Harmony Meeting Journal

In 35 years of working with families in crisis, one thing has proven true — families that communicate intentionally, heal.

This is the journal Jill gives to every family she works with. A comprehensive tool for bringing families closer — conflict resolution strategies, goal-setting frameworks, gratitude practices, weekly meeting guides, and memory-capturing pages work together to transform how a family connects.

Based on proven family psychology principles. Suitable for all families — including blended families, families in crisis, and those simply wanting to thrive together.

Not just a journal. A turning point.

Journal titled 'The Intentional Day'  'A journal for teens to navigate life, dreams, and identity'.

The Intentional Day Guided Journal for Teens

The teenage years are a whirlwind of change, challenge, and opportunity.

This is more than a journal — it is a structured companion for self-discovery, emotional intelligence, and building the confidence to become who you are meant to be.

Inside: self-reflection prompts, goal-setting exercises, stress-relief techniques, positive affirmations, mindfulness practices, and a vision board for big-picture dreaming.

Used in Jill's clinical practice with teens — because the right questions, asked at the right time, change everything.

Journal for College Students to help guide them and help them

The Intentional Day Guided Journal for College Students

More than a journal — a structured guide to navigating college with purpose, clarity and intention.

Goal-setting exercises, time management tools, study strategies and self-care reminders work together to help students stay focused, build life skills, and shape their future.

An ideal gift for incoming students — and a powerful tool for any young person ready to take their future seriously.

"WWII: Saving the Soul of a Nation" by Jill Lien

WWII Historical Books

WWII: Saving the Soul of a Nation Available in English, German and French. History remembers the war. This book remembers the people inside it. Through meticulous research and personal accounts — including the memoir of German POW Wilhelm Held — Jill Lien challenges the simplistic narratives of good and evil, and asks us to consider the complex moral landscape faced by individuals caught in the machinery of war. A profound exploration of resistance, resilience, creativity, and the enduring power of the human spirit — even in captivity.

"Collective blame is toxic — whether directed at an entire nation during a war, or at misunderstood teens in our communities today." — Jill Lien

"WWII: Saving the Soul of a Nation" by Jill Lien "WWII Sauver L'Âme D'une Nation." The author's name, Jill Lien, appears at the top. The subtitle is in smaller text at the bottom, discussing German resistance, moral courage, and collective guilt.
"WWII: Saving the Soul of a Nation" by Jill Lien

Browse Jill's complete catalogue

23 titles — clinical tools, journals, historical works and more.