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Books, Writing & Thought Leadership

Dr. Serena writes to extend the work beyond the therapy room — giving readers tools, perspective, and the knowledge that they are not alone in what they carry.

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What readers gain from her work

Dr. Serena writes to gives reader what the therapy room gives her clients  — clarity, permission, and a path forward.

Permission to be human

Her writing normalizes the messy, contradictory, deeply human experience of trying to change and grow.

Practical tools and frameworks

Each book is rooted in clinical insight and translated into accessible, actionable guidance for real life.

A sense of being understood

Readers consistently share that her work makes them feel seen — sometimes for the very first time.

Why Dr. Serena writes

Writing is an extension of the work. When Dr. Serena puts words on a page, she is doing the same thing she does in every session — helping people see themselves more clearly, feel less alone in their experience, and move toward the life they actually want.

Her books are grounded in over two decades of clinical experience, personal evolution, and a deep belief that the right words at the right time can genuinely change a person’s trajectory.

“I write because someone needs to know that what they are feeling is real, it is human, and there is a way through it.”

Published Books

Books available on Amazon.

Stress Intelligence: 365+ ways to smooth the stress flow

Uncover, discover and recover tools to help with the prevention, management, reduction, and embracing the stress flow.This book is a reflection of 21 years of experience, training, education, and trial and error. The tools in this book and the creation of how Dr. Serena understands stress, provides a holistic and comprehensive perspective on the experience of stress. While a certain amount of stress is necessary, Dr. Serena provides tools that may help as one pursues what they want to feel, be, and do in their life, recognizing that stress does not need to be the reason to stop one from obtaining these.  She reflects on her own experiences with using some of the tools, as well as stories she has collected about the use of these tools.

Stress in the Modern World

An engaging exploration of the scientific theories and medical conditions relating to stress and an examination of case studies that suggest ways to manage, reduce, and prevent stress in everyday life.


• Examines the impact of stress on both physical and psychological health and from both theoretical and practical perspectives

• Provides broad, detailed coverage that explains what stress is, the effects of stress, and effective―and ineffective―methods of coping with or reducing stress

• Includes personal accounts from individuals who explain how a specific coping strategy worked for them, thereby providing suggestions of how readers may be able to improve the quality of their own lives

Grief and Loss in the Workplace

Loss is an intricate part of living.  There are no exceptions.  This book explores loss and grief, and their implications, culturally, socially, and individually.  While grieving is an individual process, it is important to know how to connect and provide support to a workplace colleague who may be dealing with grief and loss.
 
Grief and Loss in the Workplace: 

  • Describes the myths and misconceptions that relate to grief and loss.

  • Defines loss, grief, bereavement, mourning, and rituals.

  • Recognize how grief may impact work, work relations, productivity, etc.

  • Identifies and explains the signs and symptoms of grief in a general context, so that it may provide some framework of identifying if someone is grieving.

  • Presents ideas you can draw upon in planning your approach and providing support. 

Coming in the next 1-2 years

Three new titles are currently in development. Details and pre-order information will be shared here as they become available.

Upcoming Title 1

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Upcoming Title 2

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Upcoming Title 3

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Thought Leadership and media

Dr. Serena’s work extends beyond books into speaking, video content, and professional projects that support healing and growth.

YouTube channel

19+ professional videos covering stress, burnout, emotional wellness, and the PH Process. ·

Podcast

Coming soon. Conversations on healing, harmony, and living authentically in the modern world.

Professional projects

Workshop handouts, guided workbooks, and coaching materials available via the Resources

What readers often say

I like that this book provides a stress-reducing tool for every day of the year. I have a relatively short attention span, so having brief topics that I can review each day is a much more effective than reading a whole book at once. Plus, having a section to read each day turns stress-reduction into a regular practice. Love it!
Moly M.
I love the explanations of why we should do things. For example, "Meditation - it's a way to pay attention to the internal process and cultivate a here-and-now presence..." She gives helpful tips on how to conquer our stress. Great book, I highly recommend it!
Amazon Customer
I never realized all the different ways that stress can affect your physical and mental health. Serena really explains stress and how it is created by our environment, thoughts, emotions, values and purpose and how our body talks to us (the cover image shows this really well). She then shares her 20 years of research and lists a tool or tip you can use daily - over 365 of them!
Julie S.

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Dr. Serena is available for author talks, podcast interviews, media features, and panel appearances. Reach out to start a conversation.

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