Books We Recommend

Our therapists have recommended a variety of books, eBooks, and audiotapes that have helped other clients. Many of these authors also have free videos on YouTube.

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Books on Abuse/Trauma and Self-Esteem

Recommended Book: Adult Children of Abusive Parents: A Healing Program for Those Who Have Been Physically, Sexually, or Emotionally Abused By Steven Farmer

Adult Children of Abusive Parents: A Healing Program for Those Who Have Been Physically, Sexually, or Emotionally Abused

By Steven Farmer

Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving By Pete Walker

Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving

By Pete Walker

Crisis Counseling: A Guide for Pastors and Professionals By Scott Floyd

Crisis Counseling: A Guide for Pastors and Professionals

By Scott Floyd

Recommended Workbook: Self-therapy Workbook by Bonnie J. Weiss, LCSW

Self-Therapy Workbook: An Exercise Book for the IFS Exercise

By Bonnie Weiss

The Body Keeps Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma By Bessel van der Kolk

The Body Keeps Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

By Bessel van der Kolk

Recommended Book: My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies By Resmaa Menakem

My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies

By Resmaa Menakem

Recommended Book: In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness By Peter A. Levine

In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness

By Peter A. Levine

Recover From PTSD and Other Experiences of Trauma

Book on ADHD

Recommended Book: Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder By Gabor Mate’Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder By Gabor Mate’

Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder

By Gabor Maté

Books on Anxiety and Depression

Bioenergetics: The Revolutionary Therapy that uses the language of the body to heal the problems of the mind-By Alexander Lowen

Bioenergetics: The Revolutionary Therapy that uses the language of the body to heal the problems of the mind

By Alexander Lowen

Recommended Book: The Mindful Way Workbook: An 8-week Program to Free Yourself from Depression and Emotional Distress By John Teasdale Mark Williams, et al.

The Mindful Way Workbook: An 8-week Program to Free Yourself from Depression and Emotional Distress

By John Teasdale, Mark Williams, et al.

Recommended Book: The Four Agreements - Miguel Ruiz

The Four Agreements: Practical Personal Freedom

By Miguel Ruiz

Learn More About Anxiety and Depression

Books on Authenticity, Shame, and Vulnerability

The Gifts of Imperfection By Brené Brown

The Gifts of Imperfection

By Brené Brown

Recommended Book: Braving The Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone By Brené Brown

Braving The Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone

By Brené Brown

Recommended Book: The Power of Vulnerability and Emotions By Brené Brown

The Power of Vulnerability and Emotions

By Brené Brown

Recommended Book: Healing The Shame that Binds You By John Bradshaw

Healing The Shame that Binds You

By John Bradshaw

Book on Boundaries

Recommended Book: Boundaries by Henry Cloud

Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life

By Henry Cloud

Book on Christian Spirituality

Recommended Book: A Journey to Victorious Praying by Bill Thrasher

A Journey to Victorious Praying: Study Guide: Finding Discipline and Delight in Your Prayer Life

By Bill Thrasher

Book on Emotions

Recommended Book: How Do You Feel? by A.D. (Bud) Craig

How Do You Feel?

By AD Craig

Books on Marriage and Relationships

Recommended Book: The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman

The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts

By Gary Chapman

Recommended Book: The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller

The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God

By Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller

Too Good to Leave Too Bad to Stay

Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay: A Step-by-Step Guide to Help You Decide Whether to Stay In or Get Out of Your Relationship

By Mira Kirshenbaum

I Love You But I Dont Trust You

I Love You But I Don’t Trust You: The Complete Guide to Restoring Trust in Your Relationship

By Mira Kirshenbaum

The State of Affairs

The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity

By Esther Perel

Recommended Book: Come as You Are The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life

Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life

By Emily Nagoski

Emotional Intelligence 2.0

Emotional Intelligence 2.0

By Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves

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Book on Managing Money

The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey

The Total Money Makeover Workbook: Classic Edition: The Essential Companion for Applying the Book’s Principles

By Dave Ramsey

Books on Parenting

Recommended Kids Book: Breathe Like a Bear by Kira Willey

Breathe Like a Bear. 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere

By Kira Willey (children’s book)

How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk

By Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish

On Becoming Babywise by Robert Bucknam and Gary Ezzo

On Becoming Babywise: Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep – New Edition

By Robert Bucknam and Gary Ezzo

Recommended Book: Trauma Proofing Your Kids by Peter a. Levine and Maggie Kline

Trauma Proofing Your Kids

By Peter A. Levine and Maggie Kline

Books on Spirituality and Eastern Spirituality

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Recommended Book: Eastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System as a Path to Self by Andrea Judith

Eastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System as a Path to Self

By Anodea Judith

Recommended Book: Light on Life by B.K.S. Iyengar

Light on Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom

By B.K.S. Iyengar

The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer, Peter Berkrot, et al.

The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself

By Michael A. Singer, Peter Berkrot, et al.

Recommended Book: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment By Eckhart Tolle

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

By Eckhart Tolle

Recommended Book: The Tao of Pooh and The Te of Piglet By Benjamin Hoff

The Tao of Pooh and The Te of Piglet

By Benjamin Hoff

The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection: by Michael A. Singer

The Surrender Experiment: My Journey Into Life’s Perfection

By Michael A. Singer

The Ultimate Happiness Prescription: 7 Keys to Joy and Enlightenment By Deepak Chopra

The Ultimate Happiness Prescription: 7 Keys to Joy and Enlightenment

By Deepak Chopra

The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World By His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler, M.D.

The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World

By His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler, M.D.

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