Book Recommendations
Anxiety
The Happiness Trap
A practical guide to implementing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to reduce stress and worry.
Daring Greatly
A book about the power of vulnerability and letting ourselves be seen.
The Power of Now
As the title suggests, this book is about living the present moment.
Trauma
If you went through a traumatic experience, you may appreciate one or more of these books.
The Body Keeps the Score
If you want to understand the science behind how trauma impacts the brain and the body, this is the book for you.
What Happened to You?
Oprah shares her own lived-experiences of trauma and feelings of deep-rooted shame along side renowned researcher and clinician, Dr. Perry. Several stories of resilience and trauma are shared.
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
If you feel like your family didn't embrace you, this book may be for you. You'll learn about the 4 types of difficult parents: emotional, driven, passive, rejecting.
Grief
Bearing the Unbearable
Dr. Joanne talks about traumatic grief in 52 short and concise chapters. Many stories are shared; however, the emphasis is on loss of a child.
Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief
A book full of kindness and wisdom for those who are struggling with loss and bereavement. David offers a perspective on how grief can be transformed into meaning.