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Make Time for Reading

Reading books can be good for the soul and a great compliment to the work that is being done in psychotherapy. If you’re someone that has a hard time reading, it’s perfectly okay to maybe just read a few sections and see what resonates with you. Below are books that I have read in my own professional journey and pursuit of constant growth and learning.

Recommended Readings

  • Man’s Search for Meaning - Victor Frankl

  • The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are - Brene Brown

  • Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way we Life, Love, Parent and Lead - Brene Brown

  • The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living - Russ Harris

  • Motherless Daughter: A Legacy of Loss - Hope Edelman

  • Bad Childhood Good Life - Laura Schlessinger

  • Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself - Melody Beattie

  • Four Love Languages: The Secrets to Love that Lasts - Gary Chapman

  • Mindset: The New Science of Personal Transformation - Dan Siegel

  • Mindset: The New Psychology of Success: How we learn to fulfill our potential - Carol S. Dweck

  • The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family and Friendships - John Gottman

Mindfulness & Meditation readings

  • Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection - Sharon Shalzberg

  • Wherever You Go There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life - John Kabat-Zin

  • The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology - Jack Kornfield

  • Meditation for Beginners - Jack Kornfield

  • Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of Buddha - Tara Brach

  • The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living - Dalai Lama

  • The Universe Has Your Back: How to Turn Fear into Faith - Gabrielle Bernstein

  • Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself - Kristen Neff

  • The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions - Christopher Germer

  • The Places That Scare You: A Guide To Fearlessness in Difficult Times - Pema Codron

  • Polishing the Mirror: How to Live From your Spiritual Heart - Ram Dass