Reading is a wonderful practice in therapy. It is important to note : I am not being paid to recommend these books. These are just some of my favorite books that I often suggest to clients in order to enhance their treatment.
LGBTQIA+
A Quick an Easy Guide to Queer and Trans Identities - Mady G & J.R. Zuckerberg
A Quick and Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns - Archie Bongiovanni & Tristan Jimerson
The Social Justice Advocate’s Handbook: A Guide to Gender - Sam Killermann
Queer Body Power - Essie Dennis
I Am Ace: The Book - Cody Daigle-Orians
Mood
Feeling Good - David Burns, MD
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck - Mark Manson
Unf*ck Yourself - Gary John Bishop
The Happiness Trap - Russ Harris and Steven Hayes
Personal Identity
The Four Agreements - Don Miguel Ruiz
Daring Greatly - Brené Brown
The Inner Child Workbook - Cathryn L. Taylor
Super Hero Therapy - Janina Scarlet
Stress
Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers - Robert Sapolsky
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle - Emily Nagosky and Amelia Nagosky
Relationship
Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love - Sue Johnson
Living Nonviolent Communication - Marshall Rosenberg
Nonviolent Communication - Marshall Rosenberg
The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts - Gary Chapman
Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work - John Gottman
Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships - David Schnarch
Act with Love: Stop Struggling, Reconcile Differences, and Strengthen Your Relationship with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Russ Harris
Trauma
The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel Van Der Kolk
The Body Remembers - Babette Rothschild
Grief
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times - Pema Choödrön
Broken Open - Elizsbeth Lesser
When Life Hits Hard - Russ Harris
