October celebrates mental health week and world mental health day. During this time to focus on mental health, I thought it may be helpful to share some books that I sometimes suggest to clients to help improve their mental health, better understand a situation they may be going through or to help aide them in getting through tough times. I see individuals, families, and couples and the issues range from depression and anxiety to communication and conflict resolution to how to work through infidelity. For most of the issues my clients come to see me for I can most always recommend a book or assessment to help them outside of therapy to work on themselves and their current circumstances.
Here are some of my book recommendations for the following issues:
Infidelity
-After A Good Man Cheats: How to Rebuild Trust & Intimacy by Caroline Madden, PhD
-After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner Has Been Unfaithful, 2nd Ed. by Janis A. Spring
Relationships
-The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, PhD & Silver Nan
-The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening your Marriage, Family & Friendships by John Gottman, PhD
Anxiety/Depression
-Leaving Depression Behind: An Interactive, Choose Your Path Book by AJ Centore, PhD & Taylor Bennett
-The Depression Cure: The 6 Step Program to Beat Depression without Drugs by Stephen S. Ilardi
-The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Anxiety: A Step-by-Step Program by William Knaus, EdD
Trauma/PTSD/Abuse
-Healing from Trauma: A Survivor’s Guide to Understanding Your Symptoms & Reclaiming Your Life by Jasmin Cori
Grief
-Grief Day by Day: Simple Practices & Daily Guidance for Living with Loss by Jan Warner
-Under Standing Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope & Healing Your Heart by Alan Wolfelt, PhD
-The Understanding Your Grief Journal: Exploring the Ten Essential Touchstones by Alan Wolfelt, PhD
Self Esteem
-The Self Confidence Workbook: A Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt & Improving Self-Esteem by Barbara Markway, PhD
-I am Everything From A to Z (For Children) by Robyn Adams, Lorelei Adams et. Al.
-My Everything Gratitude Journal For Youth by Robyn Adams & Sharon Lawrence
I do hope these book recommendations help you if you choose to read any of them. All the books listed here are available on Amazon. If you or someone you know needs help working through any of the issues above or other issues, I am here to help. Please contact me to schedule an appointment.