Reading List:
Women:
Baker Miller, J. (1986). Toward a new psychology of women.
Landsberg, M. (2011). Writing the revolution.
O’Grady, H. (2005). Women’s relationship with herself.
Grief and Loss:
Kushner, H. (2004). When bad things happen to good people.
Rando, T. (1991). Grieving: How to go on living when someone you love dies.
Anger:
Lerner, H. (1985). The dance of anger: A woman’s guide to changing the patterns of intimate relationships.
McKay, M., Rogers, P., & McKay, J. (1989). When anger hurts.
Self esteem, confidence and assertiveness:
Brown, B. (2010). The gifts of imperfection: Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be and embrace who you are: Your guide to a wholehearted life.
Brown, B. (2008). I thought it was just me (but it isn’t): Telling the truth about perfectionism, inadequacy, and power.
McKay, M. & Sutker, C. (2005). The Self Esteem guided journal: A ten week program.
Myss, C. (2002). Self-esteem: Your fundamental power.
Paterson, R. (2000). The assertiveness workbook: How to express your ideas and stand up for yourself at work and in relationships.
Schiraldi, G. (2001). The self-esteem workbook.
Anxiety Panic and Depression:
Bourne, E. (2005). The anxiety & phobia workbook, 4th ed.
Burns, D. (1999). Feeling good: The new mood therapy revised and updated.
Burns, D. (1999). The feeling good handbook.
Burns, D. (2006). When panic attacks: The new drug-free anxiety therapy that can change your life.
Greenberger, D., & Padesky, C. (1995). Mind over mood: Change how you feel by changing the way you think.
Marra, T. (2004). Depressed and Anxious: The dialectical behavior therapy workbook for overcoming depression and anxiety.
Trauma & Abuse:
Cameron, G. (1994). What about me? A guide for men helping female partners deal with childhood sexual abuse.
Bass, E. & Davis, L. (1991) The courage to heal 3rd edition.
Davis, L. (1990). The courage to heal workbook for women and men survivors of child sexual abuse.
Matsakis, A. (1998). Trust after trauma: A guide to relationships for survivors and those who love them.
Myss, C. & Finley, J. (2009). Transforming trauma: A seven step process for spiritual healing.
Rosenbloom, D., Williams, M., & Watkins, B. (1999). Life after trauma: A workbook for healing.
Smedes, L. (1991). Forgive and forget: Healing the hurts we don’t deserve.
Personal Growth, Stress and Mindfulness:
Personal growth, mindfulness, & stress:
Kabat-Zinn, J. (2005). Wherever you go there you are: Mindfulness meditation in everyday life.
Katherine, A. (1991). Boundaries where you end and I begin.
Katherine, A. (2000). Where to draw the line.
Myss, C. (2005). Invisible acts of power: Channeling grace in your everyday life.
Myss, C. (2003). Sacred contracts: Awakening your divine potential.
Siegel, D. (2010). Mindsight: The new science of personal transformation.
Tolle, E. (2005). A new Earth: Awakening to your life’s purpose.
Marriage and Relationships:
Chapman, G. (1995). The five love languages: How to express heartfelt commitment to your mate.
Davis, L. (2013). I thought we’d never speak again: the road from estrangement to reconciliation.
Fincham, F., Fernandes, L., & Humphreys, K. (1993). Communicating in relationships: A guide for couples and professionals.
Gottman, J., & DeClaire, J. (2001). The relationship cure: A 5-step guide to strengthening your marriage, family, and relationships.
Gottman, J., & Silver, N. (1999). The seven principles for making marriage work.
Hendrix, H. (2007).Getting the love you want: A guide for couples, 20th Anniversary Edition.
Johnson, S. (2008). Hold me tight: Seven conversations for a lifetime of love.
Schnarch, D. (1998). Passionate marriage: Keeping love and intimacy alive in committed relationships
Woititz, M. (1993). The intimacy struggle.