Bibliotherapy & Self-Help Books: A Complement to Counseling

In conjunction with therapy, self-help books can be an important part of your journey towards healing. Some of our favorite self-help books include;

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple: 10 Strategies for Managing Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Panic, and Worry by Seth J. Gillihan, Ph.D

Coping Skills

• Emotional First Aid: Practical Strategies for Treating Failure, Rejection, Guilt, & Other Everyday Psychological Injuries by Guy Winch, Ph.D

Depression

• The Depression Cure: The 6-Step Program to Beating Depression Without Drugs by Stephen S. Ilardi,  Ph.D

Anxiety

• The Anxiety Toolkit: Strategies for Fine Tuning your Mind & Moving Past Your Stuck Points by Alice Boyes, Ph.D

ADHD

• Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most Out of LIfewith Attention Deficit Disorder by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J Ratey, M.D.

• ADHD 2.0: New Science & Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction from Childhood Through Adulthood by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J Ratey, M.D.

Marriage

• The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert by John M. Gottman, Ph.D

Trauma

• The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, & Body In The Healing of Trauma by Bessl Van Der Kolk, M.D.

Boundaries

• Boundaries: When to Say Yes & How to Say No To Take Control Of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend