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Recommended Reads
I have compiled this list of recommended reads from my personal library of books & audible listens. Each of them shares a common therapeutic theme and has been instrumental in helping both myself and many of my clients explore our own self-awareness journey - which never ends, just grows in richness and depth! Some of these books were recommended to me by clients during our sessions together.
Book Review: Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation by Dr. Daniel J.Siegel
A thoughtful and insightful exploration into the ways we can understand our minds and, through this understanding, foster emotional and psychological wellbeing
Book Review: It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
The complexities of love, relationships, and the difficult choices people must sometimes make when those relationships are harmful.
Book Review: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
A deeply moving, insightful, and often humorous exploration of therapy from both sides of the couch.
Book Review: Midnight Library by Matt Haig
An exploration of the delicate balance between life’s regrets, choices, and the potential for second chances.
Book Review: The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture", Dr. Gabor Maté
A profound exploration into how society defines ‘normal’ health and mental well-being.
Book Review: You Are Not the Problem by Helen Villiers & Katie McKenna
The impact of narcissism and emotional abuse and how to heal
Book Review: Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel S. F. Heller
A thoughtful exploration into how we connect with others, helping to bring clarity into the patterns that may arise in our relationships
Book Review: The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer
A deeply insightful exploration of the human mind, self-awareness, and spiritual growth
Book Review: Becoming Myself: A Psychiatrist’s Memoir by Irvin D. Yalom
A deeply introspective memoir that blends personal reflection with decades of professional experience in the field of psychotherapy
Book Review: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
A groundbreaking exploration of trauma and its profound impact on both the mind and body.
Book Review: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson
A compassionate and insightful exploration of the emotional challenges faced by those who grew up with parents who were distant, rejecting
Book Review: The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown
A thought-provoking exploration of how embracing vulnerability can lead to greater courage, connection, and fulfilment in life
Book Review: The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim
A gentle and wise guide to finding peace and mindfulness in an increasingly busy and distracted world
Book Review: Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig
A heartfelt, deeply personal exploration of mental illness and the journey towards recovery
Book Review: When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté
A profound exploration of the intricate relationship between the mind and the body, delving into how emotional stress manifests in illness
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