Helpful Books & Websites
We know that you're looking for more ways to handle your situation. So we've created a list of books and websites that you can look at to better understand what's happening in your life, and to find ways to overcome what your experiencing. Tap on the book titles and websites to be directed to where you can get more information or buy the book!
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Anxiety
The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris
The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Edmund Bourne
Don’t Feed the Monkey Mind by Jennifer Shannon
Overcoming Anxiety, Worry and Fear by Gregory Jantz & Ann McMurray
The Anxiety & Worry Workbook by David Clark and Aaron Beck
Websites: https://www.calmclinic.com
Depression
Feeling Great by David D. Burns
When Life Goes Dark by Richard Winter
Depression Is Contagious by Michael Yapko
The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook by Simon Rego and Sarah Fader
Website: https://www.depressioncenter.org
Stress
The Upside to Stress by Kelly McGonigal, PhD
Adrenaline and Stress by Dr. Archibald D. Hart
Burnout by Emily Nagoski PhD and Amelia Nagoski DMA
Website: https://www.stress.org
Anger
Anger: Taming a Powerful Emotion by Gary Chapman
Beyond Anger: A Guide for Men by Thomas Harbin
Rage: A Step-by-Step Guide to Overcoming Explosive Anger by Ronald Potter-Efron
Website: http://blog.whatsgoodaboutanger.com
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ADHD
ADHD 2.0 by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey M.D.
Driven to Distraction (Revised) by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey M.D.
Website: https://www.additudemag.com
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Grief & Loss
The Grief Recovery Handbook by John James and Russell Friedman
Healing After Loss by Martha Hickman
Tear Soup by Pat Schwiebert
It’s OK that You’re Not OK by Megan Devine
Website: https://whatsyourgrief.com
https://mindfulnessandgrief.com
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Forgiveness
Forgive and Forget by Lewis Smedes
Radical Forgiveness by Colin Tipping
Forgiving and Reconciling by Everett Worthington
Total Forgiveness by R.T. Kendall
Website: https://internationalforgiveness.com
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Personal Growth
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
The Self-Esteem Workbook by Glenn Schiraldi
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
Rising Strong by Brene Brown
Everybody's Normal Til You Get to Know Them by John Ortberg
The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile
I'd Like You More If You Were More Like Me: Getting Real About Getting Close by John Ortberg
Freaked Out: How Hidden Developmental Traumas Can Disrupt Your Life and Relationships by Barry K Weinhold
Scary Close: Dropping the Act and Finding True Intimacy by Donald Miller
Foolproofing Your Life by Jan Silvious
Healing for Damaged Emotions by David Seamands
Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud
Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
9 Things You Simply Must Do to Succeed in Love and Life by Henry Cloud
Attachments by Tim Clinton & Gary Sibcy
Abuse
Surviving a Borderline Parent by Kimberlee Roth and Freda Friedman
Violence Among Us by Paula Silva and Brenda Branson
The Emotionally Destructive Relationship by Leslie Vernick
The Emotionally Destructive Marriage by Leslie Vernick
Becoming the Narcissist’s Nightmare by Shahida Arabi
Married to a Narcissist by Catenya McHenry
On the Threshold of Hope by Diane Langberg
Websites: https://www.thehotline.org
https://www.nationalsafeplace.org/abuse
Teens
Beyond the Blues: A Workbook to Help Teens Overcome Depression by Lisa Schab
The Anxiety Workbook for Teens by Lisa Schab
My Anxious Mind: A Teen's Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic by Michael Tompkins & Katherine Martinez
Helping Your Anxious Teen by Sheila Josephs
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Parenting
No-Drama Discipline by Daniel Siegel and Tina Bryson
The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel and Tina Bryson
The Connected Child by Karen Purvis, David Cross, and Wendy Sunshine
Parenting with Love and Logic by Foster Cline & Jim Fay
Parenting Teens with Love and Logic by Foster Cline & Jim Fay
Parenting the Strong Willed Child by Rex Forehand and Nicholas Long
Co-parenting with a Toxic Ex by Amy Baker and Paul Fine
Websites: https://parents.forwardtogetherco.com
https://www.parenteenconnect.org
Communication
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When the Stakes Are High by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan & Switzler
Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen
Website: https://www.communicationandconflict.com
Couples
Take Back Your Marriage (2nd Edition) by William J Doherty
First Comes Us: The Busy Couple's Guide to Lasting Love by Anita A. Chilipala
The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller
Marriage Rules: A Manual for the Married and the Coupled Up by Harriet Lerner
Fighting for Your Marriage by Howard Markman, Scott Stanley & Susan Blumberg
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman & Nan Silver
The DNA of Relationships by Greg Smalley
Fight Your Way to A Better Marriage by Greg Smalley
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It by P. Love & S. Stosny
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
How to Act Right When Your Spouse Acts Wrong by Leslie Vernick
Unclaimed Baggage by Don & Jan Frank
Wired for Love by Stan Tatkin
Websites: https://www.marriagebuilders.com
Divorce
Crazy Time by Abigail Trafford
This is Me Letting You Go by Heidi Priebe
Divorce Poison by Richard Warshak
Splitting: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing Someone with Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorder by Billy Eddy and Randi Kreger
Websites: https://psychcentralforums.com
https://www.talkaboutmarriage.com