Books
Below you will find a list of books that you may find helpful. We do not endorse each author or title listed below, but hope that the information listed will help you find what speaks to you.
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Safe Passage: Recovery for Adult Children of Alcoholics
by Stephanie Brown
It Will Never Happen to Me: Growing Up With Addiction As Youngsters, Adolescents, Adults
by Claudia Black, Ph.D.
Affairs
How Can I Forgive You?: The Courage to Forgive, the Freedom Not To
by Janis Abrahms Spring, Ph.D.
Not “Just Friends”: Rebuilding Trust and Recovering Your Sanity After Infidelity
by Shirley P. Glass, Ph.D.
After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner Has Been Unfaithful, 2nd Edition
by Janis Abrahms Spring, Ph.D.
Anger
The Dance of Anger: A Woman’s Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships
by Harriet Lerner, Ph.D
When Anger Hurts: Quieting the Storm Within, 2nd Edition
by Matthew McKay, Ph.D., Peter D. Rogers, Ph.D., and Judith McKay, RN
Assertiveness
When I Say No, I Feel Guilty
by Manuel J. Smith, Ph.D.
Codependency
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
by Melody Beattie
Facing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes from, How It Sabotages Our Lives
by Pia Mellody, Andrea Wells Miller, and J. Keith Miller
Depression
Breaking the Patterns of Depression
by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.
Grief
Understanding Grief: Helping Yourself Heal
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.
Healing Through the Dark Emotions: The Wisdom of Grief, Fear, and Despair
by Miriam Greenspan
The Healing Journey Through Grief: Your Journal for Reflection and Recovery by
Phil Rich, Ed.D., MSW
Marriage (see also Relationships)
Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
by Dr. Sue Johnson
Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples, 20th Anniversary Edition
by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D.
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
by John M. Gottman, Ph.D., and Nan Silver
How Can I Get Through to You? Closing the Intimacy Gap Between Men and Women
by Terrence Real
Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships
by David Schnarch, Ph.D.
Tell Me No Lies
by Ellyn Bader, Ph.D., Peter T. Pearson, Ph.D., and Judith D. Schwartz
Narcissism
The Narcissistic Family: Diagnosis and Treatment
by Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman and Robert M. Pressman
Children of the Self-Absorbed: A Grown-Up’s Guide to Getting Over Narcissistic Parents
by Nina W. Brown, Ed.D., LPC
Trapped in the Mirror Trapped in the Mirror: Adult Children of Narcissists in their Struggle for Self
by Elan Golomb, Ph.D.
OCD
The Imp of the Mind: Exploring the Silent Epidemic of Obsessive Bad Thoughts
by Lee Baer, Ph.D.
Parenting
Positive Discipline
by Jane Nelsen, Ed.D.
Parenting from the Inside Out
by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., and Mary Hartzell, M.Ed.
Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energetic
by Mary Sheedy
Taking Charge of ADHD, Third Edition: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents
by Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D.
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D.
Mom’s House, Dad’s House: Making Two Homes for Your Child
by Isolina Ricci, Ph.D.
The Whole-Brain Child
by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.
The Over-Scheduled Child: Avoiding the Hyper-Parenting Trap
by Alvin Rosenfeld, M.D., and Nicole Wise
1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12
by Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D.
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
Parent Effectiveness Training: The Proven Program for Raising Responsible Children
by Thomas Gordon
The Highly Sensitive Child: Helping Our Children Thrive When the World Overwhelms Them
by Elaine N. Aron
Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers, Third Edition
by Michael Riera, Ph.D.
Recovery
Healing the Shame that Binds You
by John Bradshaw
The Family Recovery Guide: A Map for Healthy Growth
by Stephanie Brown, Ph.D., Virginia M. Lewis, Ph.D., and Andrew Liotta
Facing Shame: Families in Recovery
by Merle A. Fossum and Marilyn J. Mason
Safe Passage Safe Passage: Recovery for Adult Children of Alcoholics
by Stephanie Brown
Relationships (see also Marriage)
The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to Recognize It and How to Respond
by Patricia Evans
The Dance of Connection: How to Talk to Someone When You’re Mad, Hurt, Scared, Frustrated, Insulted, Betrayed, or Desperate
by Harriet
The Dance of Intimacy
by Harriet Lerner, Ph.D.
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts
by Gary Chapman
Sex Addiction
Facing the Shadow
by Patrick Carnes, Ph.D.
Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction
by Patrick Carnes, Ph.D.
Sexual Abuse
The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
by Ellen Bass and Laura Davis
Sexuality
For Each Other
by Lonnie Barbach, Ph.D.
For Yourself: The Fulfillment of Female Sexuality
by Lonnie Barbach, Ph.D.
Come As You Are: Revised and Updated: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life
by Emily Nagoski Ph.D.
Stress
Stress Free for Good: 10 Scientifically Proven Life Skills for Health and Happiness
by Dr. Fred Luskin and Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier
Women’s Health
Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing
by Christiane Northrup, M.D.
A Woman’s Book of Life: The Biology, Psychology, and Spirituality of the Feminine Life Cycle
by Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.
The Wisdom of Menopause: Creating Physical and Emotional Health During the Change
by Christiane Northrup, M.D.
Coming Home to Myself: Reflections for Nurturing a Woman’s Body and Soul
by Marion Woodman and Jill Mellick
Miscellaneous
Arriving at Your Own Door: 108 Lessons in Mindfulness
by Jon Kabat-Zinn
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)
by Don Miguel Ruiz
Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation
by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
by Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW