Books

Healing Reads

Mindful Guidance

We believe that literature can serve as a powerful companion on the journey toward healing and self-discovery. Our curated book recommendations are designed to offer guidance, comfort, and practical insights for navigating life’s challenges. Each title has been thoughtfully selected to inspire mindfulness, resilience, and personal growth, providing valuable tools for those seeking to enhance their emotional well-being. Whether you’re looking for strategies to manage stress, deepen your understanding of mental health, or simply find solace in a good book, our collection is here to support you every step of the way.

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2018 & Older

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2019

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2020

• Mother‐Daughter Wisdom: Creating a Legacy of Physical and Emotional Health
– Hardcover published February 22, 2005 by Christiane Northrup (from “Books on Relationships With Your Mother”)

• Positive Discipline: The Classic Guide to Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline, Responsibility, Cooperation, and Problem-Solving Skills
– Published May 30, 2006 by Jane Nelsen Ed.D. (from “Books on Discipline”)

• Positive Discipline for Preschoolers: For Their Early Years–Raising Children Who are Responsible, Respectful, and Resourceful
– Published March 27, 2007 by Jane Nelsen Ed.D., Cheryl Erwin M.A., Roslyn Ann Duffy (from “Books on Discipline”)

• T he Secret of Play: How to Raise Smart, Healthy, Caring Kids
– Published October 20, 2008 by DK Publishing (from “Books on Discipline”)

• The Bully at Work: What You Can Do to Stop the Hurt and Reclaim Your Dignity on the Job
– Published June 1, 2009 by Gary Namie Ph.D. (Author), Ruth Namie PhD (Author) (appears under Workplace/Adult Bullying resources)

• Born for Love: Why Empathy Is Essential–and Endangered
– Published April 5, 2011 by Bruce D Perry, Maia Szalavit (from “Books on Trusting Your Gut”)

• Adult Bullying–A Nasty Piece of Work:: Translating Decade of Research on Non-Sexual Harassment, Psychological Terror, Mobbing, and Emotional Abuse on the Job
– Published November 11, 2013 by Pamela Lutgen-Sandvik PhD (appears in multiple sections on workplace/adult bullying)

• 50 Childproof Discipline Techniques for Parents
– Published May 12, 2014 by James Windell (from “Books on Thinking Before You React”)

• Strong Mothers, Strong Sons: Lessons Mothers Need to Raise Extraordinary Men
– Published April 7, 2015 by Meg Meeker (from “Books on Relationships With Your Mother”)
• Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents
– Published June 1, 2015 (from “Books on Relationships With Your Mother”)
• Positive Discipline: The First Three Years, Revised and Updated Edition: From Infant to Toddler–Laying the Foundation for Raising a Capable, Confident
– Published February 24, 2015 by Jane Nelsen, Cheryl Erwin M.A., Roslyn Duffy (from “Books on Discipline”)

• Healing from Hidden Abuse: A Journey Through the Stages of Recovery from Psychological Abuse
– Published August 25, 2016 by Shannon Thomas LCSW (appears under Adult Bullying/Workplace Abuse and “Books on Psychological Abuse”)
• Done With The Crying: Help and Healing for Mothers of Estranged Adult Children
– Published May 3, 2016 by Sheri McGregor M.A. (from “Books on Relationships With Your Mother”)

• Barking Up the Wrong Tree: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong
– Published May 16, 2017 by Eric Barker (from “Books on Guilt and Remorse”)

• How to Quiet the Class Quickly! Quick Tips for Teacher
– Released April 6, 2017 by C. Northington Purdie

Books on Changes in the Workplace – Podcast (January 8, 2019)

Do It Scared by Scott Allan
Change for Good by James Prochaska PhD, John Norcross PhD, Carlo DiClemente PhD
Change to Thrive by James Prochaska PhD, Janice Prochaska PhD
Your Mind is What Your Brain Does For a Living by Stephen J Fogel
Team Clock by Steve Ritter

Books on Trusting Your Gut – Podcast (January 28, 2019)

The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist’s Notebook–What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love, and Healing by Bruce D. Perry, Maia Szalavitz
Born for Love: Why Empathy Is Essential–and Endangered – April 5, 2011 by Bruce D Perry, Maia Szalavit
How to Stay Safe While Traveling: 50 Tips to Enhance Travel Safety and Security – Patrick G Fruge

Books on Boundaries – Podcast (February 19, 2019)

The 90 Day Gratitude Journal: a Mindful Practice for a Lifetime of Happiness
The Little Book of Gratitude: Create a Life of Happiness and Wellbeing by Giving Thanks by Robert A. Emmons PhD
5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
The Miss Guided Giving Amazing Gifts without Breaking the Bank Gift Giving Guide by Rachel N Price
The Language of Gifts: The Essential Guide to Meaningful Gift Giving by Deanna Washington

Books on Setting Goals – Podcast (March 4, 2019)

Plan of Life by Roger Landry
S.M.A.R.T. Goals: Goals Made Simple. 10 Steps to Master Your Personal and Career Goals by S.J. Scott
SMART Goal Setting with Goal Setting Worksheet and Motivation Tips for Achieving Success Today by M. J. Lansing

Books on Making Time for Relationships – Podcast (April 1, 2019)

Healthy Relationships 101: Relationships Don’t Have to be so Difficult – Kindle Edition by Michael Jascz
Relationship Skills 101 for Teens: Your Guide to Dealing with Daily Drama, Stress, and Difficult Emotions Using
A Way of Being– September 7, 1995by Carl Rogers

Books on Thinking Before You React – Podcast (April 8, 2019)

How to Quiet the Class Quickly! Quick Tips for Teacher – April 6, 2017 by C. Northington Purdie
50 Childproof Discipline Techniques for Parents – May 12, 2014 by James Windell

Books on Discipline – Podcast (April 15, 2019)

The Secret of Play: How to Raise Smart, Healthy, Caring Kids– October 20, 2008
by DK Publishing
Positive Discipline: The Classic Guide to Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline, Responsibility, Cooperation, and Problem-Solving Skills– May 30, 2006 by Jane Nelsen Ed.D.
Positive Discipline for Preschoolers: For Their Early Years–Raising Children Who are Responsible, Respectful, and Resourceful (Positive Discipline Library) – March 27, 2007 by Jane Nelsen Ed.D., Cheryl Erwin M.A., Roslyn Ann Duffy
Positive Discipline: The First Three Years, Revised and Updated Edition: From Infant to Toddler–Laying the Foundation for Raising a Capable, Confident – February 24, 2015 by Jane Nelsen, Cheryl Erwin M.A., Roslyn Duffy
Addition Books on Positive Discipline

Books on Bullying – Podcast (April 22, 2019)

Adult Bullying–A Nasty Piece of Work:: Translating Decade of Research on Non-Sexual Harassment, Psychological Terror, Mobbing, and Emotional Abuse on the Job – November 11, 2013 by Pamela Lutgen-Sandvik PhD
The Bully at Work: What You Can Do to Stop the Hurt and Reclaim Your Dignity on the Job – June 1, 2009
by Gary Namie Ph.D. Ruth Namie PhD
Healing from Hidden Abuse: A Journey Through the Stages of Recovery from Psychological Abuse – August 25, 2016 by Shannon Thomas LCSW

Books on Guilt and Remorse – Podcast (April 29, 2019)

Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David D. Burns M.D.
Barking Up the Wrong Tree: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong – May 16, 2017 by Eric Barker

Books on Relationships With Your Mother – Podcast (May 6, 2019)

Strong Mothers, Strong Sons: Lessons Mothers Need to Raise Extraordinary Men – April 7, 2015 by Meg Meeker
Mother-Daughter Wisdom: Creating a Legacy of Physical and Emotional Health – February 22, 2005 by Christiane Northrup
Done With The Crying: Help and Healing for Mothers of Estranged Adult Children – May 3, 2016 by Sheri McGregor M.A.
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents– June 1, 2015

Books on Gratitude – Podcast (May 20, 2019)

Books on Change – Podcast (May 27, 2019)

Do It Scared by Scott Allan
Change for Good by James Prochaska PhD, John Norcross PhD, Carlo DiClemente PhD
Change to Thrive by James Prochaska PhD, Janice Prochaska PhD
Your Mind is What Your Brain Does For a Living by Stephen J Fogel
Team Clock by Steve Ritter

Article on Raising Kids Tech Free (June 3, 2019)

Silicon Valley parents are raising their kids tech-free — and it should be a red flag

Books on Lessons From Dads (June 10, 2019)

The New Dad’s Playbook: Gearing Up for the Biggest Game of Your Life
Hero: Being the Strong Father Your Children Need
52 Things Kids Need from a Dad: What Fathers Can Do to Make a Lifelong Difference
Important role of Dad
Is there a difference between male and female brains?
How to be a good father: qualities and involvement

Books on Psychological Abuse (June 17, 2019)