The following books are intended to continue the work of therapy outside and in between sessions. They are in no way comprehensive, one size fits all, or a replacement for actual therapy. In “normal” circumstances of seeing a client weekly, I have they approximately 1/165th of their waking hours for therapy work and impact. For that reason, these materials are invaluable in helping you to get the most from your time.
This list has been compiled by myself, my colleagues, and recommendations from clients. I have not read all of these books in their entirety. Feel free to contribute if you find something particularly helpful!
Laugh your way through it-
Reptiles in love-
How to Improve your marriage without Talking about it-
Seven principles of a successful marriage-
The ADD effect on Marriage-
Keeping the Love you Find-
Mars and Venus in the Bedroom-
The Love Dare (Christian perspective) –
Divorce Poison New Updated Edition: How to Protect Your Family-
The New Creative Divorce: How to Create a Happier, More Rewarding Life, During and After…Krantzler, Mel & Krantzler
Life is for the Living: Recovering and Rebuilding After Spousal Loss-
Finding Your Way Through Grief: A Guide for the First Year-
The Grief Recovery Handbook: The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce…-
You Don’t Have to Take it Anymore… –
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling…for Yourself-
Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy…Life-
Radical Forgiveness (includes buddhist teachings-
What you can feel you can heal (good for men)-
Born to Win – Muriel James
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People-
The Self Esteem Handbook-
Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart-
The Feeling Good Handbook-
Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel… think-
Anger Busting 101-
Parenting with love and limits-
Parenting with love and logic-
Parenting from the Inside Out, How a Deeper Self-
Get a Life: You Don’t Need a Million to Retire Well-
Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom –
Dark Night of the Soul-