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Further Reading
Looking to learn more? Explore our recommended readings to deepen your understanding of key topics in psychology, assessment, and therapy. We hope these texts offer you valuable insights and inspire your professional growth.
Trauma, Grief, and Loss
Brown, B. (2010). The gifts of imperfection: Let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are. Hazelden Publishing.
Devine, M. (2017). It's ok that you're not ok: Meeting grief and loss in a culture that doesn't understand. Sounds True.
Jain, S. (2019). The unspeakable mind: Stories of trauma and healing from the frontlines of PTSD science. Harper.
Lee, J. (2018). Under the influence: A journey of abuse, trauma, and grief through poetry. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
Mann, M. E. (2015). From pain to power: Overcoming sexual trauma and reclaiming your true identity. WaterBrook Press.
Neff, K. (2011). Self-compassion: Stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind. William Morrow.
Van der Kolk, B. A. (2014). The body keeps the score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. Viking Press.
Devine, M. (2017). It's ok that you're not ok: Meeting grief and loss in a culture that doesn't understand. Sounds True.
Jain, S. (2019). The unspeakable mind: Stories of trauma and healing from the frontlines of PTSD science. Harper.
Lee, J. (2018). Under the influence: A journey of abuse, trauma, and grief through poetry. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
Mann, M. E. (2015). From pain to power: Overcoming sexual trauma and reclaiming your true identity. WaterBrook Press.
Neff, K. (2011). Self-compassion: Stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind. William Morrow.
Van der Kolk, B. A. (2014). The body keeps the score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. Viking Press.
Relationships
Lerner, H. (1989). The dance of intimacy: A woman’s guide to courageous acts of change in key relationships. Harper & Row.
Leal, B. C., III. (2017). 4 essential keys to effective communication in love, life, work—anywhere!: A how-to guide for practicing the empathic listening, speaking, and dialogue skills to achieve relationship success. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
Papernow, P. L. (2013). Surviving and thriving in stepfamily relationships: What works and what doesn’t. Routledge.
Robinson, J. (1997). Communication miracles for couples: Easy and effective tools to create more love and less conflict. Conari Press.
Leal, B. C., III. (2017). 4 essential keys to effective communication in love, life, work—anywhere!: A how-to guide for practicing the empathic listening, speaking, and dialogue skills to achieve relationship success. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
Papernow, P. L. (2013). Surviving and thriving in stepfamily relationships: What works and what doesn’t. Routledge.
Robinson, J. (1997). Communication miracles for couples: Easy and effective tools to create more love and less conflict. Conari Press.
Anxiety & Mood Disorders
American Psychiatric Association. (2016). Major depressive disorder: A patient and family guide. American Psychiatric Publishing.
Boyes, A. (2015). The anxiety toolkit: Strategies for managing your anxiety so you can get on with your life. TarcherPerigee.
Brown, B. (2010). The gifts of imperfection: Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be and embrace who you are. Hazelden Publishing.
Collard, P. (2014). The little book of mindfulness: 10 minutes a day to less stress, more peace. Gaia Books.
Cook, J., & DeWitt, A. (2012). Wilma Jean the worry machine. National Center for Youth Issues.
Forbes, H. T., & Post, B. D. (2008). Beyond consequences, logic, and control: A love-based approach to helping attachment-challenged children with severe behaviors. Beyond Consequences Institute.
Harris, R. (2008). The happiness trap: How to stop struggling and start living: A guide to ACT. Shambhala Publications.
Huebner, D., & McHale, K. (2014). Outsmarting worry: An older kid’s guide to managing anxiety. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Miklowitz, D. J. (2019). The bipolar disorder survival guide: What you and your family need to know (3rd ed.). The Guilford Press.
Mondimore, F. M. (2014). Bipolar disorder: A guide for patients and families (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press.
Purvis, K., Cross, D. R., & Sunshine, W. (2007). The connected child: Bring hope and healing to your adoptive family. McGraw-Hill.
Tompkins, M. A., & Martinez, K. A. (2009). My anxious mind: A teen’s guide to managing anxiety and panic. Magination Press.
Willard, C. (2014). Mindfulness for teen anxiety: A workbook for overcoming anxiety at home, at school, and everywhere else. New Harbinger Publications.
Boyes, A. (2015). The anxiety toolkit: Strategies for managing your anxiety so you can get on with your life. TarcherPerigee.
Brown, B. (2010). The gifts of imperfection: Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be and embrace who you are. Hazelden Publishing.
Collard, P. (2014). The little book of mindfulness: 10 minutes a day to less stress, more peace. Gaia Books.
Cook, J., & DeWitt, A. (2012). Wilma Jean the worry machine. National Center for Youth Issues.
Forbes, H. T., & Post, B. D. (2008). Beyond consequences, logic, and control: A love-based approach to helping attachment-challenged children with severe behaviors. Beyond Consequences Institute.
Harris, R. (2008). The happiness trap: How to stop struggling and start living: A guide to ACT. Shambhala Publications.
Huebner, D., & McHale, K. (2014). Outsmarting worry: An older kid’s guide to managing anxiety. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Miklowitz, D. J. (2019). The bipolar disorder survival guide: What you and your family need to know (3rd ed.). The Guilford Press.
Mondimore, F. M. (2014). Bipolar disorder: A guide for patients and families (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press.
Purvis, K., Cross, D. R., & Sunshine, W. (2007). The connected child: Bring hope and healing to your adoptive family. McGraw-Hill.
Tompkins, M. A., & Martinez, K. A. (2009). My anxious mind: A teen’s guide to managing anxiety and panic. Magination Press.
Willard, C. (2014). Mindfulness for teen anxiety: A workbook for overcoming anxiety at home, at school, and everywhere else. New Harbinger Publications.
Personality Disorders
Goodman, C. L., & Leff, B. (2011). The everything guide to narcissistic personality disorder: Professional, reassuring advice for coping with the disorder—at work, at home, and in your family. Adams Media.
Kreger, R. (2008). The essential family guide to borderline personality disorder: New tools and techniques to stop walking on eggshells. Hazelden Publishing.
Kreisman, J. J., & Straus, H. (2010). I hate you—Don’t leave me: Understanding the borderline personality (rev. ed.). Penguin Books.
Porr, V. J. (2010). Overcoming borderline personality disorder: A family guide for healing and change. Oxford University Press.
Schwartz, J. M. (1996). Brain lock: Free yourself from obsessive-compulsive behavior. Harper Perennial.
Kreger, R. (2008). The essential family guide to borderline personality disorder: New tools and techniques to stop walking on eggshells. Hazelden Publishing.
Kreisman, J. J., & Straus, H. (2010). I hate you—Don’t leave me: Understanding the borderline personality (rev. ed.). Penguin Books.
Porr, V. J. (2010). Overcoming borderline personality disorder: A family guide for healing and change. Oxford University Press.
Schwartz, J. M. (1996). Brain lock: Free yourself from obsessive-compulsive behavior. Harper Perennial.
Parenting
Atencio-MacLean, G. (2019). Overcoming oppositional defiant disorder: A two-part treatment plan to help parents and kids work together. Callisto Publishing.
Farber, E. (2022). Raising the kid you love with the ex you hate. River Grove Books.
Finnerty, T. (2013). Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), ADHD and the bipolar child under DSM-5: A concise guide for parents and professionals. PsychContinuingEd.com.
Kastner, L., & Russell, K. A. (2013). Wise-minded parenting: 7 essentials for raising successful tweens + teens. ParentMap.
Riley, D. A. (1997). The defiant child: A parent’s guide to oppositional defiant disorder. Taylor Trade Publishing.
Siegel, D. J. (2016). No-drama discipline: The whole-brain way to calm the chaos and nurture your child’s developing mind. Bantam.
Siegel, D. J., & Bryson, T. P. (2012). The whole-brain child: 12 revolutionary strategies to nurture your child’s developing mind. Bantam.
Farber, E. (2022). Raising the kid you love with the ex you hate. River Grove Books.
Finnerty, T. (2013). Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), ADHD and the bipolar child under DSM-5: A concise guide for parents and professionals. PsychContinuingEd.com.
Kastner, L., & Russell, K. A. (2013). Wise-minded parenting: 7 essentials for raising successful tweens + teens. ParentMap.
Riley, D. A. (1997). The defiant child: A parent’s guide to oppositional defiant disorder. Taylor Trade Publishing.
Siegel, D. J. (2016). No-drama discipline: The whole-brain way to calm the chaos and nurture your child’s developing mind. Bantam.
Siegel, D. J., & Bryson, T. P. (2012). The whole-brain child: 12 revolutionary strategies to nurture your child’s developing mind. Bantam.
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