December 12, 2024

Book Recommendations

Book Recommendations

Books that I recommend

Schopenhauer's Porcupines, Debrah Anna Luepnitz, Ph.D.

Dr. Luepnitz tells the story of 5 psychotherapy cases that had life changing outcomes. The book makes her deep psychological insights very understandable in these case studies.

MOTHERHOOD - Facing and Finding Yourself, Lisa Marchiano

Lisa Marchiano is a Jungian analyst who writes about the transition a woman makes into motherhood from the perspectives of folk stories and myths from around the world.

Attached., Amir Levine M.D. and Rachel S. F. Heller

Dr. Levine and Heller's book is a valuable resource for any person or couple who wants to understand their attachment style and how it interacts with another's.

The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt

Haidt's book discusses the impact of social media on our minds. As he describes the psychological problems our compulsive internet and social media use creates for the younger generations he also provides some ideas and solutions.

The Righteous Mind, Jonathan Haidt

Haidt's book on the value systems that underly differing political views includes fascinating psychological studies. It's enlightening and helps create space for more understanding of differing views.

Daring Greatly, Brene Brown

Dr. Brown's book is on the power of vulnerability to transform a couples relationship and undo the shame that can dominate a marriage.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Mark Manson

This book is about becoming clear on your personal values and learning to let go of the opinions and feelings that keep you from living life based on them.

Man's Search For Meaning, Viktor Frankl

Dr. Frankl writes on his reflections from his time in WW2 concentration camps and how we survive the unbearable in life while still finding meaning.

The Whole-Brain Child, Dan Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, M.D.

Two doctors write on the neuroscience behind raising children with informed and age appropriate parenting techniques.

The Book Of Symbols, Taschen (collected work)

A collective work of archetypal symbols that can be used for dream analysis.

The Hero With A Thousand Faces, Joseph Campbell

Campbell's groundbreaking work explores the "hero's journey," a universal narrative pattern found in myths, legends and stories across cultures. By blending psychology, anthropology and storytelling, Campbell reveals how these archetypal tales resonate with human experience and self-discovery.

Orbiting The Giant Hairball, Gordon MacKenzie

Gordon MacKenzie is an artist and creative director for Hallmark who writes about the creative process in our work life.

Freud And Man's Soul, Bruno Bettleheim

This short book reteaches Freuds psychology and the discusses mistakes in translations that have plagued America's psychological understanding ever since. It's brilliant and insightful.

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, Lori Gottlieb

Written by a therapist about her reflections on her own therapy journey while she was simultaneously seeing clients in her practice. Gottlieb's exploration of herself relationally and as a clinician is authentic and a touching read.

Healing from Hidden Abuse: A Journey Through the Stages of Recovery from Psychological Abuse

Thomas's book offers a clear, six-stage process for recovering from psychological abuse. Compassionate and practical, it's a great resource for anyone seeking to reclaim their sense of self and heal deeply.

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