Recommended Reading

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Anxiety

Feel the Fear . . . and Do It Anyway
by Susan Jeffers, Ph.D.

Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life
by Steve Hays

The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety
by Forsyth & Eifert

Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts
by Christine Purdon and David Clark

The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook
by Bourne

Life Unlocked: 7 Revolutionary Lessons to Overcome Fear
by Srinivasan S. Pillay, M.D.

The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook (New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook)
by Davis, Eshelman, & McKay

Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook: Proven, Step-by-Step Techniques for Overcoming your Fear
by Martin M. Antony, Ph.D. and Richard P. Swinson, M.D.

When Perfect Isn’t Good Enough
by Martin M. Antony, Ph.D. and Richard P. Swinson, M.D.

Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness
by Jon Kabat-Zinn, M.D.

The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety: A Guide to Breaking Free from Anxiety, Phobias, and Worry using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Assertiveness

Self Assertion for Women
by Pam Butler, Ph.D.

No More Mr. Nice Guy
by Glover

People Skills
by Robert Bolton

The Assertive Woman
by Phelps and Austin

Your Perfect Right
by Alberti and Emmons

Better Boundaries: Owning and Treasuring Your Life
by Jan Black and Greg Enns

Depression

Breaking the Patterns of Depression
by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.

Hand me Down Blues
by Michael D. Yapko, Ph.D.

Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think
by Dennis Greenberger, Ph.D. and Christine A Padesky, Ph.D.

Feeling Good
by David D. Burns, M.D.

Get It Done When You’re Depressed
by Julie Fast and John Preston

Family Dysfunction/Adult Child of Alcoholic/Abuse/Codependency

Adult Children of Alcoholics
by Janet Geringer Woititz, Ed.D.

Perfect Daughters: Adult Daughters of Alcoholics
by Robert J. Ackerman, Ph.D.

Codependent No More
by Melody Beattie

Children of the Self Absorbed
by Nina Brown, Ed.D, LPC

Grief/Loss

How to Survive the Loss of a Love
by Melba Colgrove, Ph.D., Harold H. Bloomfield, M.D., and Peter McWilliams

How to Go on Living When Someone You Love Dies
by Therese A. Rando

Grieving Mindfully: A Compassionate and Spiritual Guide to Coping with Loss
by Sameet M. Kumar, Ph.D.

Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow
by Elizabeth Lesser

You Can Heal Your Heart
by Louise L. Hay and David Kessler

Self Esteem

Overcoming the Rating Game
by Paul A. Hauck, Ph.D.

Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and Maintaining Your Self-Esteem
by Matthew McKay and Patrick Fanning

Well-being

The Blue Zones of Happiness:Lessons from the Worlds Happiest People
by Dan Buettner

Relationships/Couples/Marriage

Change Your Life and Everyone In It
by Michele Weiner-Davis

Dealing with Difficult People: 24 Lessons for Bringing Out the Best in Everyone
by Dr. Rick Brinkman and Dr. Rick Kirschner

Coping with Difficult People: The Proven-Effective Battle Plan That Has Helped Millions Deal with the Troublemakers in Their Lives at Home and at Work
by Robert M. Bramson

The Relationship Cure
by John M. Gottman, Ph.D.

Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
by John M. Gottman, Ph.D.

Forgive for Love: The Missing Ingredient for a Healthy and Lasting Relationship
by Dr. Fred Luskin

The Power of Two: Secrets of a Strong and Loving Marriage
by Susan Heitler, Ph.D.

How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It
by Patricia Love, Ed.D & Steven Stosny, Ph.D.

After the Affair, Updated Second Edition: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner Has Been Unfaithful
by Janis Abrahms Spring, Ph.D.

How Can I Forgive You?: The Courage to Forgive, the Freedom Not To
by Janis Abrahms Spring, Ph.D.

Getting Past the Affair:  A Program to Help You Cope, Heal, and Move On Together or Apart
by Douglas K. Snyder, Ph.D., Donald H. Baucom, Ph.D., and Kristina Coop Gordon, Ph.D.

The Dance of Intimacy
by Harriet Goldhor Lerner, Ph.D.

Getting the Love You Want
by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D.

Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?
by Jordan Paul, Ph.D. and Margaret Paul, Ph.D.

The Sex-Starved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido: A Couple’s Guide
by Michele Weiner-Davis

Disarming the Narcissist
by Wendy T. Behary

Stop Walking on Eggshells
by Paul Mason and Randi Kreger

Divorce

Between Love and Hate: A Guide to Civilized Divorce
by Lois Gold

Resolving Conflicts and Meeting Your Children’s Needs
by Philip Michael Stahl

Making Divorce Easier on Your Child: 50 Effective Ways to Help Children Adjust
by Nicholas Long and Rex L. Forehand

The Divorce Book: A Practical and Compassionate Guide
by McKay, Rogers, Blades and Gosse

Child Custody: Building Parenting Agreements that Work
by M. Lyster

Parents are Forever: A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming Successful Co-parents After Divorce
by S. Thomas

Joint Custody with a Jerk
by Julie A. Ross

Mom’s House, Dad’s House: Making Shared Custody Work
by I. Ricci

Divorce for Children

Dinosaur’s Divorce
by Laurene Krasny Brown and Marc Brown

Let’s Talk About it: Divorce
by Fred Rogers

The Boys and Girls Book About Divorce
by Richard A. Gardner, M.D.

Coping When Your Family Falls Apart
by Dianna Brooher

The Kids Guide To Divorce
by Brogan, Marden & Fawcett

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