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Dr. Kathy's Favorite Self-Help Books
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Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and Maintaining Your Self-EsteemSelf-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and Maintaining Your Self-Esteem by Matthew McKay
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $6.15
This is a great workbook to help you increase your self confidence.
The Self-esteem Companion: Simple Exercises to Help You Challenge Your Inner Critic & Celebrate Your Personal StrengthsThe Self-esteem Companion: Simple Exercises to Help You Challenge Your Inner Critic & Celebrate Your Personal Strengths by Patrick Fanning
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $7.99
This is another wonderful tool for increasing your self-confidence - it contains daily activities and prompts to help you think more positively.
The Self-Esteem Guided Journal: A Ten Week Program (New Harbinger Guided Journal)The Self-Esteem Guided Journal: A Ten Week Program (New Harbinger Guided Journal) by Matthew McKay
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $8.30
One of my favorites! This is a daily journal that asks you to evaluate thoughts and relationships that might be causing you to feel badly about your life. I love this and often ask my clients to work with this.
The Power of Two: Secrets of a Strong & Loving MarriageThe Power of Two: Secrets of a Strong & Loving Marriage by Susan, Ph.D. Heitler
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $2.83
One of the very best how-to guides for couples who want to improve their relationships and learn new communication skills. Great for marriage counseling and premarital counseling.
The Power of Two WorkbookThe Power of Two Workbook by Susan, Ph.D. Heitler
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $7.84
One of the very best workbooks for couples who want to improve their relationships and learn new communication skills. Great for marriage counseling and premarital counseling.
The SecretThe Secret by Rhonda Byrne
Buy new: $13.00 / Used from: $7.92
This book has received a lot of press and although some of it may seem a bit "far out," I really love the positive spirit and the idea to stay focused on your goals and dreams.
The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Creating Connection (Basic Principles Into Practice Series)The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Creating Connection (Basic Principles Into Practice Series) by Susan Johnson
Buy new: $31.45 / Used from: $31.01
For therapists - one of the very best books on EFT.
Becoming an Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist: The WorkbookBecoming an Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist: The Workbook by Susan Johnson
Buy new: $26.95 / Used from: $25.73
A must for therapists - this really refined my practice.
Making Peace With Your Mom: Steps to a Healthier Mother-Daughter RelationshipMaking Peace With Your Mom: Steps to a Healthier Mother-Daughter Relationship by H. Norman Wright
Buy new: $10.39 / Used from: $1.11
This book has been very helpful to my friends who have struggled with their adult relationships with their mothers.
It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken: The Smart Girl's Break-Up BuddyIt's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken: The Smart Girl's Break-Up Buddy by Greg Behrendt
Buy new: $11.16 / Used from: $7.19
Funny and whimsical, Greg Behrendt offers comforting advice following a break-up.
Chicken Soup for the Grieving Soul: Stories About Life, Death and Overcoming the Loss of a Loved One (Chicken Soup for the Soul)Chicken Soup for the Grieving Soul: Stories About Life, Death and Overcoming the Loss of a Loved One (Chicken Soup for the Soul) by Jack Canfield
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $3.99
This is a helpful read for anyone following the loss of a loved one.
How to Survive the Loss of a Loved OneHow to Survive the Loss of a Loved One by Harold H. Bloomfield
Buy used from: $0.43
This is a classic because it's so great - really helpful to those who are dealing with grief from the loss of a relationship.
Thoughts & Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life (Workbook Workbook)Thoughts & Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life (Workbook Workbook) by Matthew McKay
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $13.25
If you can only buy one book to help you improve your mood, this one would be my recommendation.
10 Days to Great Self-esteem: 10 Easy Steps to Brighten Your Moods and Discovering the Joy in Everyday Living10 Days to Great Self-esteem: 10 Easy Steps to Brighten Your Moods and Discovering the Joy in Everyday Living by David D. Burns
Buy used from: $31.88
Another classic - great tips to help you overcome anxiety and depression.
Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You ThinkMind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think by Dennis Greenberger
Buy new: $16.29 / Used from: $8.70
This is a fantastic workbook - lots of exercises to help you understand why you do what you do and how to make changes.
Speaking Up: How to Help the Children You Work with Who Live in Abusive HomesSpeaking Up: How to Help the Children You Work with Who Live in Abusive Homes by Jesse Rutherford
Buy new: $15.95 / Used from: $9.54
This is my book about reporting child abuse, so I think it's a must for anyone who cares for children.
Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life: A Thoughts and Feelings WorkbookTaking Control of Your Moods and Your Life: A Thoughts and Feelings Workbook by Matthew McKay
Buy used from: $2.22
Again, another great workbook that's full of exercises to help you boost your mood!
Falling In Love is Not Enough: Keeping Your Love Alive ForeverFalling In Love is Not Enough: Keeping Your Love Alive Forever by Joseph Dragun; PhD
Buy new: $14.99
This books has a lot to offer couples who are going through tough times and want to know how to reconnect.
The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and FriendshipsThe Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships by John Gottman
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $8.36
This is a wonderful book for those looking to feel closer to their spouse, friends, and family.
Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for CouplesGetting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples by Harville Hendrix
Buy new: $8.87 / Used from: $0.01
A must read for couples who want to improve their relationships.
Getting the Love You Want Workbook: The New Couples' Study GuideGetting the Love You Want Workbook: The New Couples' Study Guide by Harville, PhD Hendrix
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $6.20
This is a great compliment to the text - a very helpful workbook.
The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your MateThe Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate by Gary Chapman
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $2.99
This book is wonderful for couples who feel they are too different to understand the other - reading this will help you understand your spouse and disover new ways to communicate so that you'll both feel loved.
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship ExpertThe Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert by John M. Gottman
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $4.88
Another great book full of helpful tips and recommendations for couples wanting to strengthen their relationships.
Ten Lessons to Transform Your Marriage: America's Love Lab Experts Share Their Strategies for Strengthening Your RelationshipTen Lessons to Transform Your Marriage: America's Love Lab Experts Share Their Strategies for Strengthening Your Relationship by John M. Gottman
Buy new: $11.16 / Used from: $7.79
A fabulous book for the scientist or engineer - gives you the rationale behind a lot of behaviors that will help you understand your spouse!