Useful Mental Health Books


The Untethered Soul

The journey beyond yourself.

What would it be like to free yourself from limitations and soar beyond your boundaries? 

By Michael A. Singer

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What Happened to You?

Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing

By Bruce D. Perry & Oprah Winfrey

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Attached.

The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help YouFind - and Keep - Love

By Amir Levine & Rachel Heller

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Start with Why

How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action

By Simon Sinek

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The Body Keeps the Score

Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

By Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.

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The Whole-Brain Child

12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind

By Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. & Tina Payne Bryson, PH.D.

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How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns …

Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self. A manifesto for SelfHealing as well as an essential guide to creating a more vibrant, authentic, and joyful life.

By Dr. Nicole LePera

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Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection

A practical guide to working with the principles of polyvagal theory beyond the therapy session.

By Deb Dana

Unmasking Autism

Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity

Most masked Autistic individuals struggle for decades before discovering who they truly are. 

By Devon Price, Ph.D.

The WillPower Instinct

How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It

By Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D.

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The Good Son

Shaping the Moral Development of our Boys and Young Men

By Michal Gurian

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No-Drama Discipline

The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind

By Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. & Tina Payne Bryson, PH.D.

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The Gifts of Imperfection

Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are

By Brené Brown, PH.D. , L.M.S.W.

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What to Do When You Worry Too Much

A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety
Interactive Self Help Book

By Dawn Huebner, Ph.D. Illustrated by Bonnie Matthews

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Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve

Self-Help Exercises for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Autism. This practical guide to understanding the cranial nerves …

By Stanley Rosenberg

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Befriending Your Nervous System

Harness the power of your nervous system to support healthy relationships and personal well-being.

By Deb Dana