Summer reading

I have been a lifelong fan of actual books, and if you have met me, I have probably recommended a book or two. Even if books are not your thing, you may wish to check out a couple of these. Bonus points if you get a physical copy. There is plenty of research that reading stimulates brain growth, and reducing exposure to blue light may help you sleep!

So here are some of my favorites to get you started:

General Mental health/inspiration:

Matt Haig the Comfort Book https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-comfort-book-matt-haig/17120306?ean=9780143136668&next=t

Wintering-https://bookshop.org/p/books/wintering-the-power-of-rest-and-retreat-in-difficult-times-katherine-may/16519711?ean=9780593189481&next=t

Tools https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-tools-5-tools-to-help-you-find-courage-creativity-and-willpower-and-inspire-you-to-live-life-in-forward-motion-phil-stutz/18272712?ean=9787521731781&next=t

Sacred Nature

https://bookshop.org/p/books/sacred-nature-restoring-our-ancient-bond-with-the-natural-world-karen-armstrong/19968886?ean=9780593313404&next=t

Awe https://bookshop.org/p/books/awe-the-new-science-of-everyday-wonder-and-how-it-can-transform-your-life-dacher-keltner/18393213?ean=9781984879707&next=t

4 Agreements

https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-four-agreements-a-practical-guide-to-personal-freedom-don-miguel-ruiz/15278643?ean=9781878424310&next=t

When Things Fall Apart

https://bookshop.org/p/books/when-things-fall-apart-heart-advice-for-difficult-times-pema-chodron/9757480?ean=9781611803433&next=t

Man's Search for Meaning

https://bookshop.org/p/books/man-s-search-for-meaning-viktor-e-frankl/8996943?ean=9780807014271&next=t

Gifts of Imperfection

https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-gifts-of-imperfection-10th-anniversary-edition-features-a-new-foreword-and-brand-new-tools-brene-brown/17298299?ean=9781616499600&next=t

Daring Greatly

https://bookshop.org/p/books/daring-greatly-how-the-courage-to-be-vulnerable-transforms-the-way-we-live-love-parent-and-lead-brene-brown/15286036?ean=9781592408412&next=t

Accessible Yoga

https://bookshop.org/p/books/accessible-yoga-poses-and-practices-for-every-body-jivana-heyman/9765075?ean=9781611807127&next=t

Applied polyvagal theory in yoga-Arielle Schwartz

https://bookshop.org/p/books/applied-polyvagal-theory-in-yoga-therapeutic-practices-to-enhance-emotional-health-arielle-schwartz/20074572?ean=9781324030850&next=t

Neurodivergence:

Neurodivergent friendly workbook of DBT skills

Unmasking

https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-unmasking-workbook-for-autistic-adults-neurodiversity-affirming-skills-to-help-you-live-authentically-avoid-burnout-and-thrive-jessica-penot/21061329?ean=9781648483509&next=t

PTSD/ c-PTSD/EMDR/spiritual trauma:

Post-traumatic growth 

https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-post-traumatic-growth-guidebook-practical-mind-body-tools-to-heal-trauma-foster-resilience-and-awaken-your-potential-arielle-schwartz/14104085?ean=9781683732679&next=t

Self Love Workbook

https://bookshop.org/p/books/self-love-workbook-a-life-changing-guide-to-boost-self-esteem-recognize-your-worth-and-find-genuine-happiness-shainna-ali/17447989?ean=9781612438665&next=t

Dissociation Made Simple

https://bookshop.org/p/books/dissociation-made-simple-a-stigma-free-guide-to-embracing-your-dissociative-mind-and-navigating-daily-life-jamie-marich/18403015?ean=9781623177218&next=t

Every Memory Deserves Respect

https://bookshop.org/p/books/every-memory-deserves-respect-emdr-the-proven-trauma-therapy-with-the-power-to-heal-michael-baldwin/14814389?ean=9781523511426&next=t

My Grandmother’s Hands

https://bookshop.org/p/books/my-grandmother-s-hands-racialized-trauma-and-the-pathway-to-mending-our-hearts-and-bodies-resmaa-menakem/6454227?ean=9781942094470&next=t

You lied to me about God

https://bookshop.org/p/books/you-lied-to-me-about-god-a-memoir-jamie-marich/21084758?ean=9798889840442&next=t

Leaving the Fold

https://bookshop.org/p/books/leaving-the-fold-a-guide-for-former-fundamentalists-and-others-leaving-their-religion-marlene-winell/17325379?ean=9781933993232&next=t

What Happened to You

https://bookshop.org/p/books/what-happened-to-you-conversations-on-trauma-resilience-and-healing-oprah-winfrey/14596716?ean=9781250223180&next=t

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

https://bookshop.org/p/books/adult-children-of-emotionally-immature-parents-lib-e-how-to-heal-from-distant-rejecting-or-self-involved-parents-lindsay-c-gibson/16712089?ean=9781626251700&next=t

https://pete-walker.com/complex_ptsd_book.html

Behavioral change:

Trauma and the 12 steps

https://bookshop.org/p/books/trauma-and-the-12-steps-revised-and-expanded-an-inclusive-guide-to-enhancing-recovery-jamie-marich/13445831?ean=9781623174682&next=t

Rewired

https://bookshop.org/p/books/rewired-a-bold-new-approach-to-addiction-and-recovery-erica-spiegelman/6896406?ean=9781578265657&next=t

Anxiety:

Anxiety and phobia workbook

https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-anxiety-and-phobia-workbook-edmund-j-bourne/21664799?ean=9781648485572&next=t

Relationships:

I want to connect

https://bookshop.org/p/books/i-want-to-connect-how-to-rewire-your-nervous-system-for-stress-resilience-and-secure-attachment-annie-chen/20624709?ean=9781962305143&next=t

Attached

https://bookshop.org/p/books/attached-the-new-science-of-adult-attachment-and-how-it-can-help-you-find-and-keep-love-amir-levine/6718109?ean=9781585429134&next=t

Stan Tatkin wired for dating, wired for love 

https://bookshop.org/p/books/wired-for-love-how-understanding-your-partner-s-brain-and-attachment-style-can-help-you-defuse-conflict-and-build-a-secure-relationsh-stan-tatkin/20238683?ean=9781648482960&next=t

If the Buddha dated/married

https://bookshop.org/p/books/if-the-buddha-married-creating-enduring-relationships-on-a-spiritual-path-charlotte-kasl/16656556?ean=9780140196221&next=t

Hold Me Tight

https://bookshop.org/p/books/hold-me-tight-seven-conversations-for-a-lifetime-of-love-sue-johnson/109643?ean=9780316113007&next=t

LGBTQIA+

Queer Dharma

https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-queer-dharma-yoga-and-meditations-for-liberation-jacoby-ballard/16102928?ean=9781623176518&next=t

Parenting:

Whole Brain Child

https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-whole-brain-child-12-revolutionary-strategies-to-nurture-your-child-s-developing-mind-daniel-j-siegel/7338015?ean=9780553386691&next=t

Yes Brain

https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-yes-brain-how-to-cultivate-courage-curiosity-and-resilience-in-your-child-daniel-j-siegel/11379110?ean=9780399594687&next=t

Brainstorm

https://bookshop.org/p/books/brainstorm-the-power-and-purpose-of-the-teenage-brain-daniel-j-siegel/6723072?ean=9780399168833&next=t

Grief:

Finding Meaning 6th Stage of Grief Workbook

https://bookshop.org/p/books/finding-meaning-the-sixth-stage-of-grief-workbook-tools-for-releasing-pain-and-remembering-with-love-david-kessler/21123754?ean=9781962305297&next=t

Ambiguous Loss

https://bookshop.org/p/books/ambiguous-loss-learning-to-live-with-unresolved-grief-pauline-boss/12841891?ean=9780674003811&next=t