Frances Shelby, LPC, LCDC
Recommended Books
Kristin Neff, Ph.D.
Self Compassion
"Using solid empirical research, personal stories, practical exercises, and humor, Dr. Neff - the world's foremost expert o self-compassion- explains how to heal destructive emotional patters so that you can be healthier, happier, and more effective."
Arielle Schwartz, Ph.D.
The Post Traumatic Growth Guidebook
"Within these chapters, you will be guided through 60 practices that illuminate a path to trauma recovery with effective, research-based strategies that facilitate resilience and enhance post-traumatic growth."
Jonice Webb, Ph.D
Running on Empty
“This book is not about what happened to you as a child; it’s about what failed to happen for you as a child. It’s an extremely subtle, almost invisible factor call Emotional Neglect, and it disrupts one’s live in untold ways. Psychologist Jonice Webb, PhD shows how Emotional Neglect in childhood had an insidious effect on us as adults, causing us to struggle with self-discipline and self-care, or to feel unworthy, disconnected and unfulfilled."
Brene Brown
Atlas of the Heart
The book is based on Brown’s extensive research on human emotions, which she conducted over ten years. She interviewed hundreds of people about their experiences with love and used their stories to illustrate her points. The book is all about human emotions and behaviors, focusing on the heart. Brown discusses a range of topics, such as courage, vulnerability, worthiness, and shame. She provides readers with insights and tools that can help them understand themselves better and build healthier relationships with others.
Melody Beattie
The Language of Letting Go
"The Language of Letting Go Reflecting on the core issues of codependency, Melody Beattie encourages readers to trust themselves on their journey to self-care. Each meditation is filled with the personal warmth and insight Beattie brings to all of her books."
Melody Beattie
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
"Codependent No More recovery has begun for millions of individuals with this straightforward guide. Through personal examples and exercises, readers are shown how controlling others forces them to lose sight of their own needs and happiness."
Hilary Jacobs Hendel, LCSW
It’s not Always Depression
"It's Not Always Depression gives us the emotion education we need (and should have ideally received in high school!)Â With fascinating patient stories and dynamic exercises, you will learn to connect to healing emotions, ease anxiety and depression, and discover your authentic self."