R. My Favorite Books, Videos, and Other Helps

 

Books

Trauma:

WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU? by Scott Perry and Oprah

GETTING PAST YOUR PAST by Francine Shapiro

WAKING THE TIGER by Peter Levine

THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE, by Bessel van der Kolk. An easy read on the lasting effects of trauma.

Communication Skills:

STOP WALKING ON EGGSHELLS, by Paul Mason and Randi Kreger. This book tells you how to deal with those with Borderline Personality Disorder, but it can help with anyone with strong emotions that are hard to validate and seem manipulative (toddlers, teens, moody spouses). 

WHEN I SAY NO, I FEEL GUILTY, by Manuel Smith. A great book about skills to use to avoid being manipulated, how to set boundaries, and not feel responsible for others' feelings.

HOLD ME TIGHT, Sue Johnson, a lay-person's guide to emotion-focused couple therapy. Very good at helping structure conversations and explaining that NO ONE is the BAD GUY.

Parenting:

UNCONDITIONAL PARENTING, by Alfie Kohn. A great book that questions traditional parenting skills in favor of skills that demonstrate Unconditional Love.

YOU ARE SPECIAL, by Fred Rogers

THE POWER OF SHOWING UP by Dan Siegel and Tina Bryson

Self-Help:

DARING GREATLY by Brene Brown (or anything by Brene Brown)

THE TAO OF POOH, by Benjamin Hoffe. A collection of calming, mindful teachings from Winnie the Pooh.

I DON"T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT, by Terry Real

Videos:

THE MIND EXPLAINED, EPISODE 4 on MINDFULNESS. Find this on NETFLIX. All the episodes are good but this introduces us to Mindfulness, one of the main skills we will learn in therapy.

PLEASURE UNWOVEN. A somewhat cheesy documentary that explains the nature of addiction very well. Here is the link to the whole thing in parts on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxiKVQR90VM&list=PLYCfN98iD1frkbkvTVjKr2U2KciDMMtWy

YOGA. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=yoga+with+adriene

The Power of Vulnerability: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o&t=2s

Listening to Shame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psN1DORYYV0&t=2s

-Vsauce, a channel with episodes of various scientific topics, some of which are psychological or social science, all of which are entertaining.

-Esther Perel, Couples Expert

-Guy Winch, Emotion Psychologist

-Johann Hari, Journalist who speaks about mental illness and addiction

-Robert Waldinger, Relationship researcher

-Own Your Face, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbxinUJcLGg

Call to Courage. Special on NETFLIX


Podcasts and Apps

-Life Kit, from NPR

-Jennifer Finlayson-Fife. An LDS Couples and Sex Therapist, great resources for developing emotional independence. https://www.finlayson-fife.com/podcasts

GOTTMAN CARD DECKS app, conversations to increase couple connection.

INSIGHT TIMER, fantastic free mindfulness, meditation, and mental health education app

ACT COACH, mindfulness and journaling app

Dr. Becky Kennedy, child psychologist

https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside/

LIGHT UP THE COUCH, podcast for therapists, but provides lots of great info on certain diagnoses and situations.


And of course, my podcast "Steps with Boone", found on all major streamers, where you can find audio versions of may posts in categorical packages.


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