Resources

We don’t have to have all the answers, and we don’t have to reinvent the wheel.

There is so much wisdom out there, and I love hooking people up with resources that meet them where they are and allow them to dig more deeply into their own personal growth and exploration.

We may choose to reference books that you resonate with during our sessions, and, of course, they may simply be read on your own time to support and supplement your work in therapy.

The Three Minute Meditator – This is one of my very favorite books on the “how-tos” of meditation. Practical and pleasantly readable, it’s perfect for beginners and interesting enough to read even for those with an established meditation practice.

The Untethered Soul – One of my favorite books of all time, this is one of the books that really helped me “get it.” I have two hard copies and the audiobook, and I still listen to it while I’m running sometimes.

Michael Singer explains so well, with clear language, relatable metaphors and frank common sense, how the “voice in our head” is not who we are.

The Four Agreements – This entire book is gold, but the chapter I refer to most often is on “never taking things personally.” This concept alone is priceless in the journey of personal growth and wellness.

Hardwiring Happiness – No one speaks more convincingly and inspiringly than Rick Hanson on how we can work WITH the brain instead of letting its outdated functions dictate how we think and feel. Chock full of useful exercises, this book has the potential to truly change your life.

Pema Chodron – I recommend that everyone read anything and everything by Pema Chodron, then go on to listen to all her audio material. This tiny Tibetan Buddhist nun relays the practical and infinite wisdom of Buddhism in ways that we can relate to and apply to our own western lives.

These are the books I turn to time after time, letting them open to any page and soaking up the inevitable wisdom and comfort I find there.

I offer BOOK SUMMARIES of the following books:

Uncovering Happiness, Elisha Goldstein – Uncovering Happiness suggests that human beings have built-in natural anti-depressants that can help decrease depression, improve mood and enhance well-being. It has five core areas of focus: Mindfulness, self-compassion, sense of purpose, playfulness and mastery.

Solving for Happiness, Mo Gawdat – This book was born out of Mo’s experience of being incredibly successful and completely unhappy at the same time. He “applied his superior logic and problem-solving skills to understand how the brain processes joy and sadness – and then he solves for happy. He shows us how to view life through a clear lens, teaching us how to dispel the illusions that cloud our thinking; overcome the brain’s blind spots; and embrace five ultimate truths.”

Loyalty to Your Soul, Ronald and Mary Hulnick, PhD – Perhaps not a book for everyone, this is a deep dive into spiritual psychology, which operates on the premise that we are not human beings with souls, but souls having human experiences.

This framework can be extremely helpful for people, since problems and challenges can be viewed as spiritual opportunities to learn and evolve.

The Sedona Method, Dale Dwoskin – The Sedona Method is one of several techniques I enjoy using with clients to help them let go of unwanted thoughts and feelings, even those that are deeply ingrained. (Other techniques I use are EFT/tapping, various guided meditations, temporal tapping and autohypnosis)