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The White Bison Resource Library offers over 1500 resources aimed at supporting personal growth across various aspects of life, including addiction, parenting, and mental health. The resources include podcasts, books, and websites, but White Bison Therapy does not endorse any specific content. Users are encouraged to explore the materials and select what resonates with them while being aware of potential affiliate links.

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The White Bison Resource Library offers over 1500 resources aimed at supporting personal growth across various aspects of life, including addiction, parenting, and mental health. The resources include podcasts, books, and websites, but White Bison Therapy does not endorse any specific content. Users are encouraged to explore the materials and select what resonates with them while being aware of potential affiliate links.

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WHITE BISON RESOURCE LIBRARY

Over 1500 Resources!

These resources are meant to supplement your growth as a client, couple, family,
parent, professional, and most importantly, as a human being. We have provided an
extensive list of resources that many have found helpful. White Bison Therapy, however,
does not specifically endorse any book, website, podcast, social media site, blog, app,
agency, product, company, or person. This content contains affiliate links. When you
purchase through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
In other words, take what you like and leave the rest!

Addiction/Substance Abuse
General
● The Addicted Mind Podcast by Duane Osterlind "The Addicted Mind Podcast" offers
hope, understanding, and guidance for those dealing with addiction, with real stories and
research to inspire and show the journey to recovery is worth it.
● The Betrayed, The Addicted, The Expert Podcast by Ashlynn Allen, Brannon Patrick,
and Coby Mitchell: How to find people who support you in relationships, healing from
trauma, owning your sexuality, finding authenticity, and enjoying life beyond the trials.
● Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change by Jeffrey Foote,
Carrie Wilkens, and Nicole Kosanke
● The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast by Dr Daniel & Tana Amen: Win the war for your health
and defeat anxiety, depression, memory loss, ADHD, addictions, disease, and obesity.
● Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Dr. Anna Lembke
● Dr. Gabor Mate’ Website on body/mind connection, trauma, ADHD, addiction, and
compassionate inquiry. https://drgabormate.com/
● The End of Mental Illness: How Neuroscience Is Transforming Psychiatry and Helping
Prevent or Reverse Mood and Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Addictions, PTSD, Psychosis,
Personality Disorders, and More by Daniel G. Amen
● In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction by Gabor Maté
● Understanding Addiction: Know Science, No Stigma by Charles Smith and Jason Hunt

12-Steps
● Alcoholics Anonymous: The Big Book by Anonymous
● Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps by Father Richard Rohr
● Buddhism and the Twelve Steps: A Recovery Workbook for Individuals and Groups, by
Kevin Griffin
● Drop the Rock: Removing Character Defects - Steps Six and Seven by Bill P. and Todd
Weber
● How Al-Anon Works for Families & Friends of Alcoholics by Al-Anon Family Groups
● Narcotics Anonymous by Anonymous
● Paths to Recovery: Al-Anon's Steps, Traditions, and Concepts by Al-Anon Family
Groups
● Staying Sober Without God: The Practical 12 Steps to Long-Term Recovery by Jeffrey
Munn
● Twelve Steps to Religionless Spirituality: The Power of Spirituality with or without God by
Ward B. Ewing
● A Woman's Way through the Twelve Steps by Stephanie S. Covington

Memoirs and Stories


● Appetites by Caroline Knapp
● Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction by David Sheff
● Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget by Sarah Hepola
● Cherry by Mary Karr
● Drinking: A Love Story by Caroline Knapp
● Dry by Augusten Burroughs
● The Liars' Club: A Memoir by Mary Karr
● Lit: Testimonies from Our Imprisoned Sisters by Mary Karr
● Magical Thinking: True Stories by Augusten Burroughs
● Possible Side Effects by Augusten Burroughs
● Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood by Koren Zailckas and Ellen Archer
● Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines by Nic Sheff
● We All Fall Down: Living with Addiction by Nic Sheff
● We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life by Laura McKowen

Parents and Families


● Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction by David Sheff
● Bruised Before Birth: Parenting Children Exposed to Parental Substance Abuse
By Joan McNamara, Elizabeth Grimes, and Amy Bullock
● Love First: A Family's Guide to Intervention by Jeff Jay and Debra Jay
● It Will Never Happen to Me: Growing Up with Addiction as Youngsters, Adolescents, and
Adults, by Claudia Black
Recovery
● A Burning Desire: Dharma God and the Path of Recovery by Kevin Griffin
● It Will Never Happen to Me: Growing Up with Addiction as Youngsters, Adolescents, and
Adults, by Claudia Black
● Kevin Griffin Website on Addiction and Buddhism: https://kevingriffin.net/
● Kevin Griffin's Website on Buddhist recovery:
https://www.buddhistrecovery.org/academyteacher/name/Kevin+Griffin
● Ordinary Recovery: Mindfulness, Addiction, and the Path of Lifelong Sobriety by William
Alexander
● Reclaiming Your Life: The Gay Man's Guide to Recovery from Abuse, Addictions, and
Self-Defeating Behavior by Rik Isensee
● Recovering Joy: A Mindful Life After Addiction by Kevin Griffin
● Recovery by Russell Brand
● Recovery One Breath at a Time: Mindfulness Practices for Overcoming Addiction by
Kevin Griffin
● Refuge Recovery: A Buddhist Path to Recovering from Addiction by Noah Levine
● This Is How: Surviving What You Think You Can't by Augusten Burroughs
● A Woman's Addiction Workbook: Your Guide to In-Depth Healing by Lisa Najavits
● Ordinary Recovery: Mindfulness, Addiction, and the Path of Lifelong Sobriety by William
Alexander
● The Zen of Recovery by Mel Ash

Relationships and Codependency


● Addictive Relationships: Why Love Goes Wrong in Recovery by Terrence T. Gorski
● The Disease To Please: Curing the People-Pleasing Syndrome by Harriet B. Braiker
● Emotional Sobriety: From Relationship Trauma to Resilience and Balance by Tia
● Facing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes From, How It Sabotages Our Lives
by Pia Mellody, Andrea Wells Miller, and J. Keith Miller
● Healing Trauma Through Self-Parenting: The Co-Dependency Connection by Patricia
O’Gorman, and Phil Diaz
● It Will Never Happen to Me: Growing Up with Addiction as Youngsters, Adolescents, and
Adults, by Claudia Black
● Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab

Adoption and Fostering


Parenting and Families
● The Adoption and Fostering Podcast: Conversation & discussion on contemporary
Adoption & Fostering by Al Coates & Scott Casson-Rennie
● The Attachment Nerd Website by Eli Harwood: https://attachmentnerd.com/
● Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control: A Love-Based Approach to Helping
Attachment-Challenged Children With Severe Behaviors by Heather T. Forbes and B.
Bryan Post
● Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control, Vol. 2 by Heather T. Forbes
● Brown Babies Pink Parents by Amy Ford
● Bruised Before Birth: Parenting Children Exposed to Parental Substance Abuse
By Joan McNamara, Elizabeth Grimes, and Amy Bullock
● Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care: Every week, we interview leading
experts for an hour, discussing the topics you care about in deciding whether to
adopt/foster or how to be a better parent.
● Creating a Family Website: Supporting Adoptive, Foster and Kinship Families:
https://creatingafamily.org/
● Fostering Voices Podcast: https://fosteringvoices.libsyn.com/website
● Integrative Parenting: Strategies for Raising Children Affected by Attachment Trauma by
Debra Wesselmann, Cathy Schweitzer, and Stefanie Armstrong
● In On It: What Adoptive Parents Would Like You To Know About Adoption. A Guide for
Relatives and Friends. by Elisabeth O'Toole
● Nancy Thormas’ Attachment Website: Nancy is an expert in therapeutic parenting and
reactive attachment expert and offers adoption camps for families.
https://www.attachment.org/
● The Primal Wound by Nancy Newton Verrier
● Raising Securely Attached Kids: Using Connection-Focused Parenting to Create
Confidence, Empathy, and Resilience by Eli Harwood
● Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew by Sherrie Eldridge
● When Love Is Not Enough: A Guide to Parenting With RAD-Reactive Attachment
Disorder by Nancy L. Thomas

Kids, Tweens, and Teens


● Fitzy Needs a Family: Explaining Foster Care to Children by Kait Isaak
● The Invisible String by Patrice Karst and Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
● Just Because I was Adopted. A Story About Adoption and Forever Love by Dr. P.
Shiroma
● The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn and Ruth Harper
● Let's Talk About It: Adoption (Mr. Rogers) by Fred Rogers
● Maybe Days: A Book for Children in Foster Care by Jennifer Wilgocki, Marcia Kahn
Wright, and Alissa Imre Geis
● My New Family: A First Look at Adoption by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker
● We Belong Together: A Book About Adoption and Families by Todd Parr

Anxiety
General
● The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast by Dr. Daniel & Tana Amen: Win the war for your
health and defeat anxiety, depression, memory loss, ADHD, addictions, disease, and
obesity.
● Dr. Daniel Amen Website: Transforming the Way Mental Health is Treated
https://www.amenclinics.com/
● The End of Mental Illness: How Neuroscience Is Transforming Psychiatry and Helping
Prevent or Reverse Mood and Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Addictions, PTSD, Psychosis,
Personality Disorders, and More by Daniel G. Amen
● Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety by David
D. Burns
● Find Your Calm: A Mindful Approach To Relieve Anxiety And Grow Your Bravery by Gabi
Garcia and Marta Pineda
● Meditation Minis Podcast by Chel Hamilton: Short (10 minutes or less) guided
meditations to calm your anxiety, overcome negative thinking, increase your confidence,
and more
● Mood Tracker Journal: Daily Mental Health & Wellness Diary With Prompts For Relieving
Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder Or Depression by Hazel Siddartha
● The OCD & Anxiety Podcast by Robert James
● Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic,
and Worry by Catherine M. Pittman and Elizabeth M. Karle
● The Wisdom of Insecurity: A Message for an Age of Anxiety by Alan Watts

CBT/Change Your Thinking


● The Anxiety and Depression Workbook: Simple, Effective CBT Techniques to Manage
Moods and Feel Better Now by Michael A.Tompkins and, Judith S. Beck
● The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Edmund J. Bourne
● The Anxiety Podcast with Tim JP Collins: This is a show to support everyone suffering
from Anxiety, stress, and panic attacks
● The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Anxiety: A Step-By-Step Program by William J.
Knaus
● Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of
Suffering by Joseph Nguyen
● Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 7 Weeks: A Workbook for Managing
Depression and Anxiety by Seth J. Gilliha
● Positive Psychology Website: Learn about cognitive distortions, common distortions, and
what you can do about them. https://positivepsychology.com/cognitive-distortions/
● The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook: Proven, Step-by-Step Techniques for
Overcoming Your Fear by Martin M. Antony and Richard P. Swinson

Kids, Tweens, and Teens


● The Anxiety Survival Guide for Teens: CBT Skills to Overcome Fear, Worry, and Panic
by Jennifer Shannon and Doug Shannon
● The Don't Worry Book by Todd Parr
● Find Your Calm: A Mindful Approach To Relieve Anxiety And Grow Your Bravery by Gabi
Garcia and Marta Pineda
● I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids by Gabi Garcia and Charity Russell
● A Kids Book About Anxiety by Ross Szabo
● Listening to My Body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their
sensations (what the heck are those?) and feelings so that they can get better at figuring
out what they need. by Gabi Garcia and Ying Hui Tan
● Scaredy Squirrel by Mélanie Watt
● The Teens' Workbook to Self Regulate: Empowering Teenagers to Handle Emotions with
Success through Coping Strategies and CBT Exercises by Richard Bass
● What to Do When You're Scared and Worried: A Guide for Kids by James J. Crist

Parenting
● Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents by
Eli R. Lebowitz
● Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents by Ronald Rapee, Ann
Wignall, Susan Spence, Vanessa Cobham, and Heidi Lyneham
● The Highly Sensitive Child: Helping Our Children Thrive When The World Overwhelms
Them by Elaine N. Aron

Attachment
General
● Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human
Experience by Brené Brown
● Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and
Keep - Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
● Attachment Nerd Cast by Eli Harwood
https://open.spotify.com/show/7cgfjOCaJO5LDNbRT4lxMT
● The Attachment Nerd Website by Eli Harwood: https://attachmentnerd.com/
● The Attachment Theory Workbook: Powerful Tools to Promote Understanding, Increase
Stability, and Build Lasting Relationships by Annie Chen
● The Attachment Quiz by Eli Harwood: https://attachmentnerd.com/quiz/attachment-quiz
● Attuned: Practicing Interdependence to Heal Our Trauma―and Our World by Thomas
Hübl
● Belonging: Remembering Ourselves Home by Toko-pa Turner
● Born for Love: Why Empathy Is Essential--and Endangered by Bruce D Perry, Maia
Szalavitz
● The Five Levels of Attachment: Toltec Wisdom for the Modern World by don Miguel Ruiz
● IntraConnected: MWe (Me + We) as the Integration of Self, Identity, and Belonging by
Daniel J. Siegel
● Trauma Bonded: A True Story of Navigating Attachments Forged in Complex PTSD by
Sarah Westbrook
● Unlocking Us Podcast with Brené Brown: We are hardwired for connection, and
connecting requires courage, vulnerability, and conversation.

Couples and Relationships


● Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Dr. Sue Johnson
● The Hold Me Tight Workbook: A Couple's Guide for a Lifetime of Love by Dr. Sue
Johnson
● In Each Other's Care: A Guide to the Most Common Relationship Conflicts and How to
Work Through Them by StanTatkin and Lin Chen
● Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy by Jessica Fern
● Securely Attached: Transform Your Attachment Patterns into Loving, Lasting Romantic
Relationships (A Guided Journal) by Eli Harwood
● Sue Johson Website: EFT Creator, Author of Hold Me Tight https://drsuejohnson.com/
● We Do Stan Tatkin
● What Makes Love Last?: How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal by John Gottman and
Nan Silver
● Wired for Dating: How Understanding Neurobiology and Attachment Style Can Help You
Find Your Ideal Mate by Stan Tatkin
● Wired for Love: How Understanding Your Partner's Brain and Attachment Style Can Help
You Defuse Conflict and Build a Secure Relationship by Stan Tatkin
● Workbook For In Each Other's Care: A Guide to the Most Common Relationship
Conflicts and How to Work Through Them by Stan Tatkin and Lin Chen
● Your Brain on Love: The Neurobiology of Healthy Relationships Audiobook by Stan
Tatkin

Families and Parenting


● Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control: A Love-Based Approach to Helping
Attachment-Challenged Children With Severe Behaviors by Heather T. Forbes, and B.
Bryan Post
● Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control, Vol. 2 by Heather T. Forbes
● Integrative Parenting: Strategies for Raising Children Affected by Attachment Trauma by
Debra Wesselmann, Cathy Schweitzer, and Stefanie Armstrong
● The Invisible String by Patrice Karst and Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
● The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn and Ruth Harper
● Nancy Thormas’ Attachment Website: Nancy is an expert in therapeutic parenting and
reactive attachment expert and offers adoption camps for families.
https://www.attachment.org/
● The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and
How Their Brains Get Wired by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
● Raising Securely Attached Kids: Using Connection-Focused Parenting to Create
Confidence, Empathy, and Resilience by Eli Harwood
● The Shelter of Each Other by Mary Pipher
● When Love Is Not Enough: A Guide to Parenting With RAD-Reactive Attachment
Disorder by Nancy L. Thomas
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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General
● Adult ADHD Tools (3 books in 1) Executive Functioning Workbook, Mastering
Concentration, Organization, and Cleaning: Strengthen Focus, Memory, and ... Now and
Long Term by Calvin Caufield
● ADHD Experts Podcast by ADDitude Leading ADHD experts give real-life answers to
questions submitted by ADD adults and parents raising children with attention deficit
disorder
● The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast by Dr Daniel & Tana Amen: Win the war for your health
and defeat anxiety, depression, memory loss, ADHD, addictions, disease, and obesity.
● Dr. Daniel Amen Website: Transforming the Way Mental Health is Treated
https://www.amenclinics.com/
● Dr. Gabor Mate’ Website on body/mind connection, trauma, ADHD, addiction, and
compassionate inquiry. https://drgabormate.com/
● Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder by Edward
M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey
● Hacking Your ADHD Podcast by William Curb: ADHD can be a struggle, but it doesn't
always have to be. Explores ways that you can work with your ADHD brain to do more of
the things you want to do.
● The Queen of Distraction: How Women with ADHD Can Conquer Chaos, Find Focus,
and Get More Done by Terry Matlen and Sari Solden

Kids, Tweens, and Teens


● A Kids Book About ADHD by Elly Both
● But It's Not My Fault! by Julia Cook and Anita DuFalla
● Guide For Smart But Scattered Teens: 20+ Executive Functioning Skills for Improving
Focus, Increasing Emotional Control, Fostering Self-Organization, Managing Time, and
Cultivating Metacognition by Ezekiel Monroe
● I Have Ants in My Pants: Learning Self-Control and Respect by Julia Cook and, Carrie
Hartman
● Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Kids: 60 Fun Activities to Help Children Self-Regulate,
Focus, and Succeed by Kelli Miller
● Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Teens: Improve Focus, Get Organized, and Succeed
by Allison Tyler

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)


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General
● The Autistic Brain: Helping Different Kinds of Minds Succeed by Temple Grandin and
Richard Panek
● I Am Autistic: A Workbook: Sensory Tools, Practical Advice, and Interactive Journaling
for Understanding Life with Autism (By Someone Diagnosed with It) by Chanelle Moriah
● Is This Autism?: A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else by Donna Henderson, Sarah
Wayland, and Jamell White
● Life Coaching for Adults on the Autism Spectrum: Discovering Your True Potential by
Jaclyn Hunt
● Unmasking Autism: The Power of Embracing Our Hidden Neurodiversity by Devon Price

Kids, Tweens, and Teens


● The Autism Playbook for Teens: Imagination-Based Mindfulness Activities to Calm
Yourself, Build Independence, and Connect with Others by Irene McHenry and Carol
Moo
● I See Things Differently: A First Look at Autism by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker
● A Kids Book About Neurodiversity by Laura Petix the Ot Butterfly
● Neurodivergent Ninja: A Children’s Book About the Gifts of Neurodiversity by Mary Nhin
● Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach to Helping Kids
Reach Their Potential by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare
● So, I'm Autistic: An Introduction to Autism for Young Adults and Late Teens by Sarah
O'Brien
● The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide by Castellon
● Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Kids: 60 Fun Activities to Help Children Self-Regulate,
Focus, and Succeed by Kelli Miller
● You Are a Social Detective by Michelle Garcia Winner and Pamela Crooke

Stories and Memoirs


● Autism, Seriously Funny Kindle Edition by Zidlow Marx and Elijah Marx
● Born On A Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant by Daniel
Tammet
● The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
● Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's by John Elder Robison
● The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook to Mastering DBT Skills: Empower Yourself with
Practical Tools and Strategies for Navigating Life's Challenges and Achieving Emotional
Well-Being by Dahlia Banks
● Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism by Temple Grandin

Bipolar Disorder
General
● The Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood's Most
Misunderstood Disorder by Demitri Papolos
● The Bipolar Diaries Podcast by Anastasia McLean: As someone that was diagnosed with
Bipolar II, my aim is to eliminate the stigma surrounding Bipolar and normalize the
conversation between those suffering and those who don’t.
● The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know by David
J. Miklowitz
● Bipolar Workbook: Tools for Controlling Your Mood Swings by Monica Ramirez Basco
● The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Bipolar Disorder: Using DBT to
Regain Control of Your Emotions and Your Life by Sheri Van Dijk
● Jenny Lawson Website and Blog: bipolar disorder, women https://thebloggess.com/ The
● Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner by Julie
A. Fast and John D. Preston
● Mood Tracker Journal: Daily Mental Health & Wellness Diary With Prompts For Relieving
Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder Or Depression by Hazel Siddartha
● Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder: A 4-Step Plan for You and Your Loved Ones to Manage
the Illness and Create Lasting Stability by Julie A. Fast and John Preston
● Talk BP Website: The world’s most leading Bipolar Disorder experts.
● Welcome to the Jungle: Facing Bipolar Without Freaking Out by Hilary T. Smith

Stories and Memoirs


● Broken (in the best possible way) by Jenny Lawson
● Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson
● Let's Pretend This Never Happened: (A Mostly True Memoir) by Jenny Lawson
● Madness: A Bipolar Life by Marya Hornbacher
● A Molecule Away from Madness: Tales of the Hijacked Brain by Sara Manning Peskin
● Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple
● An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness by Kay Redfield Jamison

Body Image and Eating Disorders


Body Image
● Beauty Sick: How the Cultural Obsession with Appearance Hurts Girls and Women by
Renee Engeln
● Hillary McBride Website: Body Image and Women’s Empowerment
https://hillarylmcbride.com/
● I Weigh Podcast with Jameela Jamil: Join actress and activist Jameela Jamil (The Good
Place, She-Hulk) as she explores issues surrounding mental health, body image, and
activism
● A Kid's Book About Beauty by Ashley Graham
● A Kids Book About Body Image by Rebecca Alexander
● Love Your Body: A Positive Affirmation Guide for Loving and Appreciating Your Body by
Louise Hay
● More Than A Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament by Lexie Kite and
Lindsay Kite
● Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image: Learning to Love Ourselves as We Are by Hillary
L. McBride
● Official Workbook for More Than a Body: Daily Practices for Building Body Image
Resilience in a Looks-Obsessed by Lexie Kite and Lindsay Kite
● Practices for Embodied Living: Experiencing the Wisdom of Your Body by Hillary L.
McBride
● Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls by Mary Pipher and Sara
Gilliam
● Some Body to Love: 12 Weeks to a Better Body Image by Dr. Carly LeBaron
● Wisdom of Your Body by Hillary L. McBride

Healthy Eating Practices


● Eating Mindfully for Teens: A Workbook to Help You Make Healthy Choices, End
Emotional Eating, and Feel Great by Susan Albers
● Food Psych Podcast by Christy Harrison: Helping people make peace with food since
2013
● How to Eat (Mindfulness Essentials) by Thich Nhat Hanh
● Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch
● The Intuitive Eating Workbook: Ten Principles for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with
Food by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch
● Maintenance Phase Podcast by Aubrey Gordon & Michael Hobbes: Debunking the junk
science behind health fads, wellness scams, and nonsensical nutrition advice.
● Nutrition Diva: Quick and DirtyTips for Eating Well and Feeling Fabulous Podcast by
Monica Reinagel: Every week, Monica peels back the layers of nutrition news and
research, answers listener questions, and helps you feel more confident about your food
and nutrition choices.

Kids, Tweens, and Teens


● Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys by Charlotte Markey, Daniel Hart, and
Douglas Zacher
● The Body Image Book for Girls: Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless by Charlotte
Markey
● A Kid’s Book About Beauty by Ashley Graham
● A Kid’s Book About Body Image by Rebecca Alexander

Memoirs and Stories


● Appetites by Caroline Knapp
● Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body by Roxane Gay
● Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia by Marya Hornbacher
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
General
● Bold Beautiful Borderline Podcast Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson a raw, honest,
and sometimes humorous look into what it means to live with Borderline Personality
Disorder
● Borderline Personality Disorder - A BPD Survival Guide: For Understanding, Coping, and
Healing by Anna Nierling
● DBT & Me Podcast by Michelle Henderson and Kate Sherman: DBT can improve
depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and other mental health struggles.
● I Hate You--Don't Leave Me: Third Edition: Understanding the Borderline Personality by
Jerold J. Kreisman and Hal Straus
● Lost in the Mirror: An Inside Look at Borderline Personality Disorder by Richard
Moskovitz
● Loving Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder: How to Keep Out-of-Control
Emotions from Destroying Your Relationship by Shari Y. Manning
● Mood Tracker Journal: Daily Mental Health & Wellness Diary With Prompts For Relieving
Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder Or Depression by Hazel Siddartha
● Raising Resilient Children with a Borderline or Narcissistic Parent by Margalis Fjeldstad
and Jean McBride
● Stop Caretaking the Borderline or Narcissist: How to End the Drama and Get On with
Life by Margalis Fjeldstad
● Stronger Than BPD: The Girl’s Guide to Taking Control of Intense Emotions, Drama, and
Chaos Using DBT by Debbie Corso and Gillian Galen

Stories and Memoirs


● Beyond Borderline: True Stories of Recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder by
John G. Gunderson and Perry D Hoffman
● The Buddha and the Borderline: My Recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder
through Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Buddhism, and Online Dating by Kiera Van Gelder
● Get Me Out of Here: My Recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder by Rachel
Reiland
● Girl in Need of a Tourniquet: Memoir of a Borderline Personality by Merri Lisa Johnson

Boundaries, People-Pleasing, and Codependency


● Boundaries Made Easy: Your Roadmap to Connection, Ease and Joy by Abby Medcalf
● But Still, She Thrives Podcast: Narcissistic Abuse, Toxic Relationships, Healthy
Boundaries, Childhood Abuse, Trauma Healing by Christy Jade
● Codependency Alchemy Podcast by Alyssa Zander: Walk the path to healthy
relationships
● A Codependent Mind Podcast by Brian and Stephanie: A couple’s honest first-hand
account of a descent into and emergence from codependency
● The Disease To Please: Curing the People-Pleasing Syndrome by Harriet B. Braiker
● Emotional Sobriety: From Relationship Trauma to Resilience and Balance by Tia
● Energetic Boundaries: How to Stay Protected and Connected in Work, Love, and Life by
Cyndi Dale
● Facing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes From, How It Sabotages Our Lives
by Pia Mellody, Andrea Wells Miller, and J. Keith Miller
● Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook: Somatic Skills to Help You Feel Safe in Your Body,
Create Boundaries, and Live with Resilience by Erika Shershun
● Healing Trauma Through Self-Parenting: The Co-Dependency Connection by Patricia
O’Gorman, and Phil Diaz
● Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent, and Respect: Teach children about body
ownership, respect, feelings, choices, and recognizing bullying behaviors (ages 4-7) by
Jayneen Sanders and Sarah Jennings
● The Relationship Bill of Rights by Eve Rickert and Franklin Veaux
● Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab
● Stop Caretaking the Borderline or Narcissist: How to End the Drama and Get On with
Life by Margalis Fjeldstad

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)


Change Your Thinking
General
● The Anxiety and Depression Workbook: Simple, Effective CBT Techniques to Manage
Moods and Feel Better Now by Michael A.Tompkins and, Judith S. Beck
● Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by
Joe Dispenza
● Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
● Cognitive-Behavioral Social Skills Training for Schizophrenia: A Practical Treatment
Guide by Eric L. Granholm), John R. McQuaid and, Jason L. Holden
● The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Anxiety: A Step-By-Step Program by William J.
Knaus
● The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression: A Step-by-Step Program by William
J. Knaus and Albert Ellis
● The CBT Journal for Mental Health: Evidence-Based Prompts to Improve Your
Well-Being by Jordan A. Madison
● The CBT Toolbox: A Workbook for Clients and Clinicians by Jeff Riggenbach
● Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of
Suffering by Joseph Nguyen
● Excuses Begone!: How to Change Lifelong, Self-Defeating Thinking Habits by Wayne W.
Dyer
● The Pain Management Workbook: Powerful CBT and Mindfulness Skills to Take Control
of Pain and Reclaim Your Life by Rachel Zoffness and Mark A. Schumacher
● Positive Psychology Website: Learn about cognitive distortions, common distortions, and
what you can do about them. https://positivepsychology.com/cognitive-distortions/
● Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 7 Weeks: A Workbook for Managing
Depression and Anxiety by Seth J. Gillihan
● Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and
Maintaining Your Self-Esteem by Matthew McKay and Patrick Fanning
● Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant
● Success through Coping Strategies and CBT Exercises by Richard Bass
● Think Confident, Be Confident for Teens: A Cognitive Therapy Guide to Overcoming
Self-Doubt and Creating Unshakable Self-Esteem by Marci G Fox
● This Is How: Surviving What You Think You Can't by Augusten Burroughs
● What Happy People Know: How the New Science of Happiness Can Change Your Life
by Dan Baker and Cameron Stauth

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)


● Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: The Process and Practice of Mindful Change by
Steven C. Hayes, Kirk D. Strosahl, and Kelly G. Wilson
● The ACT Deck: 55 Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Practices to Build Connection,
Find Focus, and Reduce Stress by Timothy Gordon and Jessica Borushok
● ACT Made Simple: An Easy-to-Read Primer on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
by Russ Harris and Steven C. Hayes
● The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living - A Guide to ACT by Russ
Harris
● The ACT Workbook for Depression and Shame: Overcome Thoughts of Defectiveness
and Increase Well-Being Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Matthew
McKay, Michael Jason Greenberg, and Patrick Fanning
● Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life: The New Acceptance and Commitment
Therapy by Steven C. Hayes and Spencer Smith
● Stuff That Sucks: A Teen's Guide to Accepting What You Can't Change and Committing
to What You Can by Ben Sedley

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)


● The Buddha and the Borderline: My Recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder
through Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Buddhism, and Online Dating by Kiera Van Gelder
● DBT & Me Podcast by Michelle Henderson and Kate Sherman: DBT can improve
depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and other mental health struggles.
● The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Bipolar Disorder: Using DBT to
Regain Control of Your Emotions and Your Life by Sheri Van Dijk
● The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical DBT Exercises for Learning
Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation & Distress Tolerance by
Matthew McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood, and Jeffrey Brantley
● The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook to Mastering DBT Skills: Empower Yourself with
Practical Tools and Strategies for Navigating Life's Challenges and Achieving Emotional
Well-Being by Dahlia Banks
● Stronger Than BPD: The Girl’s Guide to Taking Control of Intense Emotions, Drama, and
Chaos Using DBT by Debbie Corso and Gillian Galen

Teens
● The Anxiety Survival Guide for Teens: CBT Skills to Overcome Fear, Worry, and Panic
by Jennifer Shannon and Doug Shannon
● Stuff That Sucks: A Teen's Guide to Accepting What You Can't Change and Committing
to What You Can by Ben Sedley
● The Teens' Workbook to Self Regulate: Empowering Teenagers to Handle Emotions with
Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and
Maintaining Your Self-Esteem by Matthew McKay and Patrick Fanning

Couples and Relationships


General
● Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and
Keep - Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
● Conversations with Dr. Jennifer: Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is a sex and relationship
expert who has been interviewed for hundreds of podcasts
● Fight Fair: Winning at Conflict without Losing at Love by Tim Downs and, Joy Downs
● Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict Into Connection by Julie Schwartz
Gottman and John Gottman
● In the Image of Our Heavenly Parents: A Couples Guide to Creating a More Divine
Marriage (LDS) by McArthur Krishna, Bethany Brady Spalding and Ben Crowder
● Love Between Equals: How Peer Marriage Really Works by Pepper Schwartz
● The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship (A Toltec Wisdom
Book) by don Miguel Ruiz
● Room for Two: Podcast by Jennifer Finlayson-Fife: Each episode grants you access to
Dr. Jennifer’s office as she coaches couples, like you, in
real-time.https://www.finlayson-fife.com/coaching/room-for-two
● Where Should We Begin? Podcast by Esther Perel: Step into iconic relationship
therapist Esther Perel's office and listen as 10 anonymous couples in search of insight
bare the raw, intimate, and profound details of their story
● You Are the One You've Been Waiting For :Applying Internal Family Systems to Intimate
Relationships by Richard Schwartz

Dating
● Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and
Keep - Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
● Conscious Lesbian Dating & Love: A Roadmap to Finding the RIght Partner and Dating
● Daze Podcast by Jeffrey Kimes: All about love, sex, breakups, divorce, online dating
apps, and all things relating to dating.
● Creating the Relationship of Your Dreams by Ruth L. Schwartz and Michelle Murrain
● Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by John Gottman, Julie
Schwartz Gottman, Doug Abrams, Rachel Carlton Abrams
● Finding Your Perfect Match: 8 Keys to Finding Lasting Love Through True Compatibility
by Pepper Schwartz
● Teens' Guide to Dating: Expert Advice & Tips for Building Healthy, Happy Relationships
& Everything You Need to Know About Crushes & Heartbreak by Kev Chilton
● Wired for Dating: How Understanding Neurobiology and Attachment Style Can Help You
Find Your Ideal Mate by Stan Tatkin

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) - Sue Johnson


● Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Dr. Sue Johnson
The Hold Me Tight Workbook: A Couple's Guide for a Lifetime of Love by Dr. Sue
Johnson
● Sue Johson Website: EFT Creator, Author of Hold Me Tight https://drsuejohnson.com/

Gottman/Gottman Institute
● And Baby Makes Three: The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and
Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives by John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman
● Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by John Gottman, Julie
Schwartz Gottman, Doug Abrams, Rachel Carlton Abrams
● Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict Into Connection by Julie Schwartz
Gottman and John Gottman
● Gottman Institute Website: A Researched-Based Approach to Relationships:
https://www.gottman.com/
● The Love Prescription: Seven Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy by John
Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman
● The Relationship Cure: A 5-Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and
Friendships by John Gottman
● The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's
Foremost Relationship Expert by John Gottman and Nan Silver
● Small Things Often Podcast by The Gottman Institute: Give your relationships a boost in
5 minutes or less
● What Makes Love Last?: How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal by John Gottman and
Nan Silver

LGBTQIA+
● Conscious Lesbian Dating & Love: A Roadmap to Finding the RIght Partner and
Creating the Relationship of Your Dreams by Ruth L. Schwartz and Michelle Murrain
● Lesbian Couples: A Guide to Creating Healthy Relationships by D. Merilee Clunis and G.
Dorsey Green
● Love Between Men: Enhancing Intimacy and Resolving Conflicts in Gay Relationships
by Rik Isensee

Non-Traditional Relationships
● The Ethical Slut, Third Edition: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and
Other Freedoms in Sex and Love by Janet W. Hardy
● More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory by Franklin Veaux and Eve
Rickert
● Open Thinking in a Closed World: Surviving and Thriving in Alternative Relationships by
Chad Spencer and Melanie Fernandes
● Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy by Jessica Fern
● Polywise: A Deeper Dive Into Navigating Open Relationships by Jessica Fern and David
Cooley Carrie Jenkins
● The Relationship Bill of Rights by Eve Rickert and Franklin Veaux

Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT) - Stan Tatkin


● In Each Other's Care: A Guide to the Most Common Relationship Conflicts and How to
Work Through Them by StanTatkin and Lin Chen
● In Each Other's Care Workbook: A Guide to the Most Common Relationship Conflicts
and How to Work Through Them by Stan Tatkin and Lin Chen
● PACT Institute Website with Stan Tatkin: Attachment-Based Couples Therapy
https://www.thepactinstitute.com/
● We Do Stan Tatkin
● Wired for Dating: How Understanding Neurobiology and Attachment Style Can Help You
Find Your Ideal Mate by Stan Tatkin
● Wired for Love: How Understanding Your Partner's Brain and Attachment Style Can Help
You Defuse Conflict and Build a Secure Relationship by Stan Tatkin
● Your Brain on Love: The Neurobiology of Healthy Relationships Audiobook by Stan
Tatkin

Sexuality in Relationships
● Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters--And How to Get It by Laurie Mintz
● Website by Jennifer Finlayson-Fife: Dr. Jennifer is a licensed therapist who specializes in
working with LDS couples on sexuality and relationship issues
https://www.finlayson-fife.com/
● Intimacy & Desire: Awaken The Passion In Your Relationship by David Schnarch
● Loving Someone Who Has Sexual Trauma: A Compassionate Guide to Supporting Your
Partner and Improving Your Relationship by Megan Lara Negendank
● Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence by Esther Perel
● Replenish: Creating Sexual Fulfillment in Marriage - A Guide for LDS Couples by Tammy
S Hill
● Resurrecting Sex: Solving Sexual Problems and Revolutionizing Your Relationship by
David Schnarch and James Maddock

Troubled, Unhealthy, or Abusive Relationships


● Addictive Relationships: Why Love Goes Wrong in Recovery by Terrence T. Gorski
● After the Affair, Third Edition: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner Has
Been Unfaithful by Janis A. Spring
● The High-Conflict Couple: A Dialectical Behavior Therapy Guide to Finding Peace,
Intimacy, and Validation by Alan E. Fruzzetti
● It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People by Ramani Durvasula
● Recovery from Gaslighting & Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency & Complex PTSD (3 in
1): Emotional Abuse, People-Pleasing and Trauma vs. Emotional Regulation,
Mindfulness, Independence and Self-Caring by Don Barlow
● Should I Stay or Should I Go?: A Guide to Knowing if Your Relationship Can--and
Should--be Saved by Lundy Bancroft and JAC Patrissi
● Stop Caretaking the Borderline or Narcissist: How to End the Drama and Get On with
Life by Margalis Fjeldstad
● Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay: A Step-by-Step Guide to Help You Decide Whether
to Stay In or Get Out of Your Relationship by Mira Kirshenbaum
● The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to Recognize it and How to Respond by Patricia
Evans
● Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men by Lundy
Bancroft

Cultural and Racial Diversity


These books specifically address diversity, but be sure to look under
other topics for books that incorporate diversity into a specific topic.
For religious and spiritual diversity, see “Spirituality” Also see our Products page
for journals related to diversity.

General
● The Color of My Mind: Mental Health Narratives from People of Color (English and
Spanish Editions) by Dior Vargas and Dugud Lab
● Demystifying Diversity: Embracing our Shared Humanity by Daralyse Lyons
● Diversity and Inclusion Matters: Tactics and Tools to Inspire Equity and Game-Changing
Performance by Jason R. Thompson
● For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts by Prisca Dorcas Mojica
Rodriguez
● Healing Collective Trauma: A Process for Integrating our Intergenerational and Cultural
Wounds by Thomas Hübl
● Healing Racial Trauma: The Road to Resilience by Sheila Wise Rowe and Soong-Chan
Rah
● How to Find a Culturally Sensitive Therapist Article by Very Well Mind
● I AM A BADASS! Coloring Book of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)
Women: 40 Coloring Pages of BADASS BIPOC Women for adults and teens by Cecilia
Vizcaino
● Inclusive Therapists for BIPOC and LGBTQ Clients: https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/
● The Middle Of Everywhere: Helping Refugees Enter the American Community by Mary
Pipher
● My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts
and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem
● The Pain We Carry: Healing from Complex PTSD for People of Color by Natalie Y.
Gutiérrez
● Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good by adrienne maree brown

Arab American/Muslim American


● Allah Loves by Omar Suleiman
● Arab America Website: https://www.arabamerica.com/
● Barriers to Mental Health: The Middle Eastern Experience by NAMI:
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/July-2022/Barriers-to-Mental-Health-The-Middle-
Eastern-Experience
● Hold my Hijab Podcast by Kay and Dee https://podtail.com/podcast/hold-my-hijab/
Master of the Eclipse: by Etel Adnan
● Mental Health Issues of Muslim Americans by Abdul Basit and Mohammad Hamid
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3708677/
● The Middle East's Mental Health Crisis by Racheed M Mani: Psychological trauma in the
region is significant, yet underreported.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brain-bulletin/202107/the-middle-easts-mental
-health-crisis
● Mighty Muslim Boy Journal: An Interactive Journal for Growth Mindset, Gratitude,
Confidence & Mindfulness by Tamara Haque and Najwa Awatif
● Muslim Central Podcast by Omar Suleiman
● The Muslim, State and Mind: Psychology in Times of Islamophobia by Tarek Younis
● Prayer Journal for Muslims: Strengthen Your Islamic Faith Through Daily Prayers and
Reflections by Hamidah Haddad
● The Sacred Path to Islam: A Guide to Seeking Allah & Building a Relationship by The
Sincere Seeker Collection
● Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam by A. Helwa
● This Arab Is Queer: An Anthology by LGBTQ+ Arab Writers by Elias Jahshan
● Under the Gaze of Angels: Stories by Said Habib

Asian/Asian American
● 17 Mental Health Resources For Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Website:
https://www.verywellmind.com/mental-health-resources-for-asian-pacific-islander-commu
nities-5116843
● 52 Unique Designs Asian Beauties Coloring Book for Adults and Teen: Ancient Portraits
of Elegant Women, Intricate Colouring Book for Stress Relief and Relaxation by
Digitalica Today
● Angry Asian Man Website:https://angryasianman.com/
● Asian Enough Podcast: by The Los Angeles Times:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/asian-enough/id1681325653
● The Collected Schizophrenias: Essays by Esmé Weijun Wang
● The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee
● How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures by Sabrina Imbler
● Know My Name: A Memoir by Chanel Miller
● Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong
● Permission to Come Home: Reclaiming Mental Health as Asian Americans by Jenny
Wang
● Saaya Unveiled: South Asian Mental Health Spotlighted by Mrinal Gokhale
● South Asian Self-Care Journal: Prompts to Reflect on Your Heritage: A guided writing
program to help you connect with your roots and create a more mindful and reflective
life.by Cards and Canvas Shop
● Stigma: Breaking the Asian American Silence on Mental Health by Tanaya Kollipara
● Taboo: South Asian Mental Health Stories by Mrinal Gokhale
● They Call Us Bruce Podcast: Jeff Yang & Phil Yu
● Where I Belong: Healing Trauma and Embracing Asian American Identity by Soo Jin Lee
and Linda Yoon

Black/African American
● Black Women's Mental Health: Balancing Strength and Vulnerability by Stephanie Y.
Evans and Nsenga K. Burton
● Coloring Book For Black Women | 50 Pages OF Black Queens And Melanin Goddesses:
Anti Anxiety And Relaxation Self Care by AW Publishings
● Motherhood in Black & White by Kaanji Irby and Tara: Covers topics such as
motherhood, race, and pop culture on a podcast that's more important now than ever
● Oprah's Super Soul Podcast: Awaken, discover, and connect to the deeper meaning of
the world around you
● Positive Affirmations Journal for Black Teen Boys: 3 Simple Steps to Effectively Use
Affirmations to Improve Your Self-Esteem, Motivation, and Confidence by B. Mitchell-Dos
Santos
● Shadow Work Journal for Black Women: A Guided Spiritual Journal for Healing, Growth,
Self-Discovery & Reflection With Prompts to Work Through Past by Limitless Abundance
● Spiritual Self Care for Black Women: A Spiritual Journal for Self-Discovery. 12-Month
Notebook & Guided Planner with Prompts & Self-Reflection Activities by Stress Less
Press
● Therapy for Black Girls Podcast by Joy Harden Bradford: A weekly conversation about
all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make
to become the best possible version of ourselves.
● The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navigate an Unequal System, Learn
Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help You Deserve by Rheeda Walker PhD
Na'im Akbar
● The Unapologetic Workbook for Black Mental Health: A Step-by-Step Guide to Build
Psychological Fortitude and Reclaim Wellness by Rheeda Walker and Angela
Neal-Barnett
● You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience by
Tarana Burke and Brené Brown

Indigenous/Native American
● #NotYourPrincess: Voices of Native American Women by Charleyboy and Leatherdale
● 365 Days Of Walking The Red Road: The Native American Path to Leading a Spiritual
Life Every Day by Terri Jean
● A Gathering of Wisdoms: Tribal Mental Health a Cultural Perspective by Jennifer F.
Clarke
● All My Relations Podcast by Matika Wilbur Desi Small-Rodriguez & Adrienne Keene:
Explore our relationships— relationships to land, to our creatural relatives, and to one
another
● Indigenous Journal: Native American Pride by Sovereign Nation Books
● Kindling the Native Spirit: Sacred Practices for Everyday Life by Denise Linn
● Mother Earth Spirituality: Native American Paths to Healing Ourselves and Our World by
Ed McGaa and Marie N. Buchfink
● Native American Spirituality: Unleashing the Power of Shamanism, Animal Spirit Guides,
Shamanic Totems, Power Animals, and More by Mari Silva
● Red Man Laughing Podcast by Ryan McMahon
https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/red-man-laughing/id581403701
● The Red Nation Website: https://therednation.org/
● Shamanism: Exploring Native American, Norse, Celtic, and Siberian Shamanic Rituals,
Beliefs, and Practices for Beginners by Silvia Hill
● Trauma and Resilience in the Lives of Contemporary Native Americans: Reclaiming our
Balance, Restoring our Wellbeing by Hilary N. Weaver
● Think Indigenous: Native American Spirituality for a Modern World by Doug Good
Feather

Jewish/Judaism
● Chutzpod! Podcast by Rabbi Shira Stutman Hanna Rosin: A frank and wide-ranging
conversation on how to build a good life, using real-life quandaries and millennia-old
Jewish wisdom
● The Connections Paradigm: Ancient Jewish Wisdom for Modern Mental Health by Dr.
David H. Rosmarin
● Handbook of Torah and Mental Health by David H. Rosmarin and, Rabbi Saul Haimoff
● Here All Along Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life by Sarah
Hurwitz
● Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life by Shai Held
● Living a Life that Matters by Harold S. Kushner
● When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Harold S. Kushner
● Unorthodox Podcast by Stephanie Butnick, Liel Leibovitz, and Joshua Malina
● Wounds into Wisdom: Healing Intergenerational Jewish Trauma by Tirzah Firestone

Kids and Tweens


● 26 Stories to Grow/26 Cuentos Para Crecer by Patricia Suarez
● Be Who You Are by Todd Parr
● Chocolate Me! by Taye Diggs and Shane W. Evans
● Don't Call Me Special: A First Look at Disability by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker
● Everyone Matters: A First Look at Respect for Others by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker
● The Family Book by Todd Parr
● Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry and Vashti Harrison
● I Am An Amazing Asian Girl: A Positive Affirmation Book For Asian Girls by Yobe Qiu
and Jade Le
● I Am Lupe by Sela Atiola
● I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World by Malala
Yousafzai and Patricia McCormick
● I Love My Hair! by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley and E. B. Lewis
● It's Okay To Be Different by Todd Parr
● A Kid’s Book About Racism by Jelani Memory
● A Kid’s Book About Systemic Racism by Jordan Thierry
● A Kid’s Book About White Privilege by Ben Sand
● Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer
● The Skin I'm In A First Look at Racism by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker
● Under My Hijab by Hena Khan andAaliya Jaleel

Latino/a/x - Hispanic
● 12 Ways to Cope With Your Latino Dad & His Difficulties: A Guided Journal by Jasmine
Cepeda and Albie Bernabel
● 12 Ways to Cope With Your Latina Mom & Her Difficulties: A Guided Journal by Jasmine
Cepeda and Albie Bernabel
● American Society of Hispanic Psychiatry (ASHP) Website:
https://www.americansocietyhispanicpsychiatry.com/
● A Body Across Two Hemispheres: A Memoir in Essays by Victoria Buitron
● Chica, Why Not?: How to Live with Intention and Manifest a Life That Loves You Back by
Sandra Hinojosa Ludwig
● Crying in the Bathroom: A Memoir/ Llorando en el baño by Erika L. Sánchez
● For the Love of Me: Choose Yourself Every Day/Por amor a mí: Elígete a diario y mejora
tu salud mental by Alma Lozano
● I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter/ Yo No Soy Tu Perfecta Hija Mexicana by Erika
L. Sánchez
● I Am Diosa: A Journey to Healing Deep, Loving Yourself, and Coming Back Home to
Soul/ Yo soy Diosa: Un viaje de profunda sanación, amor propio y regreso al almaby
Christine Gutierrez
● The Latina Trailblazer: Inspiring Stories From Latinas Who Overcame Adversity and
Forged a New Path by Janet Escobar
● Latinas on the Rise: Changing Generational Hand-Me-Downs One Girl at a Time by
Karla Monroe Castellanos
● Latinx Therapy Podcast by Adriana Alejandre: Break the stigma of mental health in the
Latinx community.
● Latinx Therapy Website https://latinxtherapy.com/
● National Alliance for Hispanic Mental Health (NAHMH): https://www.healthyamericas.org/
● Our Migrant Souls: A Meditation on Race and the Meanings and Myths of “Latino”/
Nuestras Almas Migrantes: Una Reflexión Sobre la Raza y los significados y Mitos de lo
Latino by Héctor Tobar
● Self-Care for Latinas: 100+ Ways to Prioritize & Rejuvenate Your Mind, Body, & Spirit by
Raquel Reichard
● Self-love for Latinas: Unveiling your Inner Strength| How to Be Kind to Yourself | Heal
from the Childhood Trauma, That’s Holding You Back | Nurturing Self-Compassion
Amidst Life's Trials by Rosario Alvarez
● What Would Frida Do? A Guide to Loving Boldly by Arianna Davis

Pacific Islanders/Polynesians
● 17 Mental Health Resources For Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Website:
https://www.verywellmind.com/mental-health-resources-for-asian-pacific-islander-commu
nities-5116843
● American Asylee: When your faith leads you to action, Nothing is impossible by Grace
James
● Deep Pacific Podcast by Kelani
https://open.spotify.com/show/6BKNiDSV05b9gP9vXObzIC
● Legends from the Pacific Podcast: Hosted by self-proclaimed “Asian Pacific Islander
geek” Kamuela Kaneshiro, features folktales and ghost stories from all across the Pacific
Ocean
● Memoir of a Wounded Warrior by Vinzealhar Nen
● Pacific Islanders Podcast by Bernard Villagomez: Explore the diverse culture, histories,
and experiences of Pacific Islander communities around the world
● Penina Uliuli: Contemporary Challenges in Mental Health for Pacific Peoples by Philip
Culbertson, Margaret Nelson Agee, and Cabrini Ofa Makasiale
● Sweat and Salt Water by Teaiwa

Teens
● 52 Unique Designs Asian Beauties Coloring Book for Adults and Teen: Ancient Portraits
of Elegant Women, Intricate Colouring Book for Stress Relief and Relaxation by
Digitalica Today
● Coloring Book For Black Women | 50 Pages OF Black Queens And Melanin Goddesses:
Anti Anxiety And Relaxation Self Care by AW Publishings
● Healing Racial Stress Workbook for Black Teens: Skills to Help You Manage Emotions,
Resist Racism, and Feel Empowered by Jessica S. Henry, Farzana T. Saleem, and
Dana L. Cunningham
● I AM A BADASS! Coloring Book of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)
Women: 40 Coloring Pages of BADASS BIPOC Women for adults and teens by Cecilia
Vizcaino
● I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez
● Indigenous Journal: Native American Pride by Sovereign Nation Books
● The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes
● Positive Affirmations Journal for Black Teen Boys: 3 Simple Steps to Effectively Use
Affirmations to Improve Your Self-Esteem, Motivation, and Confidence by B. Mitchell-Dos
Santos
● Success: For Minority Teens (& Their Friends): What does it take to be
successful...Really? by C. Osvaldo Gomez
● Stargazing: A Chinese American Graphic Novel by Jen Wang

Depression
General
● The Anxiety and Depression Workbook: Simple, Effective CBT Techniques to Manage
Moods and Feel Better Now by Michael A.Tompkins and, Judith S. Beck
● The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast by Dr Daniel & Tana Amen: Win the war for your health
and defeat anxiety, depression, memory loss, ADHD, addictions, disease, and obesity
● Dr. Daniel Amen Website: Transforming the Way Mental Health is Treated
https://www.amenclinics.com/
● The End of Mental Illness: How Neuroscience Is Transforming Psychiatry and Helping
Prevent or Reverse Mood and Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Addictions, PTSD, Psychosis,
Personality Disorders, and More by Daniel G. Amen
● Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety by David
D. Burnsby Dan Baker and Cameron Stauth
● The Hilarious World of Depression Podcast by John Moe: A series of frank, moving, and,
yes, funny conversations with top comedians who have dealt with this disease, hosted
by veteran humorist and public radio host John Moe
● How to Heal Depression by Harold H. Bloomfield
● I Don't Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression by
Terrence Real
● Meditation Minis Podcast by Chel Hamilton: Short (10 minutes or less) guided
meditations to calm your anxiety, overcome negative thinking, increase your confidence,
and more
● Mood Tracker Journal: Daily Mental Health & Wellness Diary With Prompts For Relieving
Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder Or Depression by Hazel Siddartha
● This Is Depression: A Comprehensive, Compassionate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to
Understand Depression by Diane McIntosh
● What Happy People Know: How the New Science of Happiness Can Change Your Life

CBT/Change Your Thinking


● The ACT Workbook for Depression and Shame: Overcome Thoughts of Defectiveness
and Increase Well-Being Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Matthew
McKay, Michael Jason Greenberg, and Patrick Fanning
● The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living - A Guide to ACT by Russ
Harris
● Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 7 Weeks: A Workbook for Managing
Depression and Anxiety by Seth J. Gillihan
● The Anxiety and Depression Workbook: Simple, Effective CBT Techniques to Manage
Moods and Feel Better Now by Michael A.Tompkins and, Judith S. Beck
● The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression: A Step-by-Step Program by William
J. Knaus and Albert Ellis
● Positive Psychology Website: Learn about cognitive distortions, common distortions, and
what you can do about them. https://positivepsychology.com/cognitive-distortions/

Kids, Tweens, and Teens


● I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids by Gabi Garcia and Charity Russell
● The Feelings Book by Todd Parr
● A Kids Book About Depression by Kileah Mcllvain
● Listening to My Body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their
sensations (what the heck are those?) and feelings so that they can get better at figuring
out what they need. by Gabi Garcia and Ying Hui Tan
● The Mindful Teen: Powerful Skills to Help You Handle Stress One Moment at a Time by
Dzung X. Vo
● The Teens' Workbook to Self Regulate: Empowering Teenagers to Handle Emotions with
Success through Coping Strategies and CBT Exercises by Richard Bass

Disability, Chronic Illness, and Chronic Pain


Disability
● 101 Tips to Win Your Social Security Disability Claim by Avi Leibovic
● Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally by Emily
Ladau
● Disable Your Disability: Live The Healthy Life You Deserve! by Tony Jacobsen
● Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century by Alice Wong
● Disability Visibility Project Website by Alice Wong: https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/
● Disability Visibility Podcast by Alice Wong:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disability-visibility/id1282878324%25C2%25A0?l
s=1&mt=2
● Mental Health DisABILITY: Perception vs. Reality by Louis Bianco, Catherine Hughes,
and Bianca Correll
● The Power of Disability: 10 Lessons for Surviving, Thriving, and Changing the World by
Al Etmanski
● Power Not Pity Podcast by Bri M: http://www.powernotpity.com/episodes.html
● Power Not Pity Website by Bri M: http://www.powernotpity.com/
● The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability: For All of Us Who Live with Disabilities,
Chronic Pain, and Illness by Miriam Kaufman

Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain


● Finding Joy with an Invisible Chronic Illness: Proven Strategies for Discovering
Happiness, Meaning, and Fulfillment by Christopher Martin
● This F*cking Hurts: A Pain & Symptom Tracking Journal for Chronic Pain & Illness by
Wellness Warrior Press
● Healing Your Chronic Illness Grief: 100 Practical Ideas for Living Your Best Life by Alan
D. Wolfelt and Jaimie A. Wolfelt
● Incurable Optimist: Living with Illness and Chronic Hope by Jennifer Cramer-Miller
● Jump: How Chronic Illness Made Me Well by Callie Hunter
● Living Well with Chronic Pain: Turn Your Struggle Into Strength, Rekindle Hope, and
Reclaim Your Life by Barb Grant
● Low Spoons Day: Chronic Illness Management Journal for Invisible Diseases and
Chronic Pain/Fatigue Support with Symptom Tracker, Pain Scale, Medications Log and
all Health Activities. by We.Are.Spoonies Publishing
● The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Mate’
● Not Weakness: Navigating the Culture of Chronic Pain by Francesca Grossman
● The Pain Management Workbook: Powerful CBT and Mindfulness Skills to Take Control
of Pain and Reclaim Your Life by Rachel Zoffness and Mark A. Schumacher
● The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability: For All of Us Who Live with Disabilities,
Chronic Pain, and Illness by Miriam Kaufman

Memoirs and Stories


● A Still Life: A Memoir by Josie George
● Limp Forward: A Memoir of Disability, Perseverance, and Success by Libo Cao Meyers
● Never Say Invisible: A Memoir of Living and Being Seen with ALS by Jeremy Schreiber
● Whole-ly Broken: An inspirational memoir offering perspective and hope to chronic pain
sufferers by Kerri D Shepherd
Parenting
● Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the
Essential Systems, Services, and Supports by Kelley Coleman
● Half A Brain: Confessions of a Special Needs Mom by Jenni Basch
● No More Chasing "Normal" The Emotional Survival Guide for Parents of Children with
Autism, Down Syndrome, & All Other Disabilities by Loresa Stansell

Divorce, Break-Ups and Co-Parenting


General
● Ashlynn Allen Website: Betrayal Trauma, women’s advocacy https://thisisashlynn.com/
● The Betrayed, The Addicted, The Expert Podcast by Ashlynn Allen, Brannon Patrick,
and Coby Mitchell: How to find people who support you in relationships, healing from
trauma, owning your sexuality, finding authenticity, and enjoying life beyond the trials.
● Dating Daze Podcast by Jeffrey Kimes: All about love, sex, breakups, divorce, online
dating apps, and all things relating to dating.
● Divorce Doesn't Suck Podcast by What's Up with Wendy and Daniel Herrold: Explores
every aspect of divorce, including kids, finances, dating, sex, starting over, and more.
● How Not To Suck At Divorce Podcast by Morgan L. Stogsdill and Andrea Rappaport:
Divorce content that's resourceful, entertaining, packed with action steps from experts,
and most importantly, help listeners feel less alone.
● Should I Stay or Should I Go?: A Guide to Knowing if Your Relationship Can--and
Should--be Saved by Lundy Bancroft and JAC Patrissi
● This is Ashlynn Podcast: With her real-world example of what’s possible after betrayal &
how to live boldly with compassion & forgiveness while being boundaried & free from the
past. She advocates for women who want to live a life full of adventure & freedom.

Co-Parenting
● Adult Children of Parental Alienation Syndrome: Breaking the Ties That Bind by Amy J.
L. Baker
● Amy J. Baker and Parental Alienation https://www.amyjlbaker.com/
● The Black Hole of High Conflict: Your Child-Safe Guide for Navigating High Conflict
Divorce and Custody Issues by Brook D Olsen
● Co-parenting with a Toxic Ex: What to Do When Your Ex-Spouse Tries to Turn the Kids
Against You by Amy J. L. Baker and Paul R Fine
● Mom's House, Dad's House: Making Two Homes for Your Child by Isolina Ricci
● Raising Resilient Children with a Borderline or Narcissistic Parent by Margalis Fjeldstad
and Jean McBride

Kids, Tweens, and Teens


● Dinosaurs Divorce: A Guide for Changing Families by Marc Tolon Brown and Laurene
Krasny Brown
● The Divorce Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Move Beyond the Breakup by
Lisa M. Schab
● Getting Through My Parents' Divorce: A Workbook for Children Coping with Divorce,
Parental Alienation, and Loyalty Conflicts by Amy J. L. Baker PhD and Katherine C.
Andre
● My Family's Changing: A First Look at Family Break-Up by Pat Thomas and Lesley
Harker
● The Talking, Feeling, & Doing Divorce Card Game by Childswork / Childsplay
● When Mom and Dad Separate: Children Can Learn to Cope with Grief from Divorce by
Marge Heegaard

Emotions and Emotional Regulation


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General
● Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames by Thich Nhat Hanh
● The Bipolar Workbook: Tools for Controlling Your Mood Swings by Monica Ramirez
Basco
● Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm by Thich Nhat Hanh
● Feelings Buried Alive Never Die by Karol K. Truman
● Healing Your Grieving Heart: 100 Practical Ideas by Alan D Wolfelt
● The Highly Sensitive Child: Helping Our Children Thrive When The World Overwhelms
Them by Elaine N. Aron
● The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine
N. Aron
● The Highly Sensitive Person's Workbook by Elaine N. Aron
● The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
by Mark Manson
● Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief by Julie Lusk

CBT/DBT
● The Anxiety and Depression Workbook: Simple, Effective CBT Techniques to Manage
Moods and Feel Better Now by Michael A.Tompkins and, Judith S. Beck
● The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression: A Step-by-Step Program by William
J. Knaus and Albert Ellis
● The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical DBT Exercises for Learning
Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation & Distress Tolerance by
Matthew McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood, and Jeffrey Brantley
● The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Anxiety: A Step-By-Step Program by William J.
Knaus
● The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook to Mastering DBT Skills: Empower Yourself with
Practical Tools and Strategies for Navigating Life's Challenges and Achieving Emotional
Well-Being by Dahlia Banks
● Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 7 Weeks: A Workbook for Managing
Depression and Anxiety by Seth J. Gillihan

Empaths
● Awakened Empath: The Ultimate Guide to Emotional, Psychological, and Spiritual
Healing by Aletheia Luna and Mateo Sol
● Dodging Energy Vampires: An Empath's Guide to Evading Relationships That Drain You
and Restoring Your Health and Power by Christiane Northrup
● The Empath's Survival Guide by Judith Orloff

Kids and Tweens


● Amaya's Anger: A Mindful Understanding of Strong Emotions by Gabi Garcia and Marta
Pineda
● Anger Management Workbook for Kids: 50 Fun Activities to Help Children Stay Calm
and Make Better Choices When They Feel Mad by Samantha Snowden and Andrew Hill
● The Don't Worry Book by Todd Parr
● Have You Filled a Bucket Today?: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids by Carol
McCloud and David Messing
● How to Take the Grrrr Out of Anger by Elizabeth Verdick and Marjorie Lisovskis
● I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids by Gabi Garcia and Charity Russell
● Is It Right To Fight?: A First Look at Anger by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker
● Find Your Calm: A Mindful Approach To Relieve Anxiety And Grow Your Bravery by Gabi
Garcia and Marta Pineda
● The Feelings Book by Todd Parr
● The Feelings Book: The Care and Keeping of Your Emotions by Lynda Madison and
Josee Masse
● Feelings Poster For kids: Canvas with Emotions Faces 12x16in by uoyien
● Healing Your Grieving Heart for Kids: 100 Practical Ideas by Alan D. Wolfelt
● How I'm Feeling Today? Cartoon Poster for kids by SANTSUNA Kid’s Book About Anger
by Fabian Ramirez and Denise Morales Soto
● A Kid’s Book About Anxiety by Ross Szabo
● A Kid’s Book About Depression by Kileah Mcllvain
● A Kid’s Book About Failure by Dr. Laymon Hicks
● A Kid’s Book About: Shame by Jamie Letourneau
● A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Book Box Set (Books 1-8: Anger, Anxiety, Peaceful,
Happiness, Sadness, Confidence, Love, & Scribble Emotion) by Diane Alber
● Life Doesn't Frighten Me: A Poetry Picture Book by Maya Angelou, Jean-Michel
Basquiat, and Sara Jane Boyers
● Listening to My Body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their
sensations (what the heck are those?) and feelings so that they can get better at figuring
out what they need. by Gabi Garcia and Ying Hui Tan
● My Strong Mind: A Story About Developing Mental Strength by Niels van Hove and
Vanlaldiki
● Shame Mud by Jamie Jensen and Dustin Baird
● Santiago's Sadness: Making Room for All Emotions by Gabi Garcia and Marta Pineda
● Scaredy Squirrel by Mélanie Watt
● What to Do When You're Scared and Worried: A Guide for Kids by James J. Crist
● When Sophie Gets Angry - Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang
● When the Anger Ogre Visits by Andree Salom and Ivette Salom
● The Zones of Regulation Poster
● The Zones of Regulation: Tools to Try Cards for Kids by Leah Kuypers and Elizabeth
Sautter

Teens
● The Anxiety Survival Guide for Teens: CBT Skills to Overcome Fear, Worry, and Panic
by Jennifer Shannon and Doug Shannon
● Express Yourself: A Teen Girl’s Guide to Speaking Up and Being Who You Are by Emily
Roberts
● Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens: 100 Practical Ideas by Alan D Wolfelt
● The Mindful Teen: Powerful Skills to Help You Handle Stress One Moment at a Time by
Dzung X. Vo
● The Mindfulness Journal for Teens: Prompts and Practices to Help You Stay Cool, Calm,
and Present by Jennie Marie Battistin
● Teen Mental Health: Survive Your Mood, Survive Your Emotion by Emily Grace
● The Teens' Workbook to Self Regulate: Empowering Teenagers to Handle Emotions with
Success through Coping Strategies and CBT Exercises by Richard Bass
● Wreck This Journal by Keri Smith
● The Zones of Regulation: Tools to Try Cards for Tweens & Teens by Leah Kuypers and
Elizabeth Sautter

Families
General
● 12 Ways to Cope With Your Latina Mom & Her Difficulties: A Guided Journal by Jasmine
Cepeda and Albie Bernabel
● 12 Ways to Cope With Your Latino Dad & His Difficulties: A Guided Journal by Jasmine
Cepeda and Albie Bernabel
● And Baby Makes Three: The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and
Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives by John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman
● Brown Babies Pink Parents by Amy Ford
● I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter/ Yo No Soy Tu Perfecta Hija Mexicana by Erika
L. Sánchez
● The Complete Family Guide to Schizophrenia: Helping Your Loved One Get the Most
Out of Life by Kim T. Mueser and Susan Gingerich
● It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to
End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn
● In On It: What Adoptive Parents Would Like You To Know About Adoption. A Guide for
Relatives and Friends.by Elisabeth O'Toole
● Intergenerational Trauma Workbook: Strategies to Support Your Journey of Discovery,
Growth, and Healing by Lynne Friedman-Gell and Joanne Barron
● It Will Never Happen to Me: Growing Up with Addiction as Youngsters, Adolescents, and
Adults, by Claudia Black
● Love First: A Family's Guide to Intervention by Jeff Jay and Debra Jay
● Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner by Julie
A. Fast and John D. Preston
● Loving Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder: How to Keep Out-of-Control
Emotions from Destroying Your Relationship by Shari Y. Manning
● The Queer Family Podcast by Jaimie Kelton: A queer mom, humorously goes in-depth
with weekly LGBTQIA+ guests about their families; how they made them, and how they
show up in a world that wasn't necessarily designed for them.
● The Shelter of Each Other by Mary Pipher
● Surviving Schizophrenia: A Family Manual by E. Fuller Torrey
● Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder: A 4-Step Plan for You and Your Loved Ones to Manage
the Illness and Create Lasting Stability by Julie A. Fast and John Preston
● Trans-Kin: A Guide for Family and Friends of Transgender People by Dr. Eleanor A.
Hubbard and Cameron T. Whitley
● Your Turn for Care: Surviving the Aging and Death of the Adults Who Harmed You by
Laura S. Brown

Kids and Tweens


● Dinosaurs Divorce: A Guide for Changing Families by Marc Tolon Brown and Laurene
Krasny Brown
● Hugging Grandma: Loving Those with Memory Disorders by Zina Kramer and David
Messing
● My Family's Changing: A First Look at Family Break-Up by Pat Thomas and Lesley
Harker
● The New Baby (Mr. Rogers) by Fred Rogers
● One Dad, Two Dads, Brown Dad, Blue Dads by Johnny Valentine
● When Mom and Dad Separate: Children Can Learn to Cope with Grief from Divorce by
Marge Heegaard

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)


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● Bruised Before Birth: Parenting Children Exposed to Parental Substance Abuse by Joan
McNamara, Elizabeth Grimes, and Amy Bullock
● Essential FASD Supports: Understanding and Supporting People with Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorders by Nate Sheets
● FASD Hope Podcast by Natalie Vecchione: https://fasdhope.podbean.com/
● The FASD Success Show Podcast by Jeff Noble: https://www.fasdsuccess.com/
● Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder by Ellen Rodger
● Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Parenting a child with an invisible disability by Julia
Brown and Mary Mather
● Making Sense of the Madness: An FASD Survival Guide by Jeff Noble
● Parenting a Child with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide for Loving and
Supporting Your Child by Betty K. Cobb
● Sip by Sip: Candid Conversations With People Diagnosed as Adults with Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorder (FASD) by Patricia Kasper
● Trying Differently Rather Than Harder: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders by Diane
Malbin
● Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder by Maria Catterick and Liam Curran

Grief and Loss


General
● Alan Wolfelt Center for Loss and Life Transition https://www.centerforloss.com/
● Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief by Joanne
Cacciatore
● Complicated Grief: How to Understand, Express, and Reconcile Your Especially Difficult
Grief by Alan Wolfelt
● First Year of Grief Journal: 52 Week Journal for the Grieving by Aileen Foos
● Grief One Day at a Time: 365 Meditations to Help You Heal After Loss by Alan Wolfelt
● Grief Out Loud Podcast by The Dougy Center: A mix of personal stories, tips for
supporting children, teens, and yourself, and interviews with bereavement professionals.
Platitude and cliché-free
● Grief and Renewal: Finding Beauty and Balance in Loss by Miguel Ruiz and Barbara
Emrys
● Healing Your Grieving Heart: 100 Practical Ideas by Alan D Wolfelt
● Healing Your Chronic Illness Grief: 100 Practical Ideas for Living Your Best Life by Alan
Wolfelt and Jaimie Wolfelt
● How to Survive the Loss of a Love by Peter McWilliams
● It's OK That You're Not OK: Managing Grief and Loss in a Culture that Doesn’t
Understand by Megan Devine
● Journeying Through Grief by Kenneth C. Haugk
● The Mindfulness & Grief Podcast by Heather Stang
● My Farewelling Website: https://www.myfarewelling.com/
● My Grief Is Not Like Yours: Learning to Live after Unimaginable Loss, A Daughter's
Journey by Theo Boyd
● My Farewelling Website: https://www.myfarewelling.com/
● On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler
● On Life after Death by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross and Caroline Myss
● This Is How: Surviving What You Think You Can't by Augusten Burroughs
● Unshattered Grief: Helping Others Through Loss Without Breaking Them…Again by
Michelle L. Cramer
● When Mountains Crumble: Rebuilding Your Life After Losing Someone You Love by
Danita Jenae
● You’re Not Crazy―You’re Grieving: 6 Steps for Surviving Loss by Alan Wolfelt

Kids and Tweens


● Healing Your Grieving Heart for Kids: 100 Practical Ideas by Alan D. Wolfelt
● I Miss You: A First Look at Grief by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker
● I Miss My Pet: A First Look at When a Pet Dies by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker
● The Invisible Leash: An Invisible String Story About the Loss of a Pet by Patrice Karst
and Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
● A Kids Book About Death by Taryn Schuelke
● The Rainbow Bridge: A Visit to Pet Paradise by Adrian Raeside
● When a Pet Dies by Fred Rogers
● When Someone Dies: A Children’s Mindful How-To Guide on Grief and Loss by Andrea
Dorn
● When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing by Alan D Wolfelt
● Why?: A Story for Kids Who Have Lost a Parent to Suicide (ages 3-8) by Melissa Allen
Heath and Frances Ives

Life After Death/Near Death Experiences


● Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives by Michael Newton
● Life After Life: The Bestselling Original Investigation That Revealed "Near-Death
Experiences" by Raymond Moody
● On Life after Death by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross and Caroline Myss

Loss of Child
● Beyond Tears: Living After Losing a Child by Ellen Mitchell, Rita Volpe, Ariella Long,
Phyllis Levine, Madeline Perri Kasden, Barbara Goldstein, Barbara Eisenberg, Lorenza
Colletti, Audrey Cohen, and Carol Barkin
● Healing a Parent's Grieving Heart: 100 Practical Ideas After Your Child Dies by Alan D
Wolfelt
● Shattered: Surviving the Loss of a Child by Gary Roe

Loss of Parent
● Healing After the Loss of Your Mother: A Grief & Comfort Manual by Elaine Mallon
● Goodbye Dad: Navigating & Overcoming the Loss of a Father by Anthony Carpino
● The Orphaned Adult: Understanding And Coping With Grief And Change After The
Death Of Our Parents by Alexander Levy

Loss of Pet
● Losing My Best Friend: Thoughtful Support for Those Affected by Dog Bereavement or
Pet Loss by Jeannie Wycherley
● Repairing the Heartbreak of Pet Loss Grief: 3 Phases of Healing after Losing Your Best
Friend by C. Jeffrey
● Signs From Pets In The Afterlife: Identifying Messages From Pets In Heaven by Lyn
Ragan

Loss of Spouse/Partner
● Getting to the Other Side of Grief: Overcoming the Loss of a Spouse by Susan J.
Zonnebelt-Smeenge and Robert C. De Vries
● Healing a Spouse's Grieving Heart: 100 Practical Ideas After Your Husband or Wife Dies
by Alan D Wolfelt
● Heartbroken: Healing from the Loss of a Spouse by Gary Roe
● How to Survive the Loss of a Love by Peter McWilliams
● My First Year of Grief: Widowed, Broke, Finding Hope by Jennifer Pillars
● When Your Soulmate Dies: A Guide to Healing Through Heroic Mourning by Alan Wolfelt

Pregnancy/Infant Loss
● Expecting Sunshine: A Journey of Grief, Healing, and Pregnancy by Alexis Marie Chute
● The Joyful Mourning Podcast by the Dougy Center: For Women who have experienced
pregnancy or infant loss: https://www.themorning.com/listen
● The Miscarriage Map Workbook: An Honest Guide to Navigating Pregnancy Loss,
Working Through the Pain, and Moving Forward by Sunita Osborn
● Saying Goodbye Without Saying Hello by RaeBeth McGee-Buda and Marcy Rachel

Suicide/Homicide Survivors
● After Suicide Loss: Coping with Your Grief by Jack Jordan and Bob Baugher
● Dying to Be Free: A Healing Guide for Families After a Suicide Paperback by Beverly
Cobain and Jean Larch
● After a Suicide Loss article and resources by the Suicide Awareness Voices Education
(SAVE): https://www.save.org/programs/suicide-loss-support/after-a-suicide-loss/
● Grief After Homicide: Surviving, Mourning, Reconciling by Alan Wolfelt
● Suicide Awareness Voices Education (SAVE) Website: https://www.save.org/
● Suicide Loss Survivors article and resources by the American Association of
Suicidology: https://suicidology.org/resources/suicide-loss-survivors/
● The Trevor Project: Suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ young people:
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
● Understanding Your Suicide Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and
Healing Your Heart by Alan Wolfelt

Teens
● Grief: Insights and Tips for Teenagers by Joe Jansen
● Grief Recovery for Teens: Letting Go of Painful Emotions with Body-Based Practices by
Coral Popowitz
● Grieving for the Sibling You Lost: A Teen's Guide to Coping with Grief and Finding
Meaning After Loss by Erica Goldblatt Hyatt
● Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens: 100 Practical Ideas by Alan D Wolfelt
● Teens, Loss, and Grief: The Ultimate Teen Guide by Edward Myers and Kelly Adams

Health, Wellness, and Illness


Body-Mind-Spirit Connection
● The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter & Miracles by
Bruce H. Lipton
● The Brain's Way of Healing: Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers
of Neuroplasticity by Norman Doidge
● Dr. Gabor Mate’ Website on body/mind connection, trauma, ADHD, addiction, and
compassionate inquiry. https://drgabormate.com/
● The Creation of Health: The Emotional, Psychological, and Spiritual Responses That
Promote Health and Healing by Caroline Myss, C. Norman Shealy, and, Bernie S. Siegel
● How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body by David R. Hamilton
● Making Life Easy: How the Divine Inside Can Heal Your Body and Your Life by
Christiane Northrup
● The Mindbody Prescription: Healing the Body, Healing the Pain by John E. Sarno
● Mind Body Zone: Living Outside the Box Podcast by Deepak Chopra
● Mind, Body & Spirit Connection Podcast by Paweł Dempc: Find the connection to your
mind, body & spirit through deep conversations and learn new tools to maximize your life
on every level - health, finances, relationships, passion, and fulfillment.
● The Mind-Gut Connection: How the Hidden Conversation Within Our Bodies Impacts
Our Mood, Our Choices, and Our Overall Health by Emeran Mayer
● Rhythms of Recovery: Integrative Medicine for PTSD and Complex Trauma by Leslie E.
Korn
● The Somatic Therapy Workbook: Your Companion with Tools and Exercises for
Self-Discovery, Trauma Recovery, and Mastering the Mind-Body Connection by Cher
Hampton
● Spiral Up Yoga: Five Minutes Per Day Lifelong Self-Care Foundation for Body, Mind and
Soul by John E. Groberg
● Why God Won't Go Away: Brain Science and the Biology of Belief by Andrew Newberg,
Eugene D'Aquili and Vince Rause

Energy Healing, Chakras, and Auras
● The Book of Chakra Healing by Liz Simpson and Teresa Hale
● Chakras and Their Archetypes: Uniting Energy Awareness and Spiritual Growth by
Ambika Wauters
● The Complete Book of Chakra Healing: Activate the Transformative Power of Your
Energy Centers by Cyndi Dale
● Eastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System As a Path to the Self
by Anodea Judith
● Energetic Boundaries: How to Stay Protected and Connected in Work, Love, and Life by
Cyndi Dale
● Mudras For Awakening The Five Elements Cards by Alison DeNicola
● Mudras For Awakening The Energy Body Cards by Alison DeNicola
● The Power of Energy Healing: Simple Practices to Promote Wellbeing by Victor
Archuleta
● The Subtle Body Practice Manual: A Comprehensive Guide to Energy Healing by Cyndi
Dale
● Wheels of Life: A User's Guide to the Chakra System by Anodea Judith

Health, Wellness, and Healing


● The 12 Stages of Healing: A Network Approach to Wholeness by Donald M. Epstein and
Nathaniel Altman
● Ancient Secrets of a Master Healer: A Western Skeptic, An Eastern Master, And Life’s
Greatest Secrets by Clint G. Rogers
● Being Wel Podcastl with Forrest Hanson and Rick Hanson: Explores the practical
science of lasting well-being with a focus on psychology, science, and contemplative
practice that you need to build reliable inner strengths, overcome your challenges, and
get the most out of life.
● Heal Your Body by Louise Hay
● Feel Better, Live More Podcast with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee: Health experts and exciting
personalities who offer easy health life-hacks, expert advice, and debunk common health
myths giving you the tools to revolutionize how you eat, sleep, move, and relax
● Practices for Embodied Living: Experiencing the Wisdom of Your Body by Hillary L.
McBride
● The Wellness Workbook: How to Achieve Enduring Health and Vitality by John W. Travis
and Regina Sara Ryan
● Wisdom of Your Body by Hillary L. McBride

Healthy Eating/Clean Eating


● The China Study: Revised and Expanded Edition: The Most Comprehensive Study of
Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, and
Long-Term Health by T. Colin Campbell
● Food Psych Podcast by Christy Harrison: Helping people make peace with food since
2013
● How to Eat (Mindfulness Essentials) by Thich Nhat Hanh
● In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto by Michael Pollan
● Animal, Vegetable, Miracle - A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver, Camille
Kingsolver, Steven L. Hopp, and Lily Hopp Kingsolver
● Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch
● The Intuitive Eating Workbook: Ten Principles for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with
Food by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch
● Maintenance Phase Podcast by Aubrey Gordon & Michael Hobbes: Debunking the junk
science behind health fads, wellness scams, and nonsensical nutrition advice.
● Nutrition Diva: Quick and DirtyTips for Eating Well and Feeling Fabulous Podcast by
Monica Reinagel: Every week, Monica peels back the layers of nutrition news and
research, answers listener questions, and helps you feel more confident about your food
and nutrition choices.
● Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
● This Is Your Mind on Plants by Michael Pollan

Exercise and Movement


● 8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise by Christina Hibbert
● 52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at
a Time by Annabel Abbs-Streets
● The Courage To Start: A Guide To Running for Your Life by John "The Penguin"
Bingham
● The Exercise and Mental Health Podcast by Calum Simpson:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-exercise-and-mental-health-podcast/id15994
64446
● Exercise Your Way to Mental Wellness: Use Exercise to Improve Mood and Daily Mental
Health. Conquer Self-Imposed Limitations by Benjamin Patrick
● Work It Out: A Mood-Boosting Exercise Guide for People Who Just Want to Lie Down by
Sarah Kurchak

Kids, Tweens, and Teens


● Dinosaurs Alive and Well!: A Guide to Good Health by Laurene Krasny Brown and Marc
Tolon Brown
● Eating Mindfully for Teens: A Workbook to Help You Make Healthy Choices, End
Emotional Eating, and Feel Great by Susan Albers
● The Little Book of Healthy Habits: (Introduction for Children to Healthy Habits, Smart
Choices, Healthy Eating and Lifestyle, Benefits of Sleep, Good Daily Routines for Kids
Ages 3-10) by Zack Bush and Laurie Friedman
● My Amazing Body: A First Look at Health and Fitness by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker

Stress and Trauma’s Effects on the Body


● The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel
van der Kolk
● The Body Keeps the Score Workbook by Jane Fenn
● The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Mate’
● When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection by Gabor Maté
● Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers: The Acclaimed Guide to Stress, Stress-Related Diseases
and Coping by Robert Sapolsky

LGBTQIA+
General
● Come Out, Come Out Podcast by Mo Welch: A podcast about coming out of the closet,
and it’s also a funny, joyful exploration of love, sex and the pursuit of happiness.
● How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures by Sabrina Imbler
● I Tried to Be Straight Podcast by Nate Peters and Susie Aguirre
● LGBTQ&A Podcast: by Jeffrey Masters *Nominated for Outstanding Podcast at the
GLAAD Awards* Weekly interviews with the most interesting LGBTQ+ people in the
world.
● Making Gay History Podcast by Eric Marcus: Intimate, personal portraits of both known
and long-forgotten champions, heroes, and witnesses to history brought to you from rare
archival interviews.
● Pride! LGBTQ Inspirational Gay Pride Adult Coloring Book: Lesbian Gay Bisexual
Transgender Questioning Queer, Inspirational Coloring Book by Parker Street Books
● The Trevor Project: Suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ young people:
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
● The Queer and Transgender Resilience Workbook: Skills for Navigating Sexual
Orientation and Gender Expression by Anneliese A. Singh and, Diane Ehrensaft
● Queery Podcast with Cameron Esposito by Cameron Esposito: Sit in on an hour-long
conversation between Cameron and some of the brightest luminaries in the LGBTQ+
family
● Queer Queeries Podcast by Nick Eibler: A conversational podcast that aims to celebrate,
educate, and bring visibility to the Queer community.
● This Arab Is Queer: An Anthology by LGBTQ+ Arab Writers by Elias Jahshan

Asexual (Ace) Aromantic (Aros), and Demisexual (Demi)


● Ace Voices: What it Means to be Asexual, Aromantic, Demi or Grey-Ace by Eris Young
● All About Demisexuality Website: https://demisexuality.org/
● Asexual and Aromantic Resource Website by Sounds Fake, but Okay:
https://www.soundsfakepod.com/resources
● How to Be Ace: A Memoir of Growing Up Asexual by Rebecca Burgess
● The Invisible Orientation: An Introduction to Asexuality by Julie Sondra Decker
● I Fell in Love with an Asexual: Navigating Needs Without Blame When You Like Sex,
Your Partner Doesn't, & Asexuality Is a Possibility by Dave Wheitner and Evan Ocean
● Sounds Fake but Okay: An Asexual and Aromantic Perspective on Love, Relationships,
Sex, and Pretty Much Anything Else by Sarah Costello and Kavla Kaszyca
● Sounds Fake But Okay Podcast: A podcast where an aromantic asexual girl and a
biromantic demisexual girl talk about all things to do with love, relationships, sexuality,
and pretty much anything else that they just don't understand.
● A Quick & Easy Guide to Asexuality by Molly Muldoon and Will Hernandez

Bisexual (Bi) and Pansexual (Pan)


● Ask a Bisexual: An Advice Guide for Bisexual People by Lewis Oakley
● The Bi-Pan Library Website: https://bipanlibrary.com/
● Bi the Way: The Bisexual Guide to Life by Lois Shearing
● Swing Bi The Podcast by Nate and Coral, a couple in their early 30’s trying to navigate
through the swingers lifestyle world.
● The Bi Pod: A Queer Podcast by The Bi Pod: A podcast about all things bisexual.
● Bisexual and Pansexual Identities by Nikki Hayfield
● Resources for Bi and Pan People Website by The Bi-Pan Library:
https://bipanlibrary.com/other-resources/

Gay Men
● Coming Out: I Think I'm Gay ~ The Ultimate Guide to Self-Acceptance, Coming Out,
Building a Support System, and Loving Your New Life by Kevin Brison
● I think I might be Gay Article by Advocates for Youth:
https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ITIMB-GAY-for-print.pdf
● Love Between Men: Enhancing Intimacy and Resolving Conflicts in Gay Relationships
by Rik Isensee
● Reclaiming Your Life: The Gay Man's Guide to Recovery from Abuse, Addictions, and
Self-Defeating Behavior by Rik Isensee
● My Big Gay Podcast by Benji & Brad: An LGBTQ+ comedy podcast looking at Gay Life
in London and beyond hosted by Benji and Brad

Kids and Tweens


● ABC: A Family Alphabet Book by Bobbie Combs, Desiree Rappa, and Brian Rappa
● And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell, and Henry Cole
● The Every Body Book: The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Guide for Kids about Sex, Gender,
Bodies, and Families (ages 8-11) by Rachel E. Simon and Noah Grignir
● The Family Book by Todd Par
● It's Totally Normal!: An LGBTQIA+ Guide to Puberty, Sex, and Gender (ages 12-17) by
Monica Gupta Mehta, Asha Lily Mehta, and Fox Fisher
● A Kid’s Book About Gender by Dale Mueller
● A Kid’s Book About Pronouns by Courtney And Lee Wells, Emma Wolf, and Rick
Delucco
● My Shadow Is Pink by Scott Stuart
● My Shadow Is Purple by Scott Stuart
● Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer
● Stella Brings the Family by Miriam B. Schiffer
● Prince & Knight by Daniel Haack and Stevie Lewis
● One Dad, Two Dads, Brown Dad, Blue Dads by Johnny Valentine
● Out, Not In! by Josh Pedersen
● William's Doll by Charlotte Zolotow and, William Pene du Bois

Lesbians/Gay Women
● Becoming Lesbian: How to Know if You're Switching Teams for the Right Reasons by
Elizaveta Rose
● Conscious Lesbian Dating & Love: A Roadmap to Finding the RIght Partner and
Creating the Relationship of Your Dreams by Ruth L. Schwartz and Michelle Murrain
● Dyking Out Podcast by Carolyn Bergier and Melody Kamali:
https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/78125f9e-54e1-11ea-877f-0f12d2be546e/image/
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o=format,compress
● Lesbian Couples: A Guide to Creating Healthy Relationships by D. Merilee Clunis and G.
Dorsey Green
● Glennon Doyle Website: For https://momastery.com/
● The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes
● We Can Do Hard Things Podcast by Glennon Doyle and Audacy
● Worthy: The Memoir of an Ex-Mormon Lesbian by Chris Davis

Parenting Queer Kids


● Gender Born, Gender Made: Raising Healthy Gender-Nonconforming Children by Diane
Ehrenfast
● This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids: A Question & Answer Guide to Everyday Life by
Dan Owens-Reid and Kristin Russo
● The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals by Stephanie Brill
and Rachel Pepper
● Trans-Kin: A Guide for Family and Friends of Transgender People by Dr. Eleanor A.
Hubbard and Cameron T. Whitley
● Parenting Your LGBTQ+ Teen: A Guide to Supporting, Empowering, and Connecting
with Your Child by Allan Sadac

Queer Parents
● Brown Babies Pink Parents by Amy Ford
● For Lesbian Parents: Your Guide to Helping Your Family Grow Up Happy, Healthy, and
Proud by Suzanne M. Johnson and Elizabeth O'Connor
● Gays With Kids the Podcast by GWK: The world’s largest and only resource, website
and social network dedicated exclusively to serving the needs of gay, bi, and trans dads
and dads-to-be.
● Gays with Kids Website: https://gayswithkids.com/
● The Queer Family Podcast by Jaimie Kelton: The show all about family; but with gay!
Queer mom who humorously goes in-depth with weekly LGBTQIA+ guests about their
families; how they made them, and how they show up in a world that wasn't necessarily
designed for them.

Questioning
● Coming Out: I Think I'm Gay ~ The Ultimate Guide to Self-Acceptance, Coming Out,
Building a Support System, and Loving Your New Life by Kevin Brison
● I think I might be Gay Article by Advocates for Youth:
https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ITIMB-GAY-for-print.pdf
● Becoming Lesbian: How to Know if You're Switching Teams for the Right Reasons by
Elizaveta Rose
● LGBTQ: The Survival Guide for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning
Teens by Kelly Huegel Madrone
● Trans Questioning Podcast by Sarag Zedig:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trans-questioning-podcast/id1313551623

Spirituality
● Bible and Homosexuality: An LGBTQ Positive View Podcast by Elton Sherwin: Does the
Bible really condemn same-sex attraction? …does it condemn premarital sex? In this
series, we look at the many things surrounding sex that Christians have been taught or
mistaught.
● Called Out:100 Devotions for LGBTQ Christians by E. Carrington Heath
● Faith in Transition: A Pastor's Journey in Affirming His Transgender Son by Matt
Maiberger
● Gay Rights and the Mormon Church: Intended Actions, Unintended Consequences by
Gregory A Prince
● Glad Day Daily Affirmations: Daily Meditations for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and
Transgender People by Joan Larkin
● God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships by
Matthew Vines
● The Institute for Welcoming Resources Website provides the resources to facilitate
churches to become welcoming and affirming of all congregants regardless of sexual
orientation and gender identity: http://www.welcomingresources.org/
● Keshet Keshet is a national organization that works for full LGBTQ equality and inclusion
in Jewish life. www.keshetonline.org
● LGBT Hindu Website: Provides information and support for LGBT Vaishnavas and
Hindus: www.galva108.org/about-galva-108
● LGBT Muslims Website: Discusses the issues surrounding Islam and sexual, as well as
gender, and diversity. http://islamandhomosexuality.com/
● LGBTQ Humanist Alliance Website: The intersection of humanism and social justice to
advocate humanist education, LGBTQ cultural competency, and community outreach.
http://lgbthumanists.org/
● Living Out Islam: Voices of Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Muslims by Scott Siraj
al-Haqq Kugle
● Religious Identity Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Gender Expression: List of
religious resources for the LGBTQIA community by religion (Christian, Jewish, Muslim,
Atheist, Wicca, etc) by UNC-Chapel Hill:
https://lgbtq.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Religion-May2017.pdf
● Queer Jews by David Shneer and Caryn Aviv
● Queer Mormon Theology: An Introduction by Blaire Ostler
● The Queer Spirituality Podcast by Julian Crosson-Hill
● Soulforce Website: The purpose of Soulforce is freedom for
LGBT people from religious and political oppression through the practice of relentless
nonviolent resistance: www.soulforce.org
● Tabernacles of Clay: Sexuality and Gender in Modern Mormonism by Taylor G. Petrey
● Unitarian Universalist Interweave Website: An organization actively working to end
oppression based on sexual orientation and gender identity:
www.uua.org/directory/organizations/interweave
● Wicca Spirituality Website: Answers questions about why Wicca appeals to LGBTQ folk:
www.wicca-spirituality.com/gay-wicca.html
● Worthy: The Memoir of an Ex-Mormon Lesbian by Chris Davis

Teens
● The ABCs of LGBT+: (Gender Identity Book for Teens, Teen & Young Adult LGBT
Issues) by Ash Hardell
● Dating and Sex: A Guide for the 21st Century Teen Boy by Andrew P. Smiler
● The Every Body Book: The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Guide for Kids about Sex, Gender,
Bodies, and Families (ages 8-11) by Rachel E. Simon and Noah Grigni
● The Gender Quest Workbook: A Guide for Teens and Young Adults Exploring Gender
Identity by Rylan Jay Testa, Deborah Coolhart, and Jayme L. Peta
● I think I might be Gay Article by Advocates for Youth:
https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ITIMB-GAY-for-print.pdf
● It Gets Better Project Website: Empowering LGBTQ youth to define their own journey:
https://itgetsbetter.org/
● It's Totally Normal!: An LGBTQIA+ Guide to Puberty, Sex, and Gender (ages 12-17) by
Monica Gupta Mehta, Asha Lily Mehta, and Fox Fisher
● Letter to My Transgender Daughter: A Girlhood by Carolyn Hays
● LGBTQ: The Survival Guide for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning
Teens by Kelly Huegel Madrone
● Pride! LGBTQ Inspirational Gay Pride Adult Coloring Book: Lesbian Gay Bisexual
Transgender Questioning Queer, Inspirational Coloring Book by Parker Street Books
● Teens' Guide to Dating: Expert Advice & Tips for Building Healthy, Happy Relationships
& Everything You Need to Know About Crushes & Heartbreak by Kev Chilton
● Trans Teen Survival Guide by Fox Fisher and Owl Fisher

Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Nonconforming


● Fifty Shades of Gender Podcast: https://fiftyshadesofgender.com/podcast/
● Fifty Shades of Gender Website: https://fiftyshadesofgender.com/
● Gender Born, Gender Made: Raising Healthy Gender-Nonconforming Children by Diane
Ehrensaft
● Gender Reveal Podcast by Tuck Woodstock: Welcome to Gender Reveal, a podcast
about nonbinary and transgender folks.
● Life Isn't Binary by Iantaffi and Barker
● Queer Sex: A Trans and Non-Binary Guide to Intimacy, Pleasure and Relationships by
Juno Roche
● The Many Shades of Gender Coloring Book by Ronald Holt and William Huggett
● Trans-Kin: A Guide for Family and Friends of Transgender People by Dr. Eleanor A.
Hubbard and Cameron T. Whitley
● What The Trans!? Podcast by The What The Trans Group: UK-based news podcast for
trans and non-binary folks and our allies.
● World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care
(SOC) 8: https://www.wpath.org/soc8

Meditation and Mindfulness


Meditation
● Byron Katie's The Work Journal by M. Rebecca
● Finding Your Way: Meditations, Thoughts, and Wisdom for Living an Authentic Life by
Sharon Salzberg
● Glad Day Daily Affirmations: Daily Meditations for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and
Transgender People by Joan Larkin
● Grief One Day at a Time: 365 Meditations to Help You Heal After Loss by Alan Wolfelt
● Journey of Awakening: A Meditator's Guidebook by Ram Dass
● A Life in Light: Meditations on Impermanence A memoir of essays by Mary Pipher
● Lovingkindness Meditation (Audiobook) by Sharon Salzberg
● Loving What Is, Revised Edition: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life; The
Revolutionary Process Called "The Work" by Bryon Katie
● A Mind at Home with Itself: How Asking Four Questions Can Free Your Mind, Open Your
Heart, and Turn Your World Around by Byron Katie and Stephen Mitchell
● Meditation for Beginners by Jack Kornfield
● Meditations and Inspirations by Virginia M. Satir
● Real Happiness: A 28-Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation by Sharon
Salzberg

Mindfulness
● Becoming Aware: A 21-Day Mindfulness Program for Reducing Anxiety and Cultivating
Calm by Daniel J. Siegel
● Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire by Lori A. Brotto
● Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor
● Guided Mindfulness Meditation Audiobook by Daniel J. Siegel
● How to Eat (Mindfulness Essentials) by Thich Nhat Hanh
● Mindfulness Workbook for Beginners: Exercises and Meditations to Relieve Stress, Find
Joy, and Cultivate Gratitude by Peter Economou
● The Mindsight Institute with Dan Siegel and Jack Kornfield:
https://mindsightinstitute.com/
● Meditation Minis Podcast by Chel Hamilton: Short (10 minutes or less) guided
meditations to calm your anxiety, overcome negative thinking, increase your confidence,
and more
● Mindfulness Journal by June & Lucy
● Mindfulness: Relax, De-Stress, and Focus Your Mind for a Healthier, Happier You by
● No Time Like the Present: Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You Are by
Jack Kornfield
● The Pain Management Workbook: Powerful CBT and Mindfulness Skills to Take Control
of Pain and Reclaim Your Life by Rachel Zoffness and Mark A. Schumacher
● The Power of Intention by Wayne W. Dyer
● Real Change: Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves and the World by Sharon Salzberg
● Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection by Sharon Salzberg
● The School of Mindfulness: Mindful Talk Cards for Children and Parents by The School
of Mindfulness
● Wheel of Awareness: by Dan Siegal: https://drdansiegel.com/wheel-of-awareness/

Kids, Tweens, and Teens


● Find Your Calm: A Mindful Approach To Relieve Anxiety And Grow Your Bravery by Gabi
Garcia and Marta Pineda
● I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness by Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds
● I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids by Gabi Garcia and Charity Russell
● The Mindful Teen: Powerful Skills to Help You Handle Stress One Moment at a Time by
Dzung X. Vo
● The Mindfulness Journal for Teens: Prompts and Practices to Help You Stay Cool, Calm,
and Present by Jennie Marie Battistin
● The School of Mindfulness: Mindful Talk Cards for Children and Parents by The School
of Mindfulness

Men, Boys, and Masculinity


● Boys & Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New
Masculinity by Peggy Orenstein
● The Dad Advice Project: Words of Wisdom From Guys Who Love Being Dads by Craig
Kessler
● Gays With Kids the Podcast by GWK: The world’s largest and only resource, website
and social network dedicated exclusively to serving the needs of gay, bi, and trans dads
and dads-to-be.
● Gays with Kids Website: https://gayswithkids.com/
● Gratitude Journal for Men: A Daily 5 Minute Guide for Mindfulness, Positivity, Leadership
and Self Care by Paper Peony Press
● I Don't Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression by
Terrence Real
● Is There Anything Good About Men? by Roy F. Baumeister
● The Macho Paradox: Why Some Men Hurt Women and How All Men Can Help (How to
End Domestic Violence, Mental and Emotional Abuse, and Sexual Harassment) by
Jackson Katz
● Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity by Justin Baldoni
● Manhood in the Making: Cultural Concepts of Masculinity by David D. Gilmore
● Men Too: Unspoken Truths About Male Sexual Abuse by Dr Kelli Palfy
● Mental Health Journal for Men: Creative Prompts, Practices, and Exercises to Bolster
Wellness by Ryan Howes
● Mighty Muslim Boy Journal: An Interactive Journal for Growth Mindset, Gratitude,
Confidence & Mindfulness by Tamara Haque and Najwa Awatif
● The Mythic Masculine (Podcast) by Ian MacKenzie (Author): Explorations on mythology,
culture and the emerging masculinities.
● Mystic Masculine Website: Realigning Masculinity with Thriving Life by Ian MacKenzie.
https://themythicmasculine.substack.com/
● Positive Affirmations Journal for Black Teen Boys: 3 Simple Steps to Effectively Use
Affirmations to Improve Your Self-Esteem, Motivation, and Confidence by B. Mitchell-Dos
Santos
● Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys by Dan Kindlon and, Michael
Thompson
● Real Boys: Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths of Boyhood by William Pollack
● Sexual Assault of Men and Boys Article by RAIIN:
https://rainn.org/articles/sexual-assault-men-and-boys?_ga=2.228527133.1886011326.1
713210291-418035728.1713210291
● The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by bell hooks
● The Will to Change Workbook: Men, Masculinity, and Love: A Practical Guide to bell
hook's book by Klaus Stainmart
● The Wonder of Boys: What Parents, Mentors and Educators Can Do to Shape Boys into
Exceptional Men by Michael Gurian

Mental Health and Mental Illness


Kids, Tweens, and Teens
● Good Vibes Gratitude Journal: For Teens, Tweens, Boys, Girls, Kids by Julia Rivers
● I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids by Gabi Garcia and Charity Russell
● I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont and David Catrow
● Positive Affirmations Journal for Black Teen Boys: 3 Simple Steps to Effectively Use
Affirmations to Improve Your Self-Esteem, Motivation, and Confidence by B. Mitchell-Dos
Santos
Mental Health
● The ABCs of Joyful Living: Simple Ways to Create Joy Every Day Regardless of Your
Circumstances by Susan Groberg Squire
● The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream by Paulo Coelho
● Being Well Podcast with Forrest Hanson and Rick Hanson: Explores the practical
science of lasting well-being with a focus on psychology, science, and contemplative
practice that you need to build reliable inner strengths, overcome your challenges, and
get the most out of life.
● Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
● Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by
Dr. Joe Dispenza
● Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia
by Elizabeth Gilbert
● Find Your F*cking Happy: A Journal to Help Pave the Way for Positive Sh*t Ahead by
Monica Sweeney
● Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being by Martin E. P.
Seligman
● Gratitude Journal: A Daily 5-Minute Guide for Thankfulness Mindfulness, Affirmation and
Self Care, Creating a Happy Life by Ida King
● Gratitude Journal for Men: A Daily 5 Minute Guide for Mindfulness, Positivity, Leadership
and Self Care by Paper Peony Press
● Happiness Is a Serious Problem: A Human Nature Repair Manual by Dennis Prage
● Inner F*cking Peace Journal: Transcend Your Bullshit and Be Happy by Cynthia Scher
● Mental Health Journal for Men: Creative Prompts, Practices, and Exercises to Bolster
Wellness by Ryan Howes
● Mind Remake Project Website: A therapy and mental health resource site for clients and
therapists https://mindremakeproject.org/
● Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation by Daniel J. Siegel
● The Positive Psychology Podcast with Kristen Truempy: Bringing you the science of
happiness
● Other People's Problems Podcast with Hillary McBride: Real People. Real problems.
Real talk. Hillary McBride and her clients want to help demystify mental health
● Our Mood, Our Choices, and Our Overall Health by Emeran Mayer
● The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
by Mark Manson
● Very Well Mind Website: Whether you want to better manage stress, understand a
mental health disorder, or learn why we dream, get the guidance you need to be healthy
and happy. https://www.verywellmind.com/
● What Happy People Know: How the New Science of Happiness Can Change Your Life
by Dan Baker and Cameron Stauth
● The Zen Monkey and the Lotus Flower: 52 Stories to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative
Thoughts, Find Happiness, and Live Your Best Life by Tenpa Yeshe
Mental Illness
● The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast by Dr Daniel & Tana Amen: Win the war for your health
and defeat anxiety, depression, memory loss, ADHD, addictions, disease, and obesity.
● Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess - 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce
Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking by Dr. Caroline Leaf
● Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess Journal - Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety,
Stress, and Toxic Thinking by Hoven Art
● Dr. Daniel Amen Website: Transforming the Way Mental Health is Treated
https://www.amenclinics.com/
● The End of Mental Illness: How Neuroscience Is Transforming Psychiatry and Helping
Prevent or Reverse Mood and Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Addictions, PTSD, Psychosis,
Personality Disorders, and More by Daniel G. Amen
● How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess – A Guide to Building Resilience
and Managing Mental Health by Dr. Caroline Leaf
● National Alliance on Mental Illness Website: resources, advocacy, and support groups
for those who struggle with mental illness and their loved ones.
https://www.nami.org/Home
● National Institute for Mental Health Website: basic information on mental disorders, a
range of related topics, the latest mental health research, and information on Child &
Adolescent Mental Health. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/
● Mental Illness Happy Hour Podcast by Paul Gilmartin: “Remarkable" - Psychology
Today"A vital, compassionate gem that fills a desperate and under-addressed need in
our society." - Esquire "A perversely safe place in which he and his guests talk about
their fears, addictions and traumatic childhoods."
● Mood Tracker Journal: Daily Mental Health & Wellness Diary With Prompts For Relieving
Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder Or Depression by Hazel Siddartha
● Running with Scissors: A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs
● Surviving Schizophrenia: A Family Manual by E. Fuller Torrey
● You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health―With Advice from
Experts and Wisdom from Real People and Families by Ken Duckworth

Personal Transformation
● The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
● The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict by The Arbinger Institute
● Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon by Dr Joe
Dispenza
● The Divine Matrix: Bridging Time, Space, Miracles, and Belief by Gregg Braden
● Dr. Nicole LePera Website: The Wholistic Psychologist for self-healers
https://theholisticpsychologist.com/
● The Happiness Lab Podcast with Dr. Laurie Santos: Dr. Santos shares the latest
scientific research and some surprising and inspiring stories that will change the way you
think about happiness.How to Be the Love You Seek: Break Cycles, Find Peace, and
Heal Your Relationships by Nicole LePera
● How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your
Self by Nicole LePera
● How to Meet Your Self: The Workbook for Self-Discovery by Nicole LePera
● Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box by The Arbinger Institute
● Love Yourself into Life: The Magic Book by Ramtha
● Made Out of Stars: A Journal for Self-Realization by Meera Lee Patel
● The Map: Finding the Magic and Meaning in the Story of Your Life by Colette Baron-Reid
● The Outward Mindset: Seeing Beyond Ourselves by The Arbinger Institute
● Power vs. Force by David R. Hawkins
● The Science of Self-Empowerment: Awakening the New Human Story by Gregg Braden
● SelfHealers Soundboard Podcast by the Holistic Psychologist: A global,
community-based healing experience created by Dr.Nicole LePera +Jenna Weakland
● The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer
● You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter by Dr. Joe Dispenza

Personality Types: Enneagram, Meyers-Briggs


● The 16 Personality Types: Profiles, Theory, & Type Development by Dr. A.J. Drenth
● The Complete Enneagram: 27 Paths to Greater Self-Knowledge by Beatrice Chestnut
● The Enneagram Made Easy: Discover the 9 Types of People by Elizabeth Wagele and
Renee Baron
● The Enneagram of Parenting: The 9 Types of Children and How to Raise Them
Successfully by Elizabeth Wagele
● Please Understand Me: Character and Temperament Types by David Keirsey and
Marilyn Bates
● The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual
Growth for the Nine Personality Types by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson
● Your Secret Self: Understand Yourself and Others Using the Myers-Briggs Personality
Test by Barbara G Cox

Self-Esteem and Self-Worth


● The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are by Alan Watts
● For the Love of Me: Choose Yourself Every Day/Por amor a mí: Elígete a diario y mejora
tu salud mental by Alma Lozano
● Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price
● Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and
Maintaining Your Self-Esteem by Matthew McKay and Patrick Fanning
● Self-Love Workbook for Women: Release Self-Doubt, Build Self-Compassion, and
Embrace Who You Are by Megan Logan
● The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem: The Definitive Work on Self-Esteem by the Leading
Pioneer in the Field by Nathaniel Branden
● Think Confident, Be Confident for Teens: A Cognitive Therapy Guide to Overcoming
Self-Doubt and Creating Unshakable Self-Esteem by Marci G Fox
● The Wisdom of Insecurity: A Message for an Age of Anxiety by Alan Watts
● You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome
Life by Jen Sincero
● Your Many Faces: The First Step to Being Loved by Virginia Satir

Narcissism
● But Still, She Thrives Podcast: Narcissistic Abuse, Toxic Relationships, Healthy
Boundaries, Childhood Abuse, Trauma Healing by Christy Jade
● It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People by Ramani Durvasula
● Raising Resilient Children with a Borderline or Narcissistic Parent by Margalis Fjeldstad
and Jean McBride
● Recovery from Gaslighting & Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency & Complex PTSD (3 in
1): Emotional Abuse, People-Pleasing and Trauma vs. Emotional Regulation,
Mindfulness, Independence and Self-Caring by Don Barlow
● Stop Caretaking the Borderline or Narcissist: How to End the Drama and Get On with
Life by Margalis Fjeldstad

Neurodivergence
This section covers neurodiversity in general, but check out our
sections on ADHD, ASD, FASD, and OCD along with our Product page for
emotional and sensory regulation items!
General
● How To Love Yourself No Matter What Podcast by Amanda Hess: This podcast is
dedicated to helping neurodivergent women change what they think is "wrong with them"
into their superpower
● The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook to Mastering DBT Skills: Empower Yourself with
Practical Tools and Strategies for Navigating Life's Challenges and Achieving Emotional
Well-Being by Dahlia Banks
● Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach to Helping Kids
Reach Their Potential by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare

Kids, Tweens, and Teens


● But It's Not My Fault! by Julia Cook and Anita DuFalla
● Decibella and Her 6-Inch Voice by Julia Cook and, Anita DuFalla
● The Executive Functioning Workbook for Teens: Help for Unprepared, Late, and
Scattered Teens by Sharon A. Hansen
● Guide For Smart But Scattered Teens: 20+ Executive Functioning Skills for Improving
Focus, Increasing Emotional Control, Fostering Self-Organization, Managing Time, and
Cultivating Metacognition by Ezekiel Monroe
● I Can't Believe You Said That! by Julia Cook and Kelsey De Weerd
● A Kid’s Book About Neurodiversity by Laura Petix the Ot Butterfly
● Neurodivergent Ninja: A Children’s Book About the Gifts of Neurodiversity by Mary Nhin
● The Self-Help Guide for Teens with Dyslexia by Alais Winton
● The Teen Girl's Survival Guide: Ten Tips for Making Friends, Avoiding Drama, and
Coping with Social Stress by Lucie Hemmen
● Whole Body Listening Larry at Home by Kristen Wilson, Elizabeth Sautter and Eric
Hutchison
● Whole Body Listening Poster by Kristen Wilson and Elizabeth Sautter
● You Are a Social Detective by Michelle Garcia Winner and Pamela Crooke

Sensory Regulation

● I Am Autistic: A Workbook: Sensory Tools, Practical Advice, and Interactive Journaling


for Understanding Life with Autism (By Someone Diagnosed with It) by Chanelle Moriah
● The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Differences by
Carol Stock Kranowitz and Lucy Jane Miller

Social Skills
● The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook: Proven, Step-by-Step Techniques for
Overcoming Your Fear by Martin M. Antony and Richard P. Swinson
● The Social & Emotional Competence Card Game for kids and teens
Childtherapytoys.com
● Social Literacy: A Social Skills Seminar for Young Adults with ASDs, NLDs, and Social
Anxiety by Mary Cohen
● Social Skills for Teenagers and Adults with Asperger Syndrome by Nancy J. Patrick

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)


Check out our Neurodivergence section, too!
General
● Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents by
Eli R. Lebowitz
● From Stuck to Unstuck: Break Free from the OCD & Anxiety Loop Using the Triple-A
Response® and Take Back Control of Your Life by Matthew Codde
● The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD: A Guide to Overcoming Obsessions and
Compulsions Using Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by Jon Hershfield
and Tom Corboy
● Parenting Kids With OCD: A Guide to Understanding and Supporting Your Child With
OCD by Bonnie Zucker
● Obsessed: A Memoir of My Life with OCD by Allison Britz
● The OCD & Anxiety Podcast by Robert James
● The OCD Whisperer Podcast with Kristina Orlova: Unlock the secrets of OCD. Expert
insights, personal stories, and practical tips
● Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts: A CBT-Based Guide to Getting Over
Frightening, Obsessive, or Disturbing Thoughts by Sally M. Winston and Martin N. Seif
● When a Family Member Has OCD: Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Skills to Help
Families Affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Jon Hershfield

Teens, Tweens, and Teens


● Crushing OCD Workbook for Kids: 50 Fun Activities to Overcome OCD With CBT and
Exposures by Natasha Daniels and Richy K. Chandler
● The OCD Workbook for Teens: Manage Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsive Behavior
with CBT and Mindfulness by Anthony Bishop
● What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming OCD by Dawn
Huebner and Bonnie Matthews

Parenting
These books specifically target parenting skills, but be sure to look under
other topics for parenting and kids’ books specific to that topic.

General
● Ages and Stages: A Parent's Guide to Normal Childhood Development by Charles E.
Schaefer and Theresa Foy DiGeronimo
● Better Parenting with the Enneagram: Nine Types of Children and Nine Types of Parents
by Ann Gadd
● The Enneagram of Parenting: The 9 Types of Children and How to Raise Them
Successfully by Elizabeth Wagele
● The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting: Raising Children with Courage, Compassion, and
Connection (Audiobook) Brené Brown
● Good Inside Podcast with Dr. Becky Kennedy: Join clinical psychologist and mom of
three on her weekly podcast, as she takes on tough parenting questions and delivers
actionable guidance—all in short episodes.
● How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine
Mazlish
● Motherhood in Black & White by Kaanji Irby and Tara: Covers topics such as
motherhood, race, and pop culture on a podcast that's more important now than ever
● Parenting Resilience Website by Carol Kim: Increasing confidence in parents and kids
https://parentingresilience.org/
● We Are Family Podcast by Parents Magazine
● Wise Minded Parenting: 7 Essentials for Raising Successful Tweens + Teens by Laura
Kastner

Behavioral Issues
● Anger Management Workbook for Kids: 50 Fun Activities to Help Children Stay Calm
and Make Better Choices When They Feel Mad by Samantha Snowden and Andrew Hil
● Behavior Charts and Beyond: Simple hand-made charts that work.by Tracy L Milanese
● The Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood's Most
Misunderstood Disorder by Demitri Papolos
● Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control: A Love-Based Approach to Helping
Attachment-Challenged Children With Severe Behaviors by Heather T. Forbes, and B.
Bryan Post
● Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control, Vol. 2 by Heather T. Forbes
● The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily
Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children by Ross W Greene
● Helping Children with Sexual Behavior Problems: A Guidebook for Professions and
Caregivers by Toni Cavanagh Johnson
● I Just Don't Like the Sound of No! My Story About Accepting No for an Answer and
Disagreeing the Right Way! by Julia Cook and, Kelsey De Weerd
● Integrative Parenting: Strategies for Raising Children Affected by Attachment Trauma by
Debra Wesselmann, Cathy Schweitzer, and Stefanie Armstrong
● Is It Right To Fight?: A First Look at Anger by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker
● The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child by Alan E. Kazdin
● Working with Anxious, Nervous, and Depressed Children: A Spiritual Perspective to
Guide by Henning Koehler
● Parenting Your Challenging Child Podcast by Ross Greene: Parenting is really hard, but
it's especially hard if you're the parent of a child with social, emotional, and behavioral
challenges.https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/parenting-your-challenging-child/id39
1404394?i=1000333613545
● Sam Tells Stories by Thierry Robberecht and Philippe Goossens
● Understanding Children's Sexual Behaviors: What's Natural and Healthy by Toni
Cavanagh Johnson
● When Love Is Not Enough: A Guide to Parenting With RAD-Reactive Attachment
Disorder by Nancy L. Thomas
● Whole Body Listening Larry at Home by Kristen Wilson, Elizabeth Sautter, and Eric
Hutchison

Brain-Based Parenting (Daniel Siegel)


● Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel J. Siegel
● Children Who Thrive: by Daniel J. Siegel and Mary Hartzell
● Dan Siegal Website: Mindsight Institute: Parenting, Mindfulness, Interconnectedness
https://drdansiegel.com/
● Parenting from the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise
Children Who Thrive by Daniel J. Siegel and Mary Hartzell
● Raising Mentally Strong Kids: How to Combine the Power of Neuroscience with Love
and Logic to Grow Confident, Kind, Responsible, and Resilient Children and Young
Adults by Daniel G. Amen, Charles Fay, and Jim Fay
● The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing
Mind by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
● The Whole-Brain Child Workbook: Practical Exercises, Worksheets and Activities to
Nurture Developing Minds by Daniel J Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
● The Yes Brain Workbook: Exercises, Activities, and Worksheets to Cultivate Courage,
Curiosity & Resilience In Your Child by Daniel J Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

Discipline
● 1-2-3 Magic: Gentle 3-Step Child & Toddler Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy
Parenting by Thomas Phelan
● The Everyday Parenting Toolkit: The Kazdin Method for Easy, Step-by-Step, Lasting
Change for You and Your Child by Alan Kazdin and Carlo Rotella
● Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations Podcast by Joey Pinz
● No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's
Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

Infants and Toddlers


● 1-2-3 Magic: Gentle 3-Step Child & Toddler Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy
Parenting by Thomas Phelan
● The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp
● The Happiest Toddler on the Block: How to Eliminate Tantrums and Raise a Patient,
Respectful, and Cooperative One- to Four-Year-Old by Harvey Karp
● Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to
Preschool by Emily Oster
● Secrets of the Baby Whisperer: How to Calm, Connect, and Communicate with Your
Baby by Tracy Hogg and Melinda Blau
● Secrets of the Baby Whisperer for Toddlers by Tracy Hogg and, Melinda Blau
● 1-2-3 Magic: Gentle 3-Step Child & Toddler Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy
Parenting by Thomas Phelan
● Touchpoints-Birth to Three by T. Berry Brazelton and Joshua D. Sparrow

Life Skills
● Life Skills for Kids: How to Cook, Clean, Make Friends, Handle Emergencies, Set Goals,
Make Good Decisions, and Everything in Between by Karen Harris
● 101 Things Every Kid Needs To Know: Important Skills That Prepare Kids for Life! by
Jamie Thorne
● Life Skills for Teenage Boys: How To Manage Money, Be Confident, Make Friends,
Communicate, Develop Relationships, Set Goals, Cook, Clean and Become an
Independent Young Adult by Grace Daniels

Social Skills and Bullying


● How to Be a Friend: A Guide to Making Friends and Keeping Them by Laurie Krasny
Brown and Marc Brown
● A Kid's Book About Bullying by Elizabeth Tom
● The Kindness Book by Todd Parr
● Making Friends (Mr. Rogers) by Fred Rogers
● Stop Picking On Me: A First Look at Bullying by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker
● The Teen Girl's Survival Guide: Ten Tips for Making Friends, Avoiding Drama, and
Coping with Social Stress by Lucie Hemmen
● You Are a Social Detective by Michelle Garcia Winner and Pamela Crooke

Sex and Sexual Intimacy


General
● Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters--And How to Get It by Laurie Mintz
● Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire by Lori A. Brotto
● Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by
Emily Nagoski
● Conversations with Dr. Jennifer: Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is a sex and relationship
expert who has been interviewed for hundreds of podcasts
● The Enlightened Sex Manual: Sexual Skills for the Superior Lover by David Deida
● Guide to Getting It On! by Paul Joannides and Daerick Gross
● Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence by Esther Perel
● The Sexual Mindfulness Project Podcast by Chelom Leavitt: A conversation between
researchers in sexuality and mindfulness. https://www.chelomleavitt.com/podcasts/
● Sexualia: From Prehistory to Cyberspace by Cliford Bishop and Xenia Osthelder
● She Comes First: The Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring a Woman by Ian Kerner
● Slow Sex: The Path to Fulfilling and Sustainable Sexuality by Diana Richardson
● Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You
Improve Your Sex Life by Justin J. Lehmiller
● The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability: For All of Us Who Live with Disabilities,
Chronic Pain, and Illness by Miriam Kaufman

BDSM/Kink
● The Ethical Slut, Third Edition: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and
Other Freedoms in Sex and Love by Janet W. Hardy
● Sacred Kink: The Eightfold Paths of BDSM and Beyond by Lee Harrington
● The New Topping Book (BDSM) by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton
● The New Bottoming Book (BDSM) by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton
● The Sexually Dominant Woman: An Illustrated Guide for Nervous Beginners by Janet W.
Hardy
● Notes of an Aging Pervert by Janet W. Hardy
● Janet Hardy Website: Author regarding Kink, BDSM, and alternative sexualities.
https://janetwhardyauthor.com/

LGBTQIA+
● Girl Sex 101 by Allison Moon and kd diamond
● The Joy of Gay Sex by Charles Silverstein and Felice Picano
● Queer Sex: A Trans and Non-Binary Guide to Intimacy, Pleasure and Relationships by
Juno Roche

Maintaining/Reviving Sex in Relationships


● Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships by
David Schnarch
● Resurrecting Sex: Solving Sexual Problems and Revolutionizing Your Relationship by
David Schnarch and James Maddock
● Intimacy & Desire: Awaken The Passion In Your Relationship by David Schnarch
● The Sex-Starved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido: A Couple's Guide by Michele
Weiner Davis
● Replenish: Creating Sexual Fulfillment in Marriage - A Guide for LDS Couples by
Tammy S Hill

Recovering Sex After Sexual Trauma


● Coming Home to Passion: Restoring Loving Sexuality in Couples with Histories of
Childhood Trauma and Neglect by Ruth Cohn
● Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook: Somatic Skills to Help You Feel Safe in Your Body,
Create Boundaries, and Live with Resilience by Erika Shershun
● The Survivor's Guide to Sex: How to Have an Empowered Sex Life After Child Sexual
Abuse by Staci Haines

Sex and Spirituality


● Beyond Sex: Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Tantra: Tantra For All by Emily K.
Patel
● Chelom Leavitt Website: Sexuality and couples including sexual mindfulness, teaching
kids about sex, and women’s sexuality (LDS). https://www.chelomleavitt.com/
● The Great Sex Rescue: The Lies You've Been Taught and How to Recover What God
Intended by Sheila Wray Gregoire, Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach, and Joanna
Sawatsky
● The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex: Creating a Marriage That's Both Holy and Hot by
Sheila Wray Gregoire
● Heart of Tantric Sex by Diana Richardson
● Jennifer Finlayson-Fife Website: Dr. Jennifer is a licensed therapist who specializes in
working with LDS couples on sexuality and relationship issues
https://www.finlayson-fife.com/
● Judaism and Sex: Questions and Answers Article by My Jewish Learning:
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/judaism-and-sex-questions-and-answers/
● The Passionate Torah: Sex and Judaism by Danya Ruttenberg
● Sacred Sexuality: Within & Between by Julie Elizabeth
● Sexual Wholeness in Marriage: An LDS Perspective on Integrating Sexuality and
Spirituality in Our Marriages by Dean M Busby, Jason S Carroll, and, Chelom Leavitt
● Sex Educated: Letters from a Latter-day Saint Therapist to Her Younger Self by Bonnie
Young
● The Sex Talk: A Muslim's Guide to Healthy Sex & Relationships by Heart to Grow,
Nadiah Mohajir, Navila Rashid, Haddi Ceesay, Asifa Quraishi-Landes, and Lohitha Kethu
● Sex Matters: Sex, Sunnah, and Love in the Ummah by Muslim Matters, Yasir Qadhi,
Muhammad Akram Nadwi, Yaser Birjas, Yahya Ibrahim, Omar Suleiman, Zainab Bint
Younus, Hiba Masood, Abeda Ahmad, and Haleh Banani
● Tabernacles of Clay: Sexuality and Gender in Modern Mormonism by Taylor G. Petrey

Sex and Puberty Education


General
● Boys & Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New
Masculinity by Peggy Orenstein
● Girls & Sex: Navigating the Complicated New Landscape by Peggy Orenstein

Puberty and Bodies


● Amazing You!: Getting Smart About Your Private Parts (ages 3-6) by Gail Saltz and
Lynne Avril Cravath
● The Care and Keeping of You 1: The Body Book for Younger Girls (ages 8+) by Valorie
Schaefer
● The Care and Keeping of You 2: The Body Book for Older Girls (ages 10+) by Cara
Natterson
● The Every Body Book: The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Guide for Kids about Sex, Gender,
Bodies, and Families (ages 8-11) by Rachel E. Simon and Noah Grigni
● It's Not the Stork!: A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends (ages
4-8) by Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley
● It's Perfectly Normal!: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health (ages 10+)
by Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley
● The Ultimate Puberty Book For Boys: The Care and Keeping of You for Boys by Linda
Brookie

Safety and Consent


● I Said No! A Kid-to-kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private (ages 4-7) by Kimberly
King, Zach King, Sue Rama, and Fran O'Grady
● The Girl's Guide to Relationships, Sexuality, and Consent: Tools to Help Teens Stay
Safe, Empowered, and Confident by Leah Aguirre and Geraldine O'Sullivan
● Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent, and Respect: Teach children about body
ownership, respect, feelings, choices, and recognizing bullying behaviors (ages 4-7) by
Jayneen Sanders and Sarah Jennings
● A Very Touching Book...for Little People and for Big People (ages 5-10) by Jan Hindman
and Tom Novak
● A Kid’s Book About Consent by Karli Johnson, Rick Delucco, and Emma Wolf

Sex Education
● Amazing You!: Getting Smart About Your Private Parts (ages 3-6) by Gail Saltz and
Lynne Avril Cravath
● Dating and Sex: A Guide for the 21st Century Teen Boy by Andrew P. Smiler
● It's Not the Stork!: A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends (ages
4-8) by Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley
● It's Perfectly Normal!: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health (ages 10+)
by Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley
● It's So Amazing!: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families (ages 7-10) by
Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley
● What's the Big Secret?: Talking about Sex with Girls and Boys (ages 6-10) by Laurie
Krasny Brown and Marc Brown

Shame, Vulnerability, and Self-Compassion


● The ACT Workbook for Depression and Shame: Overcome Thoughts of Defectiveness
and Increase Well-Being Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Matthew
McKay, Michael Jason Greenberg, and Patrick Fanning
● Brene’ Brown Website https://brenebrown.com/ I’m a researcher, storyteller, and Texan
who’s spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy.
● Carry On, Warrior: The Power of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life by Glennon
Doyle
● Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love,
Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown
● Dare to Lead Podcast with Brené Brown: A mix of solo episodes and conversations with
change catalysts, culture-shifters, and as many troublemakers as possible. Innovating,
creating, and building a better, more just world requires daring leadership in every part of
our daily lives.
● The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and
Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown
● The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner
Strength, and Thrive by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer
● Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff
● Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living by Pema Chodron
● Unlocking Us Podcast with Brené Brown: We are hardwired for connection, and
connecting requires courage, vulnerability, and conversation. This podcast is real,
unpolished, honest, and reflects both the magic and the messiness of what it means to
be human.

Spirituality and Religion


Some of the authors in this section draw from many faiths, traditions, and ideas. We
recommend choosing by title, content, and interest rather than by category or religion.
Check out our products page for journals related to spirituality!

General Spirituality, Non- or Multi-Denominational


● After the Ecstasy, the Laundry: How the Heart Grows Wise on the Spiritual Path by Jack
Kornfield
● Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing by Caroline Myss
● The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama, Desmond
Tutu, and Douglas Carlton Abrams
● The Evolution Of God: The Origins of Our Beliefs by Robert Wright
● The Gift of Change: Spiritual Guidance for Living Your Best Life by Marianne
Williamson
● The Good Heart: A Buddhist Perspective on the Teachings of Jesus by Dalai Lama,
Robert Kiely, and Thupten Jinpa
● Handbook for the Spirit by Richard Carlson and Benjamin Shield
● Heart Thoughts: A Treasury of Inner Wisdom by Louise Hay
● Heart Wisdom Podcast by Jack Kornfield: Jack mashes up his long-established Buddhist
practices with many other mystical traditions, revealing the poignancy of life’s
predicaments and the path to finding freedom from self-interest, self-judgment and
unhappiness.
● The Institute for Welcoming Resources Website provides the resources to facilitate
churches to become welcoming and affirming of all congregants regardless of sexual
orientation and gender identity: http://www.welcomingresources.org/
● Let Your Soul Evolve: Spiritual Growth for the New Millennium by Phil Diaz and P. D.
Alleva
● Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg
● The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible by Charles Eisenstein
● Oprah's Super Soul Podcast: Awaken, discover, and connect to the deeper meaning of
the world around you
● A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life by Jack
Kornfield
● Prayer Journal for Women: 52 Week Scripture, Devotional & Guided Prayer Journal by
Shannon Roberts and Paige Tate
● The Queer Spirituality Podcast by Julian Crosson-Hill
● Religious Identity Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Gender Expression: List of
religious resources for the LGBTQIA community by religion (Christian, Jewish, Muslim,
Atheist, Wicca, etc) by UNC-Chapel Hill:
https://lgbtq.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Religion-May2017.pdf
● A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles" by
Marianne Williamson
● The Search for God at Harvard by Ari L. Goldman
● The Shadow Effect: Illuminating the Hidden Power of Your True Self by Deepak
Chopra, Marianne Williamson, and Debbie Ford
● Spiritual Self Care for Black Women: A Spiritual Journal for Self-Discovery. 12 Month
Notebook & Guided Planner with Prompts & Self Reflection Activities by Stress Less
Press
● Soulforce Website: The purpose of Soulforce is freedom for LGBT people from religious
and political oppression through the practice of relentless nonviolent resistance:
www.soulforce.org
● Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers by Christian
Smith and Melina Lundquist Denton
● There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem by Wayne W Dyer
● The Ultimate Spiritual Growth Master Course: A Comprehensive Guide to
Self-Discovery and Divine Awareness (Audio) by Nick Hall, Wayne Dyer, and
Marianne Williamson
● Unitarian Universalist Interweave Website: An organization actively working to end
oppression based on sexual orientation and gender identity:
www.uua.org/directory/organizations/interweave
● Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris

Atheism/Atheists, and Humanism


● Beyond Atheism: A Secular Approach to Spiritual, Moral and Psychological Practices by
Edward Chandler
● Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress by
Steven Pinker
● Graceful Atheist Podcast by Atheists United Studios: The podcast takes an honest look
at stories of faith transition from a life-altering faith, to doubt and deconstruction, to
deconversion, and finally, to a thriving graceful life post-deconversion
● A Handbook of Purpose and Love: For Atheists by Jeffrey Arbelaez
● LGBTQ Humanist Alliance Website: The intersection of humanism and social justice to
advocate humanist education, LGBTQ cultural competency, and community outreach.
http://lgbthumanists.org/
● The Little Book of Atheist Spirituality by Andre Comte-Sponville
● The Little Book of Humanism: Universal Lessons on Finding Purpose, Meaning, and Joy
by Andrew Copson and Alice Roberts
● The Portable Atheist: Essential Readings for the Nonbeliever by Christopher Hitchens
● Spiritual Atheist: A Quest To Unite Science And Wisdom Into A Radical New Life
Philosophy to Thrive In The Digital Age by Nick Seneca Jankel
● Thank God I'm Atheist Podcast by tgiatheist: Frank and Dan's off-the-cuff conversations
focus on current events cast through the lens of their shared atheism

Buddhism/Buddhists
● Buddha at Bedtime: Tales of Love and Wisdom by Dharmachari Nagaraja
● Buddha in Your Backpack: Everyday Buddhism for Teens by Franz Metcalf and Monk
Song Yonk
● The Heart of the Revolution: The Buddha's Radical Teachings on Forgiveness,
Compassion, and Kindness by Noah Levine
● Jack Kornfield Website: Buddhist monk and psychologist focusing on mindfulness
practice and meditation. https://jackkornfield.com/
● Kevin Griffin’s Website on Addiction and Buddhism: https://kevingriffin.net/
● Metta Hour Podcast with Sharon Salzberg: features Buddhist philosophy in a practical,
common sense vernacular.
● The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams & Reaching Your
Destiny by Robin Sharma
● Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach
● Real Life: The Journey from Isolation to Openness and Freedom by Sharon Salzberg
● Teachings of the Buddha by Jack Kornfield
● Sharon Salzberg Website: Sharon is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned mindfulness
and lovingkindness teacher, and New York Times bestselling author
https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/
● Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values by Robert M Pirsig
● The Zen Monkey and the Lotus Flower: 52 Stories to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative
Thoughts, Find Happiness, and Live Your Best Life by Tenpa Yeshe

Christianity/Christians
● Bible and Homosexuality: An LGBTQ Positive View Podcast by Elton Sherwin: Does the
Bible really condemn same-sex attraction? …does it condemn premarital sex? In this
series, we look at the many things surrounding sex that Christians have been taught or
mistaught.
● The Book of Forgiving: The Fourfold Path for Healing Ourselves and Our World by
Desmond Tutu and Mpho Tutu
● Called Out:100 Devotions for LGBTQ Christians by E. Carrington Heath
● Crash the Chatterbox: Hearing God's Voice Above All Others by Steven Furtick
● Disappointment with God: Three Questions No One Asks Aloud by Philip Yancey
● Finding God at Harvard: Spiritual Journeys of Thinking Christians by Kelly Monroe
Kullberg
● God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships by
Matthew Vines
● The Great Sex Rescue: The Lies You've Been Taught and How to Recover What God
Intended by Sheila Wray Gregoire, Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach, and Joanna
Sawatsky
● Made for Goodness: And Why This Makes All the Difference by Desmond Tutu and
Mpho Tutu
● Making Sense of God: Finding God in the Modern World by Timothy Keller
● Speaking the Truth in Love: How To Be an Assertive Christian by Kenneth C. Haugk and
Ruth N. Koch
● The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism by Timothy Keller
● The Reason for God Discussion Guide: Conversations on Faith and Life by Timothy
Keller

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS/Mormons)


● Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question by David B. Ostler
● The Crucible of Doubt: Reflections On the Quest for Faith by Terryl Givens and Fiona
Givens
● The Divine Gift of Forgiveness by Neil L. Andersen
● Gay Rights and the Mormon Church: Intended Actions, Unintended Consequences by
Gregory A Prince
● Latter-Day Lesbian Podcast by Shelly Johnson: Tackling religious trauma and LGBTQ+
issues
● Letters to a Young Mormon by Adam S. Miller
● Living on the Inside of the Edge: A Survival Guide by Christian Kimball
● Planted: Belief and Belonging in an Age of Doubt by Patrick Q. Mason
● Queer Mormon Theology: An Introduction by Blaire Ostler
● Sexual Wholeness in Marriage: An LDS Perspective on Integrating Sexuality and
Spirituality in Our Marriages by Dean M Busby, Jason S Carroll, and, Chelom Leavitt
● Tabernacles of Clay: Sexuality and Gender in Modern Mormonism by Taylor G. Petrey
● Worthy: The Memoir of an Ex-Mormon Lesbian by Chris Davis

Eastern Philosophies
● Ancient Secrets of a Master Healer: A Western Skeptic, An Eastern Master, And Life’s
Greatest Secrets by Clint G. Rogers
● Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames by Thich Nhat Hanh
● The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living by Dalai Lama
● Be Love Now: The Path of the Heart by Ram Dass and Rameshwar Das
● Daily Intentions Podcast by Deepak Chopra
● The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Inner Peace: The Essential Life and Teachings by Dalai
Lama
● Dalai Lama Speaks Podcast
● Eckhart Tolle: Essential Teachings Podcast by Oprah and Eckhart Tolle
● Eckhart Tolle Podcast by Spiritual Life: Mindfulness and living in the present.
● Eckhart Tolle Website: https://eckharttolle.com/
● Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm by Thich Nhat Hanh
● Infinite Potential Podcast with Deepak Chopra
● My Happy Life: Ikigai Workbook: Self Reflection, Self Help, Purpose and Passion. A road
to a Happy Life by Alice J Wonderwill
● A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle
● No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering by Thich Nhat Hanh
● The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
● Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thich Nhat Hanh
● Tao Te Ching: A New English Version by Lao Tzu; translated by Stephen Mitchell
● Tao Of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff and E. H. Shepard
● The Te of Piglet by Benjamin Hoff
● Thich Nhat Hanh Dharma Talks Podcast by Kenley Neufeld: Dharma offered by the
Venerable Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh
● Thich Nhat Hanh Meditation Website https://tnhmeditation.org/
● You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment by Thich Nhat Hanh,
Melvin McLeod, and Sherab Ch÷dzin Kohn (translator)

Faith Transition and Deconstruction


● Beyond Belief: A Deconstruction Journal for the Post-Christian by Antonia Barry
● Beyond Belief: My Secret Life Inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape by Jenna
Miscavige Hill and Lisa Pulitzer
● Christianity After Religion: The End of Church and the Birth of a New Spiritual
Awakening by Diana Butler Bass
● Dance of the Dissident Daughter by Sue Monk Kidd
● Deconstructing Your Faith without Losing Yourself by Angela J. Herrington
● Faith in Transition: A Pastor's Journey in Affirming His Transgender Son by Matt
Maiberger
● The Faith Transitions Podcast by Julienna: https://thefaithtransitionpodcast.com/
● Graceful Atheist Podcast by Atheists United Studios: The podcast takes an honest look
at stories of faith transition from a life-altering faith, to doubt and deconstruction, to
deconversion, and finally, to a thriving graceful life post-deconversion
● God Without Religion: Questioning Centuries of Accepted Truths by Sankara Saranam
● Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their
Religion by Marlene Winell
● No God but One: Allah or Jesus?: A Former Muslim Investigates the Evidence for Islam
and Christianity by Nabeel Qureshi
● Nonverts: The Making of Ex-Christian America by Stephen Bullivant
● Out of Sorts: Making Peace with an Evolving Faith by Sarah Bessey
● Questions that Islam can't answer by J K Sheindlin
● Transitions: A Faith Change Journal - Blue Watercolor Edition by J M Lords
● Why I Left Judaism: A Candid and Humorous Look by Esther Elisheva Steinberg

Hinduism/Hindus
● Abundance: The Inner Path to Wealth by Deepak Chopra
● The Book of Chakra Healing by Liz Simpson and Teresa Hale
● Chakras and Their Archetypes: Uniting Energy Awareness and Spiritual Growth by
Ambika Wauters
● The Complete Book of Chakra Healing: Activate the Transformative Power of Your
Energy Centers by Cyndi Dale
● Deepak Chopra Website: https://www.deepakchopra.com/
● Daily Breath Podcast with Deepak Chopra
● Eastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System As a Path to the Self
by Anodea Judith
● Hinduism Mantra Journal by Ariel Shreeja
● How To Know God by Deepak Chopra
● Living Dharma: Teachings and Meditation Instructions from Twelve Theravada Masters
by Jack Kornfield
● LGBT Hindu Website: Provides information and support for LGBT Vaishnavas and
Hindus: www.galva108.org/about-galva-108
● Mind Body Zone: Living Outside the Box Podcast by Deepak Chopra
● Metahuman: Unleashing Your Infinite Potential Deepak Chopra
● Mudras For Awakening The Five Elements Cards by Alison DeNicola
● Mudras For Awakening The Energy Body Cards by Alison DeNicola
● Science and Spirituality Podcast by Deepak Chopra:
● Wheels of Life: A User's Guide to the Chakra System by Anodea Judith

Islam/Muslims
● A Comprehensive Guide For the New Muslim by Anwar Wright
● Allah Loves by Omar Suleiman
● Path of Spirituality: A Young Muslim's Handbook on Personal Growth by Iman Shahid
● The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
● LGBT Muslims Website: Discusses the issues surrounding Islam and sexuality, as well
as gender, and diversity. http://islamandhomosexuality.com/
● Living Out Islam: Voices of Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Muslims by Scott Siraj
al-Haqq Kugle
● Muslim Central Podcast by Omar Suleiman
● Prayer Journal for Muslims: Strengthen Your Islamic Faith Through Daily Prayers and
Reflections by Hamidah Haddad
● The Sacred Path to Islam: A Guide to Seeking Allah & Building a Relationship by The
Sincere Seeker Collection
● Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam by A. Helwa
● Spiritual Gems of Islam: Insights & Practices from the Qur'an, Hadith, Rumi & Muslim
Teaching Stories to Enlighten the Heart & Mind by Imam Jamal Rahman

Judaism/Jews
● Chutzpod! Podcast by Rabbi Shira Stutman Hanna Rosin: A frank and wide-ranging
conversation on how to build a good life, using real-life quandaries and millennia-old
Jewish wisdom
● The Connections Paradigm: Ancient Jewish Wisdom for Modern Mental Health by Dr.
David H. Rosmarin
● Handbook of Torah and Mental Health by David H. Rosmarin and Rabbi Saul Haimoff
● Here All Along Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life by Sarah
Hurwitz
● Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life by Shai Held
● Keshet Keshet is a national organization that works for full LGBTQ equality and inclusion
in Jewish life. www.keshetonline.org
● Living a Life that Matters by Harold S. Kushner
● Open Judaism: A Guide for Believers, Atheists, and Agnostics by Rabbi Barry L.
Schwartz
● Queer Jews by David Shneer and Caryn Aviv
● When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Harold S. Kushner

Native and Indigenous Peoples


● 365 Days Of Walking The Red Road: The Native American Path to Leading a Spiritual
Life Every Day by Terri Jean
● Kindling the Native Spirit: Sacred Practices for Everyday Life by Denise Linn
● Mother Earth Spirituality: Native American Paths to Healing Ourselves and Our World by
Ed McGaa and Marie N. Buchfink
● Native American Spirituality: Unleashing the Power of Shamanism, Animal Spirit Guides,
Shamanic Totems, Power Animals, and More by Mari Silva
● Shamanism: Exploring Native American, Norse, Celtic, and Siberian Shamanic Rituals,
Beliefs, and Practices for Beginners by Silvia Hill
● Think Indigenous: Native American Spirituality for a Modern World by Doug Good
Feather

Paganism/Pagans, Wicca/Wiccan, and Magic


● Blank Spell Book Of Shadows Journal Vintage Handmade by Ample Craft
● A Book of Pagan Prayer by Ceisiwr Serith
● Book Of Shadows - 150 Spells, Charms, Potions, and Enchagansantments for Wiccans
by Shadow Books
● The Complete Witches' Handbook by Stewart Farrar
● Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in
America by Margot Adler
● Inner Witch: A Modern Guide to the Ancient Craft by Gabriela Herstik
● Modern Wicca: Beliefs and Traditions for Contemporary Life by Rowan Morgana
● Paganism: An Introduction to Earth-Centered Religions by River Higginbotham and
Joyce Higginbotham
● Runes for Beginners: A Guide to Reading Runes in Divination, Rune Magic, and the
Meaning of the Elder Futhark Runes by Lisa Chamberlain
● Traditional Wicca: A Seeker's Guide by Thorn Mooney
● Waking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and Power by Pam Grossman
● www.uua.org/directory/organizations/interweave
● Wicca Spirituality Website: Answers questions about why Wicca appeals to LGBTQ folk:
www.wicca-spirituality.com/gay-wicca.html

Spiritual and Religious Trauma


● Holy/Hurt Podcast by Hilary McBride: What is spiritual trauma? How does it impact us?
And are there paths toward healing?
● Latter-Day Lesbian Podcast by Shelly Johnson: Tackling religious trauma and LGBTQ+
issues
● Sacred Wounds: A Path to Healing from Spiritual Trauma by Teresa B. Pasquale
● Spiritual Trauma: A Guide for Healing Your Heart From Church Hurts by Dr. Sean St.
Jean
● Spiritual Trauma Companion Workbook by Dr. Sean St. Jean
● Traumatized by Religious Abuse: Courage, Hope and Freedom for Survivors by Connie
A. Baker
● Walking Free from the Trauma of Coercive, Cultic, and Spiritual Abuse by Gillie
Jenkinson
● When Religion Hurts You: Healing from Religious Trauma and the Impact of
High-Control Religion by Laura E. Anderson

Toltec Wisdom
● The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)
by don Miguel Ruizr
● The Fifth Agreement: A Practical Guide to Self-Mastery (A Toltec Wisdom Book) by don
Miguel Ruiz, Don Jose Ruiz, and Janet Mills
● The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship (A Toltec Wisdom
Book) by don Miguel Ruiz
● The Four Agreements: A 48-Card Deck by don Miguel Ruiz
● The Four Agreements Companion Book: Using the Four Agreements to Master the
Dream of Your Life by don Miguel Ruiz and Janet Mills
● Eros: A Return to Unconditional Love by Miguel Ruiz and Barbara Emrys
● Don Muiguel Ruiz Website: Toltec Spirituality https://www.miguelruiz.com/

Trauma and PTSD


General
● Attuned: Practicing Interdependence to Heal Our Trauma―and Our World by Thomas
Hübl
● Coping with Trauma-Related Dissociation: Skills Training for Patients and Therapists by
Suzette Boon, Kathy Steele, Onno van der Hart
● The EMDR Workbook for Trauma and PTSD: Skills to Manage Triggers, Move Beyond
Traumatic Memories, and Take Back Your Life by Megan Salar and Arielle Schwartz
● Feelings Buried Alive Never Die by Karol K. Truman
● Greater Than the Sum of Our Parts: Discovering Your True Self Through Internal Family
Systems Therapy Audiobook Richard C. Schwartz
● Healing Trauma Through Self-Parenting: The Co-Dependency Connection by Patricia
O’Gorman, and Phil Diaz
● Mathias Barker Webite: Trauma Institute https://matthiasjbarker.com/
● Matthias J Barker Podcast: A podcast on moving towards what's meaningful despite
hardship.
● No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family
Systems Model by Richard Schwartz
● No Bad Parts Workbook: An Interactive Guide to Richard Schwartz's Book
● The PTSD Workbook: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress
Symptoms by Mary Beth Williams and Soili Poijula
● Tapping In: A Step-by-Step Guide to Activating Your Healing Resources Through
Bilateral Stimulation by Laurel Parnell
● This Is How: Surviving What You Think You Can't by Augusten Burroughs
● Transforming The Living Legacy of Trauma: A Workbook for Survivors and Therapists by
Janina Fisher
● The Trauma Therapist Podcast by Guy Crawford Macpherson: A podcast about the
human spirit. Join Guy Macpherson as he interviews thought leaders in the fields of
trauma, mindfulness, addiction, and yoga.
● What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah
Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry

Abuse and Neglect


● Adult Children of Parental Alienation Syndrome: Breaking the Ties That Bind by Amy J.
L. Baker
● Becoming Yourself: Overcoming Mind Control and Ritual Abuse by Alison Miller
● Betrayal Trauma: The Logic of Forgetting Childhood Abuse by Jennifer J. Freyd
● The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's
Notebook -- What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love, and Healing
by Bruce Perry
● But Still, She Thrives Podcast: Narcissistic Abuse, Toxic Relationships, Healthy
Boundaries, Childhood Abuse, Trauma Healing by Christy Jade
● Coming Home to Passion: Restoring Loving Sexuality in Couples with Histories of
Childhood Trauma and Neglect by Ruth Cohn
● The Complex PTSD Workbook: A Mind-Body Approach to Regaining Emotional Control
and Becoming Whole by Arielle Schwartz and Jim Knipe
● Confronting Abuse (LDS) by Anne L. Horton, B. Kent Harrison, and Barry L. Johnson
● The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle
● The Crappy Childhood Fairy Website by Anna Runkle: Heal trauma-driven reactions that
block you from the happy, love-filled, and confident life you are meant to have
https://crappychildhoodfairy.com/
● Healing from Hidden Abuse: A Journey Through the Stages of Recovery from
Psychological Abuse by Shannon Thomas
● Healing the Trauma of Abuse: A Women's Workbook by Mary Ellen Copeland and
Maxine Harris
● The Macho Paradox: Why Some Men Hurt Women and How All Men Can Help (How to
End Domestic Violence, Mental and Emotional Abuse, and Sexual Harassment) by
Jackson Katz
● Recovery from Gaslighting & Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency & Complex PTSD (3 in
1): Emotional Abuse, People-Pleasing and Trauma vs. Emotional Regulation,
Mindfulness, Independence and Self-Caring by Don Barlow
● Your Turn for Care: Surviving the Aging and Death of the Adults Who Harmed You by
Laura S. Brown

Intergenerational, Racial, and Cultural Trauma


● Decolonizing Trauma Work: Indigenous Stories and Strategies by Renee Linklater
● Ghosts from the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence by Robin Karr-Morse and
Meredith S. Wiley
● Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma by Dr. Mariel Buqué
● Healing Collective Trauma: A Process for Integrating our Intergenerational and Cultural
Wounds by Thomas Hübl
● Healing Racial Trauma: The Road to Resilience by Sheila Wise Rowe and Soong-Chan
Rah
● It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to
End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn
● Intergenerational Trauma Workbook: Strategies to Support Your Journey of Discovery,
Growth, and Healing by Lynne Friedman-Gell and Joanne Barron
● It Will Never Happen to Me: Growing Up with Addiction as Youngsters, Adolescents, and
Adults, by Claudia Black
● The Muslim, State and Mind: Psychology in Times of Islamophobia by Tarek Younis
● Trauma and Resilience in the Lives of Contemporary Native Americans: Reclaiming our
Balance, Restoring our Wellbeing by Hilary N. Weaver
● Wounds into Wisdom: Healing Intergenerational Jewish Trauma by Tirzah Firestone

Interpersonal, Domestic, Intimate Partner Violence


● Confronting Abuse (LDS) by Anne L. Horton, B. Kent Harrison, and Barry L. Johnson
● Healing from Hidden Abuse: A Journey Through the Stages of Recovery from
Psychological Abuse by Shannon Thomas
● The Long Tail of Trauma: A Memoir by Elizabeth Wilcox
● The Macho Paradox: Why Some Men Hurt Women and How All Men Can Help (How to
End Domestic Violence, Mental and Emotional Abuse, and Sexual Harassment) by
Jackson Katz
● Recovery from Gaslighting & Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency & Complex PTSD (3 in
1): Emotional Abuse, People-Pleasing and Trauma vs. Emotional Regulation,
Mindfulness, Independence and Self-Caring by Don Barlow
● Should I Stay or Should I Go?: A Guide to Knowing if Your Relationship Can--and
Should--be Saved by Lundy Bancroft and JAC Patrissi
● The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to Recognize it and How to Respond by Patricia
Evans
● Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men by Lundy
Bancroft
Kids, Tweens, and Teens
● Healing Days: A Guide For Kids Who Have Experienced Trauma by Susan Farber
Straus and Maria Bogade
● Poppy and the Overactive Amygdala by Holly Rae Provan and, Eric Provan
● The PTSD Survival Guide for Teens: Strategies to Overcome Trauma, Build Resilience,
and Take Back Your Life by Sheela Raja and, Jaya Raja Ashrafi
● The Sexual Trauma Workbook for Teens: A Guide to Recovery from Sexual Assault and
Abuse with Somatic Skills for Safety, Boundaries and Resilience by Steve Becnel
● The Sexual Trauma Workbook for Teen Girls: A Guide to Recovery from Sexual Assault
and Abuse by Raychelle Cassada Lohmann and, Sheela Raja
● A Terrible Thing Happened: A Story for Children Who Have Witnessed Violence or
Trauma by Margaret M. Holmes, Cary Pillo
● When I Was Little Like You (sexual abuse) by Jane Porett

Parenting Traumatized Kids


● The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's
Notebook -- What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love, and Healing
by Bruce Perry
● The Children’s Institute Website: supports children and families in healing from traumatic
experiences. They offer early education and youth programs, counseling services,
parenting support, workforce and community leadership development, and more.
https://www.childrensinstitute.org/
● Integrative Parenting: Strategies for Raising Children Affected by Attachment Trauma by
Debra Wesselmann, Cathy Schweitzer, and Stefanie Armstrong
● Ghosts from the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence by Robin Karr-Morse and
Meredith S. Wiley
● The Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery and Education Website: Eliana Gil is a renowned
play therapist and expert in trauma recovery for children. https://www.gilinstitute.com/
● The Trauma Institute and Child-Trauma Institute (TITCI): Promotes the healing and
healthy development of children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma
or loss and to develop, evaluate, and disseminates effective prevention, assessment,
and treatment methods. https://www.ticti.org/
● When Your Child Has Been Molested: A Parents' Guide to Healing and Recovery by
Kathryn Brohl and Joyce Case Potter

Sexual Trauma
● Adult Survivors of Sexual Abuse Article by RAIIN:
https://www.rainn.org/articles/adult-survivors-child-sexual-abuse
● Coming Home to Passion: Restoring Loving Sexuality in Couples with Histories of
Childhood Trauma and Neglect by Ruth Cohn
● The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse by Ellen
Bass and Laura Davis
● The Courage to Heal Workbook: A Guide for Women and Men Survivors of Child Sexual
Abuse by Laura Davis
● F O F Podcast, Living Unstuck After Sexual Trauma Podcast by Claire Horner SaDohl
Jones: An intentional space dedicated to supporting your journey of healing from sexual
traum
● Healing Childhood Sexual Trauma by Vighnesh Rege
● Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook: Somatic Skills to Help You Feel Safe in Your Body,
Create Boundaries, and Live with Resilience by Erika Shershun
● Loving Someone Who Has Sexual Trauma: A Compassionate Guide to Supporting Your
Partner and Improving Your Relationship by Megan Lara Negendank
● Men Too: Unspoken Truths About Male Sexual Abuse by Dr Kelli Palfy
● RAINN Website: Comprehensive website on sexual violence with a sexual assault
hotline: https://www.rainn.org/
● Sexual Assault of Men and Boys Article by RAIIN:
https://rainn.org/articles/sexual-assault-men-and-boys?_ga=2.228527133.1886011326.1
713210291-418035728.1713210291
● The Survivor's Guide to Sex: How to Have an Empowered Sex Life After Child Sexual
Abuse by Staci Haines

Spiritual and Religious Trauma


● Holy/Hurt Podcast by Hilary McBride: What is spiritual trauma? How does it impact us?
And are there paths toward healing?
● Sacred Wounds: A Path to Healing from Spiritual Trauma by Teresa B. Pasquale
● Spiritual Trauma: A Guide for Healing Your Heart From Church Hurts by Dr. Sean St.
Jean
● Spiritual Trauma Companion Workbook by Dr. Sean St. Jean
● Traumatized by Religious Abuse: Courage, Hope and Freedom for Survivors by Connie
A. Baker
● Walking Free from the Trauma of Coercive, Cultic, and Spiritual Abuse by Gillie
Jenkinson
● When Religion Hurts You: Healing from Religious Trauma and the Impact of
High-Control Religion by Laura E. Anderson

Stories and Memoirs


● An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey by Peter A. Levine
● Know My Name: A Memoir by Chanel Miller
● The Long Tail of Trauma: A Memoir by Elizabeth Wilcox
● Oprah Winfrey Audio Biography: Dive into the remarkable life of Oprah Winfrey in this
captivating audio biography. this audio bio takes you from her challenging childhood in
rural Mississippi to her global impact as a talk show host, actress, producer, and
philanthropist
● The Peter Levine Story - Healing the Invisible Wounds by Nancy Wright
● Trauma Bonded: A True Story of Navigating Attachments Forged in Complex PTSD by
Sarah Westbrook
Trauma and the Body
● Bessel Vanderkolk Website: Trauma Expert and author of “The Body Keeps the Score”
https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/
● The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel
van der Kolk
● The Body Keeps the Score Workbook by Jane Fenn
● The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's
Notebook -- What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love, and Healing
by Bruce Perry
● The Complex PTSD Workbook: A Mind-Body Approach to Regaining Emotional Control
and Becoming Whole by Arielle Schwartz and Jim Knipe
● Dr. Gabor Mate’ Website on body/mind connection, trauma, ADHD, addiction, and
compassionate inquiry. https://drgabormate.com/
● Healing Trauma: A Pioneering Program for Restoring the Wisdom of Your Body by Peter
A Levine
● In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness by
Peter A. Levine and Gabor Mate
● The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Mate’
● Somatic Experiencing (Peter Levine) Website: https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/
● The Somatic Therapy Workbook: Your Companion with Tools and Exercises for
Self-Discovery, Trauma Recovery, and Mastering the Mind-Body Connection by Cher
Hampton
● Trauma and Memory: Brain and Body in a Search for the Living Past: A Practical Guide
for Understanding and Working with Traumatic Memory by Peter A. Levine
● Wisdom of Your Body by Hillary L. McBride
● Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Peter A. Levine
● Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers: The Acclaimed Guide to Stress, Stress-Related Diseases
and Coping by Robert Sapolsky

Veterans and Warzone Trauma


● At Hell's Gate: A Soldier's Journey from War to Peace by Claude Anshin Thomas
● Combat Vet Don't Mean Crazy: Veteran Mental Health in Post-Military Life by Duane K.
L. France
● Crisis in America PTSD Podcast by KGRA Digital Broadcasting: PTSD and Veteran
Suicide’s podcast series informs, educates, promotes change and solutions on the
veteran suicide epidemic facing our nation.
● National Center for PTSD Website: information about the VA's programs, support
groups, and research aimed at helping those with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
● Winning the War Within: PTSD and the Long Road Home by Brenton MacKinnon
● The Wounded Warrior Project Website: provides veteran support programs to veterans
and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound while
serving in the military on or after September 11, 2001.
https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

Women, Girls, and Feminity


● Ashlynn Allen Website: Betrayal Trauma, women’s advocacy https://thisisashlynn.com/
● Badass Affirmations: The Wit and Wisdom of Wild Women by Becca Anderson and
Brenda Knight
● Beauty Sick: How the Cultural Obsession with Appearance Hurts Girls and Women by
Renee Engeln
● The Betrayed, The Addicted, The Expert Podcast by Ashlynn Allen, Brannon Patrick,
and Coby Mitchell: How to find people who support you in relationships, healing from
trauma, owning your sexuality, finding authenticity, and enjoying life beyond the trials.
● Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire by Lori A. Brotto
● Carry On, Warrior: The Power of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life by Glennon
Doyle
● Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia
by Elizabeth Gilbert
● Empowering Women: A Guide to Loving Yourself, Breaking Rules, and Bringing Good
into Your Life by Louise Hay
● Girl Sex 101 by Allison Moon and kd diamond
● Girls & Sex: Navigating the Complicated New Landscape by Peggy Orenstein
● Healing the Trauma of Abuse: A Women's Workbook by Mary Ellen Copeland and
Maxine Harris
● Hillary McBride Website: Body Image and Women’s Empowerment
https://hillarylmcbride.com/
● How To Love Yourself No Matter What Podcast by Amanda Hess: This podcast is
dedicated to helping neurodivergent women change what they think is "wrong with them"
into their superpower
● Lit: Testimonies from Our Imprisoned Sisters by Mary Karr
● Mary Pipher Website Psychologist, author, anthropologist, activist:
https://marypipher.com/
● More Than A Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament by Lexie Kite and
Lindsay Kite
● Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image: Learning to Love Ourselves as We Are by Hillary
L. McBride
● Practices for Embodied Living by Hillary L. McBride
● Prayer Journal for Women: 52 Week Scripture, Devotional & Guided Prayer Journal by
Shannon Roberts and Paige Tate
● Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls by Mary Pipher and Sara
Gilliam
● Self-Love Workbook for Women: Release Self-Doubt, Build Self-Compassion, and
Embrace Who You Are by Megan Logan
● She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb
● Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood by Koren Zailckas and Ellen Archer
● This is Ashlynn Podcast: With her real-world example of what’s possible after betrayal &
how to live boldly with compassion & forgiveness while being boundaried & free from the
past. She is an advocate for women who want to live a life full of adventure & freedom.
● Untamed by Glennon Doyle
● Waking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and Power by Pam Grossman
● A Woman's Addiction Workbook: Your Guide to In-Depth Healing by Lisa Najavits
● A Woman's Way through the Twelve Steps by Stephanie S. Covington
● Women Rowing North: Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing As We Age by Mary
Pipher

Yoga
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● Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain


● Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual by David Swenson
● Trauma-Informed Yoga Affirmation Card Deck by Zahabiyah A. Yamasaki and Evelyn
Rosario Andry
● Essential Yoga Practice: Your Guide to the New Yoga Experience with Essential Oils by
Mona Flynn and Asti Atkinson
● The Inner Tradition of Yoga: A Guide to Yoga Philosophy for the Contemporary
● Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga: Reclaiming Your Body by David Emerson and
Elizabeth Hopper
● Perfectly Imperfect: The Art and Soul of Yoga Practice by Baron Baptiste
● Practitioner by Michael Stone
● Spiral Up Yoga: Five Minutes Per Day Lifelong Self-Care Foundation for Body, Mind and
Soul by John E. Groberg
● Trauma-Informed Yoga for Survivors of Sexual Assault: Practices for Healing and
Teaching with Compassion by Zahabiyah A. Yamasaki
● The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice by Deborah Adele
● Yoga Mala by Jois
● Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief by Julie Lusk

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