Books I love: There's a Part of Me...by Jon Schwartz & Bill Brennan
For clients who are curious about 'parts' work--for therapists who want a gentle way to introduce Internal Family Systems thinking to their clients--this is the book! It's not about the use of parts in therapy, but about the use of parts in life.
Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving | A helpful book for clients
Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving, by Pete Walker. This book is aimed at clients trying to recover from painful childhoods, and is quite comprehensive. You will likely see your spouse, friends, former friends, difficult coworkers illuminated here, as well as your own lifelong patterns.
6 Kinds of Love: how many do you have?
Looking for an antidote to modern culture's emphasis on romantic love? Perhaps we can learn from the diverse forms of emotional attachment prized by the ancient Greeks, from the book How Should We Live? Great Ideas from the Past for Everyday Life, by Roman Krznaric.
The Confidence Code, by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman
Dear clients, I think you might really like to know about this gem of a book for your daughters or for yourself. I can't say enough about what I learned from this book. I am buying five copies to lend and to give to my friends, colleagues and clients.
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