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.
Program to Heal your Shame
The Center for Creative Growth is a wonderful gem in the East Bay therapy community. The jewel in their crown is what they call the 20 Week Intensive, a truly fantastic resource for people who struggle with Codependence and the SHAME that is at the core of it.
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.
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