Lies I Taught in Medical School I have three uncles who are doctors. One of them bought and sent copies of this book to a lot of our family. I had been researching physical health for quite some time and had been coming to these conclusions, in addition to researching how our physical and mental health are so intertwined. It has very valuable information in it for how to take more control of your health!	Fast Like a Girl We are learning more and more of the connection between mental health and the health of the gut. Neurotransmitters start in the gut. Dr. Mindy Pelz does an excellent job at helping women find more health in their bodies! She also wrote a book called "Eat Like a Girl," an equally helpful resource.	Nonviolent Communication I read this and took his class during my Masters program. It is a wonderful stepping stone in the journey of learning how to communicate more effectively and compassionately, something we all need!
Wired For Love This is a very helpful book that describes different attachment styles and how they can impact romantic relationships, leading to more compassion and understanding for ourselves and others. It has different suggestions and exercises for strengthening your relationship.	Meditation Interventions to Rewire the Brain I am looking forward to reading this book! This is written by a Psychologist I took a training from called "Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication." He is incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful.	Hold On to Your Kids What an amazing book! Anyone who has children, no matter the age, or works with children, should read this book. It talks about how our culture does not set us up for healthy attachments, and how to deepen our attachment with the children in our lives.
Transitions A great book that describes the transition phenomenon and how it effects us. Incredibly helpful at normalizing the difficulties that transitions bring, as well as how often we go through them.	The Power of Now A powerful book that describes the power of our minds, both the creative and destructive qualities. He discusses ways to work with the mind: how to use it for the gifts it brings, and well as how to tame the destructive nature of it.	The Gifts of Imperfection To get an idea of what Brene discusses in this book, watch her Ted talk on shame and vulnerability: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability A great book that addresses why vulnerability is so important and how shame and the self judge impedes that process and the good things we are wanting in life. She also includes different exercises to get clearer and aid towards self growth, awareness, and healing.
Creating Loving Attachments A book I will often refer to parents and caregivers. They do an excellent job describing in an easy read the important qualities one needs to foster loving attachments. A helpful read even if your children are older, describing a different way to relate to them. In my clinical work, it has been difficult to teach others how to validate those in their lives: Daniel Hughs does a nice job speaking to it in this book.	Callings A very inspiring book. It normalizes the struggles we face in following our callings, as well as how to get in touch with our passions. I recommend to anyone who is feeling stuck and lacking meaning or passion in their life.	Celestine Prophecy A book I read back in college when I was trying to find a deeper meaning to my life. It was one of the first books like this I read in my life- a great intro to discovering synchronicities and opening up to more awareness. It does a great job explaining the difference between fear and love, and how those feelings impact us. It has a story woven through the concepts which makes it a very easy, fast read.
Raising Cain A book that does an excellent job speaking to the different social programming between girls and boys and the impacts it's been having on boys. Recommended for parents, helping professionals or anyone interested in the topic.	Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting A great detailed book about the law of attraction, addressing what gets in the way of having what we want, as well as specific topics such as finances and relationships.	The Secret Another great book and movie about the power of the Law of Attraction. I really enjoyed the creativity this book inspired, and regularly make dream boards for myself, as well as practice using the wisdom of gratitude.
The Art of Power Discussing the concept of power in a completely different way. It is a very empowering book that touches on many important aspects that effect our lives, especially in the U.S culture where our definition of power is skewed and not always healthy. It is any easy but meaty, thought provoking read.