General Well-being
Author: Alice D. Domar & Alice Lesch Kelly
Abstract: If you feel trapped in any way by the need to have a perfect body, a perfect house, or a perfect life on any level, you need this book! Learn how to break free of perfectionist thinking once and for all, and start enjoying yourself and your life.
Author: Daniel Goleman
Abstract: Through vivid examples, Goleman delineates the five crucial skills of emotional intelligence, and shows how they determine our success in relationships, work, and even our physical well-being. What emerges is an entirely new way to talk about being smart.
Author: Gavin de Becker
Abstract: True fear is a gift. Unwarranted fear is a curse. Learn how to tell the difference.
Author: Brene Brown
Abstract: This important book is about the lifelong journey from 'What will people think?' to 'I am enough.’ Brown's unique ability to blend original research with honest storytelling makes reading this book feel like having a long, uplifting conversation with a very wise friend who offers compassion, wisdom, and great advice.
Author: Tal Ben-Shahar
Abstract: Based in positive psychology, this book teaches readers how to live a more fulfilling life.
Author: Russ Harris
Abstract: This book will help readers with acceptance and how to live a more personally meaningful life.
Author: Albert Ellis
Abstract: This book teaches the basic philosophy of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy- that people make themselves upset by holding on to irrational beliefs, and that the way to change your feelings is to identify and refute these beliefs. It describes changes in speech, thought, and behavior you can make in order to feel less distressed and can be applied to lots of different troubling feelings.
Author: Victor Frankl
Abstract: Internationally renowned psychiatrist, Viktor E. Frankl, endured years of unspeakable horror in Nazi death camps. During, and partly because of, his suffering, Dr. Frankl developed a revolutionary approach to psychotherapy known as logotherapy. At the core of his theory is the belief that man's primary motivational force is his search for meaning.
Author: Susan Cain
Abstract: This book demonstrates how introverted people are misunderstood and undervalued in modern culture. This book shows how dramatically we undervalue introverts, and how much we lose in doing so.
Author: Brene Brown
Abstract: When we deny our stories, they define us. This book teaches us that when we own our stories, we get to write the ending.
Author: Tara Brach
Abstract: This book will teach you how to cope with distress during difficult times in life. It emphasizes mindfulness/acceptance and self-compassion as coping strategies, as well as provides practical strategies to help cope with distress.
Mindfulness/Meditation
Author: S.J. Scott, Barrie Davenport
Abstract: The goal of this book is simple: To teach you habits, actions, and mindsets to clean up the mental clutter that's holding you back from living a meaningful life. The solution is to practice specific mindfulness techniques that create more “space” in your mind to enjoy inner peace and happiness.
Author: Steven Hayes & Spencer Smith
Abstract: This book serves as an introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It teaches readers how to make sense of and accept their painful experiences or suffering.
Author: Steven Schuster
Abstract: This book will help you discover how your mindset is working against you. Aided by scientifically proven research and practices, Mindset Makeover will help improve your critical thinking skills and develop better judgment in battling self-sabotaging thoughts. Learn how to face and solve your problems in a constructive way.
Author: Jon Kabat-Zinn
Abstract: This book serves as an introduction to Mindfulness. It will teach you various mindfulness practices and skills and how to apply these concepts into everyday life.
Coping Skills/Tools
Author: Russell Ramsay & Anthony Rostain
Abstract: This book serves as a coping guide for adults living with ADHD. It does not just present useful coping strategies but also provides specific tactics designed to help readers implement these skills in their daily lives and brings them to life in a user-friendly format. The authors discuss many different settings in which ADHD may cause difficulties, including work, school, matters of physical health and well-being, and the issue of excessive use of technology.
Author: Edmund J. Bourne
Abstract: The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook can help you make a full and lasting recovery from generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, specific phobias, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other anxiety-related issues. Packed with the most effective skills for assessing and treating anxiety, this workbook can be used to help you develop a full arsenal of skills for quieting worried thoughts and putting yourself back in control.
Author: Soul2soullll
Abstract: To be someone different and achieve something different, you have to create new thought patterns, new attitudes, and new expectations with repetitive positive thoughts. Be persistent for at least 21-30 days in which a new habit created.
Author: Spencer Johnson
Abstract: This profound book from bestselling author, Spencer Johnson, will show you how to anticipate change, adapt to change quickly, enjoy change and be ready to change quickly again and again. Discover the secret for yourself and learn how to deal with change, so that you suffer from less stress and enjoy more success in your work and in life.
Relationships
Author: Susan J. Elliott
Abstract: Want to learn how to turn a devastating loss into the best thing that ever happened to you? This book is the most effective plan for getting permanently past a breakup, getting your confidence back, and opening yourself to true love.
Author: Steven Carter & Julia Sokol
Abstract: Commitmentphobia is one of the most discussed romantic dilemmas of our time. It impacts all parts of a relationship. This book is for people who want to become aware of and overcome their fear of commitment.
Author: Russ Harris
Abstract: Popular myths about love set us up for a struggle with real life. The inconvenient truth is there’s no such thing as a perfect partner, all couples fight, and feelings of love come and go like the weather. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a joyful and romantic relationship. With your partner or alone, ACT with Love will teach you how to let go of conflict, open up, and live fully in the present and to act on your values to build a rich and meaningful relationship.
Eating/Body Image
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It’s Always Been Ours by Jessica Wilson
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Eating While Black by Psyche Williams-Forson
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The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor
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Decolonizing Wellness by Dalia Kinsey
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Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings
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You Just Need to Lose Weight and 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon
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What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordon
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The Inside Scoop on Eating Disorder Recovery by Colleen Reichmann and Jennifer Rollin
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More Than a Body by Lindsay Kite and Lexie Kite
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The Art of Body Acceptance by Ashlee Bennett
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Making It Awkward Hosted by Jessica Wilson
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Maintenance Phase Hosted by Aubrey Gordon and Michael Hobbes