In ‘Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 7 Weeks’, Dr. Seth J. Gillihan introduces a methodical approach to reconfiguring your thought patterns to overcome anxiety and depression. This self-help guide equips readers with practical tools to beat negative thoughts and feelings, and adopt healthier behaviors using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Normal People by Sally Rooney follows the complicated relationship between Connell and Marianne, two teenagers from different social backgrounds in a small town in Ireland. Their bond continues through their years at Trinity College, Dublin, despite the changing dynamics of their friendship. The novel explores themes of love, power, class, and the struggles of young adulthood.
Mindfulness’ by Mark Williams and Danny Penman is a practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world. The book outlines the benefits of mindfulness and provides an eight-week program to help readers cultivate mindfulness in their lives. The program is based on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), which was developed to help people suffering from depression. The book’s exercises and meditations can provide respite from stress, anxiety, and depression.
It Didn’t Start with You unveils the concept of inherited family trauma and explains how it influences our lives. The book explores scientific findings in epigenetics that suggest traumas can impact the genes passed onto the next generations. It also provides strategies to uncover our familial emotional legacy and steps to break these inherited destructive patterns.
How to Do the Work by Dr. Nicole LePera is an insightful and educative guide that provides the reader with holistic tools to heal their mind, body, and soul. The book delves into the realm of mental health, self-care, and personal growth, addressing how one can break free from destructive behaviors and create a more fulfilled and self-aware life.
‘How to Change Your Mind’ explores the renaissance of psychedelic science and its potential to improve mental health. Author Michael Pollan investigates the history, science, and promise of psychedelics, recounting his own life-changing experiences. He explains how psychedelics can help understand the human mind and promote healing and growth.
In ‘Good Inside’, psychologist Dr. Amy Silverman offers a practical guide to enhancing emotional intelligence and promoting inner health. The book covers a range of topics, from managing stress and anxiety to fostering empathy and emotional resilience. It provides scientifically-backed strategies and exercises, encouraging readers to understand and manage their emotions, and to cultivate a more positive and productive mindset.
In ‘Dopamine Nation’, Dr. Anna Lembke, a leading expert on addiction, explores how our society has become a sea of excess, fostering a culture of dependence and addiction. Using case studies from her own practice, she highlights the dangers of over-consumption and provides strategies for achieving a state of balance in our lives.
In ‘Change Your Brain, Change Your Life’, Dr. Daniel G. Amen shares fascinating findings from his decades of neuropsychiatry practice. He reveals that various brain issues can lead to specific psychological problems, and he provides actionable strategies to help readers take control of their brain health, improve their lives, and achieve optimal mental wellness.