Reading Recommendations

For those in the throes of anxiety and depression, an easily digestible and beautiful book blending watercolor illustrations with the latest medical research.

Out of the Woods: A Journey Through Depression and Anxiety, by Brent Williams

For those interested in the connection between Eastern teachings and the latest research in neuropsychology.

No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology is Catching up to Buddhism, by Chris Niebauer

For anyone who has been told to practice “deep breathing” or breath work but was unsure of where to start, what it means, or why it matters.

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, by James Nestor

For couples and individuals who want to learn how their early formative experiences helped to develop different attachment styles that in turn impact our adult relationships.

Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love, by Amir Levine

For those who have experienced trauma, have tried other types of therapy unsuccessfully in the past for trauma treatment, or for those interested in learning more about EMDR therapy.

Every Memory Deserves Respect: EMDR, The Proven Trauma Therapy with the Power to Heal, by Michael Baldwin

For those who experience anxiety, panic attacks, chronic stress, and other states of somatic hyper-arousal regularly (e.g., rapid heartbeat, sweating, tapping foot, jittery feeling) and want to learn how to live in calmer bodies.

The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory: The Transformative Power of Feeling Safe, by Stephen Porges

For those who enjoy physical exercise and identify it as a positive outlet and coping skill.

Jog On: How Running Saved My Life, by Bella Mackie

For anyone who wishes to explore the topic of racism and its impact on the body (how trauma becomes embedded in the body).

My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Mending of Our Bodies and Hearts, by Resmaa Menakem

For those wanting to strengthen connection and meaning making in their family.

The Intentional Family: Simple Rituals to Strengthen Family Ties, by William J. Doherty