What to Expect When Seeking Therapy

Books you may find useful or interesting since you attended this program!

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Book cover for "Adult survivors of emotionally abusive parents"
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"Few things in the world have a more profound effect on your life than the parents who raised you. When your parents are pathologically self-centered, manipulative, or emotionally abusive, the pain they cause is deep and often difficult to put into words. You may experience anxiety, depression, complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), low self-esteem, addiction, or other mental health conditions as an adult. And you may even feel like it was...
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"For many people, cutting ties with a toxic family member is a crucial step away from a legacy of dysfunction and toward healing and well-being. In Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members, psychologist Sherrie Campbell offers readers effective strategies for setting strong boundaries after ending contact with a toxic family member and provides powerful tools to help them heal from shame, self-doubt, and stigma"--
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"Trauma, heartbreak, anxiety, and mourning are all parts of the human experience, and Josh Fletcher's mission in life is to normalize the need to find a trusted professional with whom you can discuss all of life's scariest aspects. Through the lens of four of his patients ... you'll [witness] self-discovery and recovery as they untangle themselves from an all-too-familiar web of emotions. In between sessions, Fletcher struggles to balance his own...
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"Anxiety is rampant in our fast-paced, high-tech, overwhelming society--and women are twice as likely as men to suffer from anxiety-related issues. In this empowering guide, women will find practical tools and experiential exercises based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help them mindfully conquer anxieties, worries, and fears--and live mightily."--Publisher's description.
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"Inspiring advice for navigating life's ups and downs, and finding ways to grow every day"--
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"A practical, science-informed, and gently humorous compilation of self-help tools to for emotional regulation and overcoming difficulties"--
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"Cravings-those intense desires for certain substances or behaviors with the aim of feeling pleasure and satisfaction-are at the root of all addictive behaviors. Knowing how to manage cravings is the key to avoiding the pitfalls of addiction and staying firmly on the path to recovery. This book offers practical strategies to overcome cravings-from food and drugs to alcohol and smoking-using acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for a healthy, values-driven,...

9. DBT

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is one of the most popular--and most effective--treatments for mental health conditions that result from out-of-control emotions. Combining elements of Cognitive Behavior Therapy with Eastern mindfulness practice, DBT was initially used as a powerful treatment to address the suffering associated with borderline personality disorder. It has since proven to have positive effects on many other mental health conditions...
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"In our increasingly stressful world, it's easy for anyone to feel overwhelmed. But for people with depression, overwhelm can be devastating. Written by an all-star team of self-help experts and authors, this compilation gives readers quick relief for their worst depression symptoms. Readers will learn fast-acting techniques-grounded in mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and behavioral activation-to...
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"Conflict is the top reason couples seek help--but it's also an opportunity for greater intimacy, deeper connection, and lasting love, according to this ... guide from the world's leading relationship scientists and bestselling authors of The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work"--
Book cover for "Help for high-conflict couples"
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Based in the revolutionary science of attachment theory and evidence-based emotionally focused therapy (EFT), this book offers an effective, research-based road map for helping high-conflict couples break free from the painful and destructive habits that drive them apart."--
Book cover for "Helping teens who cut"
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"Tens of thousands of worried parents have turned to this authoritative guide for the facts about the growing problem of teen self-injury--and what they can do to make it stop. Michael Hollander is a leading expert on the most effective treatment approach for cutting, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Vivid stories illustrate how out-of-control emotions lead some teens to hurt themselves, how DBT can help, and what other approaches can be beneficial....
Book cover for "A practical guide to complex PTSD"
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"Repetitive trauma during childhood can impact your emotional development, creating a ripple effect that carries into adulthood. Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) is a physical and psychological response to these repeated traumatic events. A Practical Guide to Complex PTSD contains research-based strategies, tools, and support for individuals working to heal from their childhood trauma. You don’t have to be a prisoner of your past....
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"Setting boundaries can be tough-you don't want to disappoint other people, but you also don't want to be stuck in a situation that makes you uncomfortable or unhappy. The good news is that setting healthy boundaries is really a good thing that can make you happier and strengthen those relationships you were so worried about. So how do you get started? Setting boundaries is an important skill, and the only way to get better is by practicing. In this...
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"Cada familia tiene su historia. Para algunos de nosotros, la familia de origen representa una base sólida que alimenta nuestra autoconfianza y nos ayuda a superar los retos de la vida. Para otros, además de ser una fuente de dolor, heridas y conflictos, es una carga para toda la vida. En esta guía, la exitosa terapeuta y experta en relaciones Nedra Glover Tawwab ofrece consejos claros para identificar los patrones familiares disfuncionales,...
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"Ditch insomnia in as little as 4 weeks with this 6-step therapeutic program for better sleep. Insomnia looks different for everyone. Whether it's caused by stress, a traumatic life event, or even a snoring partner, poor sleep can affect the quality of your waking life. But Dr. Pedram Navab wants readers to know that it's not a lost cause--falling asleep can be just as easy as waking up. With his cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-I) program, paired...
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"To fear is to be human. But fear can also keep us stuck living lives that are stale, stagnant, or downright miserable. In Stop Avoiding Stuff, three psychologists offer 25 "microskills" to help readers identify how their fears are holding them back. Drawing on proven-effective acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), readers will learn how to get comfortable with discomfort, do the very things that scare them, and use values-based action to live...
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"Rumination-obsessive thinking about an idea, situation, or choice that can interfere with normal mental functioning--is a common and destructive issue that can negatively impact romantic relationships. In Stop Overthinking Your Relationship, certified couples therapist Alicia Muñoz draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to offer readers a practical, four-step approach to reduce rumination and change negative thinking patterns--so...
Book cover for "Unf#ck your anxiety"
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"Anxiety is a survival skill gone haywire. It happens when our brain is working so hard to protect us that it forgets to notice that the danger has passed. It feels like choking, stifling, smothering, tingling, panicking-our brains cut out and we start to make bad decisions-all normal anxiety reactions. Dr. Faith G. Harper, author of the bestselling Unfuck Your Brain and This is Your Brain on Depression, packs a ton of knowledge and help into this...