This is a list of books and workbooks for mental health professionals.
I put them into categories: meaning; relationships; Christian; habits; mindful eating; anxiety; trauma; happiness.
I’ve used most of these when working with clients, they are informative and really help facilitate the process. Some of the worksheets in the books, I’ve had my clients complete as homework and then we talk about it during the next session. A few clients have actually purchased a book for themselves, to read on their own.
Overall, it has been a positive experience using these.
Maybe you will see one that you would like.
Meaning
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
[Check out his other books!]
Relationships
The Gaslighting Recovery Workbook: Healing from Emotional Abuse by Amy Marlow-MaCoy, LPC
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Journal
Christian
Quick Scripture Reference for Counseling extended edition by John G. Kruis
Habits
Mindful Eating
The Mindful Eating Workbook by Vincci Tsui, RD
Anxiety
Rewire Your Anxious Brain by Catherine M. Pittman, Ph.D. and Elizabeth M. Karle, MLIS
Trauma
Trauma-Informed Yoga: A Toolbox for Therapists by Joanne Spence, MA, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
Happiness
The Happiness Toolbox by Jonah Paquette
Do you have a favorite from this list or a recommendation for me?
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