Books for Clients
The Power of now
Eckhart Tolle describes depression as a painful fixation on the past and anxiety as a painful fixation on the future. The Power of Now teaches the reader how to stay present and focus on the now.
In the realm of hungry ghosts
Gabor Maté educates the reader on addiction, its relation to trauma, and how it can be addressed with compassion. This non-fiction book reads like a novel!
12 Step reading
While there are many ways to approach sobriety, many people have benefitted from engagement in Alcoholics Anonymous. Pair attending AA/NA meetings, working with a sponsor, and creating a sober network with these books.
Atomic habits
Much of therapy involves breaking and creating habits. This book will help you optimize this process through practical and atomic changes.