Reading as Therapy

Independent reading can be a great complementary activity to therapy. It can also be really intimidating, particularly for those who are just beginning their mental health journey. Here are some of my favorite book recommendations as well as some resources to help digest them!

Understanding Therapy

These books are for anyone looking to learn more about how therapy works. Gaining insight from experts in the field can reduce anxiety about the overall process and purpose of therapy.

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Understanding Your Body

These books are meant to give readers a deeper understanding of the connections between their physical body and their mental health.

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Understanding Your Feelings

These books are focused on the emotional experiences clients in therapy most often struggle with.

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Understanding Your Experiences

These books shed light on the experiences that shape you including relationships, culture, and more.

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Why read?

Books are tools that can be extremely helpful when coping with the isolating effects of grief, anxiety, depression, and trauma. They provide their readers with new information, additional support, and insightful guidance that can inform and supplement the therapeutic process.

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What kind of books help in therapy?

I'm glad you asked.

ALL books can be useful tools in therapy, but these are some that offer insight on the issues that most commonly arise in therapy sessions. If you have a book that you think belongs on this list, let me know!

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