Dr. Irvin D. Yalom is one of the most influential forces in modern psychology. His writings and teaching have shaped the field as a whole and my personal therapy practice. You can learn more about him here and check out an awesome podcast interview with Dr. Yalom here. Dr. Yalom has been a prolific writer and has published in many…
Have you ever wondered what books the top people in our field are reading? In this series we ask some of our favorite authors and psychology heroes to share their top picks with us. Dr. Debra Mollen a psychologist and tenured professor at Texas Woman’s University. She has been training the next generation of counselors and psychologists at Texas Woman’s…
The Upward Spiral Workbook: A Practical Neuroscience Program for Reversing the Course of Depression by Alex Korb, PhD $17.36 Note: Most links are affiliate links which means we make a small commission without costing you anything extra. You can learn more here. Summary: The Upward Spiral Workbook is a CBT workbook with a neuroscience base. It is designed to go along…
In addition to helping clients who struggle with perfectionism, many of us therapists deal with it ourselves. Today, Sharon Martin, LCSW who wrote The CBT Workbook for Perfectionism, shares with us her top recommendations for people who are carrying this burden. Whether this is something you deal with personally or professionally, be sure to check out her favorites.
These Three Words by Jess Van der Hoech Summary: These Three Words is a short novel about a teenage girl named Luna-Ray who struggles with severe anxiety. After panicking and running out of school, she is sent to therapy. The story tells about her experiences of going to therapy, practicing the skills she learns there, and living life as she…
Summary: The My Next 90 Days Daily Action Planner starts with self-reflection and self-care then returns to those themes continually. Each week you start by evaluating your to-do list, defining your priorities, and making a plan to work towards your goals. Note: Most links are affiliate links which means we make a small commission without costing you anything extra. You…
If you count a therapist among the family and friends you’re shopping for this holiday season, you might feel stuck for a gift. We mental health professionals can be a hard group to buy for. Luckily for you, I’ve scoured the internet to find the perfect thing.
Summary: The CBT Activity Workbook for Kids from Hubs for Helpers is a downloadable workbook with worksheets that you can use in sessions or assign to clients for homework. There are 40 activities that are designed to be used with children and adolescents who are struggling with their thoughts or behavior. Note: Most links are affiliate links which means we…
Since I started The Therapist’s Bookshelf, I have really enjoyed getting to see a different side of my colleagues. We therapists are a finicky bunch. We tend to be pretty particular about the books we read, the theories we practice, and the resources we recommend. I shouldn’t have been so surprised at how passionate the responses were when I asked…
