The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Published by Jeremy P. Tarcher /Putnam Penguin Putnam
I have never been at a gathering of people who have substantially recovered from Mental Illness where this book has not been highly praised. Many, including myself, credit it with the beginning of their recovery. Journaling, creative ways of warding off depression. Art as a means of expression and healing.
The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron, A Birch Lane Press Book Pub. by Carol Publishing Group
How to thrive when the world overwhelms you. A must for anyone regarded as sensitive.
Emotional Alchemy: How the Mind Can Heal the Heart, by Tara Bennett-Goleman Harmony Books
A wonderfully clear, compassionate, and insightful guide to freeing ourselves from difficult emotions.
The Art of Happiness, by The Dalai Lama & Howard Cutler, M.D.; Riverhead Books Penguin Putnam
Training the mind for happiness, shifting persrective. Dealing with anger, hatred and anxiety.
Get Out of Your Mind & Into Your Life, by Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D. New Harbinger Publications
While Acceptance & Commitment Therapy has a horrible and misleading name, this third generation of cognitive therapy has tremendous insights into how thinking can lead to all sorts of difficult emotional problems. This is a cutting edge workbook which I recommend for anyone who deals with mental illness. It is not an easy workbook. Expect to take three to four years to work your way through it. It may, however, prove to be the most valuable three or four years of your life.
The Key of Kings, by Guy Finley, Four Star Books
Gaining a new perspective on life. Adopting a philosophy which allows you to be free from anger & worry.
Recovering from PsychosisA Wellness Approach
By Mary Moller MSN, ARNP, CS & Millene Freeman Ph.D., APRN, CS www.psychiatricwellness.com
A book I wish I had twenty years ago. Recognizing symptoms and triggers. Helping your brain rehabilitate towards full recovery. A must for everyone with PTSD.
BE SMART : Become Empowered: Symptom Management for Abuse and Recovery from Trauma
By Mary Moller MSN, ARNP, CS & Millene Freeman Ph.D.,APRN, CS. www.psychiatricwellness.com
A course on understanding and managing psychiatric disorders. Designed for those with the condition, their families and providers. (Occasionally technical terms are not explained.)
Fear and Other uninvited Guests by Harriet Lerner, Ph.D. ; Harper Collins
Tackling the anxiety, fear and shame that keep us from optimal living and loving.
I’m OK - You’re OK & Staying OK by Amy Bjork Harris & Thomas A. Harris, Avon Books, The Hearst Corp.
Getting in touch with your inner child.
I Am Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help by Xavier Amador, Vida Press
Why some with Mental Illness don’t recognize they are ill. Ways of getting them to accept treatment.
The Art of Everyday Ecstasy; byMargot Anand
Broadway Books Bantam Doubleday/ Dell Publishing
How to use the natural energy systems of our bodies to guide us to natural ecstasy and harness its energy to live, work and love more joyfully.
The New Secrets of Charisma, by Doe Lang, Ph.D.
Contemporary Books
Learning how to trust, develop and share your unique, positive qualities – and become the person you’ve always wanted to be.
How to Deal With Difficult People, by Dr. Rick Kirschner & Dr. Rick Brinkman (available on videotape) Recognizing and dealing with the difficult people in your life; even yourself.
Thank You For Being Such A Pain, byMark I. Rosen, Ph.D. ; Three Rivers Press
In the school of life, difficult people are the faculty. How to learn from them.
DESTRUCTIVE EMOTIONS How Can We Overcome Them? Dialog with the Dalai Lama, Narrated by Daniel Goleman; Bantam Books
A cross cultural dialog on mastering emotional skills. A melding of latest scientific knowledge about the brain and emotions with Buddhist philosophy.
The Power of NOW by Eckart Tolle, New World Library
How to free yourself from enslavement to the mind, enter into an enlightened state of mind, and sustain it in everyday life.
TIRED OF BEING TIRED, by Michael A. Schmidt, published by Frog Ltd.
A critically needed, comprehensive understanding of fatigue and chronic lack of energy. A must read for patients and health care providers alike.
KESSA & THE BEST LITTLE GIRLin the WORLD, by Steven Levenkron M.D. Warner Books
Two novels about anorexia nervosa which help you understand this illness. By a leading expert.
A Sourcebook for Families Coping with Mental Illness by Mike Brerren, Ph.D.; McMurray Publishing
A guide for families on preventing the other shoe from dropping.
Vibrational Medicine by Richard Gerber, M.D.; Bear & Company
A compilation of information on human energy systems at the cutting edge of the whole health movement.
