Seminal Books for Self Understanding
The Body Keeps Score
In this internationally best selling landmark book in the field of somatic psychology psychiatrist Bessel Van der Kolk explores how trauma is stored in our bodies and manifests in physical symptoms including chronic pain and autoimmune illnesses. Along with Peter Levine - Dr Van der Kolk is a world leader in this field. If you want to understand how trauma lives in our bodies until it is addressed - this book is a must read. I've had the honour of doing training with Bessel Van der Kolk and he's wisdom and experience have changed my approach to therapy and to my life forever.
The Myth of Normal
In this his fifth book Gabor Mate and his son Daniel explore the damage our Western ways of living are having on our health and wellbeing. Arguing that in the Western world we tend to equate normality with health in this courageous compassionate book Dr Gabor Mate presents the case that given the unstoppable rise of mental health issues and the enormous prevalence of health problems and prescription medications, change in the way we live is needed imminently. Connecting the dots between personal suffering and our way of life he argues that disease is a perfectly understandable bodily reaction to the way we are living in our abnormal culture, growing further and further from our true selves, and shows us the potential for reconnection and healing.
How to Do the Work
In this honest and practical book Dr Nicole, known asThe Holistic Psychologist tells her own story of healing and walks readers through insights and exercises to allow you to start your healing journey. This is an empowering and insightful guide combining LePera's expertise as a clinical psychologist with holistic approaches, offering a transformative roadmap to understanding and healing themselves.
One of the book's standout qualities is its accessibility with complex psychological concepts skillfully breaks down into easy-to-understand language Another of the book's strengths lies in its holistic approach, which incorporates not only psychological but also physical and spiritual aspects of well-being. Dr. LePera introduces practices like mindfulness, journaling, and breathwork, providing practical tools that readers can implement in their daily lives. By addressing the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit, the book encourages a comprehensive approach to self-improvement.
Lost Connections
This book is an exceptional exploration of the Western worlds mental health crisis from journalist Joahann Hari.
The culmination of years of international research this book explores depression and anxiety from the lens of our human need for meaning and connection in work, community, environment, and in oneself.
I have loved everything Johann has written and this book is no exception.
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