Waking the Tiger
Peter A. Levine
Explore the revolutionary approach to healing trauma by understanding the bi-directional communication between our thoughts and our physiology. Discover how the body is a healer and how the psychological scars of trauma are reversible. A must-read for professionals and laypeople alike, this book offers insights into resolving and healing traumas, potentially saving humanity from self-destruction.
The Emotional Lives of Teenagers
Lisa Damour
A guide to understanding and supporting the emotional lives of teenagers. It dispels myths about adolescent emotions, addresses gender differences, and offers practical advice for parents on helping teens express and manage their feelings. The book emphasizes the importance of emotional discomfort in promoting growth and provides a framework for fostering emotional strength in adolescents.
My Stroke of Insight
Jill Bolte Taylor
A neuroanatomist recounts her experience of having a stroke and the insights she gained about the brain and consciousness during her recovery. This book weaves together academic knowledge with personal experience, offering a unique perspective on the beauty and resilience of the human brain.
A Little Life
Hanya Yanagihara
A deeply moving and unflinching novel, 'A Little Life' follows the lives of four college friends—Jude, Willem, JB, and Malcolm—as they navigate adulthood in New York City. At its heart is Jude St. Francis, a brilliant but enigmatic lawyer haunted by an unspeakable past of trauma and abuse. As his friends grapple with their own ambitions and relationships, they are drawn into Jude's orbit, struggling to understand and support him through his profound physical and emotional pain. This powerful narrative explores the enduring bonds of friendship, the devastating effects of trauma, and the complex search for identity and belonging.
Existential Psychotherapy
Irvin D. Yalom
Existential Psychotherapy is a dynamic approach to therapy which focuses on concerns that are rooted in the individual's existence. It delves into the ultimate concerns of death, freedom, isolation, and meaninglessness, offering a framework for understanding and addressing the deepest anxieties of the human condition.
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
A groundbreaking exploration of the two systems that drive the way we think. Learn about the biases and intuitive thinking that influence our decisions, and discover how to make better choices in business and in life.
The Power of Habit
Charles Duhigg
An exploration of the science of habit formation, how habits influence our daily lives, and how they can be changed. Through compelling stories and scientific research, the book reveals the power of habits in individuals, organizations, and societies, offering insights into how we can transform our lives by understanding and reshaping our habits.
The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel van der Kolk
A groundbreaking investigation into the lasting effects of trauma, and how the body, mind, and brain can work together to heal. This book explores innovative treatments and offers hope for those struggling with the aftermath of overwhelming experiences.