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My Reading Favs: Psychology, Creative Inspo & Poetry

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🔸Honest reads! Some exciting murder mysteries, some psychology, some inspo-heavy/motivation based, and gems for the creatives, of course! Some were read incredibly slow, while others read in one sitting. Tell me your favs!
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Essential Reads For The Healers & Those Healing

These are for anyone on their healing journey or for the healer/coach/therapist/human service worker/ etc- especially if you crave going deeper into the why of human experience. Each one left me with fresh insight, new perspective, increased compassi... 

 
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For those wanting to understand the truth behind why people struggle with patterns of addiction, or for those in recovery that are looking for a deeper understanding of why they struggle. I can’t recommend this book enough. Anyone in the health field...
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Addiction
 
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This book was powerful. I've never read about self-sabotage in a way that was so humanized and real. She hits at the heart of why people people-please and struggle with their self-worth. It inspires you to change and you'll look at your thought patte...
The Pivot Year - Brianna Wiest: Books - Amazon.com
 
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*Hand 2 Heart* - If you're experiencing stress and personal pain while navigating a relationship with someone who has high narcissistic traits-- this will give you tools and valuable inisght on how to help yourself.
Sweet Relief From the Everyday Narcissist
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Understand grief so clearly with this guide. Jennifer's will break down the complexity of the emotional experience and you'll feel instantly supported and held.
Grief, Anger, Betrayal: Heal from Loss & Trauma
 
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Not all helping professionals are aware of their trauma and the subconscious beliefs they hold that motivate their efforts to care. This book breaks it down. I'd require all therapists to read it and commit to personal reflection if I could.
Advanced Training: Executive Coaching Skills
 
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So much wisdom packed in this cute read!
The Courage to Be Disliked: Change Life & Achieve Happiness
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This book is powerful. My ADHD brain loves the mix of personal experiences and concrete actions for healthy habbits.
Make Your Bed: Little Things to Change Life
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The Somatic Experience of Truama is the science of truama. This book is essential for people in helping fields to read. Heads up- it's dense. Permission to read a lil at a time.
The Body Keeps the Score: Healing Trauma
 
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Impactful books for for anyone who needs to get realigned with themselves and get centered in a philosophy of living that truly gives meaning. I especially tend to rec. these books to men in my therapy practice.
The Daily Stoic Boxed Set
 
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One of the best books made.
Meditations | Barnes & Noble®

Essential Reads For The Creative Soul

 
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Absoluetly life changing. If you feel called to this book, trust the calling. 12 weeks of coming home to the creative spark within you. Or just pick up and read when you feel compelled.
The Artist's Way: 30th Anniversary Edition
 
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Read when you're at a turning point in your life. When you've courageously gone in a new direction to honor your truth and maybe no one understands or gets it.  This book will inspire you to keep going. It will make you feel like you're exactly where you're supposed to be.
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
 
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Read when you need to conquer your creative blocks. For the ADHDer with task paralysis and difficulty starting projects, this one is for you! I enjoyed it on Audible.
The War of Art: Break Through Blocks
 
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Quick & cute read for feeling pretty ok in your humaness and creative acts. Austin Kleon's books are perfect for feel good creative inspo and little read time :)
Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You
 
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This author shares lots of sweet musings for creative inspo! Playful read.
Don't Call it Art- Austin Kleon