Books that have helped me in therapy + books we read in grad school for education purposes! I recommend a lot of these to my clients!
Want to understand your attachment style? This is my go to!
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find--and Keep--Love|Paperback
I recommend this book to people who have experienced significant trauma
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma|Paperback
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Struggling with codependent behaviors in unhealthy relationships? This is my go to rec! (Also helpful for those who have attachment issues from parents with substance use issues)
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself (Revised and Updated)|Paperback
A book with mental health themes, I found this very validating when I was in the thick of my struggles with anxiety
It's Kind of a Funny Story|Paperback
Fidgets
My favorite fidget!!! It's so satisfying
NeeDoh Nice Cube, Satisfying Square Shaped Sensory Toy, Colors May Vary, Children Ages 3+
Little Ouchies Fidget Toy, Spike Roller Toy, Adults Pain stim Fidget Toy, Sensory Toy for Anxiety Relief Skin Picking, Press and Rotate Adults Spiky Sensory Toys, Portable ADHD Toys, Novelty Gifts
Another pain fidget, I use this one to help me stop biting my nails. I can also keep it on the straw of a stanley or a cup when I leave the house, or on a keychain!
Kikkerland Acupressure Rings 3 Pack
Workbooks
My FAVORITE anxiety workbook! So detailed with helpful exercises
The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook|Paperback
CBT is SO beneficial for those struggling with anxiety!
The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook: Evidence-Based CBT Skills to Help You Manage Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and More|Paperback
Helpful for teens struggling with anxiety
Conquer Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Find Peace from Worry, Panic, Fear, and Phobias|Paperback
DBT is SO beneficial for those struggling with dysregulation and outbursts
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical DBT Exercises for Learning Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance|Paperback
