Wellness involves many different components.
Therapy is just ONE component.
The goal is to take what is learned, processed and practiced in the therapeutic environment and apply it to everyday living. Below is a list of books and apps that may be of interest to spark and continue the process.
Recommended Reading
Because All Relationships Involve Work
“If Buddha Dated: A Handbook for Finding Love on a Spiritual Path” by Charlotte Kasl
“The 5 Love Languages” by Gary Chapman
“The Relationship Cure: A 5 step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family and Friendships” by Joan Declaire + John M. Gotten
“The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work” by John M. Gottman
“Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love” by Doug Abrams, John M. Gottman, Julie Gottman and Rachel Carlton Adams
Because You Can Find Inspiration
“The Alchemist” by Paulo Coehlo
“The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz
Because You Can Help Yourself
“Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love & Wisdom” by Rick Hanson, PhD
“The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life And Business” by Charles Duhigg
Because Sleep Is Important
“The Insomnia Workbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting the Sleep You Need” by Stephanie A Silberman, PhD, DABSM
Because The One Constant in Life is Change
“Emotional Intelligence” by Daniel Goleman
“The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level” by Gay Hendricks
“Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson
“Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person” by Shonda Rhimes
Because Communication is One Key to Understanding
“Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life” by Marshall B. Rosenberg
Because Anxiety Does Not Have to Be Constant
“The Anxiety Toolkit: Strategies for Fine-Tuning Your Mind and Moving Past Your Stuck Points” by Alice Boys
Because There Are Fun Ways to Cultivate Self-Awareness
“3000 Questions About Me” by Piccadilly
Apps and Websites
Meditation + Mindfulness
Aura
Calm
Happify
Headspace
Liberate
Relax Melodies
Shine
MyLife
Relationships
Love Maps
Gottman Card Decks
Love Language Quiz http://www.5lovelanguages.com/profile/
Sex
Five Action Steps to Good Sexual Health https://www.fiveactionsteps.org
Crisis + Support
If you or someone you know are experiencing a severe amount of distress, call “911”.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741
National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
Child Protection Hotline (800) 540-4000
NAMI Helpline (800) 950-6264
Trevor Project (800) 488-7386
National Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 656-4673