Self-improvement Book Club by Rachel

I reviewed the book “Man's Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl chronicling his experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps during World War II, and describing his psychotherapeutic method, which involved identifying a purpose in life to feel positive about, and then imagining that outcome. Need a therapist in the Maryland area? Check us out at https://strideforwardcounseling.com

I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Hlavek about her book and how she incorporates art therapy, Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy, and artists that have survived the Holocaust. It’s a book about the human spirit, hope, and man’s search for meaning through adversity. Where to find the book: https://www.routledge.com/A-Meaning-Based-Approach-to-Art-Therapy-From-the-Holocaust-to-Contemporary/Hlavek/p/book/9780367750...

I review the book “Lighter” by Yung Pueblo. Need a therapist? If you are in Maryland check out our practice at https://strideforwardcounseling.com In Lighter, yung pueblo demonstrates how we can all move forward in our healing, from learning self-compassion to letting go to becoming emotionally mature. As the heaviness falls away, our minds will finally stop feeling overburdened with tension and w...

Seven Days to More Intimacy, Connection, and Joy. This book looks at what makes love last. Why does one couple stay together forever, while another falls apart? And most importantly, is there a scientific formula for love? Need a couples counselor? Check out our therapist? https://strideforwardcounseling.com

I review the book “No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model” our therapy practice can be found at https://strideforwardcounseling.com

I reviewed the book “In The Light We Carry” where Michelle Obama opens a frank and honest dialogue with readers, considering the questions many of us wrestle with: How do we build enduring and honest relationships? How can we discover strength and community inside our differences? What tools do we use to address feelings of self-doubt or helplessness? Find our therapist at www.strideforwardcounsel...

The highly sensitive person’s guide to, transforming trauma and anxiety, trusting your intuition, moving from overwhelmed to empowered. Check out our therapist at https://strideforwardcounseling.com

His work focuses on the interaction of attachment, neurobiology, and developmental aspects of trauma’s effects on people. His major publication, the New York Times bestseller, 'The Body keeps the Score', talks about how the role of trauma in psychiatric illness has changed over the past 20 years; what we have learned about the ways the brain is shaped by traumatic experiences; how traumatic stress...

I reviewed Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis. The self-help guide for women who want to stop lying to themselves, unlock their potential, stop settling and follow their dreams. For more information on our therapy services go to https://strideforwardcounseling.com

My first workbook Wednesday with The gifts of imperfection workbook by Brené Brown. The Gifts Of Imperfection shows you how to embrace your inner flaws to accept who you are, instead of constantly chasing the image of who you're trying to be, because other people expect you to act in certain ways. How can we stop perfectionism and start living wholeheartedly? See our counselors at https://stridefo...

I reviewed Oprah’s book “What I Know For Sure” What I Know for Sure (2014) outlines the moments that shaped Oprah Winfrey into the phenomenally successful person she is today. Oprah shares her experiences and insights on overcoming hardship and how she used that strength to forge a path toward reaching her full potential. See our counselors at https://strideforwardcounseling.com

Brené Brown’s books

Joined by Sharon Fisher, MS, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C Find her at https://nurtured-well.com/

Clinical social worker Ali Lyons and I review the book dopamine nation. Ali works at Stride Forward Counseling as a therapist www.strideforwardcounseling.com Dopamine Nation, explores the interconnection of pleasure and pain in the brain and helps explain addictive behaviors — not just to drugs and alcohol, but also to food, sex and smart phones.

I review the book Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson

Joined by guest Brande Thompson LCPC who reviews the book Set Boundaries, find peace http://thecwcounseling.com

Dr. Emily Green reviews the book stop avoiding stuff https://www.greenpsychdc.com

I review the book Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown

Joined by therapist Chenelle Ellie, LCSW-C to discuss the book Mother Hinger, how Adult Daughters Can Understand and Heal from Lost Nurturance, Protection, and Guidance. https://www.selfcared4.com

I speak with clinical therapist Julia Knach about the book anchored: how to befriend your nervous system using polyvagal theory. Find her at www.mycrossingpaths.com

Book review of “How will you measure your life” A book about having a set life strategy and managing it well will better enable you to find satisfaction in your career.

Today I discussed the book die empty by Todd Henry

I review the book fail at everything and still win big by Scott Adams

I review the book you’re not listening to me by Kate Murphy

Welcome to the self-improvement improvement book club, I am reviewing the book Six Thinking Hats by Edward De Bono