I get it. Dealing with emotional and mental health struggles can be incredibly difficult. It can also be challenging to find a therapist and resources that feel like a good fit for you and your needs. But I want you to know that there are actually a lot of really great books and tools that can provide helpful insights for mental health struggles and help you navigate your path towards recovery.
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I'm excited to be able to share some resources with you here. Whether you're in the process of finding a therapist, hoping to deepen your understanding of work you're doing in therapy, looking to start a self-help journey, or just curious to get your hands on some more information, below are a few of my favorite reading, watching and listening resources for:
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
BOOKS
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Getting Over OCD, Second Edition: A 10-Step Workbook for Taking Back Your Life (Jonathan S. Abramowitz)
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Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts: A CBT-Based Guide to Getting Over Frightening, Obsessive, or Disturbing Thoughts (Sally M. Winston)
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The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD: A Guide to Overcoming Obsessions and Compulsions Using Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Jon Hershfield, MFT)
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The Self Compassion Workbook for OCD: Lean into Your Fear, Manage Difficult Emotions, and Focus On Recovery (Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT)
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for OCD and Its Subtypes, Second Edition (David Clark)
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FOR FAMILY MEMBERS
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When a Family Member Has OCD: Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Skills to Help Families Affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (Jon Hershfield, MFT)
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The Family Guide to Getting Over OCD: Reclaim Your Life and Help Your Loved One (Jonathan S. Abramowitz, PhD)
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PODCASTS
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The OCD Stories (Stuart Ralph)
Your Anxiety Toolkit (Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT)
Anxiety and Worry
BOOKS
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The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Anxiety: A Step-By-Step Program (William J. Knaus EdD and Jon Carlson, PsyD, EdD, ABPP)
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The Anxiety and Worry Workbook: The Cognitive Behavioral Solution
(David A. Clark, PhD and Aaron T. Beck, MD)
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Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety (David Burns, MD)
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The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You
(Robert Leahy, PhD)
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PODCASTS
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Your Anxiety Toolkit (Kimberly Quinlan, LMFT)
The Anxiety Chicks (Alison Seponara, MS, LPC and Taylor Marae MS, RDN)
Perfectionism
BOOKS
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The Perfectionist's Handbook: Take Risks, Invite Criticism, and Make the Most of Your Mistakes (Jeff Szymanski, PhD)
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How to Be an Imperfectionist: The New Way to Self-Acceptance, Fearless Living, and Freedom from Perfectionism (Stephen Guise)
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The Perfectionism Workbook: Proven Strategies to End Procrastination, Accept Yourself, and Achieve Your Goals (Taylor Newendorp, MA, LCPC)
The Gifts of Imperfection: 10th Anniversary Edition: Features a new foreword and brand-new tools (Brene Brown)
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PODCASTS
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Therapy for Black Girls - Perfectionism (Joy Harden Bradford, PhD with Bianca Hughes, LPC)
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Therapy for Black Girls - Shedding Your Superwoman Status (Joy Harden Bradford, PhD with Dr. Spirit)
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Cleaning Up the Mental Mess - How Perfectionism Can Lead to Depression and Anxiety + Tips on How to Stop the Toxic Perfectionism Cycle (Caroline Leaf, PhD with Margaret Rutherford, PhD)
Imposter Syndrome
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Own Your Greatness: Overcome Impostor Syndrome, Beat Self-Doubt, and Succeed in Life (Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD and Dr. Richard Orbé-Austin, PhD)
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The Imposter Cure- How to Stop Feeling Like a Fraud and Escape the Mind-Trap of Imposter Syndrome (Jessamy Hibberd, Ph.D.)
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Ditching Imposter Syndrome (Clare Josa)
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PODCASTS
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Therapy for Black Girls - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (Joy Harden Bradford, PhD)
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Therapy for Black Girls - Shedding Your Superwoman Status (Joy Harden Bradford, PhD with Dr. Spirit)
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ONLINE READINGS
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The Five Types of Impostor Syndrome and How to Beat Them (Melody Wilding, The Muse)
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How to Banish Imposter Syndrome and Embrace Everything You Deserve (Ximena Vengoechea)
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Self Compassion
BOOKS
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(Joy Johnson, LCSW)
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Radical Compassion: Learning to Love Yourself and Your World with the Practice of RAIN
(Tara Brach, PhD)
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PODCASTS
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Therapy for Black Girls: The Importance of Self Compassion (Dr. Joy Harden with Dr. Kristen Neff)
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The RAIN of Self Compassion Meditation
(Dr. Tara Brach)
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People Pleasing and Boundaries
BOOKS
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Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself (Nedra Glover Tawwab)
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The Set Boundaries Workbook: Practical Exercises for Understanding Your Needs and Setting Healthy Limits (Nedra Glover Tawwab)
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Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty... And Start Speaking Up, Saying No, Asking Boldly, And Unapologetically Being Yourself (Aziz Gazipura, PsyD)
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The Assertiveness Workbook: How to Express Your Ideas and Stand Up for Yourself at Work and in Relationships (Randy Paterson, PhD)
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