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The holiday season is quickly approaching and it is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is right around the corner. That “to do” list is often extra long during this time, whether you are preparing to host family or friends or are planning to travel out of town for the festivities. While Thanksgiving is a day where we focus on gratitude and surround ourselves with people we care about, it is also important to acknowledge that holiday gatherings can be stressful and even painful. Difficult family dynamics and grieving the loss of loved ones are just some of the challenges people face. Whatever situation you find yourself in this Thanksgiving, we hope that you can take some time for yourself. While traveling or relaxing at home, perhaps you can even sneak in some time for reading. In the spirit of the holiday season, our therapists submitted their top picks for books focusing on relationships and healthy boundaries, parenting, and health and wellness topics. With 20 book recommendations in total, there are several options to choose from. Happy reading!
Relationships & Setting Healthy Boundaries
Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships by Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Finding Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW
The Book of Boundaries by Melissa Urban, Co-Founder of the Whole30
You are the One You've Been Waiting For by Richard C. Schwartz, PhD
Mating In Captivity by Esther Perel, MA, LMFT
Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD
The Art of Communicating by Thich Nhat Hanh, who is a world renowned Zen Master and Buddhist monk
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman, PhD and Nan Silver
Parenting
Good Inside by Becky Kennedy, PhD
No Drama Discipline by Daniel Siegel, MD and Tina Payne Bryson, PhD
Smart but Scattered Teens: The “Executive Skills” Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential by Richard Guare, PhD, Peg Dawson EdD, and Colin Guare
The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children (Sixth Edition) by Ross W. Greene, PhD
The Power of Showing Up by Daniel Siegel, MD and Tina Payne Bryson, PhD
Raising a Kid Who Can by Catherine McCarthy, MD, Heather Tedesco, PhD, and Jennifer Weaver, LCSW
Health & Wellness
Good Energy by Casey Means, MD and Calley Means
Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers (Third Edition) by Robert M. Sapolsky, PhD
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, MD
I Don't Want to Talk About It by Terrence Real, LICSW
Heal Your Nervous System by Linnea Passaler, MD
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb, LMFT
Let us know your thoughts on these recommendations. Post in the comments below or contact us here. We would love to hear from you!
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