My Favorite Books & Resources
Over the years, I have come across a lot of books that my clients have found helpful. I am a BIG believer in suggesting books for people because when we know more about what is going on, we can make different decisions based on knowledge. When you are in therapy, you only have access to this info once or just a few times a week, so good books give us access 24 hours a day. Here is my list so far, and check back to see what new ones I have.
The links listed below will connect you to the lowest priced copy for each book from Powell's Books in Portland. Purchasing a book through one of these links helps support my work! If you have any questions about this program, please feel free to e-mail me.
Eating Disorder/Body Image Issues |
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When Food Is Love
by Geneen Roth
This is one of the earliest books and one of the best. All my clients say they relate to it. She has other very good books also. Click here to see a listing of all of Geneen Roth's books. |
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Full Lives
by Lindsey Hall
A collection of writings by people that have worked through eating disorders. It shows the process and that it can be done. |
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Eating in The Light of the Moon
by Anita Johnston
Another collection of personal writings that clients have found very inspiring. |
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Making Peace With Food
by Susan Kano
A workbook for bulimia. It focuses on food and how to use it and work through this eating disorder. Very practical and the first book I recommend to someone with bulimia. |
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When Women Stop Hating Their Bodies
by Jane Hirschmann
About overeating, one approach that works for some women and lots of great info on body image issues. |
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The Obsession
by Kim Chernin
Great eating disorder book! One of the very first books about ED's, our culture, how eating disorders began, and why we have them. |
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Eating Disorder Sourcebook
by Carolyn Costin, M.A.
A good clinical book on eating disorders. For professionals or those who want more info. |
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Handbook of Treatment for Eating Disorders
by David Garner
Another good clinical book about eating disorders. For professionals or those who want more info. |
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When Your Child Has An Eating Disorder
by Abigail H. Notenshon
For parents whose child has or may have an eating disorder. It gives lots of information and it is a workbook. |
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Gurze Books
This company has a catalogue of books and videos for all kinds of eating disorders and body image issues. Call 800-756-7533 or click the link to visit www.bulimia.com. |
| Careers |
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...or as Joseph Campbell says, "Follow Your Bliss" |
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Do What You Love, the Money Will Follow
by Marsha Sinetar
This book helps people trust their ideas a little more.
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Making A Living Without A Job
by Barbara Winter
LOVE this book. She does lots of workshops on starting your own business. Lots of very practical advice. If you get the chance, go to one of her workshops. |
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Selling The Invisible
by Harry Beckwith
About really practical marketing tools for a business that is service oriented.
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Your Life's Work
by Tami Coyne
Clients say this is a good book that helps you look at the overall picture. |
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The Invitation
by Oriah Mountain Dreamer
A little book about what is important in Life.
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| Families and How they Work (Or Don't So Well) |
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Lost In the Shuffle
by Robert Subby
This little simple book takes a look at how you can ask for what you want and not take care of everyone else. It's about co-dependency. |
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Bradshaw on The Family
by John Bradshaw
Has a lot of info on how families don't work so well, and what happens when they don't. |
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Codependent No More
by Melody Beattie
A classic, it says it all. |
| Inspirational Books |
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After all is said and done, we need to be able to listen to our intuition. These books are about something more than ourselves to count on. A force, God, the great spirit, Buddha, whatever you call it, my experiece is that it is there and can be accesed through asking and listening. When I work with clients, it is very powerful to see them starting to move forward. Seeing how LIFE helps them along. I often recommend these books to help people keep focused. Again, these are some of the favorites of my clients. |
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Simple Abundance
by Sarah Ba Breathnach
This is a one day at a time book. It is about finding your authentic self. It is a wonderful and fun journey of 35 days. Very uplifting and has lot of good exercises to help you be you. |
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The Revolution from Within
by Gloria Steinem
An oldie but goodie. About self esteem for men and women.
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One Day My Soul Just Opened Up
by Iyanla VanZant
Iyanla was on Oprah for awhile and then had her own show. This is a practical book about spirituality. |
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Conversations with God
by Neale Donald Walsch
Very popular book about how one man got to know God. |
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The Artist's Way
by Julie Cameron
Such a great book for listening to your inner voice. |
| Relationships |
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Getting the Love You Want
by Harville Hendrix
The developer of Imago Therapy. I am trained in this approach. Shows why we are with the people we are and how we keep getting the same problems in relationships. |
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Keeping the Love You Find
by Harville Hendrix
A good book for singles who are wanting to be awake and aware when they are searching for a partner. |
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A Fine Romance
by Judith Sills
My favorite book on dating, a sound and practical approach to avoid going crazy while looking for a mate. |
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The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
by John Gottman
He has been doing research at the University of Washington for 25 years. Very interesting research on how marriage can work and what it takes. |
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Hot Monogamy
by Pat Love
Information on how to keep love alive. I have trained with Pat, and she really knows her stuff! |
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