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| The Guide to Self-Help Books |
The Guide to Self-Help Books Top Twenty Self-Help Books September, 2006 |
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The Anger Control Workbook Matthew McKay and Peter Rogers The ever-escalating costs of anger are well documented: sabotaging careers, alienating friends and family, triggering illness, causing bodily harm. Written by two well-regarded experts in the field, The Anger Control Workbook introduces a new and radically simplified approach to anger control. Step- by-step exercises will aid the reader in identifying, understanding, responding to and ultimately coping with their hostile feelings. 2000, New Harbinger See other Anger Management Books. |
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The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook Edmund Bourne Bourne teaches specific skills for overcoming problems with panic, anxiety and phobias. There is information on the appropriate use of medications and herbal supplements. This is a practical and highly regarded resource on the treatment of anxiety. 2005, New Harbinger See other Anxiety and Panic Disorder Books. |
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Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and Maintaining Your Self-Esteem Matthew McKay, Patrick Fanning Since its first publication in 1987, this book has been the first choice of therapists and savvy readers looking for a comprehensive self-care approach to improving self-image, increasing personal power, and defining core values. This book has helped millions of readers feel better about themselves, achieve greater success, and enjoy their lives to the fullest. 2000, New Harbinger, 3rd edition See other Self-Esteem and Assertiveness Books. |
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Ten Days to Self-Esteem David Burns Dr. Burns presents innovative, clear and compassionate methods to help the reader identify the causes of mood slumps and develop a more positive outlook on life. The book emphasizes that negative feelings do not result from the bad things that happen to you but from the way you think about these events. Burns provides a ten-step program to self-esteem; the book is filled with logs, charts and step-by-step guides. 1999, HarperCollins See other Self-Esteem and Assertiveness Books. |
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Children of the Self-Absorbed: A Grown-Up's Guide to Getting over Narcissistic Parents Nina W. Brown Millions of adults grew up with immature, self-absorbed parents who made their children responsible for their physical and emotional well-being, expected admiration and constant attention, and reacted with criticism and blame when their slightest need went unmet. In this accessible book, Brown helps grown children come to terms with the results of such an upbringing, including tendencies to overcomply to others needs, withdraw when someone needs nurturing and lack self-esteem. 2001, New Harbinger See other Narcissistic Personality Disorder Books. |
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Why Is It Always About You?: The 7 Deadly Sins of Narcissism Sandy Hotchkiss Hotchkiss explains how to cope with controlling and egotistical people who are incapable of the fundamental give and take that sustains healthy relationships. She shows how to recognize the hallmarks of unhealthy narcissism: shamelessness, magical thinking, arrogance, envy, entitlement, exploitation and bad boundaries. 2003, The Free Press See other Narcissistic Personality Disorder Books. |
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Thoughts & Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life: A Workbook of Cognitive Behavioral Techniques Matthew McKay, Patrick Fanning, Martha Davis This book offers a simple and easy to understand discussion of how to use the principles and techniques of cognitive behavioral therapies to help control anxiety, depression, moods and build self-esteem in your life. 1998, New Harbinger See other Books on Anxiety and Panic Disorder, Depression, and Self-Esteem. |
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Blending Families: A Guide for Parents, Stepparents, and Everyone Building a Successful New Family Elaine Shimberg Today more Americans are part of a second marriage family than a first. These newly blended families are confronted with special challenges – emotional, financial, disciplinary, and interpersonal. This problem-solving guide offers solid solutions and includes real-life stories from families who have been through the adjustment process. 1999, Berkley Publishing Group See other Books on Blended Families. |
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The Emotionally Abused Woman : Overcoming Destructive Patterns and Reclaiming Yourself Beverly Mfcc Engel If you feel unfairly criticized, controlled by others, or are afraid of being lonely, you could be suffering from emotional abuse. This compassionate source book guides you through a step-by-step recovery process to help you heal the damage done in the past. 1992, Ballantine Books; Reissue edition See other Abusive Relationships Books. |
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Mind Your Heart: A Mind/Body Approach to Stress Management, Exercise and Nutrition for Heart Health Aggie Casey and Herbert Benson Casey and Benson offer a balanced and holistic approach to heart health that combines lifestyle changes with cutting edge medical procedures. With this program you can lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, lose weight, increase physical fitness and help prevent and manage heart disease. 2004, Free Press See other Health and Wellness Books. |
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Getting Through the Day: Strategies For Adults Hurt as Children Nancy Napier Napier presents practical approaches to dealing with the long-lasting consequences of childhood abuse, particularly dissociation, or “checking out”. This survival technique helped many children survive overwhelming childhood experiences, but often poses problems in adult life. The book teaches many effective strategies for meeting the demands of adult living while working through the wounds of childhood. 1994, Norton See other Recovery from Childhood Abuse Books. |
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Rekindling Desire: A Step-by-Step Program to Help Low-Sex and No-Sex Marriages Barry and Emily McCarthy Sex and marital experts Barry and Emily McCarthy offer a ground-breaking ten-step program to help couples break down the barriers that have developed between them and rebuild closeness and longing. First they show couples how to root out the “poisons” that inhibit sexual desire: shame, guilt, anger, and passivity as well as medical side effects and physical dysfunctions. They then offer techniques and strategies to help couples revitalize desire and integrate intimacy and eroticism. 2003, Brunner-Routledge See other Intimate Relationships Books. |
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The Self-Esteem Workbook Glenn R. Schiraldi, Matthew McKay The Self-Esteem Workbook presents a course in self-esteem based on new research and sound principles. Checklists, fill-ins, and exercises show readers how thoughts, emotions, physical health, and behavior impact their self-esteem. Periodic check-ups help them gauge their progress, and final sections offer strategies for preventing relapse. 2001, New Harbinger See other Books on Self-Esteem. |
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Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness Sharon Salzberg Salzberg focuses on the Buddhist meditation practice that emphasizes feelings of love, happiness and compassion and offers practical guidance in performing this type of meditation. 2002, Shambhala See other Books on Meditation and Spirituality. |
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The Drama of the Gifted Child: the Search for the True Self Alice Miller This well-known and classic book demonstrates how narcissistic parents unwittingly use their children to meet their own needs, thus negatively affecting the children’s development. By gifted, Miller means sensitive and alert to the needs of others; she believes that the sensitivity and empathy of gifted children predispose them to be used by people with narcissistic needs. This timely book has helped many people reclaim their lost childhoods. 1981, Basic Books See other books on Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Recovery from Childhood Abuse. |
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The Optimistic Child: A Proven Program To Safeguard Children From Depression and Build Lifelong Resilience Martin Seligman According to noted psychologist Seligman, thirty percent of American children suffer from depression. His studies demonstrate that pessimistic children are at much higher risk for becoming depressed than optimistic children. His purpose in this book is to teach parents how to instill in children a sense of optimism and personal mastery. He proposes that self-esteem comes from mastering challenges, overcoming frustration, and experiencing individual achievement. The book offers a concrete plan of action based on techniques of self-evaluation and social interaction. 1996, Perennial See other Books on Depression, Parenting: Toddlers To Pre-Teens, Positive Psychology, and Resilience. |
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The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to Recognize It and How to Respond Patricia Evans The author interviews forty verbally abused women and describes categories of verbal abuse with clear examples of effective responses to the different types of abuse. 1996, Adams Media See other Abusive Relationships Books. |
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The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists: Coping with the One-Way Relationship in Work, Love, and Family Eleanor Payson Using simple metaphors from The Wizard of Oz, Payson illustrates how Dorothy's journey captures all the seductive illusions and challenges that occur when we encounter the narcissist. She empowers the reader with the ABCs of unhealthy narcissism and provides step-by-step practical tools to identify, protect, and heal from these destructive relationships. 2002, Julian Day Publications See other Narcissistic Personality Disorder Books. |
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Bodylove: Learning to Like Our Looks and Ourselves -- A Practical Guide for Women Rita Freedman This book is for women who want to become less critical about their appearance, less preoccupied with weight and more in love with themselves – physically, sexually, and emotionally. Combining vivid case histories, practical techniques and simple exercises for moving from body-loathing to body-love, the book addresses family expectations, self-esteem, aging and social values. 2002, Gurze Books See other Body Image Books. |
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Coping With Premature Ejaculation: How to Overcome PE, Please Your Partner and Have Great Sex Michael Metz and Barry McCarthy Metz and McCarthy are leading experts in premature ejaculation. This book explores a multi-dimensional, bio-psychological approach to dealing with this problem and strengthening your sexual relationship. Many myths of male sexual performance and male sexual desire are explained. The authors teach about the different types of premature ejaculation and provide assessment exercises for the reader to determine which type of PE he suffers with. The authors suggest structured symptom-specific treatment strategies based on psychological, relational, and physiological techniques. Designed as a resource for couples, this book is a powerful tool for creating support and positive change in your relationship. 2004, New Harbinger See other Men’s Sexual Health Books. |
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