Recommended Reading for Trauma

“The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel Van Der Kolk

“Healing Developmental Trauma” by Dr. Laurence Hellar

“Healing Trauma: A Pioneering Program for Restoring the Wisdom of Your Body” By Dr. Peter Levine

“The Complex PTSD Workbook” by Arielle Shwartz

“Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl

“Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma: A Workbook for Survivors and Therapists” By Dr. Janina Fisher

Recommended Reading for Addiction

“Codependent No More” by Pia Melody

Recommended Reading for Relationships

“Emotional Intelligence” by Daniel Goleman

“Hold Me Tight” by Sue Johnson

“The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work” by John Gottman

“Stop Walking on Eggshells” by Paul Mason and Randi Kreger

“Attached” by Dr. Amir Levine

Recommended Reading for Peace and Happiness

“The Almanak of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness” by Eric Jorgenson

“The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle

“A New Earth” by Eckhart Tolle

Recommended Reading for Shame

“Daring Greatly” by Brené Brown

“Gifts of Imperfection” by Brené Brown

Other Recommended Reading

“Tribe” by Sebastian Junger

“Tribe of Mentors” by Timothy Ferris


Recommended TED Talks

Brene Brown - Listening to Shame

Brene Brown - The Power of Vulnerability

Nadine Burke - How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across A Lifetime

Johan Hari - Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong

Johann Hari - This Could Be Why You’re Depressed and Anxious