The Serenity Principle: Finding Inner Peace in Recovery -By Joseph V. Bailey   Publisher: HarperColl Peace of mind. These three words distill the quality of life many of us are seeking. Without it we experience addictions, stress, burnout, insecurity, low moods and dissatisfaction with life. But how do we achieve it? How do we hold on to ... read more With appreciation to Beverly Kam, MFT for supplying this Book Review.

Boundaries: When to Say Yes, When to Say No To Take Control of Your Life -By Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend ISBN no: 200403 This is a must-read book for anybody that doesn't understand relationships, or even for those who need a tune-up. Cloud and Townsend are engaging, funny, and easy to understand psychologists that give us the basics in understanding boundaries. With appreciation to Renée Brown, MFT for supplying this Book Review.

Your Inner Child of the Past -By W. Hugh Missildine, M.D. ISBN no: 200404 While this book has been around for many years it continues to be a classic that introduces one to the idea that our past influences our present, and that understanding it can allow us to alter our future. With appreciation to Renée Brown, MFT for supplying this Book Review.

Private Moments, Secret Selves (Enriching Our Time Alone) -By Jeffrey Kottler, Ph.D.   Publisher: St. Martin We each have our favorite private place – the bedroom, the bathroom, the car, our office or outdoors. This book is about this part of our life – the time we spend alone. During these times we discover what ... read more With appreciation to Beverly Kam, MFT for supplying this Book Review.

Power and Compassion: Working with Difficult Adolescents and Abused Parents -By Jerome A. Price   Publisher: Guilford P This book is one volume in the Guilford Family Therapy Series. It is an excellent resource for any therapist working with adolescents and/or their families. Mr. Price has written a book filled with helpful suggestions, inspiration, humor and compassionate caveats to ... read more With appreciation to Beverly Kam, MFT for supplying this Book Review.

Difficult Conversations: -By Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen of the Harvard Negotiation Project We all know what it’s like to face a difficult issue with a partner, friend, or co-worker. We want to discuss the subject and resolve it, but we fear hurt feelings, anger, and a damaged relationship. When feelings are strong, it’s ... read more With appreciation to Susan Owicki, MFT for supplying this Book Review.

Purpose Driven Life -By Rick Warren Rick Warren presents a fairly simplified way of seeking meaning in one's life journey. While he speaks to primarily a Christian audience, his principles, like those of Stephen Covey or Dr. Phil, apply to anyone needing direction. His S.H.A.P.E. concept allows ... read more With appreciation to Renée Brown, MFT for supplying this Book Review.

After the Ecstasy, the Laundry -By Jack Kornfield (quote from the book) I needed the assistance of both meditation and therapy before I could acknowledge the deepest levels of fear, anger, judgement and grief I carried. The therapist was essential as a compassionate witness, another being to help me ... read more With appreciation to Maureen Johnston, M.A., MFT for supplying this Book Review.