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Often when we're in distress or seeking change of some kind, we go in search of other peoples' experience or ideas with the hope of finding a new perspective, learning new skills or discovering strategies for easing our struggle. With this in mind, I share here a selection of books/articles/opinion pieces/resources for you to explore. Bear in mind that I don't necessarily endorse or espouse all that these resources contain, but I have found them thought-provoking and informative resources for non-clinicians.

DEPRESSION

The Noonday Demon Andrew Solomon

I Don't Want to Talk About It Terrence Real

Darkness Visible William Styron

An Unquiet Mind Kay Redfield Jamison

COUPLES

How Can I Get Through to You Terrence Real

HOLD ME TIGHT Sue Johnson

MATING IN CAPTIVITY Esther Perel

HEALING

Broken Open Elizabeth Lesser

Radical Acceptance Tara Brach

Trauma and Recovery Judith Herman

The Courage To Heal Ellen Bass & Laura Davis

Allies in Healing Laura Davis

ADDICTION & RECOVERY

Drinking: A Love Story Caroline Knapp

Lit Mary Karr

The NIght of the Gun David Carr

TRAVELING MERCIES Anne Lammott

The Fix Addiction & Recovery Website

THE SOBRIETY COLLECTIVE Addiction & Recovery Website

PARENTING

Parenting from the Inside Out Daniel Siegel & Mary Hartzell

Everyday Blessings Myla & Jon Kabat-Zinn

Becoming Attached Robert Karen

MINDFULNESS

A Path with Heart Jack Kornfield

The Wisdom of No Escape Pema Chodron

When Things Fall Apart Pema Chodron

The Places That Scare You Pema Chodron

Full Catastrophe Living Jon Kabat-Zinn

THERAPY & PERSONAL GROWTH

Couch New York Times Opinion Page

The Psych Report Online magazine about contemporary behavioral science

Psychotherapy Networker Monthly magazine aimed at therapists but accessible for others

THE SCHOOL OF LIFE Organization dedicated to the development of emotional intelligence