Reading List

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The following books are recommended reading. Most of these books can be purchased in Vancouver at Odin Books, Banyen Books, and Chapters.

Anxiety, panic, & depression:

Bourne, E. (2005). The anxiety & phobia workbook, 4th ed.

Burns, D. (1999). Feeling good: The new mood therapy revised and updated.

Burns, D. (1999). The feeling good handbook.

Burns, D. (2006). When panic attacks: The new drug-free anxiety therapy that can change your life.

Greenberger, D., & Padesky, C. (1995). Mind over mood: Change how you feel by changing the way you think.

Assertiveness, confidence, & self-esteem:

Brown, B. (2010). The gifts of imperfection: Let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are: Your guide to a wholehearted life.  

Brown, B. (2008). I thought it was just me (but it isn't): Telling the truth about perfectionism, inadequacy, and power.

Myss, C. (002). Self-esteem: Your fundamental power.

Paterson, R. (2000). The assertiveness workbook: How to express your ideas and stand up  for yourself at work and in relationships.

Schiraldi, G. (2001). The self-esteem workbook.

Anger:

Lerner, H. (1985). The dance of anger: A woman’s guide to changing the patterns of  intimate relationships.

McKay, M., Rogers, P., & McKay, J. (1989). When anger hurts.

Grief & loss:

Kushner, H. (2004). When bad things happen to good people.

Rando, T. (1991). Grieving: How to go on living when someone you love dies.

Infertility, assisted conception, third-party reproduction:

Bourne, K. (2002). Sometimes it takes three to make a baby: Explaining egg donor conception to young children.

Brill, S. (2006). The new essential guide to lesbian conception, pregnancy and birth.

Carter, J., & Carter, M. (1998). Sweet grapes: How to stop being infertile and start living again.

Daniluk, J.  (2001). The infertility survival guide: Everything you need to know to cope with the challenges while maintaining your sanity, dignity, and relationships.

Defago, N. (2005). Childfree and loving it!

Domar, A. (2004). Conquering infertility: Dr. Alice Domar's mind/body guide to enhancing fertility and coping with infertility.

Ehrensaft, D. (2005). Mommies, daddies, donors, surrogates. Answering tough questions and building strong families.

Erickson, T. (2010). Surrogacy and embryo, sperm, & egg donation: What were you thinking? Considering IVF & third-party reproduction.

Glazer, E., & Sterling, E. (2005). Having your baby through egg donation.

Indichova, J. (2001). Inconceivable: A woman's triumph over despair and statistics.

Jaffe, J., Diamond, D., & Diamond, M. (2005). Unsung lullabies: Understanding and coping with infertility.

Johnston, P. (1992). Adopting after infertility.

Lewis, R. (2004). The infertility cure: The ancient Chinese wellness program for getting pregnant and having healthy babies.

Morrisette, M. (2008). Choosing single motherhood: The thinking woman's guide.

Paulson, R., & Sachs, J. (2000). Rewinding your biological clock: Motherhood late in life: Options, issues & emotions.

Safer, J. (1996). Beyond motherhood: Choosing a life without children.

Simons, H. (1995). Wanting another child: Coping with secondary infertility.

Wardell, H. (2003). Childfree after infertility: Moving from childlessness to a joyous life.

Marriage & relationships:

Chapman, G. (1995). The five love languages: How to express heartfelt commitment to your mate.

Fincham, F., Fernandes, L., & Humphreys, K. (1993). Communicating in relationships: A guide for couples and professionals.

Gottman, J., & DeClaire, J. (2001). The relationship cure: A 5-step guide to strengthening your marriage, family, and relationships.

Gottman, J., & Silver, N. (1999). The seven principles for making marriage work.

Hendrix, H. (2007).Getting the love you want: A guide for couples, 20th Anniversary Edition.

Johnson, S. (2008). Hold me tight: Seven conversations for a lifetime of love.

Schnarch, D. (1998). Passionate marriage: Keeping love and intimacy alive in committed relationships.

Pain management & healing:

Kabat-Zinn, J. (2010). Mindfulness meditation for pain relief: Guided practices for reclaiming your body and your life.

Kabat-Zinn, J. (1990). Full catastrophe living: Using the wisdom of your body and mind to face stress, pain, and illness.

Myss, C. (2011). Defy gravity: Healing beyond the bounds of reason.

Myss, C. (1997). Anatomy of the spirit: The seven stages of power and healing.

Personal growth, mindfulness, & stress:

Kabat-Zinn, J. (2005). Wherever you go there you are: Mindfulness meditation in everyday life.

Myss, C. (2005). Invisible acts of power: Channeling grace in your everyday life.

Myss, C. (2003). Sacred contracts: Awakening your divine potential.

Siegel, D. (2010). Mindsight: The new science of personal transformation.

Tolle, E. (2005). A new Earth: Awakening to your life's purpose.

Pregnancy & postpartum:

Douglas, A. (2000). The mother of all pregnancy books: An all-Canadian guide to conception, birth and everything in between.

Misri, S. (2005). Pregnancy blues: What every woman needs to know about depression during pregnancy.

Pacific Postpartum Support Society (1994). Depression and anxiety: A self-help guide for new mothers.

Pregnancy decision-making:

Dell, D., & Erem, S. (2003). Do I want to be a mom?: A women’s guide to the decision of a lifetime.

Engel, B. (1998). The parenthood decision: Discovering whether you are ready and willing to become a parent.

Ilse, S. (1983). Precious lives, painful choices. A prenatal decision-making guide.

Ireland, M. (1993). Reconceiving women: Separating motherhood from female identity.

Makoff, R. (2003). Get off the fence!: The 10 + 1 steps to help you make that big decision.

Minnixk, M., Delp, K, & Ciotti, M. (1994). A time to decide, a time to heal: For parents making difficult decisions about babies they love (4th ed.).

Wade, D., & Kovacs, L. (2005). I want a baby, he doesn't: How both partners can make the right decision at the right time.

Pregnancy loss:

Comerford Freda, M. (2003). Miscarriage after infertility: A woman's guide to coping.

Douglas, A. , & Sussman, J. (2000). Trying again: A guide to pregnancy after miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss.

Freda, M. (2003). Miscarriage after infertility: A woman's guide to coping.

Ilse, S. (2006). Empty arms: Coping with miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death.

Kohn I., Moffatt, P., & Wilkins, I. (2000). Silent sorrow: Pregnancy loss -- guidance and support for you and your family (2nd ed.).

Reproductive & sexual health:

Sichel, D., & Watson, J. (1999). Women’s moods: What every woman must know about hormones, the brain, and emotional health.

Weschler, T. (1995). Taking charge of your fertility: The definitive guide to natural birth control and pregnancy achievement.

Trauma & abuse:

Cameron, G. (1994). What about me? A guide for men helping female partners deal with childhood sexual abuse.

Davis, L. (1990). The courage to heal workbook for women and men survivors of child sexual abuse.

Matsakis, A. (1998). Trust after trauma: A guide to relationships for survivors and those who love them.

Myss, C. & Finley, J. (2009). Transforming trauma: A seven step process for spiritual healing.

Rosenbloom, D., Williams, M., & Watkins, B. (1999). Life after trauma: A workbook for healing.

Smedes, L. (1991). Forgive and forget: Healing the hurts we don’t deserve.