Resources
I get it. Dealing with emotional and mental health struggles can be incredibly difficult. It can also be challenging to find a therapist and resources that feel like a good fit for you and your needs. But I want you to know that there are actually a lot of really great books and tools that can provide helpful insights for mental health struggles and help you navigate your path towards recovery.
I'm excited to be able to share some resources with you here. Whether you're in the process of finding a therapist, hoping to deepen your understanding of work you're doing in therapy, looking to start a self-help journey, or just curious to get your hands on some more information, below are a few of my favorite reading, watching and listening resources for:
OBSESSIVE
COMPULSIVE
DISORDER
BOOKS
Getting Over OCD, Second Edition: A 10-Step Workbook for Taking Back Your Life (Jonathan S. Abramowitz)
Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts: A CBT-Based Guide to Getting Over Frightening, Obsessive, or Disturbing Thoughts (Sally M. Winston)
The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD: A Guide to Overcoming Obsessions and Compulsions Using Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Jon Hershfield, MFT)
The Self Compassion Workbook for OCD: Lean into Your Fear, Manage Difficult Emotions, and Focus On Recovery (Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT)
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for OCD and Its Subtypes, Second Edition (David Clark)
FOR FAMILY MEMBERS
When a Family Member Has OCD: Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Skills to Help Families Affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (Jon Hershfield, MFT)
The Family Guide to Getting Over OCD: Reclaim Your Life and Help Your Loved One (Jonathan S. Abramowitz, PhD)
PODCASTS
The OCD Stories (Stuart Ralph)
Your Anxiety Toolkit (Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT)
MANAGING
ANXIETY AND
WORRY
BOOKS
The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Anxiety: A Step-By-Step Program (William J. Knaus EdD and Jon Carlson, PsyD, EdD, ABPP)
The Anxiety and Worry Workbook: The Cognitive Behavioral Solution
(David A. Clark, PhD and Aaron T. Beck, MD)
Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety (David Burns, MD)
The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You
(Robert Leahy, PhD)
PODCASTS
Your Anxiety Toolkit (Kimberly Quinlan, LMFT)
The Anxiety Chicks (Alison Seponara, MS, LPC and Taylor Marae MS, RDN)
COPING WITH
PERFECTIONISM
BOOKS
The Perfectionist's Handbook: Take Risks, Invite Criticism, and Make the Most of Your Mistakes (Jeff Szymanski, PhD)
How to Be an Imperfectionist: The New Way to Self-Acceptance, Fearless Living, and Freedom from Perfectionism (Stephen Guise)
The Perfectionism Workbook: Proven Strategies to End Procrastination, Accept Yourself, and Achieve Your Goals (Taylor Newendorp, MA, LCPC)
The Gifts of Imperfection: 10th Anniversary Edition: Features a new foreword and brand-new tools (Brene Brown)
PODCASTS
Therapy for Black Girls - Perfectionism (Joy Harden Bradford, PhD with Bianca Hughes, LPC)
Therapy for Black Girls - Shedding Your Superwoman Status (Joy Harden Bradford, PhD with Dr. Spirit)
Cleaning Up the Mental Mess - How Perfectionism Can Lead to Depression and Anxiety + Tips on How to Stop the Toxic Perfectionism Cycle (Caroline Leaf, PhD with Margaret Rutherford, PhD)
COPING WITH IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Own Your Greatness: Overcome Impostor Syndrome, Beat Self-Doubt, and Succeed in Life (Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD and Dr. Richard Orbé-Austin, PhD)
The Imposter Cure- How to Stop Feeling Like a Fraud and Escape the Mind-Trap of Imposter Syndrome (Jessamy Hibberd, Ph.D.)
Ditching Imposter Syndrome (Clare Josa)
PODCASTS
Therapy for Black Girls - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (Joy Harden Bradford, PhD)
Therapy for Black Girls - Shedding Your Superwoman Status (Joy Harden Bradford, PhD with Dr. Spirit)
ONLINE READINGS
The Five Types of Impostor Syndrome and How to Beat Them (Melody Wilding, The Muse)
How to Banish Imposter Syndrome and Embrace Everything You Deserve (Ximena Vengoechea)
PRACTICING
SELF COMPASSION
BOOKS
(Joy Johnson, LCSW)
Radical Compassion: Learning to Love Yourself and Your World with the Practice of RAIN
(Tara Brach, PhD)
PODCASTS
Therapy for Black Girls: The Importance of Self Compassion (Dr. Joy Harden with Dr. Kristen Neff)
The RAIN of Self Compassion Meditation
(Dr. Tara Brach)
PEOPLE PLEASING
AND SETTING
BOUNDARIES
BOOKS
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself (Nedra Glover Tawwab)
The Set Boundaries Workbook: Practical Exercises for Understanding Your Needs and Setting Healthy Limits (Nedra Glover Tawwab)
Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty... And Start Speaking Up, Saying No, Asking Boldly, And Unapologetically Being Yourself (Aziz Gazipura, PsyD)
The Assertiveness Workbook: How to Express Your Ideas and Stand Up for Yourself at Work and in Relationships (Randy Paterson, PhD)