Books

There are so many ways clients can engage in healing work between sessions—and reading great books is one of them. We asked several therapists what book they... Read more

Acclaimed poet and essayist Ross Gay considers the “wild and unboundaried solidarity” that joy can bring into our lives. Read more

A new book from a renowned speech coach invites us to reflect on how we embody our true voices in our lives—and in the therapy room. Read more

In Demon Copperhead, Barbara Kingsolver expands our moral imagination. Read more

It takes a lot of courage and creativity to research one of the most compelling and ineffable human experiences, but Berkeley psychologist Dacher Keltner has... Read more

For a therapist who writes children’s books, story time provides what might be the most important parenting opportunity of the entire day. Read more

"Girls on the Brink" presents new knowledge on girls' higher risk for mental health problems—and suggests what parents can do about it. Read more

Gabor Maté's newest book is a reminder of the many ways in which we are not our symptoms. Read more

A new book by physician Haider Warraich reveals the untold story of chronic pain. Read more

We sat down with prolific author Mary Pipher for a candid discussion of the interplay of darkness and light in every life. Read more

In her new memoir, Mary Pipher refuses to dumb down what it takes to create a rewarding life. Read more

Exploring “high conflict” with a bigger picture in mind. Read more

In The Zen of Therapy, psychiatrist Mark Epstein explores what a Buddhist therapy has offered his clients. Read more

A new memoir from celebrated writer Donald Antrim reflects on the nature of suicide. Read more

A new book explores the science of personality change. Read more

Why is it that two or more experts in a given field can look at identical case histories and data and come up with broadly differing assessments and... Read more

It’s a truism that climate change has become an existential crisis. Can a new book by a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist help mitigate ecological despair? Read more

A new book examines how different cultures view mental illness and the stigma that persists in America. Read more

Exploring the intertwined roots of caste and racism in America. Read more

A guide to dealing with the traumas and challenges that can redefine who we are and what we want to do in the world. Read more

The story of the Gavins—a family of 12 children, six of whom suffered from schizophrenia—sheds new light on the nature vs. nurture debate. Read more

A new book explores the reality of home DNA testing and the often unexpected fallouts. Read more

In her new book, author Susannah Cahalan exposes the fabrications of one of psychology’s most famous studies. Read more

Author Kenneth Paul Rosenberg explores the catastrophic inadequacies of our mental healthcare system that have led to “the greatest social crisis of our... Read more

A new book explores the devastating patterns of fear, shame, and secrecy that perpetuate intimate partner violence and too often escalate to murder. Read more

A child-custody consultant wrestles with the question of what is a good enough mother. Read more

Chicago’s inner city has long been termed an “urban war zone.” A new book by acclaimed journalist Alex Kotlowitz reveals the personal stories of trauma... Read more

A new book takes a close-up look at the opioid epidemic in America. Read more

A new book explores how criminal behavior gets handed down in families from one generation to the next. Read more

A new book claims that even if you find yourself suffering through a gloomy midlife slog, you’re likely to experience a brighter landscape in your 50s and... Read more