USEFUL
BOOKS
At the Tip of Your Fingers
IN AN UNSPOKEN VOICE
BY PETER LEVINE
An encyclopedic tome on how the body heals from trauma, you may find yourself re-reading this book multiple times. It is readable, deeply informative, and inspiring.
THE MYTH OF NORMAL
BY GABOR MATE
This book wonderfully describes the importance of paying close attention to our innate wholeness, integrating mainstream and alternative medical perspectives.
HOLD ON TO YOUR KIDS
BY GORDON NEUFELD
A kind of false independence can happen if it is not in the context of meaningful relationships with adults. This book describes the importance of children being part of a larger group of caring adults, and the true independence that spring from deep attachment bonds, even into the teenage years.
NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION
BY MARSHALL ROSENBERG
The classic. One that so many communications experts draw from, why not go to the source?
THE PLACES THAT SCARE YOU
BY PEMA CHODRON
Support to turn towards our challenges more fully and bravely.
POWER, A USERS GUIDE
BY JULIE DIAMOND
Helpful for anyone working with concerns around power such as in/ out, belonging, and claiming one's agency.
POLYVAGAL THEORY
BY ALAN SCHORE
Like many of the authors on this page, you can also find videos and other references online for this information. Schore's work on the autonomic nervous system can help us make sense of our symptoms and how to resolves the underlying issues.
LONG QUIET HIGHWAY: WAKING UP IN AMERICA
BY NATALIE GOLDBERG
I love Natalie's books- they somehow embody the simultaneous humility and passion that is so helpful in personal and community growth.
