Recommended Resources

Recommended Websites

heartmath.com

Learn how to increase inner security and balance through scientifically proven methods of biofeedback.

brenebrown.com

Learn how to heal shame and embrace vulnerability to live a more authentic, whole-hearted life.

cac.org

Learn about contemplative spirituality as a path to wholeness from world famous theologian Richard Rohr, OFM.

Recommended Books

Power of Beliefs / Consciousness

Creative Visualization:
Use the power of your imagination to create what you want in life

Shakti Gawain

Man’s Search for Meaning

Victor Frankl

A New Earth: Awakening to your life’s purpose

Eckhart Tolle

Spirituality

Dark Night of the Soul, Saint John of the Cross

 Translation by Mirabai Starr

The Divine Dance: The trinity and your transformation

Richard Rohr with Mike Morrell

Everything Belongs: The gift of contemplative prayer

Richard Rohr

Forgotten Truths

Huston Smith

Immortal Diamond: Searching for our true self

Richard Rohr

Light Emerging: The journey of personal healing

Barbara Ann Brennan

The Mystic Christ: The light of non-duality and the path of love as revealed in the life and teachings of Jesus

Ethan Walker, III

The Seat of the Soul

Gary Zukav

Addiction / Codependency

Addictive Thinking: Understanding self-deception

Abraham J. Twerski, M.D.

The Addictive Personality: Understanding the addictive process and compulsive behavior

Craig Nakken

Facing Addiction: Starting recovery from alcohol and drugs

Patrick Carnes, Ph.D.; Stefanie Carnes, Ph.D.; and John Bailey, M.D.

Facing the Shadow: Starting sexual and relationship recovery

Patrick Carnes, Ph.D.

Ready to Heal: Breaking free of addictive relationships

Kelly McDaniel

Your Sexually Addicted Spouse: How partners can cope and heal

Barbara Steffens and Marsha Means

Reclaiming Creativity

The Artist’s Way: A spiritual path to higher creativity

Julia Cameron

The Creative Journal: The art of finding yourself

Lucia Capacchione

The Joy of Creative Discovery: Practices to reclaim your purpose and passion

Pasha Hogan

Life, Paint, and Passion: Reclaiming the magic of spontaneous expression

Michele Cassou and Stewart Cubley

Source Imagery: Releasing the power of your creativity

Sandra G. Shuman

Healing Trauma

The Body Keeps Score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma

Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.

Letting Go of Shame: Understanding how shame affects your life

Ronald Potter-Efron and Patricia Potter-Efron

The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook: A guide to healing, recovery, and growth

Glen R. Shiraldi, Ph.D.

Trauma and Recovery: The aftermath of violence—from domestic abuse to political terror

Judith L. Herman, M.D.

You Can Heal Your Life

Louise Hay