Peggy’s Top 10 Favorite Self-Help Books

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The After School Monster by Marissa Moss: Learn how to conquer your demons! This picture book is geared for kids but meaningful for all of us. This is a must-read for anyone with anxiety issues.

 Codependent No More by Melody Beattie: A classic. The subtitle says it all “How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself.”

 The Dance of Anger by Harriet Goldhor Lerner, PhD.: Anger is nothing to be afraid of, just a normal human emotion. The author points out how anger can be energizing and constructive. Perhaps the book’s best lesson is on boundaries, freeing yourself from other people’s problems.

 Eat Mangoes Naked or any book by Sark: If you read carefully between the lines you’ll find Sark has been through some trouble in her life but has worked hard to heal. She is a gentle soul who writes fun, colorful books that help others to live in the moment. Inspirational!

 14,000 Things to be Happy About by Barbara Ann Kipfer: Pick up this hefty little paperback when you need a smile.

 Love is a Choice by Dr. Robert Hemfelt, Dr. Frank Minirth and Dr. Paul Meier: This book offers the basics on how to get along within a family, from healing old wounds to handling conflict in your marriage, to raising your own children. No parent should be without it.

 Meditations for Women Who Do Too Much by Anne Wilson Schaef: Beware, you might recognize yourself in these pages. There’s one meditation for each day of the year on topics like self worth, friendship, creativity, spirituality, control, change, and solitude.

 When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Harold S. Kushner:  The wise author, a rabbi, helps others answer the question “Why me?” when faced with grief and suffering.

 You Can’t Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought by Peter McWilliams: The basis of cognitive-behavioral therapy is that our thoughts (and behaviors) determine who we are and how we experience life. For such a complicated subject, Peter makes this an easy read.

 Understanding Your Grief by Alan D. Wolfelt: Grief is a personal experience. Wolfelt throws out all the rules and helps his readers to understand why they feel the way they do.

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Peggy Aronson LICSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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