15 MORE Books Recommended by Agape Counselors

As promised last month, here is another list of books that our counselors recommend. There are many books out there that our counselors recommend to clients regularly. Below are 15 of the books that are on the list. Click on the pictures to view these books on Amazon.com Book Store.

 

How We Love

by Milan & Kay Yerkovich

This book, based on attachment theory, helps people understand how childhood experiences have shaped the way they approach adult relationships. It has a lot of examples to clarify points as well as a workbook to help people change what they want to change in themselves and their relationships. Recommend for couples.

 

Personality Plus

Also in this series: Personality Plus for Couples & Personality Plus for Parents

by Florence Littauer

This series is for people interested in learning more about the temperament of those they love so that they can understand and better relate to them.

 

Freeing Your Child From Anxiety

by Tamar Chansky

This book is a guide for parents that teaches how to help your child cope with, manage, and possibly overcome anxiety.

 

 

 

The 5 Love Languages

Also in this series: The 5 Love Languages of Children, The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers, & The 5 Love Languages Singles Edition

by Gary Chapman

This book series discusses practical and meaningful ways to express love in relationships.

 

The DNA Of Relationships

by Gary Smalley

Recommended for married couples who are working through relationship conflict. Discusses how to take personal responsibility, create safety within the relationship, and communication/conflict resolution.

 

 

How to Win Friends and Influence People

by Dale Carnegie

Recommended for anyone that struggles with communication or low self-esteem, this book teaches people skills and confidence.

 

 

Boundaries

Also in this series: Boundaries in Marriage, Boundaries with Kids, & Boundaries In Dating

by Henry Cloud & John Townsend

Discusses how to set healthy relationship boundaries physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Teaches how to understand your own limitations, when it is okay to say ‘no’, and how to do so.

 

Children of the Self Absorbed

by Nina W Brown

For adults who had parents with narcissistic tendencies or disorders. This book is helpful for understanding and identifying narcissism and its effects, as well as practical applications for establishing a healthy relationship without becoming a victim to narcissistic behaviors of a parent.

 

Who Switched Off My Brain?

By Dr. Caroline Leaf

For overcoming negative thinking. According to this book, 87% to 95% of mental and physical illnesses are a result of toxic thinking. It gives practical ways of changing toxic thought processes to work towards emotional and mental wholeness.

 

The Feeling Good Handbook

By Dr. David Burns

Another book that is helpful for overcoming negative thinking, this one addresses anxiety, phobias and panic attacks, depression, and more. Includes practical exercises in communication, relaxation, and becoming proactive in your life.

 

Contrary to Love

By Patrick Carnes

Helpful for understanding sexual addiction and intervention and treatment of sexual addiction. Also examines family structure, boundaries, attachment, and healing.

 

 

Understanding the Borderline Mother

by Christine Ann Lawson

This book gives a very thorough explanation of Borderline Personality Disorder and its many facets, as well as giving practical guidance for coping with a parent who has BPD and for healthy management of the relationship.

 

Healing the Shame That Binds You

By Dr. John Bradshaw

Often, shame affects us more than we realize. This is a self-growth book that examines the causes behind shame in our lives, the effects of it, and how to overcome it.

 

 

Passionate Marriage

by Dr. David Schnarch

Gives practical applications for getting through conflict in marriage and strengthening the relationship, while reconnecting and creating intimacy.

 

 

Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

By Dr. Brené Brown

Discusses the power of vulnerability, while debunking the myth that to be vulnerable is to be weak and instead, teaching that to be vulnerable is to be courageous, allowing for more intentional and connected relationships.