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Suggested Reading
Books We Recommend
Not all self-improvement books are made equal. Some help start you out on your journey, others give you a boost when you’ve achieved experience in certain areas. Here are the best ones that we recommend to read. Click the categories below to view books in those topics.
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Trauma
Books on dealing with and overcoming childhood and adult traumatic events.
Self Help
Books on finding peace, boundaries, and personal fulfillment.
Dating & Marriage
Books on marriage, sex, affairs, and dating relationships.
Parenting
Books on parenting, child development and blended family issues.
Grief & Loss
Books on grieving, depression, and coping skills.
Divorce & Breakup
Books about going through a divorce or breakup, with or without children.
Self-Care
Rituals to Inspire You
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Rituals are actions that have special, personal meaning and that become a regular part of our life. They benefit our mental health deeply. The rituals with the most positive impact are the simplest of rituals because they reduce, rather than contribute to, stress and exhaustion.
Our list of rituals might inspire you to create your own.
Soothing Scents
Take a bath surrounded by the flickering lights of scented candles or diffusing essential oils.
Guided Meditation
Pause, breathe deeply and listen to a guided meditation or soothing soundscapes. Here’s a guided meditation from our very own, Laurie Poole.
Hot Tea
Sip hot tea in the early morning, when the world is quiet and calm.
Get Outside
Take a walk during the day and appreciate the beauty of nature around you.
Spend Time With Animals
Three different groups of research found consistent evidence that the relationship you have with your pet can result in greater self-esteem and physical fitness, in addition to making you more conscientious and outgoing.
Journaling
People of all ages can benefit from free-writing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Journaling allows you to clarify your thoughts and feelings, identify possible solutions to interpersonal issues or internal conflicts, and generally get more in touch with yourself.
Coloring
Art therapy has been shown to help people clarify their feelings, resolve emotional conflicts, reduce anxiety, and improve self-awareness.
Practice Yoga
Just a little yoga each week can help decrease stress, release physical tension and improve psychological well-being, self-awareness and overall relaxation.
Read Something
Pick any book that’s calling your name, then set your alarm for 15 minutes early. It’s a simple way to gift yourself a quick reading session, just for you.
The Podcast
Therapist
A therapist-led podcast brought to you by The Montfort Group featuring Laurie Poole. Straight talk about life, relationships, and mental health. Each episode will feature the unplugged views of guests and fellow therapists as we navigate hot topics, therapy trends and the world around us.
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