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General Book Recommendations

Allen, J. (2020). Get out of your head: Stopping the spiral of toxic thoughts. WaterBrook.

Brock, R. N., & Lettini, G. (2012). Soul repair: Recovering from moral injury after war. Beacon Press.

Cloud, H. (2013). Boundaries for leaders: Results, relationships, and being ridiculously in charge. HarperBusiness.

Clinton, T., & Clark, C. (2011). The quick-reference guide to counseling teenagers. Baker Books.

Clinton, T., & Hawkins, R. (2009). The quick-reference guide to biblical counseling. Baker Books.

Corbett, S., & Fikkert, B. (2014). Helping without hurting in church benevolence: A practical guide to walking with low-income people. Moody Publishers.

Demoss, N. L. (2009). Choosing gratitude: Your journey to joy. Moody Publishers.

Dweck, C. S. (2006). Mindset: The new psychology of success. Random House.

Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional intelligence: Why it can matter more than IQ. Bantam Books.

Groeschel, C. (2021). Winning the war in your mind: Change your thinking, change your life. Zondervan.

Hamp, B. (2015). Think differently, live differently: A biblical and practical guide to renewing your mind. Zondervan.

Pingleton, J. (2022). Mental health ministry: The struggle is real. InterVarsity Press.

Rock, D. (2006). Quiet leadership: Six steps to transforming performance at work. HarperBusiness.

Scazzero, P. (2015). The emotionally healthy leader: How transforming your inner life will deeply transform your church, team, and the world. Zondervan.

Siegel, D. J. (2014). Brainstorm: The power and purpose of the teenage brain. TarcherPerigee.

Thompson, C. (2010). The anatomy of the soul: Surprising connections between neuroscience and spiritual practices that can transform your life and relationships. Tyndale House Publishers.

Counselor Book Recommendations

Belmont, J. (2015). The therapist’s ultimate solution book: Essential strategies, tips & tools to empower your clients. PESI Publishing & Media.

Jongsma, A. E., Dimmitt, C., & Banning, J. H. (2023). The child psychotherapy progress notes planner. Wiley.

Jongsma, A. E., Peterson, L. M., & Bruce, T. J. (2014). The complete adult psychotherapy treatment planner (6th ed.). Wiley.

Jongsma, A. E., Peterson, L. M., McInnis, W. P., & Bruce, T. J. (2014). The adolescent psychotherapy treatment planner (6th ed.). Wiley.

Kok, J. R., & Jongsma, A. E. (1998). The pastoral counseling treatment planner. Wiley.
O’Leary, K. D., Heyman, R. E., & Jongsma, A. E. (1998). The couples psychotherapy treatment planner. Wiley.

Perkinson, R. R., Jongsma, A. E., & Bruce, T. J. (2014). The addiction treatment planner (6th ed.). Wiley.

Siegel, D. J. (2010). Mindsight: The new science of personal transformation. Bantam Books.

Siegel, D. J. (2010). The mindful therapist: A clinician’s guide to mindsight and neural integration. W. W. Norton & Company.

Coach Book Recommendations

Iveson, C., George, E., & Ratner, H. (2012). Brief coaching: A solution focused approach. Routledge.

Neenan, M., & Dryden, W. (2002). Life coaching: A cognitive-behavioural approach. Routledge.

Neenan, M., & Palmer, S. (Eds.). (2001). Cognitive behavioural coaching. Brunner-Routledge.

Rock, D. (2009). Coaching with the brain in mind: Foundations for practice. Wiley.

Szabó, P., Meier, D., & Dierolf, K. (2009). Coaching plain and simple: Solution-focused brief coaching essentials. W. W. Norton & Company.

Whitten, H. (2005). Cognitive behavioural coaching techniques for dummies. Wiley.

Coach Book Recommendations

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Beck, A. T. (1976). Cognitive therapy and the emotional disorders. International Universities Press.

Beck, A. T. (1995). Cognitive therapy of personality disorders. Guilford Press.

Beck, A. T. (1999). Prisoners of hate: The cognitive basis of anger, hostility, and violence. HarperCollins.

Beck, A. T., Davis, D. D., & Freeman, A. (Eds.). (2015). Cognitive therapy of personality disorders (3rd ed.). Guilford Press.

Beck, A. T., Freeman, A., & Davis, D. D. (2004). Cognitive therapy of personality disorders (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.

Beck, A. T., Rector, N. A., Stolar, N., & Grant, P. (2008). Schizophrenia: Cognitive theory, research, and therapy. Guilford Press.

Beck, J. S. (2005). Cognitive therapy for challenging problems: What to do when the basics don’t work. Guilford Press.

Beck, J. S. (2011). Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.

Beck, J. S. (2020). Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond (3rd ed.). Guilford Press.

Belmont, J. (2015). The therapist’s ultimate solution book: Essential strategies, tips & tools to empower your clients. PESI Publishing & Media.

Burgess, W. (2021). The mental status examination handbook. Springer Publishing.

Clark, D. A., & Beck, A. T. (2011). Cognitive therapy of anxiety disorders: Science and practice. Guilford Press.

Clark, D. A., & Beck, A. T. (2012). The anxiety and worry workbook: The cognitive behavioral solution. Guilford Press.

Dattilio, F. M. (Ed.). (1998). Case studies in couple and family therapy: Systemic and cognitive perspectives. Guilford Press.

Dattilio, F. M. (Ed.). (2005). Cognitive-behavioral strategies in crisis intervention (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.

Dattilio, F. M. (2010). Cognitive-behavioral therapy with couples and families: A comprehensive guide for clinicians. Guilford Press.

Drewes, A. A. (Ed.). (2007). Blending play therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy: Evidence-based and other effective treatments and techniques. Wiley.

Gillihan, S. J. (2016). Cognitive behavioral therapy made simple: 10 strategies for managing anxiety, depression, anger, panic, and worry. Althea Press.

Hayes, S. C., & Hofmann, S. G. (Eds.). (2018). Process-based CBT: The science and core clinical competencies of cognitive behavioral therapy. New Harbinger Publications.

Leahy, R. L. (2001). Overcoming resistance in cognitive therapy. Guilford Press.

Meichenbaum, D. (2017). The evolution of cognitive behavior therapy: A personal and professional journey with Don Meichenbaum. Routledge.

O'Donohue, W. T., & Fisher, J. E. (Eds.). (2008). General principles and empirically supported techniques of cognitive behavior therapy. Wiley.

Oliveira, I. R. (2015). Trial-based cognitive therapy: A manual for clinicians. Routledge.

Segal, Z. V., Williams, J. M. G., & Teasdale, J. D. (2018). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for depression (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.

Taylor, R. R. (2006). Cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic illness and disability. Springer Publishing.

Taylor, S., & Asmundson, G. J. G. (2004). Treating health anxiety: A cognitive-behavioral approach. Guilford Press.

Thorn, B. E. (2017). Cognitive therapy for chronic pain: A step-by-step guide. Guilford Press.

Wenzel, A., Brown, G. K., & Beck, A. T. (2009). Cognitive therapy for suicidal patients: Scientific and clinical applications. American Psychological Association.

Wenzel, A., Liese, B. S., Beck, A. T., & Friedman-Wheeler, D. G. (2012). Group cognitive therapy for addictions. Guilford Press.

Winterowd, C., Beck, A. T., & Gruener, D. (2003). Cognitive therapy with chronic pain patients. Springer Publishing.

Knaus, W. J. (2006). The cognitive behavioral workbook for depression: A step-by-step program. New Harbinger Publications.

Knaus, W. J. (2008). The cognitive behavioral workbook for anxiety: A step-by-step program. New Harbinger Publications.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Linehan, M. M. (1993). Cognitive-behavioral treatment of borderline personality disorder. Guilford Press.

Linehan, M. M. (2015). DBT® skills training manual (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.

Linehan, M. M. (2015). DBT® skills training handouts and worksheets (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.

Linehan, M. M. (2020). Building a life worth living: A memoir. Random House.

Schema Therapy

Farrell, J. M., Reiss, N., & Shaw, I. A. (2014). The schema therapy clinician’s guide: A complete resource for building and delivering individual, group and integrated schema mode treatment programs. Wiley-Blackwell.

Farrell, J. M., & Shaw, I. A. (2018). Experiencing schema therapy from the inside out: A self-practice/self-reflection workbook for therapists. Guilford Press.

Klosko, J. S., & Young, J. E. (1994). Reinventing your life: The breakthrough program to end negative behavior and feel great again. Plume.

Rafaeli, E., Bernstein, D. P., & Young, J. E. (2010). Schema therapy: Distinctive features. Routledge.

Roediger, E., Stevens, B. A., & Brockman, R. (2018). Contextual schema therapy: An integrative approach to personality disorders, emotional dysregulation, and interpersonal functioning. New Harbinger Publications.

Simpson, S., & Smith, E. (2019). Schema therapy for eating disorders. Routledge.

Stevens, B. A., & Roediger, E. (2018). Breaking negative relationship patterns: A schema therapy self-help and support book. Wiley-Blackwell.

Young, J. E., Klosko, J. S., & Weishaar, M. E. (2003). Schema therapy: A practitioner’s guide. Guilford Press.

van Vreeswijk, M., Broersen, J., & Nadort, M. (Eds.). (2012). The Wiley-Blackwell handbook of schema therapy: Theory, research, and practice. Wiley-Blackwell.

Interpersonal Neurobiology / Daniel J. Siegel

Siegel, D. J. (1999). The developing mind: Toward a neurobiology of interpersonal experience. Guilford Press.

Siegel, D. J. (2010). Mindsight: The new science of personal transformation. Bantam Books.

Siegel, D. J. (2020). The developing mind (3rd ed.). Guilford Press.

Siegel, D. J. (2018). Aware: The science and practice of presence. TarcherPerigee.

Siegel, D. J. (2013). Brainstorm: The power and purpose of the teenage brain. TarcherPerigee.

Siegel, D. J. (2010). The mindful therapist: A clinician’s guide to mindsight and neural integration. W. W. Norton & Company.

Siegel, D. J., & Bryson, T. P. (2011). The whole-brain child. Delacorte Press.

Siegel, D. J., & Bryson, T. P. (2014). No-drama discipline. Bantam Books.

Siegel, D. J., & Bryson, T. P. (2018). The yes brain. Delacorte Press.

Siegel, D. J., & Bryson, T. P. (2020). The power of showing up. Ballantine Books.

Siegel, D. J., & Hartzell, M. (2003). Parenting from the inside out. TarcherPerigee.

Collaborative Therapy / Dialogical Practice

Anderson, H. (1997). Conversation, language, and possibilities: A postmodern approach to therapy. Basic Books.

Anderson, H., & Gehart, D. (Eds.). (2006). Collaborative therapy: Relationships and conversations that make a difference. Routledge.

Anderson, H., & Jensen, P. (Eds.). (2007). Innovations in the reflecting process: The inspirations of Tom Andersen. Karnac Books.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Bannink, F. P. (2010). 1001 solution-focused questions: Handbook for solution-focused interviewing. W. W. Norton & Company.

Bannink, F. P. (2012). 101 solution-focused questions for help with depression. W. W. Norton & Company.

Bannink, F. P. (2012). 101 solution-focused questions for help with anxiety. W. W. Norton & Company.

Bannink, F. P. (2012). 101 solution-focused questions for help with trauma. W. W. Norton & Company.

Bannink, F. P. (2014). Post-traumatic success: Positive psychology and solution-focused strategies to help clients survive and thrive. W. W. Norton & Company.

Connie, E. (2014). The solution focused marriage: 5 simple habits that will bring out the best in your relationship. Uncommon Knowledge Publishing.

Connie, E. (2018). Change your questions, change your future. Hay House.

Connie, E., & Metcalf, L. (2009). The art of solution focused therapy. Springer Publishing.

de Jong, P., & Berg, I. K. (2012). Interviewing for solutions (4th ed.). Brooks/Cole.

de Shazer, S., Dolan, Y., Korman, H., Trepper, T., McCollum, E., & Berg, I. K. (2007). More than miracles: The state of the art of solution-focused brief therapy. Routledge.

Furman, B. (2010). Kids’ skills in action. Bentang Pustaka.

Iveson, C., George, E., & Ratner, H. (2012). Brief coaching: A solution focused approach. Routledge.

Kollar, C. A. (1997). Solution-focused pastoral counseling. Zondervan.

Metcalf, L. (2011). Solution focused narrative therapy. Springer Publishing.

Nelson, T. S., & Thomas, F. N. (Eds.). (2007). Handbook of solution-focused brief therapy: Clinical applications. Haworth Press.

O’Connell, B. (2001). Solution-focused stress counselling. Continuum.

Ratner, H., George, E., & Iveson, C. (2012). Solution focused brief therapy: 100 key points and techniques. Routledge.

Szabó, P., Meier, D., & Dierolf, K. (2009). Coaching plain and simple: Solution-focused brief coaching essentials. W. W. Norton & Company.

Cognitive Behavioral Coaching / Neuroleadership

Neenan, M., & Dryden, W. (2002). Life coaching: A cognitive-behavioural approach. Routledge.

Neenan, M., & Palmer, S. (Eds.). (2001). Cognitive behavioural coaching. Brunner-Routledge.

Rock, D. (2009). Coaching with the brain in mind: Foundations for practice. Wiley.

Whitten, H. (2005). Cognitive behavioural coaching techniques for dummies. Wiley.

PracticePlanners / Treatment Planning

Jongsma, A. E., Peterson, L. M., & Bruce, T. J. (2014). The complete adult psychotherapy treatment planner (6th ed.). Wiley.

Jongsma, A. E., Peterson, L. M., McInnis, W. P., & Bruce, T. J. (2014). The adolescent psychotherapy treatment planner (6th ed.). Wiley.

Jongsma, A. E., Dimmitt, C., & Banning, J. H. (2023). The child psychotherapy progress notes planner. Wiley.

Kok, J. R., & Jongsma, A. E. (1998). The pastoral counseling treatment planner. Wiley.

O’Leary, K. D., Heyman, R. E., & Jongsma, A. E. (1998). The couples psychotherapy treatment planner. Wiley.

Perkinson, R. R., Jongsma, A. E., & Bruce, T. J. (2014). The addiction treatment planner (6th ed.). Wiley.
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