At Real Talk Psych, I believe in providing clients with the best tools and resources to support their mental health journey. I’m frequently asked about books I’m reading related to mental health. Below, you’ll find a curated list of items available on Amazon that can enhance your therapy experience, foster your interpersonal relationships, promote relaxation, and support your overall well-being.
Therapeutic Books and Workbooks
1. Books to enhance Overall Wellbeing
- But What Will People Say?: Navigating Mental Health, Identity, Love, and Family Between Cultures
- Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed
- The Gifts of Imperfection
- Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love
- Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
- Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
- Your Brain on Love: The Neurobiology of Healthy Relationships
- Come As You Are: Revised and Updated: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life
- Untamed
- Unf–k Your Brain: Using Science to get over Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Freak-Outs, and Triggers
- Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy\
- Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough
2. Workbooks
- Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: The Workbook: A Toolkit for Editing Your Story and Changing Your Life
- Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: The Journal: 52 Weekly Sessions to Transform Your Life
- Retrain your Brain
- DBT Skills Therapy Workbook
- Set Boundaries Workbook
- Self-Love Workbook
- Attachment Therapy Workbook
- Healing your Inner Child
3. Journaling for Mental Health
- The Five Minute Journal – Original Daily Gratitude Journal 2024 for Happiness, Mindfulness & Reflection – Daily Affirmations
- Let That Sh*t Go: A Journal for Leaving Your Bullsh*t Behind and Creating a Happy Life\
- 52-Week Mental Health Journal: Guided Prompts and Self-Reflection to Reduce Stress and Improve Well-Being
Empowering Meaningful Connections
- Guided Art Therapy Card Deck: 75 Activities to Explore Your Feelings and Manage Your Emotional Well-Being
- {THE AND} Couples Edition – 199 Meaningful Conversation Cards for Couples – Questions to Deepen Connection & Build Relationships
- {THE AND} Long Term Couples Edition – 199 Meaningful Conversation Cards for Couples – Questions to Reconnect & Deepen Relationships
- {THE AND} Family Edition – 199 Family Conversation Cards to Strengthen Relationships – Questions for Families to Get Everyone Talking
- WE’RE NOT REALLY STRANGERS Card Game – 150 Conversation Cards for Adults, Teens, Couples, & Strangers
- WE’RE NOT REALLY STRANGERS Couples Edition Card Game
- Best Self: Meaningful Couples Card Game
- WHAT DO YOU MEME? Let’s Get Deep: Friends Edition – Game Night Conversation Starter Cards
- Unpack That: Meaningful Cards for Connecting on a Deeper Level with Loved Ones
Stress Management
Mindfulness and Relaxation
1. Meditation Cushion
2. Aromatherapy Diffuser
3. Mindfulness Journal
4. Salt Rock
I hope these resources help you on your path to mental wellness. Remember, small tools and changes can make a big difference in your therapy experience. Click the links to explore and purchase these items on Amazon.
Contact and Support
If you have any questions or need further recommendations, feel free to contact me. I’m here to support you every step of the way.