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Recommended Books for Personal & Relational Growth

The journey of personal and relational growth doesn’t start or end within the therapy room. These recommended readings are curated to offer new insights, alternative perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the experiences—both simple and complex—that shape our lives. I hope these resources serve as helpful companions to your own path of discovery.

'Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay' by Mira Kirshenbaum, featuring yellow, blue, and black colors with a quote from Deepak Chopra at the top.

I recommend this for anyone feeling stuck in the "limbo" of indecision, as it provides the clear, diagnostic questions needed to find peace and clarity in your relationship.

"Messages: The Communication Skills Book", fourth edition, by Matthew McKay, Martha Davis, and Patrick Fanning. It features a light teal background with yellow and white accents and a list of communication topics.

This is a practical, essential guide for anyone looking to bridge the gap between their intentions and their impact by learning to listen deeply and speak their truth more clearly.

"Passionate Marriage" by David Schnarch, PhD, featuring a black-and-white photo of a woman and a man and a quote about the transformative power of the book on love and intimacy.

This is a wonderful resource for learning how to maintain your own sense of self while deepening both emotional and sexual intimacy with your partner over the long term.

"Third Edition" of "I Hate You - Don't Leave Me: Understanding the Borderline Personality" by Jerold J. Kreisman, MD, and Hal Straus. The cover features a torn paper design with red, black, and blue colors and handwritten-style text.

I recommend this for those navigating intense emotional "push-pull" dynamics, as it offers a compassionate roadmap for building stability and understanding in high-intensity relationships.

'Mating in Captivity' by Esther Perel, with a woman and a man in bed partially covered by a red blanket.

I suggest this book for couples who want to understand the balance between domestic security and lasting desire, helping you keep the "spark" alive in a committed relationship.

"A Way of Being" by Carl R. Rogers, with background resembling a honeycomb pattern, and text indicating the author's credentials and other works.

I included this as a gentle reminder of the transformative power of empathy and how simply being present and authentic can foster profound personal and relational growth.

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