This cookbook is sure to have something you’ll love. Fay Kazzi, masterfully creates delicious plant-based recipes and personally photographs the dishes to make you salivate as they are complied artistically in one of the most attractive cookbooks.
Watch the girls and I make her Peanut Butter & Date Energy Bites
I’ve seen many clients find healing through the corrective messages in this book. There were even misbeliefs and misconceptions I grew up believing that made me stop in my tracks when reading.
Sheila, Rebecca, & Joanna’s research of over 20,000 women backs up their theory that the evangelical church has, with no intention to harm, spread some harmful messages about sexuality over time. Especially in best-selling Christian books.
The Great Sex Rescue highlights and refutes harmful messages while underscoring a healthy, sacred, biblical sexuality. I couldn’t recommend this book more!
Brutally Honest is a contemporary parable based on Psalm 109 and is a wonderful resource for anyone dealing with anger, addictions, or any type of brokenness.
Ever wonder what it would be like to walk with Jesus as Enoch did? Learn about how God guided his life and his character. He can do the same for you!
I have not professionally vetted this book yet but it’s on my list to read and has been highly recommended as a book for helping your child find relief from anxiety.
Excited to dive into this book as it’s on my list to read. It’s come highly recommended as it imparts gentle encouragement to embrace motherhood in all its chaos. With topics on faith, wellness, education, and relationships this book is sure to lead you into the biblical wisdom of Christian parenting.
“Motherhood is an incredible labor of love—and in the scope of eternity, it matters more than you know.” ~Amazon
On my booklist to read, as our culture pushes for a self-centered, “me” focus mentality.
“UnSelfie by Dr. Michele Borba explains what parents and educators MUST do to combat the growing empathy crisis among children today—including a 9-step empathy-building program with tips to guide kids from birth through college, and beyond.” ~ Amazon
I have not professionally vetted this book yet but it’s on my list to read and has been highly recommended as a book for dealing with narcissistic personality traits.
I have not professionally vetted this book yet but it’s on my list to read and has been highly recommended as a book for a comprehensive understanding of abuse.
“In this groundbreaking bestseller, Lundy Bancroft—a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men—uses his knowledge about how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued and to find ways to get free of an abusive relationship.” ~ Amazon
I have not professionally vetted this book yet but it’s on my list to read and has been highly recommended as a book for healing and recovery.
This is the story about how God intervened in one woman’s life to transform her despair into renewed hope. This book will unveil the powerful message of the Sanctuary and its transformative power on intimacy within relationships.
From the first betrayal in this world’s history to Jesus’s temptations in the wilderness, this book is a sure spiritual guide to understand betrayal, temptations, and addictions.
Jesus has been through it as an example to lead you through it! You too can claim His victory!
As a trauma-informed therapist, these are books I cannot support or endorse in good conscience.
Many of these books:
are not edifying in seeking a healthy intimacy
overlook accountability necessary in abuse recovery
dismiss the power of sanctification in overcoming addictions and abuse
lack a trauma-model perspective
Numerous clients have reported damaging and harmful effects in response to these books and in some cases have reported their abusive circumstances worsened upon reading them.
Every Man’s Battle (any edition, any version) by Stephen Arterburn & Fred Stoeker
Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Emerson Eggerichs
An excellent tool for any recovering sex addict who desires healing for his spouse/ partner. As addicts recognize the damaging effects their sexual addictions and Integrity Abuse Disorder (see Dr. Omar Minwalla’s research and terminology) had on their spouses, they realize they need help to learn how to empathize further with her. Learn ways to help her heal!
“Whether the man in your life can be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), exhibits narcissistic traits and emotionally abusive behavior, or has arrogant and self-centered tendencies, the emotional pain he causes you is very real. Discover the truths, wisdom, and grace you need to spark change in your relationship, set boundaries, and experience healing.” ~ Amazon
