Impulsive behavior and ADHD go hand in hand. Though ADHD is not the only mental health barrier and/or diagnosis that comes with the experience of impulsive behavior, in this post... read more →
Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey Florence Williams ______ Jessica says: Read this book if you are interested in the science related to heartbreak or loss. The author... read more →
How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence Michael Pollan ______ Jessica says: Read this book... read more →
It's happened again....Valentine’s day. We originally published this post just before the pandemic changed everything. But time marches on and here we are again. For many people Valentine's Day means... read more →
A Year Of Self Care: Daily Practice and Inspiration for caring for yourself Dr. Zoe Shaw ______ Jessica says: I utilize this book in my practice as the... read more →
Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety: Nourish Your Way to Better Mental Health in Six Weeks Drew Ramsey, MD ______ Jessica says: Anyone interested in the gut brain... read more →
Introverts are often misunderstood, especially in a world where the extroverted personality is celebrated. If we want alone time, for instance, it’s hard for others to grasp. Or if we’d... read more →
6 Ways to Practice Spontaneous Meditation for Everyday Moments When we hear the word “meditation” we may conjure up an image of someone sitting lotus position in a secluded room... read more →
How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy Jenny Odell ______ Jessica says: Read this book if the internet, social media, and even working virtually/remotely have pushed you... read more →
The Journal of Best Practices: A Memoir of Marriage, Asperger Syndrome, and One Man's Quest to Be a Better Husband David Finch ______ Erin says: This is an... read more →
You have most likely heard the term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – also known as PTSD. It is used to describe the mental and emotional anguish suffered by those who... read more →
Not Talking is Sometimes the Best Relationship Communication Ahhhh, communication—that beloved bulwark of the solid, healthy relationship. Since the 1970s—think Alan Alda—the trend toward improving communication between the sexes has... read more →
5 Tips for Overcoming Social Anxiety in Real Life Situations Who can forget that frightful feeling we experienced back in adolescence when we had to get up in front of... read more →
Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A Guide and Map for Recovering from Childhood Trauma Pete Walker ______ Erin says: This book is for anyone who is struggling... read more →
Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life Susan David, PhD ______ Who should read this book? This book is for those who want... read more →