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 →
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 →
The US Department of Justice defines sexual assault is any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient. This definition is inclusive of... 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 →
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 →
Everyone loves the sense of being needed, to matter to someone in a deep and meaningful way. Being needed in general can pertain to the most basic symbiotic relationships, such... 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 →
Yes, it may be true: as a society we are losing the ability to make human connections. Take a glance around the room at any gathering and you will see... 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 →
“God, you can be so stupid sometimes.” “Why would he be attracted to YOU?” “You’re just going to screw this up.” These are things you would probably never say to... read more →
What does it mean to have a healthy self-esteem? Some people think it means you are okay with how you look. Other people think you must accomplish something big in... read more →
A while back there was a very funny television show starring Lisa Kudrow (ditzy Phoebe from Friends) called “Web Therapy.” It was an improvised show and Lisa played a therapist... read more →
Imagine your surprise when it is discovered that the dysfunctions at play in various realms of your life can be traced back to having been raised by an alcoholic parent. ... read more →
More than one kind of loss When we think of grieving we automatically conjure up an image of someone suffering the loss of a loved one. Whether it is a... read more →