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How We Love by Kay and Milan Yerkovich.
For couples to uncover how early life experiences create issues with attachment that impact relationships. By uncovering attachment styles of both partners couples can begin to understand patterns of relating and discover ways to break free of negative patterns and enhance intimacy.
Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma - Janina Fisher - For understanding the impact that childhood woundedness has on present relationships, thoughts, behaviors, emotions.
Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
"What if God designed Marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy?"
The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz
Transform self-limiting beliefs causing pain into new conduct that brings freedom, joy, true happiness and peace.
Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Learn how to improve caring for yourself by setting healthy boundaries.
Emotional Sobriety by Tian Dayton - from relationship trauma to resilience and balance.
It's Not Supposed to be This Way & Forgiving What you Can't Forget by Lysa Terkeurst - For a biblical view of struggles that are hard to understand,
General Christian Counseling / Emotional Health
“Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life” by Donald Whitney
For those wanting to be intensional about their spiritual life.
“Emotionally Healthy Spirituality” by Peter Scazzero
Helps clients understand how emotional health and spiritual maturity are inseparable.
Especially good for Christians who feel spiritually stuck.
“Boundaries” by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend
A foundational book on setting healthy relational, emotional, and spiritual boundaries.
“The Search for Significance” by Robert McGee
Addresses self-worth and identity from a biblical perspective; good for those struggling with shame or approval addiction.
Anxiety, Depression, and Mental Health
“Anxious for Nothing” by Max Lucado
A comforting and accessible book for clients dealing with anxiety.
“Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression” by Dr. Michelle Bengtson
Written by a neuropsychologist who shares her own journey through depression with practical spiritual tools.
“Get Out of Your Head” by Jennie Allen
Focuses on breaking spirals of toxic thoughts with biblical truth. Great for younger clients or women.
Marriage & Relationships
“Love & Respect” by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Highly practical and biblically-based, emphasizing the core needs of men and women in marriage.
“The Meaning of Marriage” by Timothy Keller
Deep theological insights with practical advice—great for premarital or struggling couples.
“Safe People” by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend
Helps clients identify healthy vs. toxic relationships.
Spiritual Growth and Healing
“Soul Care: 7 Transformational Principles for a Healthy Soul” by Dr. Rob Reimer
Integrates emotional healing, spiritual warfare, and deep inner work with a biblical foundation.
“Forgiving What You Can’t Forget” by Lysa TerKeurst
Practical and compassionate guide to forgiveness, especially helpful for trauma survivors.
“A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows Through Loss” by Jerry Sittser
Written after the loss of his wife, daughter, and mother in one accident—deeply personal and theological.
Men & Women Specific
Men:
“Wild at Heart” by John Eldredge (Restoration of masculine identity in Christ)
Women:
“Captivating” by John & Stasi Eldredge (Healing feminine identity and wounds)
Parenting & Family
“Parenting” by Paul David Tripp
A gospel-centered approach to raising children; focuses more on heart change than behavior control.
“Shepherding a Child’s Heart” by Tedd Tripp
A classic on biblically raising children through heart-oriented discipline and guidance.
Codependency Healing
“Codependent No More” by Melody Beattie (not overtly Christian but widely used by Christian counselors)
“Boundaries” by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend
“When Helping You Is Hurting Me” by Carmen Renee Berry
“Love Is a Choice: The Definitive Book on Letting Go of Unhealthy Relationships” by Dr. Robert Hemfelt, Dr. Frank Minirth, Dr. Paul Meier
“The Christian Codependence Recovery Workbook: From Surviving to Significance” by Stephanie Tucker
“Conquering Shame and Codependency” by Darlene Lancer (more clinical than biblical, but widely respected)
Guided Meditations for ________(fill in the blank for whatever fits your need ex: Peace)
Use for increasing awareness, being grounded
Try "Honest Guys" guided meditations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dv7Pq6gGwo
John Bradshaw - The Amazing Power of Your Inner Child
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQwJ3DpRrvU
Brené Brown - Shame
Therapy and Theology with Lysa TerKeurst
The Codependency No More Podcast
The Boundaries.me Podcast with Dr.Henry Cloud
Conversation with Alanis Morissette
21 Episodes interviewing experts on multiple mental wellness topics
12 Step Group Websites:
Powerful website created by Charles “Tex” Watson, a member of the Charles Manson Family, in prison for life for taking part in the Manson Murders powerfully tells his story of becoming a Christ follower, experiencing true forgiveness. He has spent his time in prison participating in therapy and bible study and now has an international ministry from prison.
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