Recommended Books
Mindfulness, Meditation and Related topics:
The Mindfulness Solution: Everyday Practices for Everyday Problems by Dr. Ronald Siegel
Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation by Dr. Daniel Siegel
Self Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristen Neff
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive by Kristen Neff and Christopher Germer
Self Compassion Step by Step (audio book) by Kristen Neff
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Free Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions by Christopher Germer
Radical Self-Acceptance by Tara Brach
Couples and Relationships:
Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Dr. Sue Johnson
Authentic Soulmates: Tips on the Journey to Intimacy by Tammy Summers, M. Ed., LPC
Not “Just Friends”: Rebuilding Trust and Recovering Your Sanity After Infidelity by Shirley P. Glass, PhD
The Rough Patch: Marriage and the Art of Living Together by
The Neurobiology of We: How Relationships, the Mind, and the Brain interact to Shape Who we Are(audio course) by Dr. Daniel Siegel
Wired for Love : How Understanding your Partner’s Brain and Attachment Style can help you Defuse Conflict and Build a Secure Relationship by Stan Tatkin PsyD MFT
Wired for Dating: How Understanding Neurobiology and Attachment Style can help you Find your Ideal Mate by Stan Tatkin PsyD MFT
Parenting:
How to Talk so Kids will Listen & Listen so Kids will Talk by by
Kids, Parents, and Power Struggles: Winning for a Lifetime by
The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate, Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience in Your Child by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture you Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
No Drama Discipline: The Whole Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Parenting From the Inside Out: How Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help Raise Children who Thrive by Daniel Siegel and Mary Hartzell
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel Siegel
The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who our Kids Become and How their Brains Get Wired by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Other:
Beautiful You: A Daily Guide to Radical Self-Acceptance by Rosie Molinary
The Sweet Spot: How to find your Groove at Home and Work by Christine Carter, PhD
In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed by Carl Honore
Online Resources
Gift of Rest Handout
Dr. Dan Siegel’s Healthy Mind Platter explaining daily mental activities to create well-being\
Dr. Dan Seigel’s Wheel of Awareness meditation
Mindful self-compassion meditations by Kristen Neff or Christopher Germer
Introductory Podcast about Self-Compassion by Kristen Neff
Free mediation downloads at The Mindfulness Solution
Free Guided Meditations by UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center
Dr. Dan Siegel’s Mindsight Institute
Easy to read and apply articles about Mindfulness and Health at Greater Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life
Mindfulness Research Guide provides evidence base for Mindfulness interventions
Aamft.org is the official site of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Health and Wellness tips to combine mindfulness with physical wellness