[xenos]

Hi everyone,

I thought of why don't we share the self help books that we have read and currently reading which they are have an impact on ourselves in our journey towards healing.

I've recently finished reading Pete Walker's book: Complex PTSD: from surviving to thriving. for me its a must read for everyone.

I also finished reading John Bradshaw's book: Healing the shame that binds you. Also highly recommended reading.

John Bradshaw's book made me currently read what I consider a very fundamental, important book. its Gershen Kaufman's book: The psychology of shame: symptoms and treatments of shame based syndromes.

I'm planning to read next the following books.

Shame: The power of caring. Also by Gershen Kaufman.
The Tao of fully feeling : Also by Pete Walker.

Any book you have read in the past that influenced you, it would be very helpful if we share such critical books to advance our recovery.

My best regards.

[Trace14]

Originally Posted by xenos

Hi everyone,

I thought of why don't we share the self help books that we have read and currently reading which they are have an impact on ourselves in our journey towards healing.

I've recently finished reading Pete Walker's book: Complex PTSD: from surviving to thriving. for me its a must read for everyone.

I also finished reading John Bradshaw's book: Healing the shame that binds you. Also highly recommended reading.

John Bradshaw's book made me currently read what I consider a very fundamental, important book. its Gershen Kaufman's book: The psychology of shame: symptoms and treatments of shame based syndromes.

I'm planning to read next the following books.

Shame: The power of caring. Also by Gershen Kaufman.
The Tao of fully feeling : Also by Pete Walker.

Any book you have read in the past that influenced you, it would be very helpful if we share such critical books to advance our recovery.

My best regards.

I've heard that the book "The Body Remembers" is good, not sure of the author

[xenos]

Originally Posted by Trace14

I've heard that the book "The Body Remembers" is good, not sure of the author

Thanks Trace14, added to my reading list.

[leomama]

I've checked out toxic parents .

[xenos]

Originally Posted by leomama

I've checked out toxic parents .

Thanks. added to my to read list.

I'm finishing up The Psychology of Shame by Gershen Kaufman, and I've got to say the book is entirely on a different level. You have to make this book a priority.

[leomama]

Originally Posted by xenos

Thanks. added to my to read list.


I'm finishing up The Psychology of Shame by Gershen Kaufman, and I've got to say the book is entirely on a different level. You have to make this book a priority.

I will, I've got 4 books to pick up at the library and when I do I'll look for that one. I'm also reading understanding borderline personality disorder by a Valerie Porr from a critical perspective. Also surprised by hope by n.t. wright to strengthen my faith.

[xenos]

Originally Posted by leomama

I will, I've got 4 books to pick up at the library and when I do I'll look for that one. I'm also reading understanding borderline personality disorder by a Valerie Porr from a critical perspective. Also surprised by hope by n.t. wright to strengthen my faith.

Well, from my simple experience with self diagnosis. I've found that to be a double edged sword. Even therapists according to Pete Walker mis-diagnose and the client might live for years thinking he's got this issue or that. That happened with me when I read Beverly Engel's book " Healing your emotional self" years ago. I diagnosed my self with terror as a one with Borderline Personality disorder. Until a few years later and when I read the enlightening Pete Walker's book: Complex PTSD. it turned out this is not the case. I don't know but accurate diagnosis can even eludes the therapist, and the client will end up with more shame and pain thinking hes got this condition or that.

[leomama]

Oh I don't do that's, I did have a dx of a PD NOS, as well as a p doc who treated me for c-PTSD.

I'm reading the bpd book as part of a volunteer job . I now help people with all manner of PDs and their families .