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Workbooks & Readings

Anxiety, Fears/Phobias, Panic, Agoraphobia, Social Anxiety, GAD, OCD:

Bourne, E. J. (2020). The anxiety & phobia workbook (7th ed). Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

https://www.newharbinger.com/9781684034833/the-anxiety-and-phobia-workbook/

Davis, M., Eshelman, E. R., & McKay, M. (2019). The relaxation and stress reduction workbook (7th ed). Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

https://www.newharbinger.com/9781684033348/the-relaxation-and-stress-reduction-workbook/

Forsyth, J. P. and Eifert, G. H. (2016). The mindfulness & acceptance workbook for anxiety: A guide to breaking free from anxiety, phobias & worry using acceptance & commitment therapy (2nd ed.). Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

https://www.newharbinger.com/9781626253346/the-mindfulness-and-acceptance-workbook-for-anxiety

McKay, M., Davis, M, & Fanning, P. (2021). Thoughts and feelings: Taking control of your moods and life (5th ed). Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

https://www.newharbinger.com/9781684035489/thoughts-and-feelings/

Depression, Sadness, Low Mood, Purpose, Meaning, Anger, Guilt, Shame:

Addis, M. E., & Martell, C. R. (2004). Overcoming depression one step at a time: The new behavioural activation approach to getting your life back. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

https://www.newharbinger.com/9781572243675/overcoming-depression-one-step-at-a-time/

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Greenberger, D., & Padesky, C. A. (2016). Mind over mood: Change how you feel by changing the way you think (2nd ed). New York: Guilford Press.

https://www.guilford.com/books/Mind-Over-Mood/Greenberger-Padesky/9781462520428

McKay, M., Davis, M, & Fanning, P. (2021). Thoughts and feelings: Taking control of your moods and life (5th ed). Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

https://www.newharbinger.com/9781684035489/thoughts-and-feelin

McKay, M., Forsyth, J. P., & Eifert, G. H. (2010). Your life on purpose: How to find what matters & create the life you want. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

https://www.newharbinger.com/9781572249073/your-life-on-purpose/?srsltid=AfmBOoo04Lnuwh2w7N_Q5PpSHz2dz-4yTOVgtv2In8edhCQGICxu_27g

McKay, M., Wood, J. C., & Brankley, J. (2019). The dialectical behavior therapy skills workbook: Practical DBT exercises for learning mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation & distress tolerance (2nd ed). Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

https://www.newharbinger.com/9781684034581/the-dialectical-behavior-therapy-skills-workbook/

Strosahl, K. D., & Robinson, P. J. (2017). The mindfulness & acceptance workbook for depression: Using acceptance and commitment therapy to move through depression & create a life worth living (2nd ed.). Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

https://www.newharbinger.com/9781626258457/the-mindfulness-and-acceptance-workbook-for-depression/​​​

Chronic Pain:

Blackstone, V. M., & Sinaiko, O. S. (2024). The pain reprocessing therapy workbook: Using the brain’s neuroplasticity to break the cycle of chronic pain. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

https://www.newharbinger.com/9781648483769/the-pain-reprocessing-therapy-workbook/

Butler, D. S., & Moseley, G. J. (2013). Explain pain (2nd ed.). Adelaide: Noigroup Publications.

https://www.noigroup.com/product/explain-pain-second-edition/

Caudill, M. A. (2016). Managing pain before it manages you (4th ed). New York: Guilford Press.

https://www.guilford.com/books/Managing-Pain-Before-It-Manages-You/Margaret-Caudill/9781462522774

Dahl, J., & Lundgren, T. (2006). Living beyond your pain: Using acceptance and commitment therapy to ease chronic pain. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

https://www.newharbinger.com/9781572244092/living-beyond-your-pain/

Gordon, A., & Ziv, A. (2022). The way out: A revolutionary scientific proven approach to healing chronic pain. New York: Penguin Random House.

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/617809/the-way-out-by-alan-gordon-and-alon-ziv/9780593086858

Otis, J. D. (2007). Managing chronic pain: A cognitive-behavioral therapy approach workbook. New York: Oxford University Press.

https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/managing-chronic-pain-a-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-approach-workbook/9780195329179.html

Schubiner, H. (2026). Unlearn your pain: The science of recovering from chronic pain, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Open Field/Penguin Random House.

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/782218/unlearn-your-pain-by-howard-schubiner-md-foreword-by-kate-murphy/

Thorn, B. E. (2017). Cognitive therapy for chronic pain: A step-by-step guide (2nd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.

https://www.guilford.com/books/Cognitive-Therapy-for-Chronic-Pain/Beverly-Thorn/9781462531691

Zoffness, R. (2020). The pain management workbook: Powerful CBT and mindfulness skills to take control of pain and reclaim your life. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

https://www.newharbinger.com/9781684036448/the-pain-management-workbook/​​

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Couples Therapy (CBT, IBCT, ACT, IFS, EFT, Gottman):

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Christensen, A., Doss, B. D., & Jacobson, N. S. (2014). Reconcilable differences: Rebuild your relationship by rediscovering the partner you love—without losing yourself. Guilford Publications..https://www.guilford.com/books/Reconcilable-Differences/Christensen-Doss-Jacobson/9781462502431/prior-editions?srsltid=AfmBOorovWpZG-RzA7YZb6yRwuvT1sS94PEaVv_lI6GbJokWC570C8eB

​Christensen, A., Doss, B. D., & Jacobson, N. S. (2020). Integrative behavioral couple therapy: A therapist’s guide to creating acceptance and change (2nd ed.). W. W. Norton.

https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393713633 

Dattilio, F. M. (2010). Cognitive-behavioral therapy with couples and families: A comprehensive guide for clinicians. Guilford Press.

https://books.google.ca/books/about/Cognitive_Behavioral_Therapy_with_Couple.html?id=ErZ8Be5s2GAC&redir_esc=y

 

Gottman, J., Gottman, J. S., Abrams, D., & Abrams, R. C. (2018). Eight dates: Essential conversations for a lifetime of love. New York: Workman Publishing.

https://www.gottman.com/eight-dates/

Gottman, J., & Silver, N. (2015). The seven principles for making marriage work: A practical guide from the country’s foremost relationship expert. New York: Penguin Random House.

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/248395/the-seven-principles-for-making-marriage-work-by-john-gottman-phd-and-nan-silver/9780553447712

Harris, R. (2023). ACT with love: Stop struggling, reconcile differences, and strengthen your relationship with acceptance and commitment therapy. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

https://www.newharbinger.com/9781648481635/act-with-love/

Jacobson, N. S., & Christensen, A. (1996). Integrative couple therapy: Promoting acceptance and change. W. W. Norton.

https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393713633

 

Johnson, S. M. (2019). Attachment theory in practice: Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) with individuals, couples, and families. Guilford Press.

https://books.google.ca/books/about/Attachment_Theory_in_Practice.html?id=6Rx9DwAAQBAJ&redir_esc=y

Levine, A., & Heller, R. (2012). Attached: The new science of adult attachment and how it can help you find – and keep – love. New York: Penguin Randon House.

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/303069/attached-by-amir-levine-md-and-rachel-sf-heller-ma/

Ludgate, J. W., & Grubr, T. N. (2018). The CBT couples toolbox: Over 45 exercises to improve communication, navigate problems and build strong relationships. PESI Publishing & Media.

https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-cbt-couples-toolbox-over-45-exercises-to-improve-communication-navigate-problems-and-build-strong-relationships/9781683731023.html

McKay, M., Fanning, P., & Paleg, K. (2006). Couple skills: Making your relationship work (2nd ed). Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

https://www.newharbinger.com/9781572244818/couple-skills/

Schwartz, R. (2021). No bad parts: Healing trauma & restoring wholeness with the internal family systems model. Boulder: Sounds True.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55384168-no-bad-parts

Schwartz, R. (2023). You are the one you’ve been waiting for: Applying internal family systems to intimate relationships. Boulder: Sounds True.

https://www.indigo.ca/products/you-are-the-one-youve-been-waiting-for

Tarkin, S. (2024). Wired for love: How understanding your partner’s brain and attachment style can help you defuse conflict and build a secure relationship (2nd ed). Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

https://www.newharbinger.com/9781648482960/wired-for-love/

Walser, R. D., & Westrup, D. (2009). The mindful couple: How acceptance and mindfulness can lead you to the love you want. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.

https://www.newharbinger.com/9781572246171/the-mindful-couple/

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