These books have been very helpful to many of my clients over the years:
General Self Esteem, Coping, Healing
Self Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and Maintaining Your Self Esteem . Matthew McKay and Patrick Fanning May 2000
The Courage to Be Yourself: A Woman’s Guide to Emotional Strength and Self Esteem Sue Patton Thoele May 2001
Life Strategies: Doing What Works, What Matters Phillip C. McGraw January 2000
Beyond Grief Carol Staudacher December 1999
Marriage/Relationship Building :
Divorce Busting: A Step by Step Approach to Making Your Marriage Loving Again Michelle Weiner Davis February 1993 (great book….just wish it had a different name)
Why Mars and Venus Collide: Improving Relationships by Understanding How Men and Women Cope Differently with Stress John Gray December 2008
How Can I Forgive You?: The Courage to Forgive, the Freedom Not To Janis Abram Spring February 2005
After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When A Partner Has been Unfaithful Janis Abrams Spring and Michael Spring February 1997
Women Who Love Too Much: When You Keep Wishing and Hoping He’ll Change Robin Norwood April 2008
Child Rearing:
Nurturing Good Parents Now: 10 Basic Skills to Protect and Strengthen Your Child’s Core Self Ron Taffel June 2000
Helping Your kids Cope with Divorce , M. Gary Neuman August 1999
Healing From Anger, Difficult Childhood
Toxic Parents: Overcoming their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life . Susan Forward and Craig Buck February 2002
The Dance of Anger: A Woman’s Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships : May 2005