Recommended Reading – Confidential Executive Psychology of San Diego

Here are a few useful books that I recommend that cover a vairety of topics ranging from depression to anxiety to addiction, as well as books on other psychological and career issues.

Feeling Good by David Burns, MD

A practical guide for overcoming depression by a leader of cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Stopping the Noise in Your Head: the new way to overcome anxiety and worry by Reid Wilson, Ph.D.

Identifies the difference between useful worry as a call to action vs useless anxiety (the noise in your head) and how to overcome crippling anxiety

Sex, Drugs, Gambling and Chocolate: A workbook for overcoming addictions by Arthur Thomas Horvath, Ph.D., Director of Practical Recovery Services in San Diego

An excellent workbook for practical guidance on how to cope with addictive behavior and bad habits for the mildly or seriously addicted.

The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck, M.D.

An excellent book for someone entering psychotherapy about loving relationships and spiritual development.

What Color is Your Parachute? A practical manual for job hunters and career changers by Richard Bolles

A useful book for those considering career changes in the context of a total life

Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham and Donald Clifton, Ph.D.

A book to help you capitalize on your specific strengths

Authentic Happiness by Martin Seligman, Ph.D.

Written by the founder of Positive Psychology

For relaxation and anxiety reduction view videos on YouTube on mindfulness meditation.

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