8 Self-Help Books That Helped One Person Overcome Trauma and Become a Therapist

A person who experienced a series of unfortunate events, including grief, anxiety, depression, panic disorder, PTSD, and burnout, found solace in self-help books. They used these books, along with therapy, to understand and heal from their experiences.

## The Power of Self-Help Books

The person never believed that self-help books could make a difference, but they found that these books genuinely helped them heal and rebuild their life. This led them to train as a psychotherapist.

## The Chimp Paradox by Prof. Steve Peters

The Chimp Paradox is a widely popular book that focuses on mind management. It helps readers understand that they can dialogue with their thoughts and change their outlook and behavior patterns. This book was especially helpful for anxiety.

| Main Topic | Price (USD) | Price (GBP) | Length | Publisher (USA) | Publisher (UK) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Mind management | $20.00 | £14.99 | 368 pages | Tarcher | Vermilion |

## No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz

No Bad Parts is a book that explores Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. It helps readers understand that they are made up of different "parts" that have their own personalities and reactions to traumatic events. By tapping into their "self" and dialoguing with these parts, readers can heal and find balance again.

| Main Topic | Price (USD) | Price (GBP) | Length | Publisher (USA) | Publisher (UK) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Processing trauma | $19.99 | £16.99 | 240 pages | St. Martin’s Essentials | Vermilion |

## When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté

When the Body Says No is a book that focuses on the mind-body connection and how stress, mental illness, and trauma can have physical consequences. It encourages readers to slow down and take stress management seriously.

| Main Topic | Price (USD) | Price (GBP) | Length | Publisher (USA) | Publisher (UK) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Stress | $21.99 | £12.99 | 320 pages | Wiley | Vermilion |

## Attached by Amir Levine

Attached is a book that explores attachment theory and how it relates to relationships. It helps readers understand why they react to relationships the way they do and provides tools for finding a healthy and functional approach to relationships.

| Main Topic | Price (USD) | Price (GBP) | Length | Publisher (USA) | Publisher (UK) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Relationships | $20.00 | £10.99 | 305 pages | Tarcher | Bluebird |

## The Biology of Desire by Marc Lewis

The Biology of Desire is a book that focuses on addiction and how the brain is highly adaptable. It argues that treating mental health issues like addiction as a disease is missing the point and may get in the way of recovery.

| Main Topic | Price (USD) | Price (GBP) | Length | Publisher (USA) | Publisher (UK) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Addiction | $14.99 | £10.99 | 256 pages | PublicAffairs | Scribe |

## How To Be A Stoic by Massimo Pigliucci

How To Be A Stoic is a book that explores Stoicism and how it can be applied to modern life. It provides a comprehensive guide to Stoic philosophy and its practical applications.

| Main Topic | Price (USD) | Price (GBP) | Length | Publisher (USA) | Publisher (UK) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Stoicism/Lifestyle | $18.99 | £16.99 | 288 pages | Basic Books | Rider |

## Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker

Why We Sleep is a book that explores the science of sleep and dreams. It reveals the importance of sleep for our physical and mental health.

| Main Topic | Price (USD) | Price (GBP) | Length | Publisher (USA) | Publisher (UK) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Sleep | $19.00 | £12.99 | 368 pages | Scribner | Penguin |

## Your Best Year Yet by Jinny Ditzler

Your Best Year Yet is a book that provides a practical guide to setting and achieving goals. It helps readers think through their values, goals, and how to achieve them.

| Main Topic | Price (USD) | Price (GBP) | Length | Publisher (USA) | Publisher (UK) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Transformation | $9.99 | £9.99 | 210 pages | Hachette | HarperCollins |