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The second thing to remember is that a given psychological approach may be extremely useful and helpful to one person, but not to another. People are psychological extremely complex, and these books face the overwhelming task of distilling general psychological principles down into an organized and concrete method that will be useful to everyone. Because every person is different there is no book that has ever been written about you or any other single individual. Therefore you must exercise your own good judgment in determining what really fits for you and is useful to you. That is the advantage of being in psychotherapy. Your psychologist can pay attention to who you are and adapt his approach and advice to your own individual needs, rather than being limited to a shotgun approach of providing generalities. Finally, do not make the assumption that a brilliant psychologist who has authored an excellent book is right about everything. That is never the case. Some of the books are novels that capture an important psychological theme that offers insight into universal human issues. The quality and vicissitudes of human emotion, relationships, conflicts, fears and anxieties is sometimes captured far more effectively by an author in a novel that by a psychologist in a reference book. It has been my experience that when people are able to recognize parts of themselves in novels that the insight provided can help them make positive changes. If you see a novel listed below that touches about a theme of personal relevance or importance to you, it may be equally or more useful to you than a "self-help" book. These references are in the process of preparation. I will be adding to the list you see below. Some of these references can be found at retail book stores such as Barnes and Noble and Borders Books. They are all available at Amazon. com. You may click on the title of any book listed below to get to the Amazon.com site for further information about the book, to see related books, or to order a book now. Some of the book descriptions below are from the Amazon.com site. If Dr. Beitner has added a personal commentary on the book, it is underlined and labeled as such. If you access Amazon.com you can always return to this page by clicking on the Back button of your browser.BOOK LIST My Grandfather's Blessings, Stories of Strength, Refuge, and Belonging. by Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D. Dr. Beitner's comments: This female physician encountered a sudden, unexpected, serious illness which inspired a powerful wide-ranging method of dealing with a wide range of life and health problems. Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life
Intimacy After Infidelity: How to Rebuild & Affair-proof Your Marriage (Paperback) by Steven D. Solomon, Ph.D., Lorie J. Teagno, Ph.D.While trying to cope with the pain of knowing that their partners have cheated, victims of infidelity have to wrestle with two big questions: whether to stay in the relationship and, if they do stay, how to best prevent experiencing this kind of hurt ever again. In this book, two relationship experts offer a new way of understanding the causes and types of infidelity and innovative new ways to "affair-proof" recovered or new relationships. Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success by John Wooden. Dr. Beitner's comments: I often saw John Wooden walking around campus at UCLA when I was a student there. He always presented an unassuming appearance; he never appeared to be overly impressed with his accomplishments. Although he is known for his remarkable basketball coaching expertise, it is my opinion that much of his success can be attributed to his natural psychological insights. The principles in his book apply not just to basketball players, but to anyone who wants to be the best they can be, whether in sports, in their career or in personal relationships. His approach provides methods of dealing with problems of self image, self-esteem, motivation and difficult interpersonal relationships. I recommend this book highly. APA LifeTools
APA LifeTools is a special imprint of American Psychological Association books written to help the general public find the best psychology can offer. The following books are all APA Life tools.
Breaking the Bonds of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Psychological Approach to Regaining Control of Your Life by Barbara Bradley Bolen Ph.D.
One of the challenges of living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is coping
with the stress that triggers the illness. In this book, a clinical
psychologist provides a comprehensive overview of IBS, describes its
treatments, and helps readers establish healthy new eating habits. Using
self-monitoring forms and charts, sufferers learn to manage their symptoms,
develop strategies to handle flare-ups, and deal with the anxiety and
depression that often accompany this common disorder.
The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living by Russ Harris and Steven Hayes. This book was recommended by a patient who found it personally very helpful. Sober
for Good: New Solutions for Drinking Problems -- Advice from Those Who Have
Succeeded by Anne M.
Fletcher (Paperback -
April 17, 2002) |
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you will find the beginning of a list of books that I am in the process of preparing that
may be helpful to you. The list will include books from several sources,
including books that I have read that I recommend, books that some of my
patients have read that have helpful to them, books that other psychologists
have found helpful for their patients and book recommended by the American
Psychological Association to address common personal and psychological issues.