Judith Herman’s “Trauma and Recovery” is a go-to book for understanding chronic or complex trauma. Her book focuses on the repeated traumas that some people go through including war, captivity, and childhood trauma to name a few. Written in the 90s, her work still stands as powerful information in understanding how these types of traumaContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman”
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Katie’s Bookshelf: If the Buddha Dated by Charlotte Kasl
Kasl’s “If the Buddha Dated” is a book about finding love, dating, and getting to know yourself on a deeper level within a relationship. Kasl uses her own experiences in dating, as a psychotherapist, and from exposure to relationships within different religions and spiritualities. “On the spiritual path the rules are simple. Be kind, compassionate,Continue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: If the Buddha Dated by Charlotte Kasl”
Books for Personal Development
On this website, you will find a plethora of book reviews. These are all books I’ve read and provided my opinions and takeaways on. Below you will find books that I recommend if you are interested in learning more about yourself and growing. The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown Rising Strong by Brene BrownContinue reading “Books for Personal Development”
Katie’s Bookshelf: Go Wild by Richard Manning and John Ratey
“Go Wild; Eat Fat, Run Free, Be Social, and Follow Evolution’s Other Rules for Total Health and Well-Being” by Manning and Ratey uses the premise of going back to our “wild” nature to achieve more overall health. They explore running and exercise, nutrition, sleep, nature, the brain, and our tribe as all areas to returnContinue reading “Katie’s Bookshelf: Go Wild by Richard Manning and John Ratey”
Do Nothing: Restorative Yoga Self-Care
What I am about to proclaim is radical; you have permission to do nothing. Do nothing every month, every week, or every day. Go wild and do nothing every hour! We all have so much to do at home, work, school, and all the places. There will always be something to do. I promise thatContinue reading “Do Nothing: Restorative Yoga Self-Care”