Trauma and Abuse Reading List (167 books)

A recommended reading and resource list about abuse, trauma and mental health

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97	The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity by Nadine Burke Harris 4.43 avg rating — 11,099 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
102	Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents / Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson 4.53 avg rating — 72 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
102	Trauma in the Pews: The Impact on Faith and Spiritual Practices by Janyne McConnaughey (Goodreads Author) 4.69 avg rating — 58 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
102	Who Could Ever Love You: A Family Memoir by Mary L. Trump 3.83 avg rating — 3,098 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
105	There There by Tommy Orange (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 217,820 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
105	Adult Survivors of Emotionally Abusive Parents: How to Heal, Cultivate Emotional Resilience, and Build the Life and Love You Deserve by Sherrie Campbell 4.08 avg rating — 307 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
107	Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence by Rick Hanson (Goodreads Author) 3.65 avg rating — 5,368 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
108	It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People by Ramani Durvasula (Goodreads Author) 4.53 avg rating — 8,986 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
109	Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattie 4.12 avg rating — 48,550 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
110	The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations on Codependency (Hazelden Meditation Series) by Melody Beattie 4.37 avg rating — 8,823 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
111	When Love Hurts: A Woman's Guide to Understanding Abuse in Relationships by Jill Cory 4.31 avg rating — 238 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
111	Beyond Codependency: And Getting Better All the Time by Melody Beattie 4.21 avg rating — 3,788 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
113	The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui 4.35 avg rating — 39,290 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
114	PTSD and Addiction by Jerry A. Boriskin it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
115	A Practical Guide to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Steven C. Hayes (Editor) 4.20 avg rating — 44 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
115	Man's Search for Meaning: A Young Adult Edition by Viktor E. Frankl 4.40 avg rating — 3,080 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
117	Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life: The New Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook) by Steven C. Hayes 4.04 avg rating — 3,730 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
118	Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: An Experiential Approach to Behavior Change by Steven C. Hayes 4.28 avg rating — 889 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
118	Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment by Martin E.P. Seligman 3.92 avg rating — 12,499 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
120	What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety by Dawn Huebner (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 1,807 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
120	Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed by Lori Gottlieb (Goodreads Author) 4.37 avg rating — 393,246 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
122	Parenting Your Anxious Child with Mindfulness and Acceptance: A Powerful New Approach to Overcoming Fear, Panic, and Worry Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Christopher McCurry 3.87 avg rating — 102 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
123	How to Deal with Emotionally Explosive People by Albert J. Bernstein 3.89 avg rating — 71 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
124	The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Wendy Maltz 4.24 avg rating — 806 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
125	DBT Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Guide to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (The New Harbinger Made Simple Series) by Sheri Van Dijk (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 464 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
126	Protecting the Gift: Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe by Gavin de Becker 4.31 avg rating — 2,693 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
127	I Will Survive: The African-American Guide to Healing from Sexual Assault and Abuse by Lori S. Robinson 4.36 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 71, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
128	Stress Response Syndromes: PTSD, Grief, Adjustment, and Dissociative Disorders by Mardi J. Horowitz 3.83 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 69, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
129	Getting Through the Day: Strategies for Adults Hurt as Children by Nancy J. Napier 4.21 avg rating — 98 ratings score: 67, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
130	A Mother's Touch: Surviving Mother-Daughter Sexual Abuse by Julie A. Brand 3.94 avg rating — 33 ratings score: 66, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
131	Understanding Trauma and Dissociation: A Guide for Therapists, Patients and Loved Ones by Lynn Mary Karjala (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 25 ratings score: 65, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
132	Not Marked: Finding Hope and Healing after Sexual Abuse by Mary E. DeMuth (Goodreads Author) 4.57 avg rating — 129 ratings score: 64, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
133	Secret Survivors: Uncovering Incest and Its Aftereffects in Women by E. Sue Blume 4.13 avg rating — 233 ratings score: 63, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
134	To Be An Anchor in the Storm: A Guide for Families and Friends of Abused Women by Susan Brewster 4.08 avg rating — 52 ratings score: 62, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
135	We Are Not Alone: A Guidebook for Helping Professionals and Parents Supporting Adolescent Victims of Sexual Abuse by Jade Christine Angelica it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 61, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
136	How to Help a Friend in an Abusive Relationship: What You Need to Know About Domestic Violence by Donna J. Farris liked it 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 60, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
137	Moving On After Trauma: A Guide for Survivors, Family and Friends by Michael J. Scott 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 59, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
138	When Someone You Love Suffers from Posttraumatic Stress: What to Expect and What You Can Do by Claudia Zayfert 3.96 avg rating — 105 ratings score: 58, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
139	Living Alongside a Child's Recovery: Therapeutic Parenting With Traumatized Children by Billy Pughe 3.50 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 57, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
140	From Hurt to Happiness: Emotional Rescue from the Ground Up by Mr Mike Van 4.27 avg rating — 95 ratings score: 55, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
141	Men Who Beat the Men Who Love Them by Patrick Letellier 3.62 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 54, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
142	Violence in Gay and Lesbian Domestic Partnerships by Claire M Renzetti 3.36 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 53, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
143	Healing the Heart of Trauma and Dissociation with EMDR and Ego State Therapy by Carol Forgash (Editor) 4.38 avg rating — 47 ratings score: 49, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
144	How Long Does It Hurt?: A Guide to Recovering from Incest and Sexual Abuse for Teenagers, Their Friends, and Their Families by Cynthia L. Mather 4.23 avg rating — 57 ratings score: 48, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
145	Incest and Sexuality: A Guide to Understanding and Healing by Wendy Maltz 3.77 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 47, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
146	It's My Life Now: Starting Over After an Abusive Relationship or Domestic Violence by Meg Kennedy Dugan 3.97 avg rating — 265 ratings score: 46, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
147	Chain Chain Change: For Black Women in Abusive Relationships by Evelyn C. White 4.44 avg rating — 9 ratings score: 45, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
148	The healing way: Adult recovery from childhood sexual abuse ([The Hazelden recovery series]) by Kristin A. Kunzman 3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 43, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
149	Children Who See Too Much: Lessons from the Child Witness to Violence Project by Betsy McAlister Groves 4.02 avg rating — 101 ratings score: 42, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
150	Same-Sex Domestic Violence: Strategies for Change (SAGE Series on Violence against Women) by Beth Leventhal (editor) liked it 3.00 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 41, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
151	Lesbians Talk Violent Relationships by Joelle Taylor 3.86 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 40, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
152	Woman-to-Woman Sexual Violence: Does She Call It Rape? by Lori B. Girshick 4.14 avg rating — 36 ratings score: 39, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
153	Naming the Violence: Speaking Out about Lesbian Battering (New Leaf Series) by Lobel 4.33 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 38, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
154	Women's Sexuality After Childhood Incest by Elaine Westerlund 4.43 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 37, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
155	Healing Sex: A Mind-Body Approach to Healing Sexual Trauma by Staci Haines 4.29 avg rating — 545 ratings score: 35, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
156	Men's Work: How to Stop the Violence That Tears Our Lives Apart by Paul Kivel 4.29 avg rating — 92 ratings score: 33, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
157	Mothers Who Can't Love: A Healing Guide for Daughters by Susan Forward 4.21 avg rating — 4,383 ratings score: 26, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
158	When You and Your Mother Can't Be Friends: Resolving the Most Complicated Relationship of Your Life by Victoria Secunda really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 274 ratings score: 23, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
159	I Never Called It Rape: The Ms. Report on Recognizing, Fighting, and Surviving Date and Acquaintance Rape by Robin Warshaw (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 679 ratings score: 20, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
160	Toxic Friends: The Antidote for Women Stuck in Complicated Friendships by Susan Shapiro Barash (Goodreads Author) 2.78 avg rating — 156 ratings score: 19, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
161	The Art of Imperfection: Simple Ways to Make Peace with Yourself by Veronique Vienne 3.57 avg rating — 206 ratings score: 17, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
162	Emotional Sobriety: From Relationship Trauma to Resilience and Balance by Tian Dayton 4.26 avg rating — 475 ratings score: 16, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
163	Thought and Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life by Matthew McKay (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 599 ratings score: 15, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
164	Mean Mothers: Overcoming the Legacy of Hurt by Peg Streep 3.68 avg rating — 556 ratings score: 13, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
165	Healing Trauma: Attachment, Mind, Body and Brain (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology) by Daniel J. Siegel (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.16 avg rating — 164 ratings score: 12, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
166	Burdened Children: Theory, Research, and Treatment of Parentification by Gregory J. Jurkovic 4.17 avg rating — 12 ratings score: 11, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
167	The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook: A Guide to Healing, Recovery, and Growth by Glenn R. Schiraldi 4.20 avg rating — 448 ratings score: 10, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars