Resources
There are many wonderful books, films, and websites out there to feed your soul. I encourage your to read while you go through counseling because it enhances your learning about yourself, life and what nourishes your highest aspirations. Here are some of my favorites:

Inspirational Books

Illusions -  The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah               Richard Bach

Callings  -   Finding and Following an Authentic Life                  Gregg Levoy

The Soul’s Code  -  In Search of Character & Calling          James Hillman

Kinds of Power:  A guide to its intelligent uses                    James Hillman

 
The Five Things We Cannot Change…      David Richo
and the Happiness We Find by Embracing Them.

Jung to Live By:                 C.G. Jung
A guide to the practical application of Jungian principles for everyday life.


Finding Meaning in the 2nd Half of Life         James Hollis

Creating a Life - Finding your Individual Path  James Hollis

The Middle Passage:  From Misery to meaning in midlife     James Hollis  


Awakening at Midlife –          Kathryn Brehony
A guide to reviving your spirit, recreating your life, and returning to your truest self

The Power of Now                 Eckhart Tolle

A New Earth    Eckhart Tolle


Broken Open: How difficult times can help us grow   Elizabeth Lesser

  
Boundaries - Where you end and I begin        Anne Katherine


The Gift of Imperfection            Brene Brown


How Did I Get Here?   Barbara De Angelis
Finding your way to renewed hope and happiness
when life and love take  unexpected turns


Getting the Love You Want -  A guide for couples          Harville Hendrix

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work John Gottman

Care of the Soul         Thomas Moore
A guide for cultivating depth and Sacredness in everyday life

Dark Nights of the Soul    Thomas Moore              A guide to finding your way through life’s ordeals

The Road Less Traveled           M. Scott Peck

Be Here Now     Ram Dass

The Alchemist -  A Fable about following your Dreams                   Paulo Coelho





























Great & Relevant  Films

American Beauty                                    Kevin Spacey

The Fisher King               Jeff Bridges & Robin Williams

Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade          Harrison Ford & Sean Connery

Kung Fu Panda

Evan Almighty









People have a hard time letting go of their suffering.
Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Helpful Websites

http://www.counselingseattle.com Consumer & therapist referrals and resources

http://goodtherapy.com      Consumer & therapist referrals and resources

http://www.crisisclinic.com                     Resources for counseling and healthcare

http://www.psychologytoday.com            Resources for counseling and healthcare

http://www.gottman.com                     The Gottman Institute  -   Couples research

http://www.cnvc.org                               The Center for Nonviolent Communication

http://www.SpiritualityHeath.com             Focuses on "the soul/body connections."

www.alice-miller.com                               Child Abuse & Mistreatment  Information

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/nimhhome/index.cfm     National Institute of Mental Health

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mentalhealth.html                      MedLine Plus