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 Eugene Pascal
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 Gifts of Imperfection 



Brene Brown
Daring Greatly 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
The Four Agreements Don Miguel Ruiz
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://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