Announcing: Crash Your Therapist's Book Club!

Read along with me as we work through my ginormous stack of "To Be Read" books. New posts on Tuesdays.

Therapists, we have a book problem. I see it all the time. We compulsively buy books to inform our practice, but never get around to reading them.

I love reading and I love recommending books to clients and colleagues. Each month I will choose a book off my “TBR” list and will post weekly short reflections and further questions for anyone reading along. Comments will be open so we can discuss and learn together. Non-therapists are more than welcome- all these books are written for a general audience on topics relevant to mental and social wellness.

First up:

How To Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety

Summary:

“Up to 40% of people consider themselves shy. You might say you’re introverted or awkward, or that you're fine around friends but just can't speak up in a meeting or at a party. Maybe you're usually confident but have recently moved or started a new job, only to feel isolated and unsure.

If you get nervous in social situations―meeting your partner's friends, public speaking, standing awkwardly in the elevator with your boss―you've probably been told, “Just be yourself!” But that's easier said than done―especially if you're prone to social anxiety.

Weaving together cutting-edge science, concrete tips, and the compelling stories of real people who have risen above their social anxiety, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen proposes a groundbreaking idea: you already have everything you need to succeed in any unfamiliar social situation. As someone who lives with social anxiety, Dr. Hendriksen has devoted her career to helping her clients overcome the same obstacles she has. With familiarity, humor, and authority, Dr. Hendriksen takes the reader through the roots of social anxiety and why it endures, how we can rewire our brains through our behavior, and―at long last―exactly how to quiet your Inner Critic, the pesky voice that whispers, "Everyone will judge you." Using her techniques to develop confidence, think through the buzz of anxiety, and feel comfortable in any situation, you can finally be your true, authentic self.”

I have heard great things about this book, and I think it could be an excellent resource for my clients (and myself!). The book is currently free on Kindle Unlimited!

I hope you will read along with me and help me test run this substack book club! Book Club posts will be shared on Tuesdays!

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