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Reading List and More

One of the best tools for healing is reading. If you’re not a “reader,” don’t let that scare you away. Many of the books mentioned below are available as audiobooks, and many of the authors have podcasts or YouTube channels. Find a learning format that works for you and make time to do it on a regular basis.
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General Reading

I recommend these books to many of my clients, even when addiction or marriage issues are not the main presenting concern.
  1. Anatomy of the Soul, by Curt Thompson
  2. The Soul of Shame, by Curt Thompson
  3. Daring Greatly, by Brené Brown
  4. Boundaries, by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
  5. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, by Peter Scazzero
  6. The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg
  7. The Miracle Morning, by Hal Elrod
  8. Deep Work, by Cal Newport
  9. Grit, by Angela Duckworth

Reading for sex addiction recovery:

  1. Unwanted, by Jay Stringer
  2. Talking to your kids about sex, by Mark Laaser
  3. Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book
  4. Sex Addicts Anonymous Green Book
  5. Sex Addiction 101, by Robert Weiss
  6. Bible reading: Hebrews and James.
  7. Wired for Intimacy, by William Struthers

Reading for partners of sex addicts:

  1. Hope After Betrayal, by Meg Wilson

Marriage books:

  1. 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John Gottman and Nan Silver
  2. Love & Respect, by Emerson Eggerichs
  3. Created for Connection, by Sue Johnson and Kenneth Sanderfer
  4. Hold Me Tight, by Sue Johnson
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