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Recommended Books 

Books can be wonderful companions in the healing process—offering new insight, language for what we are experiencing, and encouragement as we continue to grow. Below are some of my recommended books on emotional healing, relationships, personal growth, and the spiritual life.

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I hope these resources help you better understand yourself, deepen your relationship with God, and continue growing in greater freedom, wisdom, and wholeness.

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As with any resource, not every book will speak to every person or season. I encourage you to take what is helpful and supportive for where you are in your journey.

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Healing:

  • "Be Healed: A Guide to Encountering the Powerful Love of Jesus" in Your Life by Dr. Bob Schuchts

  • "The Heart of Perfection" by Colleen Carroll Campbell

  • "Be Transformed" by Dr. Bob Schuchts

  • "My Peace I Give You: Healing Sexual Wounds with the Help of the Saints" by Dawn Eden 

  • "Delivered - True Stories of Men and Women Who Turned from Porn to Purity" by Matt Fradd

  • "The Return of the Prodigal Son" by Henri J. M. Nouwen 

  • "Wounded Healer" by Henri J. M. Nouwen 

  • "The Inner Voice of Love" by Henri J. M. Nouwen 

  • "Here and Now: Living in the Spirit" by Henri J. M. Nouwen 

  • "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl

  • "Spiritual Freedom" by Fr. Dave Pivonka

  • "Unbound: A Practical Guide To Deliverance" by Neal Lozano

  • "Healing: Bringing the Gift of God's Mercy to the World" by Mary Healy

  • "Still Point : Loss, Longing, and Our Search for God" by Regis Martin

  •  "Abba's Heart: Finding Our Way Back to the Father's Delight" by Neal & Matthew Lozano

  • "Healing the Unaffirmed" by Conrad Baars

  • "The Heart of Perfection" by Colleen Carroll Campbell 

Suffering
Grief
Trauma:

  • "Arise from Darkness: What to Do When Life Doesn't Make Sense" by Fr. Benedict Groeschel

  • "Making Sense Out of Suffering" by Peter Kreeft

  • "Real Suffering: Finding Hope and Healing in the Trials of Life" by Dr. Bob Schuchts

  • "When You Suffer: Biblical Keys for Hope and Understanding" by Jeff Cavins

  • "Beautiful Hope: Finding Hope Everyday in a Broken World" by Matthew Kelly

  • "After Suicide: There's Hope for Them and for you" by Fr. Chris Alar, MIC and Jason Lewis, MIC

  • "Finding a Loving God in the Midst of Grief" by Susan Erschen

  • "Saintly Solutions to Life's Common Problems" by Fr. Joseph M. Esper 

  • "This Too Shall Last" by K.J. Ramsey 

  • "Getting Past Your Past" by Francine Shapiro

  • "Flame of Healing: A Daily Journey of Healing from Abuse and Trauma" by Freda Emmons

  • "The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse" by Dr. Dan B. Allende

Anxiety
Stress
Depression:

  • "Unworried: A Life Without Anxiety" by Dr. Gregory Popcak

  • "God Help Me! This Stress Is Driving Me Crazy!: Finding Balance Through God's Grace" by Dr. Gregory Popcak

  • "The Catholic Guide to Loneliness" by Kevin Vost

  • "The Catholic Guide to Depression" by Aaron Kheriaty and  Fr. John Cihak 

  • "The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety" by Catherine DiNuzzo

  • "The Mindful Catholic: Finding God One Moment at a Time" by Dr. Gregory Bottaro 

  • "Overcoming Sinful Anger" by Fr. T. Morrow

  • "Interior Freedom" by Fr. Jaques Phillippe 

  • "Searching for and Maintaining Peace" by Fr. Jaques Phillippe

  • "In the School of the Holy Spirit" by Fr. Jaques Phillippe

  • "The Rhythm of Life" by Matthew Kelly 

  • "Finding True Happiness: Satisfying Our Restless Hearts" by Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ

Relationships:

  • "Be Devoted: Restoring Friendship, Passion and Communion in Your Marriage" by Dr. Bob Schuchtts

  • "The Catholic Girl's Survival Guide for the Single Years" by Emily Stimpson

  • "Boundaries in Dating" by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

  • "Emotional Virtue: A Guide to Drama-Free Relationships" by Sarah Swafford

  • "How to Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul" by Jason & Crystalina Evert

  • "The 5 love Languages" by Gary Chapman

  • "Discernment of Spirits in Marriage" by Fr. Timothy Gallagher

  • "Holy Sex!" by Dr. Gregory Popcak

  • "The Infertility Companion for Catholics" by Angelique Ruhi-Lopz and Carmen Santamaria 

  • "How to Heal Your Marriage and Nurture Lasting Love" by Dr. Gregory Popcak

Self-Worth:

  • "Undone: Freeing your Feminine Heart from the Knots of Fear and Shame" by Carrie Schuchts Daunt

  • "Loved As I Am" by Sister Miriam James Hiedland

  • "Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul" by John and Stasi Eldredge 

  • "Go Bravely: Becoming the Woman You Were Created to Be" by Emily Wilson Hussem 

  • "Choosing Beauty : A 30 day spiritual makeover for women" by Gina Loehr

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