By Elizabeth Ernest, LMFT, LCSW
One of our child and family therapists, Elizabeth Ernest, spends a lot of time offering feedback and guidance to children and parents. Where does she gain all this knowledge? One of Elizabeth’s favorite things to do in her free time is read! One goal Elizabeth has set for herself this year is to read one book a week. Here are a few of her favorite self help books to add to your to be reading pile for the year!
Generic self help:
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Fair Play by Eve Rodsky
Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig
Trauma:
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
My Father’s Eyes, My Mother’s Rage by Rose Brik
It Didn’t Start with You by Mark Wolynn
Parenting:
The Whole Brain Child by Daniel Siegel
Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy
The Power of Showing Up by Daniel Siegel
Feelings:
Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett
Perfectionism:
Never Enough by Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Elizabeth is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Elizabeth is dedicated to helping children and families build skills to overcome challenges and thrive. Elizabeth works with young children and youth struggling with anxiety-related disorders, OCD, behavior issues, adjustment issues, PTSD, and other trauma disorders. Elizabeth also works with couples, families, and co-parenting dynamics. She is currently accepting new patients and is able to accept UHC and Aetna insurance plans. Find out more about Elizabeth here.
