Top Picks
Relationships & Communication
Best for navigating difficult relationship conflicts
I Want This to Work
Written by Elizabeth Earnshaw, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CGT
Best for breaking repetitive arguments
Us: Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship
Written by Terrence Real, MSW, LCSW
Best for repairing disconnection in relationships
The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthen Your Marriage, Family & Friendships
Written by Dr. John M. Gottman, PhD, & Joan DeClaire
Best for understanding why affairs happen
The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity
Written by Esther Perel, Psychotherapist
Best for strengthening emotional connection
Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
Written by Dr. Sue Johnson, Clinical Psychology & Couples Therapist
Best for reigniting passion in long-term relationships
Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence
Written by Esther Perel, Psychotherapist
Emotional Well-being & Personal Growth
Best for support between therapy sessions
Your Pocket Therapist
Written by Dr. Annie Zimmerman
Best for understanding sensitivity
The Highly Sensitive Person: How To Thrive When the World Overwhelms You
Written by Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D.
Best for people-pleasers
Are You Mad At Me? How to Stop Focusing on What Others Think and Start Living For You
Written by Meg Josephson, LCSW
Best for building confidence in communicating your needs & limits
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself
Written by Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW
Best for understanding why chasing happiness can leave us feeling stuck
The Happiness
Trap: How To Stop Struggling & Start Living
Written by Dr. Russ Harris, M.D., Psychotherapist
Best for understanding how stress affects women &
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle
Written by Emily Nagoski, PhD, & Amelia Nagoski, DMA
Parenting Support: Tools for Understanding and Connecting With Your Child
Best for parents looking to strengthen
parent-child bonds
Raising Securely Attached Kids: Using Connection-Focused Parenting to Create Confidence, Empathy, and Resilience
Written by Eli Harwood, MA, LPC
Best for families navigating adolescent emotional challenges
Parenting a Teen Who Has Intense Emotions: DBT Skills to Help Your Teen Navigate Emotional & Behavioural Challenges
Written by Pat Harvey ACSW LCSW-C & Britt H. Rathbone MSSW, LCSW-C
Best for caregivers of children with trauma histories
The Connected Parent: Real Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment
Written by Dr. Karyn Pruvis, Ph.D. & Lisa Qualls
Books for Children
Best for teaching healthy coping strategies through storytelling
Enjoy The Ride: A Book to Help Understand and Cope with Feelings
Written by Kate Stark, PhD
Recommended for ages 5-10
Best for building emotional regulation skills in young children
Bea's Bad Day
Written by Tom Percival
Recommended for ages 4-8
Best for teaching children empathy and listening
The Rabbit Listened
Written by Cori Doerrfeld
Recommended for ages 2-7
Best for helping children understand anxiety and manage worries
A Case of the Zaps
Written by Alex Boniello & April Lavalle
Recommended for ages 4-8
Best for starting conversations around feeling and mental health
When A Donut Goes To Therapy
Written by Erin Winters
Recommended for ages 4-8
Best for navigating grief, loss, or difficult emotions
A Shelter for Sadness
Written by Anne Booth & David Litchfield
Recommended for ages 4-8
Indigenous Books
Best for reconnecting with nature as a pathway to healing
Medicine Wheel For The Planet: A Journey Toward Personal And Ecological Healing
Written by Dr. Jennifer Grenz
Best for exploring for anxiety through an Indigenous lens
All The Little Monsters: How I Learned To Live With Anxiety
Written by David A. Robertson
Best for learning how Indigenous wisdom can support mental health and healing
Carry Your Heart: Indigenous Helping Wisdom & the Science of Psychological Flexibility
Written by Louis Busch, Psychotherapist, PhD
