Below is a list of books especially designed by expert therapists as treatments for individuals with psychological difficulties. These books follow an evidence based approach which has been shown to be of benefit for those experiencing a whole range of problems.
Like other self-help methods, getting the most out of these books will require some effort on your part. You might wish to set aside some regular time to read the book and to follow any advice or instructions it contains.
Copies of all of these books can be found in the main Jersey Library in St Helier and the Les Quennevais Branch Library. If you wish to buy your own they can be bought through a good book store and most of them can be obtained over the internet at www.amazon.co.uk
| Problem | Book Titles | Author | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anger | Overcoming Irritability and Anger Managing Ange | William Davies Gael Lindenfield | |
| Anxiety | Overcoming Anxiety | Helen Kennerley | |
| Assertiveness | Woman in Your Own Right The Assertiveness Workbook | Dorothy Rowe Randy J Paterson | |
| Bereavment | Living with loss | Liz Taylor | |
| Child Sexual Abuse (Adult Survivors) | Breaking Free The Courage to Heal | Carolyn Ainscough & Kay Toon Ellen Bass & Laura Davis | |
| Chronic Fatigue | Overcoming Chronic Fatigue | Mary Burgess & Trudie Chalder | |
| Depression | Overcoming Depression Mind Over Mood The Feeling Good Handbook | Paul Gilbert Christine Padesky & Dennis Greenberger David D Burns | |
| Eating Disorders | Overcoming Binge Eating Getting Better Bit(e) by Bit(e) Anorexia Nervosa: A Survival Guide for Families – Friends and sufferers Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa Overcoming Weight Problems | Christopher Fairburn Ulrike Schmidt & Janet Treasure Janet Treasure Christopher Freeman & Peter Cooper Jeremy Gauntlett-Gilbert | |
| Gambling | Overcoming Compulsive Gambling | Alex Blaszczynski | |
| Health Anxiety | Stop Worrying About Your Health | George Zgourides | |
| Mood Swings | Overcoming Mood Swings | Jan Scott | |
| Obsessions & Compulsions | Understanding Obsessions and Compulsions | Frank Tallis | |
| Pain Management | Coping Successfully with Pain Overcoming Chronic Pain | Neville Shone Frances Cole, Helen McDonald et al | |
| Panic | Overcomng Panic | Derek Silove | |
| Paranoia | Overcoming Paranoid and Suspicious Thoughts | Daniel Freeman | |
| PTSD/Trauma | Overcoming Traumatic Stress Overcoming Childhood Trauma | Claudia Herbert & Ann Wetmore Helen Kennerley | |
| Relationships | Overcoming Relationship Problems | Michael Crowe | |
| Self Esteem | The Feeling Good Handbook Self Esteem for Women Overcoming Low Self Esteem 10 Days to Great Self Esteem | David D Burns Lydia Field Melanie Fennell David D Burns | |
| Sex | Overcoming Sexual Problems | Vicki Ford | |
| Sleep | Beating Insomnia: How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep | C.J. Idzikowski | |
| Social Anxiety | Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness | Gillian Butler | |
| Stress | The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook Managing Stress: Teach Yourself | Martha Davis & Elizabeth Eshelman Terry Looker & Olga Gregson |