Books similar to “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone”
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Published on May 14, 2020
The Atlantic6 min read
Dear Therapist: When I Bring Up Anything Serious, My Boyfriend Falls Apart
Editor’s Note: On the last Monday of each month, Lori Gottlieb answers a reader's question about a problem, big or small. Have a question? Email her at dear.therapist@theatlantic.com. Don't want to miss a single column? Sign up to get "Dear Therapis
The “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone” author also writes a weekly advice column in The Atlantic called Dear Therapist. In this article, Gottlieb helps a reader deal with a partner who can’t talk about anything serious.
I Miss You When I Blink: Essays
Mary Laura PhilpottSimilar to Gottlieb’s “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone,” Philpott’s book is part memoir and part personal growth coach. “I Miss You When I Blink” is a reassuring pat on the shoulder for anyone having an identity crisis or feeling trapped in the pursuit of perfection. A humorous search for happiness.
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
Brené BrownIn “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone” Gottlieb writes, “In therapy we aim for self-compassion (Am I human?) versus self-esteem (a judgment: Am I good or bad?).” Courage and leadership expert Brené Brown knows that self-acceptance is a powerful step on the path to becoming your best self. Professor Brown helps you see that your perceived weaknesses are actually your strengths. Stop comparing your success to that of others and learn to love your imperfections.
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
Dr. Kristin NeffThis book teaches positive self-talk techniques to cultivate that self-compassion. Gottlieb recommends it, writing, “Kristin Neff wrote a groundbreaking book about our tendency to be unkind to ourselves, and what we can do to end the self-criticism and become more compassionate people. She makes an important distinction between self-compassion and self-esteem, and asks you to view yourself through a kinder lens, which is a lot harder than it sounds. Make sure you read this with a highlighter nearby.”
No Happy Endings: A Memoir
Nora McInernyLosing her dad, her husband, and her unborn second child all in one year made “Terrible, Thanks for Asking” podcast host Nora McInerny an expert in grief and difficult conversations. She literally wrote the book on it. This book’s for anyone who knows that happily ever after is bs, but there’s still a lot of room for joy and laughter after everything falls apart.
What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20 - 10th Anniversary Edition: A Crash Course on Making Your Place in the World
What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20 - 10th Anniversary Edition: A Crash Course on Making Your Place in the World
Tina SeeligFor anyone dealing with uncertainty or questioning their life path, career, or relationship, this guide is for you. Professor Tina Seelig’s popular Stanford course on creativity gives students the tools they need to take an idea to action. This book distills that class into inspiring stories and practical advice for folks of any age with an entrepreneurial spirit. Learn how to figure out what you want, and how to go out and get it.
The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients
Irvin YalomGottlieb calls Dr. Irvin Yalom the “Oliver Sacks of psychotherapy.” Like Gottlieb’s “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone,” Yalom’s book takes you inside the therapy room, sits you down on the couch, and gives you an unflinching look at mental health care through the stories of real patients and their therapists.
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- A Therapist Picks Her Favorite Advice from Self-Help Books
- 2019, Goodreads