You can augment therapy with your own exploration. The following are some books and links that may be of interest.
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EXPANDING CREATIVITY IN THE SERVICE OF HEALING
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
Writing for Your Life: A Guide and Companion to the Inner Worlds
by Deena Metzger
Life's Companion: Journal Writing as a Spiritual Quest
by Christina Baldwin
At A Journal Workshop by Ira Progoff
The Podigy Within by Wayne Lehrer (coming out soon)
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12-step programs are an effective and nearly free resource. The following link lists the different programs available in Los Angeles.
12-step meetings in LA
Many people have been impacted by their own or others substance use and/or compulsive behaviors. 12-step groups address a variety of issues, depending on the type of group. Through the use of the steps and slogans, it is possible to make significant progress in developing more trust in oneself.
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In addition to the groups that I offer (see group page), the following link lists many groups available in the Los Angeles area.
The Group List
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ANXIETY & PHOBIA
The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook by Edmund J. Bourne, Ph.D
OTHER READINGS AND INFORMATION
The Family by John Bradshaw
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MINDFULNESS & POSITIVE THINKING
Practicing The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
The Power of Intention: Learning to Co-Create Your World Your Way
by Wayne Dyer
The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh
Getting Unstuck by Pema Chodron
PSYCHOSIS & MANIC-DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness by Kay Redfield Jamison
A Gift of Stories: Discovering How to Deal with Mental Illness
gathered by Julie Leibrich
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EXPERIENTIAL Lucia Capacchione has authored a number of books that contain useful experiential exercises to help one to better connect to oneself. These books include: The Power of Your Other HandThe Creative Journal: The Art of Finding YourselfThe Well-Being JournalThe Picture of HealthRecovery of Your Inner Child http://www.luciac.com/ Embracing Ourselves: The Voice Dialogue Manual by Hal Stone, PH.D. & Sidra Stone, PH.D. is also good to explore various "voices" experientially.
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MYTH AND SPIRITUALITY
Woman Who Run with The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D
Living with Joy by Sanaya Roman
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