Ten Days To Self-Esteem is one of those "Cognitive Behavioral" books that provides an alternative (or supplement) to the medical model for the treatment of depression and anxiety. It is a self-help workbook that leads you through a logical approach of gaining control over moods or feelings that, for many, become overwhelming at times. Some say this is a better method than medication, as once you learn the techniques, you can always call them to your aid without some of the troublesome side effects or addiction one finds with medications. The problem, however, comes when you are too depressed to read, (much less do the exercises) because of the depression or anxiety. At times, medication is necessary to get you to the point where you can learn and implement the valuable techniques in the book. Dr. Burns is a psychiatrist who became well know for one of his first books, The Feeling Good Handbook.

I actually went to Denver to attend a presentation for professionals on the PREP method of communication. This is without a doubt the best book on communicating and relationships.....without question. It is my first recommendation when couples come to me for therapy. This new and revised edition of Fighting for Your Marriage is based on the widely acclaimed PREP(r) (Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program) approach. Groundbreaking studies have found that couples can use the strategies of this approach to handle conflict more constructively, protect their happiness, and reduce the odds of breaking up. Based on twenty years of university research, this popular book will show you how to: * Talk more and fight less * Deepen and protect your friendship * Have a more intimate, sensual relationship * Keep the fun alive * Clarify and act on your priorities * Develop a vision for your future together

Yet another classic self-help book. This is the ground breaking book on how to become more assertive. Smith provides excellent common sense strategies for diffusing difficult situations of every day life. People often take advantage of passive individuals, so learn how to stand up for yourself & move beyond passivity without turning into a bully.

An excellent author and presenter, Eliana Gil creates a book short in length but long in wisdom. She writes about how abuse of any kind can haunt one throughout life. It is presented in a simple non-threatening manner and is an excellent introduction to abuse issues.