Self Help

[close] A Book Club Named Desire is a quest for knowledge and mastery of the subjects of desire, love, attraction, sex, eroticism, dating, relationships, and any other affiliated subject. Join the trek and read the current book(s), share your thoughts and observations along the way. Follow the trail of books already read, continue the discussions, and provide reviews and ratings. Help pave the way by recommending and voting on books to read. Forge a path and lead discussions on other books of your independent choosing, giving other members helpful guidance on what books they might read on their own journey. Books included will mainly be (but not limited to) non-fiction and include personal development and self-help; psychology and evolutionary psychology; practical guides and technique manuals; philosophy, history, spirituality; and classic literature and poetry. The book club is open to anyone (18+) of any gender and orientation who has interest in these subject areas and those who desire to improve their love/sex lives. Some books may be gender or orientation specific. The book club is moderated, however its operation and development is intended to be democratic and organic. All participation and contribution is welcome and encouraged.

[close] Welcome, therapists! This group is intended to provide psychotherapists with a place to discuss the books they've read and loved, request recommendations for literature on specific clinical topics, and build a psychotherapist community around continual professional growth through reading. Please share your favorite books with other therapists by adding to our community bookshelf. Write on our Discussion Board to ask for reading recommendations, start a discussion on a particular book, or post a book review. You are welcome to post about books that are: 1. Related to clinical psychotherapeutic interventions and/or research 2. Related to themes relevant to psychotherapy (i.e. social justice and cultural competence) 3. Helpful to your own personal and professional growth regarding issues of self-care or countertransference 4. Meaningful reading recommendations for clients All psychotherapists - social workers, MFT's, counselors, psychologists, and even students - are encouraged to join this community :) Please spread the word...let's get reading!

[close] A place for readers and authors to chat about our favorite spiritual books, seek feedback and enjoy sharing ideas

[close] Ever left a long, deep, meaningful conversation with a friend and thought "I wish I could do that again?" Maybe in the moment, full of new insights, you felt excited and inspired...but afterwards, as real life intruded, you started to lose that feeling, and you never did get round to scheduling another chat. If that describes you, you've come to the right place. This book club is for those seeking such sublime moments: insights sparked by discussion with a likeminded soul. Each month we will pick one nonfiction book, drawn from the fields of spirituality, psychology and self-development, and talk about it with our fellow book club members via Zoom. Some of these books will have attained cult-status (e.g. Eckhardt Tolle's The Power of Now), others might be relatively unknown...but all should have universal appeal. It doesn't matter whether you consider yourself religious or non-religious. As long as you have an interest in spirituality and personal growth, and are willing to engage with others in an open-minded way, you're welcome. And hopefully, the more diverse our group, the more interesting the discussion! Oh and for now, this will be a small, intimate group of people (fewer than 10), so no need to feel shy. Why join? -Discovering new books that you might otherwise never have dreamed of picking up, the kind that will expand both your heart and your mind (hence our name :) -The chance to discuss your thoughts with likeminded people...feeling connected to others through shared experiences can feel pretty damn good, according to science! -Regaining a sense of community which can be lost during these unpredictable times -Holding yourself accountable to others can be a powerful motivating tool in getting yourself to start a new habit (like reading) Need we say more?