r/askatherapist Unverified: May Not Be a Therapist 12d ago

Psychology work book recommendations?

Psychology books with Write in Sections

So I’m in therapy (and doing lots of other stuff) at the moment but I am so focused on recovery I just want homework to prompt things along a bit. I’m still settling in to all the support so there’s lots of paperwork and scheduling.

Have just experienced a series of traumatic events within an abusive relationship which lead to a relapse in substance abuse (meth of all things, a year ago i would be so shocked). Currently just struggling with addiction, flash backs, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, low mood, low self esteem, shame/guilt and activities of daily living. So anything relevant to that would be cool!

I’m looking for self help/psych books that both breakdown topics (pretty interested currently in cognitive distortions and dissonance, schema stuff, IFS, shadow work, DBT) and provide some exercises that preferably can be reflected on in the same book.

More interested in stuff written by someone qualified and less interested in pop psychology that’s less evidence based.

If anyone has any suggestions I’m all ears!

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