The Therapist’s Bookshelf
A book club for mental health professionals
Past & Current Books
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![Book cover titled "Decolonizing Therapy" by Jennifer Mullan, PsyD, showing a twisted tree root above ground and an intertwined heart below ground, with a background of sunrise or sunset.]()
Currently Reading for November/December
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![Cover of a book titled 'The Gift of Therapy' by Irvin D. Yalom, M.D. featuring a sprouting plant growing through a crack in dry soil.]()
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![Bright yellow book cover with black text reading 'Sometimes Therapy Is Awkward' and the subtitle 'A collection of life-changing insights for the modern clinician' by Nicole Arzt. Includes an illustration of a teal sofa with white pillows and a white blanket, and a modern floor lamp.]()
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![Book cover titled 'Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents' by Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD. The cover features a silhouette illustration of two adults and three children holding hands, against a gray background with a brown floor. The subtitle reads, 'How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents.' A circular orange badge states, 'More than 1 million copies sold.']()
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![Cover of the book titled "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel Van der Kolk M.D. It features a blue background with an abstract black figure in the center, surrounded by yellow star-like shapes. The title and author's name are printed above and below the illustration, with a quote at the bottom.]()
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![Book cover for "What My Bones Know" by Stephanie Foo. The cover features an artistic arrangement of bones intertwined with vibrant flowers, leaves, and fruits on a dark background.]()
FAQs
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To gather a group of readers who are mental health professionals meet regularly to discuss selected books, share perspectives, and enjoy meaningful conversations.
And to finally get around to books in the therapy-verse we always hear about!
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We meet once a month! Dates announced at the previous months book club meeting.
For now we will be virtual via Google Meet. As we continue if there is enough interest we can offer hybrid with the in-person meeting spot being in the Montrose area.
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Reading the book is encouraged for full participation, but you're welcome to attend even if you haven’t finished—it’s a judgment-free space
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This book club is for mental health professionals only.
Other than that, anyone with an interest in reading and respectful discussion is welcome!
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Absolutely! We welcome suggestions and value input from all members.
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Meetings typically last 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
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Life happens—no worries. You're welcome to join the next one whenever you're available.
