Some of my key takeaways from this book:
– Good parents/Bad parents: The downside of judgement
– Parental guilt does not help us or our children – Acknowledging our errors and making changes does
– Don’t be afraid of your mistakes but move forward learning from them..

This book has been described as a “breakthrough book” as Clinical Psychologist Lindsay Gibson exposes the ramifications of parents who are stuck at lower levels of emotional immaturity. Gibson’s book is highly relatable to help adults recognise the flaws of their own parents and how those flaws potentially influenced the struggles of those adults today. This book is not about criticism and blame but instead compassionate understanding.  

The authoritative presentation of internal family systems (IFS) therapy which is taught and practiced around the world. IFS reveals how the subpersonalities or parts of each individual’s psyche relate to each other like members of a family.

Packed with evidence-based strategies, Atomic Habits will teach you how to make small changes that will transform your habits and deliver amazing results.

This workbook is a valuable resource for those struggling with chronic pain.  It is packed with information and exercises to explain the concepts of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in pain management treatment.  This resource could be used as a supplement to treatment but also offers enough guidance for you to try on your own to gain greater insight and understanding of your personal situation.  

Written by a Harvard professor turned public figure, this book redefines ageing as a disease itself, not something that we should all simply accept.  This premise turns the face of medicine on its side, as the target of medical intervention could be revolutionised.  Heavy in science in the first part, the latter sections focus on the ethics of living longer, and what that means for the human responsibility to live better, healthier lifestyles.