Book List

The happiness Handbook
Dr Timothy Sharp
The Happiness Institute
www.thehappinessinstitute.com

Authentic Happiness
Martin Seligman
Random House Australia (2002)
www.authentichappiness.org

Forgiveness is a Choice By Robert Enright
A powerful book highlighting the steps in the journey of forgiveness, excellent for dealing with anger and past hurts. A journey from the head to the heart i.e. easy to say I forgive, very difficult to be free of the resentment and hurt.

Inner Voice of Love By Henri Nouwen
This book draws on our most powerful inner resource, the voice that recognises that I am accepted and loved”. Very good for people in anguish.

The Return of the Prodigal Son By Henri Nouwen
A book written on the parable of the prodigal son. It identifies that the younger son & older son exists in all of us. The younger son must learn containment and the older son must learn gratitude. We are all called to become like the Father, embracing, forgiving and loving.

Transforming Anger By Doc Childre and Deborah Rozman
Excellent book for showing how anger affects the rhythm of our heart. It uses a technique where a person focuses on appreciating the one they are angry with. Excellent for those who have unresolved anger.

Overcoming Emotional Chaos By Doc Childre and Deborah Rozman
Using the Heartmath technique people can overcome emotional chaos in their lives.

Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway By Susan Jefers
Practical book helping people face their fear, worry and anxiety and expand their lives. Provides excellent strategies for dealing with the negative chatter box.

The Road to Peace By Henri Nouwen

The Road Less Travelled By Scott Peck
Excellent section on love and the meaning of love. Love is defined as a decision and not only a feeling. Good for those wanting to expand their meaning of love, or looking at improving the way they love in relationships.

Addiction and Grace By Gerald G. May
Looks at addictions and how the grace of God can free people from their dependencies. Good for people who are looking for a spiritual way of dealing with their addiction.

I had a Black Dog By Mathew Johnstone