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Licensed marriage and family therapist and executive coach writing on relational trauma.
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The Body Keeps the ScoreBook Bessel van der Kolk
The Body Keeps the Score (by Bessel van der Kolk) Trauma, body memory, and why talk-only approaches sometimes stall.
Her post "The Top 15 Books I Recommend to Heal Your Soul" (first published 2015, page says reviewed August 2026), listing the 15 books she comes back to.
2015-08-15·anniewright.com ↗
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature ParentsBook Lindsay C. Gibson
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents (by Lindsay C. Gibson) A clear map for what happened, and why it still echoes.
Her post "The Top 15 Books I Recommend to Heal Your Soul" (first published 2015, page says reviewed August 2026), listing the 15 books she comes back to.
2015-08-15·anniewright.com ↗
AttachedBook Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
Attachment styles, pursued-withdraw cycles, and how to shift the dance.
Her post "The Top 15 Books I Recommend to Heal Your Soul" (first published 2015, page says reviewed August 2026), listing the 15 books she comes back to.
2015-08-15·anniewright.com ↗
Set Boundaries, Find PeaceBook Nedra Glover Tawwab
Set Boundaries, Find Peace (by Nedra Glover Tawwab) Practical scripts and the emotional reality of holding the line.
Her post "The Top 15 Books I Recommend to Heal Your Soul" (first published 2015, page says reviewed August 2026), listing the 15 books she comes back to.
2015-08-15·anniewright.com ↗
Self-CompassionBook Kristin Neff
Self-Compassion (by Kristin Neff) A kinder inner voice that doesn't let you off the hook.
Her post "The Top 15 Books I Recommend to Heal Your Soul" (first published 2015, page says reviewed August 2026), listing the 15 books she comes back to.
2015-08-15·anniewright.com ↗
The Gifts of ImperfectionBook Brené Brown
The Gifts of Imperfection (by Brené Brown) Shame resilience and the permission to be a person.
Her post "The Top 15 Books I Recommend to Heal Your Soul" (first published 2015, page says reviewed August 2026), listing the 15 books she comes back to.
2015-08-15·anniewright.com ↗
No Bad PartsBook Richard Schwartz
No Bad Parts (by Richard Schwartz) Internal Family Systems basics in a warm, accessible way.
Her post "The Top 15 Books I Recommend to Heal Your Soul" (first published 2015, page says reviewed August 2026), listing the 15 books she comes back to.
2015-08-15·anniewright.com ↗
Waking the TigerBook Peter Levine
Waking the Tiger (by Peter Levine) Somatic Experiencing concepts and settling your nervous system.
Her post "The Top 15 Books I Recommend to Heal Your Soul" (first published 2015, page says reviewed August 2026), listing the 15 books she comes back to.
2015-08-15·anniewright.com ↗
The Dance of AngerBook Harriet Lerner
The Dance of Anger (by Harriet Lerner) Anger as information, especially for women who overfunction.
Her post "The Top 15 Books I Recommend to Heal Your Soul" (first published 2015, page says reviewed August 2026), listing the 15 books she comes back to.
2015-08-15·anniewright.com ↗
Nonviolent CommunicationBook Marshall B. Rosenberg
Nonviolent Communication (by Marshall Rosenberg) Needs, requests, and how to talk without going to war.
Her post "The Top 15 Books I Recommend to Heal Your Soul" (first published 2015, page says reviewed August 2026), listing the 15 books she comes back to.
2015-08-15·anniewright.com ↗
When the Body Says NoBook Gabor Maté
When the Body Says No (by Gabor Maté) Stress, people pleasing, and the cost of chronic self-betrayal.
Her post "The Top 15 Books I Recommend to Heal Your Soul" (first published 2015, page says reviewed August 2026), listing the 15 books she comes back to.
2015-08-15·anniewright.com ↗
Daring GreatlyBook Brené Brown
Daring Greatly (by Brené Brown) Vulnerability, courage, and belonging without performing.
Her post "The Top 15 Books I Recommend to Heal Your Soul" (first published 2015, page says reviewed August 2026), listing the 15 books she comes back to.
2015-08-15·anniewright.com ↗
Hold Me TightBook Sue Johnson
Hold Me Tight (by Sue Johnson) EFT-informed repair conversations for couples.
Her post "The Top 15 Books I Recommend to Heal Your Soul" (first published 2015, page says reviewed August 2026), listing the 15 books she comes back to.
2015-08-15·anniewright.com ↗
BurnoutBook Emily & Amelia Nagoski
Why stress completion matters more than stress management.
Her post "The Top 15 Books I Recommend to Heal Your Soul" (first published 2015, page says reviewed August 2026), listing the 15 books she comes back to.
2015-08-15·anniewright.com ↗
Man's Search for MeaningBook Viktor Frankl
Man's Search for Meaning (by Viktor Frankl) Meaning making when life feels bigger than your plans.
Her post "The Top 15 Books I Recommend to Heal Your Soul" (first published 2015, page says reviewed August 2026), listing the 15 books she comes back to.
2015-08-15·anniewright.com ↗
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