The Anxiety Workbook for Teens
Lisa M. Schab, LCSW
A practical, approachable guide for understanding anxious thoughts and building coping skills.
Find this bookIf you know, you know
A private reading corner for the questions that deserve more room.
A clinician-curated library of thoughtful books and practical tools for reflection between appointments.
For reflection, not homework
Reading that meets real life
These recommendations are selected for perspective, language, and useful conversation—not as generic homework.
10–13
For growing minds
Age-appropriate stories and practical tools that help younger adolescents name big feelings, build confidence, and practice new skills.
The Whole-Brain Child
Daniel J. Siegel, MD & Tina Payne Bryson, PhD
A clear, family-friendly framework for understanding emotions, behavior, and connection.
Find this bookParent support guide
A companion guide for caregivers: how to listen without rushing to fix, reinforce skills at home, and bring useful observations into appointments.
Released privately through the portal
Annotated discussion guide
Clinician notes for framing each recommendation, identifying themes to explore, and connecting reading reflections to the current treatment plan.
Open clinician workspace14–17
For teens finding their footing
Books and tools for identity, relationships, resilience, and the pressure of growing up.
The Gifts of Imperfection
Brené Brown, PhD
A grounded invitation to step away from perfectionism and toward a more wholehearted life.
Find this bookMaybe You Should Talk to Someone
Lori Gottlieb
A candid, compassionate look at therapy, change, and the shared messiness of being human.
Find this bookParent support guide
A companion guide for caregivers: how to listen without rushing to fix, reinforce skills at home, and bring useful observations into appointments.
Released privately through the portal
Annotated discussion guide
Clinician notes for framing each recommendation, identifying themes to explore, and connecting reading reflections to the current treatment plan.
Open clinician workspace18–25
For young adults building a life
Perspective for autonomy, belonging, burnout, body image, relationships, and early-adult change.
Burnout
Emily Nagoski, PhD & Amelia Nagoski, DMA
A practical, compassionate look at stress cycles and sustainable recovery.
Find this bookSet Boundaries, Find Peace
Nedra Glover Tawwab
Clear language and useful frameworks for building healthier relationships.
Find this bookFamily support guide
A companion guide for caregivers: how to remain connected while respecting growing independence.
Released privately through the portal
Annotated discussion guide
Clinician notes for framing each recommendation, identifying themes to explore, and connecting reading reflections to the current treatment plan.
Open clinician workspaceAdults
For the long middle
Thoughtful reading for work, relationships, identity, caregiving, health, and reinvention.
Wintering
Katherine May
A reflective guide to periods of difficulty, rest, and renewal.
Find this bookThe Book of Boundaries
Melissa Urban
Practical scripts for clearer communication and self-respect.
Find this bookFamily support guide
A companion guide for caregivers: how to stay connected through change and stress.
Released privately through the portal
Annotated discussion guide
Clinician notes for framing each recommendation, identifying themes to explore, and connecting reading reflections to the current treatment plan.
Open clinician workspaceThe BH Special Library™
Forty books. Four real-life shelves.
A more mature, high-functioning reading list for the questions that do not fit neatly into a worksheet. The right book is selected for the moment—not assigned by the stack.
01
Reinvention
For the moments when the old plan no longer fits and a new one is still taking shape.
Designing Your Life
Bill Burnett & Dave Evans
A practical, creative approach to building a life through small experiments.
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Relationships
For connection, repair, boundaries, and the courage to be known.
Hold Me Tight
Dr. Sue Johnson
A compassionate guide to understanding attachment and connection in close relationships.
Find this bookFor parents and caregivers
Supportive reading for autism, family change, and complex childhood experiences
This shelf is for parents and caregivers looking for practical, affirming perspective when a child is autistic, neurodivergent, navigating developmental differences, living with chronic health needs, grieving a parent’s death, or adjusting to divorce and family change. These resources are offered for understanding and conversation—not as a substitute for individualized clinical guidance.
Neurodiversity-affirming perspective
Look for resources that honor a child’s strengths, sensory needs, communication style, and individuality while helping families build supportive routines.
Loss, divorce, and transition
Choose age-appropriate stories and guides that make room for grief, loyalty conflicts, changing homes, big questions, and the many ways children respond to family loss or change.
Bring it to the visit
Mark what resonates, what feels difficult, and what you want to discuss. Dr. Edwards can recommend or release the most relevant materials for your family’s care plan.
Guidance by developmental stage
Ages 10–13
Concrete, reassuring language for routines, feelings, school changes, and safe ways to ask trusted adults for help.
Teens
Resources that respect privacy and identity while opening conversation about belonging, anger, grief, divided loyalties, and support.
Young adults
Perspective for autonomy, family roles, inherited stress, grief, and building a stable life while relationships change.
Parents and families
Practical support for co-regulation, communication, transitions, and keeping a child out of adult conflict.