Psychology Month

A good book can help you start your mental health journey. Join the Winnipeg Public Library and Manitoba Psychological Society as we celebrate Psychology Month in February. From fresh insight into the human mind to great conversation starters, find these books and many more at winnipeg.ca/library.

Updated January 24, 2025
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Why has nobody told me this before?
Smith, Julie
Paper Book
Over 1 million copies sold worldwide! International Bestseller "Smart, insightful, and warm. Dr. Julie is both the expert and wise friend we all need."--Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and co-host of the Dear...

Also available in eBook and eAudiobook formats.

Self-compassion : the proven power of being kind to yourself
Neff, Kristin
Paper Book
Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind offers expert advice on how to limit self-criticism and offset its negative effects, enabling you to achieve your highest potential and a more contented, fulfilled life. More and more, psychologists are turning away from...

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The happiness trap how to stop struggling and start living
Harris, Russ, 1966-
Paper Book
Free yourself from depression, anxiety, and insecurity, and instead build a rich and meaningful life with the updated and expanded edition of the world's best-selling guide to escaping the "happiness trap." Over 1 million copies sold! In The Happiness...
Le piège du bonheur arrêtez de vouloir être heureux à tout prix et vivez pleinement
Harris, Russ, 1966-
Paper Book
Free yourself from depression, anxiety, and insecurity, and instead build a rich and meaningful life with the updated and expanded edition of the world's best-selling guide to escaping the "happiness trap." Over 1 million copies sold! In The Happiness...
Wherever you go, there you are : mindfulness meditation in everyday life
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Paper Book
Re-released on its tenth anniversary of publication, this book presents meditation as a natural activity that can be practiced anytime and anywhere, without props or trappings.

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Où tu vas, tu es apprendre à méditer en tous lieux et en toutes circonstances
Kabat-Zinn, Jon.
Paper Book
Re-released on its tenth anniversary of publication, this book presents meditation as a natural activity that can be practiced anytime and anywhere, without props or trappings.
The whole-brain child : 12 revolutionary strategies to nurture your child's developing mind
Siegel, Daniel J.
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * More than 1 million copies in print! * The authors of No-Drama Discipline and The Yes Brain explain the new science of how a child's brain is wired and how it matures in this pioneering, practical book.   "Simple, smart,...

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Feeling good : the new mood therapy
Burns, David D.
Paper Book
National Bestseller - Over five million copies sold worldwide! From renowned psychiatrist Dr. David D. Burns, the revolutionary volume that popularized Dr. Aaron T. Beck's cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and has helped millions combat feelings of depression and develop greater self...

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The body keeps the score : brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma
Van der Kolk, Bessel A.
Paper Book
#1 New York Times bestseller "Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society." --Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies A pioneering researcher...

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Man's search for meaning
Frankl, Viktor E.
Paper Book
The bestselling Holocaust memoir about finding purpose and strength in times of despair--selected as a Library of Congress "10 Most Influential Books in America" This stunning gift edition of "one of the great books of our time" (Harold S. Kushner) features new photos,...

Also available in eBook format.


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