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...

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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 myth of normal : trauma, illness & healing in a toxic culture
Maté, Gabor
Paper Book
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "This riveting and beautifully written tale has profound implications for all of our lives, including the practice of medicine and mental health." --Bessel van der Kolk, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of...

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The happiness trap how to stop struggling and start living
Harris, Russ, 1966-
Paper Book
Build a more satisfying and meaningful life with this best-selling guide to freeing yourself from depression, anxiety, and insecurity through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Are you, like millions of Americans, caught in the happiness trap? Russ Harris explains that the way...
Le piège du bonheur arrêtez de vouloir être heureux à tout prix et vivez pleinement
Harris, Russ, 1966-
Paper Book
Build a more satisfying and meaningful life with this best-selling guide to freeing yourself from depression, anxiety, and insecurity through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Are you, like millions of Americans, caught in the happiness trap? Russ Harris explains that the way...
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
A pioneering researcher and one of the world's foremost experts on traumatic stress offers a bold new paradigm for healing   Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four...

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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,...

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Hold me tight : seven conversations for a lifetime of love
Johnson, Susan M.
Paper Book
Strengthen and deepen your relationships with this "much-needed" (Harville Hendrix, PhD) guide that has sold over one million copies, through revelatory practical exercises, seven profound conversations, and sage advice from "the best couple's therapist in the world" (John Gottman, PhD,...

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