Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell

The Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell gets you thinking! This book was read for a book club, but was one of those books that gets you thinking and causes you to not want to stop! The book explores the Christian faith and providing a way to repaint your view. Mr. Bell allows the reader to rethink things as they have been portrayed and validate the questioning of faith --yet interpreting the Bible into today's world instead of focusing on the days when Jesus was alive. This book is recommended to all that are looking for clarification on the Bible in today's time and looking deeper at their faith.

The Five People You Meet In Heaven

The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom is a book that is hard to put down once you get started. The writing is so descriptive that you can picture what is happening in the story. I found myself smiling, crying, and having the feelings of the characters as if I was there.

Even though this is a fictional book, I recommend it as a feel good book. Once you read, you will wonder who the five people are that you may meet in heaven one day and their significance to you. With death being a hard topic, Mitch Albom makes it more light hearted and easier to accept in this great read!

Today Matters by John Maxwell

Today Matters by John Maxwell is a well written motivational book that helps the reader refocus on thinking about the present. His 12 daily practices seem overwhelming at first, however the self directed questions at each section allow the reader to think and process in steps about what matters to them in regard to that topic. The 12 practices include: attitude, priorities, health, family, thinking, commitment, finances, faith, relationships, generosity, values, and growth. Self discipline and motivation allow this daily dozen to encourage you through your day and provide a productive outlook on life. The end of the book gives you a worksheet to rate your dozen to know where to work harder. Mr. Maxwell suggests picking two strengths, and a weakness to focus on and then reevaluate every 60 days. This helps to make the material benefit the reader and not overwhelm. This will allow you to make the 12 a habit and thus "tomorrow will take care of itself."

Therapy with Kids and Canines: Benefits for Children’s Developmental and Psychosocial Health

Rise VanFleet's latest Book, Therapy with Kids and Canines: Benefits for Children’s Developmental and Psychosocial Health, is easy read with great information on using canine therapists in counseling sessions. She beautifully writes about animal behavior and ways in which it can assist children with overcoming situations they are experiencing. There are great case examples provided in each section to illustrate what she has described. You find yourself visualising what the dog is doing. Every aspect of pet-assisted play is identified in a knowledgeable format that makes the reader enjoy the book. This book is highly recommended!

The 5 Love Languages

The Five Love Languages series is a great series that helps connecting and communicating within a family. The series has love language books for children, families, teens, couples, and a few more. The books teach you how to identify your own personal love language within relationships you have as well as recognize that others may have a different love language. The 5 love languages are: words of affirmation, physical touch, acts of service, receiving gifts, and quality time. By recognizing each others language of love, one is able to provide the most loving environment for those they care about and allow others to know what makes them feel the most loved. This book is highly recommended for all families!

Screamfree Parenting by Hal Runkel

What a great parenting resource! Utilizing positives to prevent yourself from the feeling of wanting to scream or screaming at your children---and maybe your spouse. Hal brings the reader back to focusing on themselves by growing within and calming down when upset with something that has occurred or is not occurring. Whether by screaming, cutting ourselves off, overcompensating for others, or taking things personally or defensively this book focus' on being proactive instead of reacting. Great advice for parents of all ages to follow and calm their parenting styles. Parents in our practice have noted this as being one of the best books we have recommended to them.

The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

The Secret describes living life through the law of attraction and brings the reader through motivational aspects of their life. From health, to love, to money, and on The Secret provides the reader with insight and positive thinking. Try waking up each morning and telling yourself it will be a good day. We can turn our weakness' and struggles in to strengths and things we are proud of. The Secret helps reframe your thinking and motivate you in different aspects of your life. This book is recommended for everyone feeling the pressure of life today. It is an easy read and each page motivates you more into turning everything into a good experience.