


Melinda Josiah Geaumont, LCSW
Finding hope in the present moment. . .
The following is a list of books that many people I know have found helpful. While not intended to be an exclusive list, as there are many books out there, these are a few of my favorites.
Real Happiness: Proven Paths for Contentment, Peace and Well Being by Jonah Paquette
Yoga for Depression: A Compassionate Guide to Relieve Suffering Through Yoga by Amy Weintraub
The Mindful Way through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness by Mark Williams, John Teasdale, Zindel Segal and Jon Kabat-Zinn
Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness by John Kabat-Zinn
Living Like You Mean It: Use the Wisdom and Power of Your Emotions to Get the Life You Really Want by Ronald J. Frederick
Care of the Soul: A Guide for Cultivating Depth and Sacredness in Everyday Life by Thomas Moore
Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thich Nhat Hahn, Arnold Kotler and H.H. the Dalai Lama
Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom: Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing by Christiane Northrup
Calming Your Anxious Mind: How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Free You from Anxiety, Fear and Panic by Jeffrey Brantley and Jon Kabat-Zinn
You Are Blessed by Melinda Josiah Geaumont
(please click the title to be brought to my book's webpage)
Yoga and meditation are two ways to help integrate an awareness of the breath, slowing things down and promoting health of mind, body and spirit. If you are unable to get to an area yoga studio or have never tried meditation before, I offer these selections as home based alternatives.
LifeForce Yoga to Beat the Blues - Level One and Two Starring Amy Weintraub
Meditation for Optimum Health: How to Use Mindfulness and Breathing to Heal by Andrew Weil and Jon Kabat-Zinn
Stress Free with Deepak Chopra (Meditations) by Deepak Chopra
