Twin Roots Book Nook

take a peek at what’s on your therapist’s bookshelf!

Two wooden shelves filled with various books, some with covers facing outward. The top shelf has three books: 'Sorrow and Bliss' by Meg Mason, 'No Bad Parts!' by Richard Schwartz, and 'The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy' by Irvin D. Yalom. The bottom shelf has six books, including 'Decolonizing Therapy,' 'Call Me Home' by Harman Kaur, 'Rest Is Resistance' by Tricia Hersey, and 'My Grandmother's Hands' by Resmaa Menakem.

Neena’s Picks

Book cover for 'Rest is Resistance' by Tricia Hersey, featuring a side profile illustration of a woman with dark skin, black hair, and gold hoop earrings, set against an orange and yellow background with quotes and text.

Rest is Resistance

Tricia Hersey

Disrupt and push back against capitalism and white supremacy as Tricia Hersey, aka The Nap Bishop, encourages us to connect to the liberating power of rest, daydreaming, and naps as a foundation for healing and justice.

Book cover titled 'My Grandmother's Hands' with an abstract painting of a woman and swirling cosmic elements in shades of blue, purple, black, and red.

My Grandmother’s Hands

Resmaa Menakem

Therapist, Resmaa Menakem, examines the damage caused by racism in America from the perspective of trauma and body-centered psychology.

Book cover for 'Decolonizing Therapy' by Jennifer Mullan, PsyD, featuring intertwined dark roots and a heart-shaped knot of roots against a yellow and orange background.

Decolonizing Therapy

Jennifer Mullan, PsyD

Jennifer Mullan challenges the ways traditional mental health care can overlook culture, oppression, history, and collective trauma. It’s a thoughtful push toward therapy that makes more room for identity, community, and culturally grounded healing.

Book cover with the title "Sorrow and Bliss" by Meg Mason, featuring quotes and a woman in a yellow dress lying down against a blue background.

Sorrow and Bliss

Meg Mason

Meg Mason’s novel explores family, relationships, mental health, and the complicated experience of trying to understand yourself while still living your life. It’s sharp, messy, funny, and tender in a way that makes the characters feel deeply human.

Explore the multifaceted concept of "home" through Kaur's evocative poetry. Journey beyond its physical confines to discover its emotional and psychological depths, touching on themes like immigration, womanhood, and spirituality.

Cover of a poetry book titled 'Call Me Home' by Harman Kaur, featuring swirling blue and turquoise abstract lines on a dark blue background.

Call Me Home

Harman Kaur

Elana’s Picks

A foundational look at what makes group therapy such a powerful space for connection, insight, and change. We’re revisiting the dynamics that help people feel seen by others while learning more about themselves.

Cover of a book titled 'The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy, 6th Edition' by Irvin D. Yalom and Molyn Leszcz. The background features colorful circles on a dark backdrop.

The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy

Yalom and Leszcz