Therapy Dallas specializes in individual and family-based treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.
Book Recommendations
See below for some of our very favorite books for children, adolescents, and parents. Those with grey backgrounds are our “staff picks” — favorites of the favorites!
ANXIETY
Moose The Worry Mutt Goes to Doggie Daycare Grow from WORRIER to WARRIOR by learning to "bark back" at your worries!
Hey Warrior Strategies for managing worry
The Invisible String Love connects us all, even when we are physically apart (Separation Anxiety)
After the Fall Overcoming fears and negative experiences
Big Bad Bubble Harnessing our inner/existing strengths to become brave!
A Kissing Hand for Chester Racoon A sweet secret to help feel safe & secure while away from parents (Separation Anxiety)
Worries Are Not Forever Helpful for young children; teaches coping skills
Brave As Can Be A book of courage
David and the Worry Beast Coping with anxiety
What Do You Do With a Problem Finding the courage to face a problem
Little Worm Handling worry when things don't turn out as expected (authored by our local friend/colleague!)
Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD Evidence-based program for parents wishing to reduce childhood anxiety & OCD
Helping Your Anxious Child Evidence-based strategies for understanding and responding to childhood anxiety
GRIEF & LOSS
Ida, Always Navigating illness and loss of a loved one
I Miss You: A First Look at Death Understanding feelings after the death of a loved one
The Memory Box Celebrating life and memories
When Someone Very Special Dies Coping with grief
When Dinosaurs Die Understanding and remembering
Tear Soup Healing after loss
The Fall of Freddie the Leaf Understanding the phases of life
FAMILY DYNAMICS
Rodeo Red Navigating the arrival of a new baby
You Were The First Honoring a first-born's identity as a new sibling arrives
Charlie Anderson Living in two different homes (Divorce)
Fred Stays with Me! Taking care of our needs during divorce/change
ANGER/IRRITABILITY
Sometimes I'm Bombaloo Gaining insight; managing anger and frustration
Hands are Not for Hitting Teaching young children how to express anger in a healthy manner
Soda Pop Head Expressing frustration in a healthy way
BEING "ME"!
The Adventures of Beekle Braving the world in your very own way (incredible book!)
Spoon Learning to love oneself, without getting lost in comparisons to others
Be Who You Are Accepting ourselves and others while honoring differences
Rosie Revere Engineer Following passions, even when others doubt us
Ada Twist, Scientist Learning about the world through science and personal reflection
How Do You Dance? Personal expression and individuality
Iggy Peck, Architect Celebrating individual gifts through team work
Through With the Zoo Balancing one's need for both personal space and connection/closeness
TRAUMA
A Terrible Thing Happened Talking to others can help us heal
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Kindness is my Superpower Teaching & understanding empathy
Strictly No Elephants Exploring inclusion and feelings of exclusion
The World Needs More Purple People Learning to ask questions and explore the world
Eyes that Kiss in the Corners Loving one's own heritage and features
Hair Love Exploring the parent-child bond through the heritage of hair
Chocolate Milk, Por Favor! Facing bullying as a new, bilingual student
Little Blue Truck Working together to overcome obstacles
People Share With People Sharing can be fun!
PERFECTIONISM
Ish Building confidence via accepting imperfection
Beautiful Oops The positive sides of mistakes
FEELINGS (general)
In My Heart A book of feelings
Spot Book Set Collection of books teaching how to identify, manage, and express feelings
Happy Hippo, Angry Duck Animals + Feelings (for young children)
THERAPEUTIC WORKBOOKS
What to Do When You Worry Too Much Generalized Anxiety workbook
What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck OCD workbook
What to Do When Your Temper Flares Anger management workbook
What to Do When You Grumble Too Much Negativity/pessimism workbook
Something Bad Happened Guide to learning about events in the news
What to Do When You Dread Your Bed Overcoming problems with sleep
Outsmarting Worry Guide to managing anxiety (ages 9-13)
What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold Overcoming nail biting and more
FAVORITES FOR PARENTS
The Whole-Brain Child Understanding & navigating childhood emotion & behavior
No-Drama Discipline Managing problematic behaviors while enhancing the parent-child relationship