Reading Recommendations
by Julie imons, LCSW
There are many helpful resources available on the subjects discussed in this website. The following is a list of some that have been particularly informative.

You can order these books online at www.amazon.com for newer editions and www.half.com for used or out of print editions.

 

EMDR:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: Basic Principles, Protocols and Procedures by Francine Shapiro, PhD.
* A good beginning text.

EMDR: The Breakthrough Therapy for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress and Trauma by Francine Shapiro, PhD and Margo Silk Forrest

EMDR with Children by Ricky Greenwald, PhD
* Clear, understandable language. How EMDR is used w/ children.

Bioenergetics:

The Way to Vibrant Health: An Exercise Manual by Alexander Lowen, MD
· Specific illustrated Bioenergetic Exercises

Sex, Love and Your Heart by Alexander Lowen, MD
· Good, easy read. May be particularly interesting for cardiac patients.

Bioenergetics by Alexander Lowen, MD
· Good beginning text.

Narcissism by Alexander Lowen, MD
· Older book, but well written and applicable.

Depression and The Body by Alexander Lowen, MD
· Older, but a must for anyone suffering with depression.

Joy by Alexander Lowen, MD
· Up to date, easy read. Good basic text.

Betrayal of the Body by Alexander Lowen, MD
· Older, more technical. Advanced text.

Fear of Life by Alexander Lowen, MD
· Older, but very informative and applicable.