Bookshelf - Tamara Clarkson | Houston Counselor | Life + Career

A collection of books for those striving to grow in their personal or professional lives.

BURNOUT: This book describes how we get stuck in stress cycles and why it doesn’t work when we try to shove feelings aways. It provides research and strategies for moving through feelings of stress, both emotionally and physically. Great for those w…

TRAUMA: I can’t recommend this book enough. It’s a great read for those looking to understand the impact trauma has on someone’s well-being. It unearths why people get “stuck” after traumatic experiences. This is a tough read at times, so I recommen…

CAREER: My most highly-recommended career pivot book. This book is most helpful for those who have been in the workforce for at least several years. It provides incredibly thought-provoking and action-oriented ways of identifying your work values an…

CAREER WORKBOOK: Who doesn’t love a good workbook? Is this workbook necessary to get the most out of the “Designing Your Life” book and the exercises within it? No. But does it make contemplating your big life change and career pivot so much more en…

SHAME: A wonderful introduction to Brene Brown’s research on shame and how it keeps us from making meaningful connections with the world around us. This is a great book for those looking to better understand how social media influences on our self-…

ANXIETY: A foundational book for those looking to understand their anxiety better. It unearths the reasons for anxiety (including how we’ve survived as a species because of anxious people). Tired of feeling shame towards your anxiety? You’ll love th…

WORKING MOMS: If you’re a working mom who’s contemplating if you should take a career break, work part-time or move to a job that offers more work-life balance, this book is for you. This is my most recommended book to moms I work with. In a world w…

JOB SEARCH: If you’re looking for practical job search advice, this book is great. It gives you so many tools for navigating your job search well, including sample networking emails, questions to ask during networking calls, and a way to structure a…

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