Jas’ Bookshelf
Looking for a new book? Trying to remember that one book Jas recommended in session? Search through Jas’ Bookshelf for books they recommend that align with our practice values.
Why Won’t You Apologize?: Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts
Renowned psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Harriet Lerner explores the power of the words "I'm sorry" and the complexities of healing broken relationships.
All the Things They Said We Couldn't Have: Stories of Trans Joy
Trans people deserve to see stories that celebrate courage, freedom, and love, beyond the narratives of fear and dysphoria.
Reclaiming Body Trust: A Path to Healing & Liberation
A transformative guide to reconnecting with and liberating our bodies.
Choosing Family: A Memoir of Queer Motherhood and Black Resistance
"Choosing Family: A Memoir of Queer Motherhood and Black Resistance" by Francesca T. Royster is a powerful memoir that explores the complexities of race, adoption, and family from a Black, queer, and feminist perspective.
Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity
"Unmasking Autism" by Dr. Devon Price explores the spectrum of Autistic experiences, particularly focusing on the phenomenon of masked Autism, where individuals hide their traits to fit societal norms.
How to Keep House While Drowning
"How to Keep House While Drowning: 31 Days of Compassionate Help" by KC Davis provides practical guidance for managing household tasks without guilt or shame.
The Best We Could Do
"The Best We Could Do" by Thi Bui is a graphic novel memoir that chronicles her family's escape from war-torn Vietnam and their challenges adjusting to life in America.
The Emotionally Absent Mother: A Guide to Self-Healing and Getting the Love You Missed
"The Emotionally Absent Mother" by Jasmin Lee Cori helps individuals who were "undermothered" understand the impact of their childhood experiences on their adult relationships.
Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections
In "Come Together," Emily Nagoski, PhD, explores maintaining a happy sex life in long-term relationships, debunking myths like the decline of sexual satisfaction over time.
Becoming Kin: An Indigenous Call to Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining Our Future
In her work, Anishinaabe writer Patty Krawec explores the impact of settler colonialism and the importance of reconnecting with Indigenous ways of knowing.