Welcome to the Curious Therapist blog! I created this blog as a resource for other therapists to vet whether books and similar resources are worth recommending to clients. My aim is for you to feel confident deciding whether or not to recommend a resource to your client without actually having to dig into the resource yourself. Even better, if the review piques your interest enough, you’ll be motivated to dig in and maybe even benefit from it yourself!
I sincerely want this to be of value to you, my dear colleague and fellow therapist. Please don’t hesitate to reach out or comment with any feedback. I promise to read it and take it into consideration.
Happy reading!
In curiosity, care and community,
Melissa
Book Review: Atomic Habits
“With one foot extended, about to step across a tiny stream running like a ribbon down the mountain, I paused. The mountain had moved. Or had it? It sure felt that way. But as we therapists know, feelings are not facts!”
Atomic Habits by James Clear is a highly readable, research-backed operational guide for developing and maintaining healthy habits that translates behavioral psychology, neuroscience, biology and philosophy into practical systems. It can serve as an excellent tool for clients needing concrete structure, though it requires thoughtful clinical adaptation.