Books like The need to please by Micki Fine

A book about self acceptance.

Codependent No More shows how losing yourself in another’s drama can create life‑shattering codependency, and offers clear, practical tools for breaking those patterns and reclaiming self‑care and happiness.

The Power of No teaches readers how refusing undesired commitments frees energy, restores self‑esteem, and opens space for abundance, happiness, and authentic success.

Discover how establishing healthy boundaries can bring work/life balance, reduce toxic dynamics, and foster genuine relationships—tools grounded in CBT for clear, unapologetic communication.

Are you yearning for a higher state of being, a connection to something greater but struggling to find the path? The Art of Mindkeeping is your guide to unlocking a profound spiritual journey that's been within you all along. This book unravels the mystery of Mindkeeping, a transformative process that evolves you past the hurts and pains of the physical world, guiding you to your true nature as a spirit in human form. It's not about fixing what's wrong; it's about embracing what's right and discovering the next generation of consciousness—Lumen beingness. You don't have to be trapped by your past or limited by your current perception. The key to healing, purpose, and an enriched life awaits. With a blend of wisdom and practical insight, The Art of Mindkeeping is the compass leading you to a destination where you are in control. Ready to evolve and illuminate your life? Dive into The Art of Mindkeeping and embark on the path that was meant for you.

The unpredictable teenage drama of a 15-year-old high school student struggling with new friendships and insecurities.

Effective communication is a critical skill that influences your professional success, the stability of your family life, and your personal happiness. Your ability to communicate effectively is seriously hampered if you can't assert yourself constructively. If you've ever felt paralyzed by an imposing individual or strongly argued opposing point of view, you know that a lack of assertiveness can leave you feeling marginalized and powerless. The Assertiveness Workbook contains effective, cognitive behavioral techniques to help you become more assertive. Learn how to set and maintain personal boundaries without becoming inaccessible. Become more genuine and open in relationships without fearing attack. Defend yourself when you are criticized or asked to submit to unreasonable requests. This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit — an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.

xv, 248 pages ; 24 cm

Karl, a struggling dyslexic boy, seeks help from his girlfriend's author to fulfill a letter request, but discovers a dangerous truth about the author's past that jeopardizes everything he has built in Fiorella's life and in his own. A coming-of-age story of self-discovery and the power of love that will resonate with fans of contemporary YA fiction and those seeking to understand dyslexia.

Gerard Egan's The Skilled Helper is internationally recognized for its successful problem-management approach to effective helping. Egan's practical, three-stage model will help you learn to use a wide variety of counseling skills appropriately and effectively; develop a solid foundation as a basis for building your own personal counseling orientation; master practical strategies for facilitating client change; and be able to confront and deal with the "shadow side of helping.". And, throughout the book, vivid examples show helping skills in action in a vast array of possible relationships and settings - from correctional institutes and hospitals to private practice.

A witty, personal look at mid‑life loneliness and male friendship, following a journalist’s quest to connect with others in New York. The book blends humor and candid observations about how we need to socialise.