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Marriage Counselling/Sexual Trama Books

We at Churches of Faith understand that many communities do not get proper help for marriage counselling/sexual trauma; therefore, these resources are for you.​
​God bless!
SEXUAL ADDICTION:

 

Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way To Healing, Jay Stringer,

NAVPRESS & Tyndale House Publishers, 2018. ISBN 978-1-63146-672-4

 

 

Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction, Mark Laaser, Zondervan, 2004. ISBN 0-310-25657-7 (formerly “Faithful & True”)

 

 

The Fight of Your Life, Tim Clinton & Mark Laaser, Destiny Image Publishers, Inc, 2015. ISBN 978-0-7684-0699-3

 

 

Becoming a Man of Valor, Mark Laaser, Beacon Hill Press, 2011. ISBN 978-0-8341-2740-1

 

 

The Seven Principles of Highly Accountable Men, Mark Laaser, Beacon Hill Press, 2011. ISBN 978-0-8341-2742-5

 

 

Taking Every Thought Captive, Mark Laaser, Beacon Hill Press, 2011. ISBN 978-8341-2741-8

 

 

Pornography Trap, Ralph Earle & Mark Laaser, Beacon Hill Press, 2002. ISBN 0-8341-1938-2

 

 

In the Shadows of the Net, Patrick Carnes, David Delomonico, Elizabeth Griffin, Hazelden, 2001. ISBN 1-59285-149-5

 

 

Breaking Free: Understanding Sexual Addiction and the Healing Power of Jesus, Russel Willingham, Bob Davies, Intervarsity Press 1999. ISBN 0830817913

 

 

Out of the Shadows, Patrick Carnes, CompCare Publishers, (2nd Edition), 1992. ISBN 0-89638-269-9

 

 

Don’t Call It Love, Patrick Carnes, Bantam Books, 1991. ISBN 0-553-351-38-9

 

 

Is It Love or Is It Addiction, Brenda Schaeffer, Hazelden, 1997. ISBN 1-56-8381409

 

 

Facing Love Addiction, Pia Melllody, Harper Collins, 2003. ISBN 0-06-250604-8

 

 

The Faithful and True Workbook, Mark Laaser, Faithful & True Publications, revised 2015. ISBN 978-0-9864473-1-0

 

 

A L.I.F.E. Recovery Guide for Men (Living in Freedom Everyday), Mark Laaser, 2013. ISBN 978-0-9816796-7-9

 

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COADDICTION/CODEPENDENCY:

Shattered Vows, Debra Laaser, Zondervan, 2008. ISBN 978-0-310-27394-3

 

 

A L.I.F.E. Recovery Guide for Spouses (Living in Freedom Every Day). Melissa Haas (Edited by Debbie and Mark Laaser), 2008. ISBN 978-0-9816796-19

 

Deceived, Claudia Black, Hazelden, 2009. ISBN 978-1-59285-698-5

 

Back From Betrayal, Jennifer Schneider, Recover Resources Press, 2001. ISBN 0-345-36786-3

 

 

Lost in the Shuffle, Robert Subby, Health Communication Inc, 1987. ISBN 0-932194-45-1

 

 

Codependent No More, Melody Beattie, New York, NY: Harper/Hazelden, 1987. ISBN 0-89486-402-5

 

 

Beyond Codependency, Melody Beattie, New York, NY: Harper/Hazelden, 1989. ISBN 0-06-255418-2

 

 

Boundaries and Relationships, Charles L. Whitfield, Health Communications, 1993. ISBN 1-55874-259-X

 

 

Codependents’ Guide to the Twelve Steps, Melody Beattie, Simon & Schuster, 1990. ISBN 0-671-76227-3

 

 

Facing Codependence, Pia Mellody, Harper/SanFrancisco, 1989. ISBN 0-06-250589-0

 

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SEXUAL AND EMOTIONAL ABUSE:

The Emotionally Destructive Relationship, Leslie Vernick, Harvest House Publishers, 2007. ISBN 978-0-7369-1897-8

 

 

The Verbally Abusive Relationship, Patricia Evens, Adams media, 1992. ISBN 978-1-55850-582-7

 

 

When He’s Married to Mom, Kenneth M. Adams, Simon and Schuster, 2007. ISBN 978-0-7432-9138-5

 

 

On the Threshold of Hope, Diane Langberg, Tyndale House, 1999. ISBN 0-8423-4362-8

 

 

The Wounded Heart, Dan B. Allender, Navpress, 1990. ISBN 08910-92897

 

 

Courage to Heal, Ellen Bass & Laura Davis, Harper & Row, 1998. ISBN 0-06-055105-4

 

 

Emotional Incest Syndrome, Patricia Love, Bantam Books, 1990. ISBN 0-553-05768-5

 

 

Silently Seduced: Understanding Covert Incest, Kenneth M. Adams, Health Communications, 1991. 1-55874-131-3

 

 

Soul Repair, Jeff Van Vonderen, Dale & Juanita Ryan, InterVarsity Press, 2008. ISBN 978-0-8308-3497-6

 

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FAMILY OF ORIGIN/LOOKING AT YOUR PAST:

Healing the Shame That Binds You, John Bradshaw, Health Communications, 1988. ISBN 0932194869

 

 

The Betrayal Bond, Patrick Carnes, Bantam Books, 1990. ISBN 1-55874-526-2

 

 

Homecoming, John Bradshaw, Bantam Books, 1990. ISBN 0-553-35389-6

 

 

Healing the Child Within, Charles Whitfield, Health Communications, 1987. ISBN 0-932194-40-0

 

 

Adult Children: The Secrets of Dysfunctional Families, Johne Friel & Linda Friel, Health Communications, 1988. ISBN 0-932194-53-2

 

 

The Blessing, Gary Smalley & John Tren, Thomas Nelson, 1986. ISBN 0-671-73743-0

 

 

Attachments, Tim Clinton & Gary Sibey, Integrity Publishers, 2002. ISBN 1-59145-0226-8

 

 

An Adult Child’s Guide to What’s Normal, John Fiel & Linda Friel, Health Communications, 1990. ISBN 1-55874-090-2

 

 

Released from Shame: Recovery for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families, Sandra Wilson, InterVarsity Press, 1990. ISBN 0-8308-1601-1

 

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COUPLES' RECOVERY:

Seven Desires, Mark and Debbie Laaser, Zondervan, 2013. ISBN 978-310-31823-1

 

 

Getting the Love You Want, Harville Hendrix, Henry Holt and Company, 1988. ISBN 0-8050-6895-3

 

 

Sacred Marriage, Gary Thomas, Zondervan, 2000. ISBN 0-310-24282-7

 

 

Open Hearts: Renewing Relationships with Recovery, Romance & Reality, Patrick, Debra Laaser & Mark Laaser, Gentle Path Press, 1999. ISBN 1-929866-00-3

 

 

In Quest of the Mythical Mate, Ellyn Bader & Peter Pearson, Brunner/Mazel, Inc. 1988. ISBN 0-87630-516-8

 

 

Before A Bad Goodbye, Tim Clinton, Word, 1999. ISBN 0-8499-3743-4

 

 

Torn Asunder: Recovering From Extramarital Affairs, Dave Carder, Moody Press, 1991. ISBN 0-8024-7748-8

 

 

Fit To Be Tied, Bill and Lynne Hybels, Zondervan, 1991. ISBN 0-310-53371-6

 

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GENERAL RECOVERY/WELL-BEING: 

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Peter Scazzero, Zondervan, 2006. ISBN 978-0-310-34246-5

 

 

How People Grow, Henry Cloud & John Townsend, Zondervan, 2001. ISBN 0-310-22153-6

 

 

Boundaries, Henry Cloud & John Townsend, Zondervan, 1992. ISBN 0-310-58590-2

 

 

The Dance of Anger, Harriet Lerner, Harper Collins, 1985. ISBN 0-06-091565-X

 

 

The Dance of Intimacy, Harriet Lerner, Harper Collins, 1990. ISBN 0-06-091677-X

 

 

The Dance of Connection, Harriet Lerner, Harper Collins, 2001. ISBN 0-06-019638-6

 

 

Love Is a Choice, Robert Hemfelt, Frank Minirth and Paul Meier, Thomas Nelson, 1989. ISBN 0-8407-3189-2

 

 

Safe People, Henry Cloud & John Townsend, Zondervan, 1995. ISBN 0-310-21084-4

 

 

Addiction and Grace, Gerald May, Harper, 1988. ISBN 0-06-065537-2

 

 

Gentle Path Through the Twelve Steps, Patrick Carnes, Hazelden, 1993. ISBN 1-56838-058-5

 

 

The Anxiety Cure, Archibald Hart, W Publishing Group, 1999. ISBN 0-8499-4296-9

 

 

Unveiling Depression in Women, Archibald hart and Catherine Hart Wever, Fleming H. Revell, 2002. ISBN 0-8007-5749

 

 

Adrenaline and Stress, Archibald Hart, W Publishing group, 1995. ISBN 0-8499-3690-X

 

 

Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives, Richard Swenson, Navpress, 2004. ISBN 1-57683-682-7

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INSPIRATIONAL:

A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows Through Loss, Gerald Sittser, Zondervan, 1995. ISBN 0-310-21921-0

 

 

Shattered Dreams: God’s Unexpected Pathway to Joy, Larry Crabb, Waterbrook Press, 2001. ISBN 1-57856-452-2

 

 

Into Abba’s Arms: Finding the Acceptance You’ve Always Wanted, Sandra D. Wilson, Tyndale House Publishers, 1998. ISBN 0-8423-2473-9

Emotionally Healthy Church, Peter Scazzero & Warren Bird, Zondervan, 2003. ISBN 0-310-24654-7

Everybody’s Normal Till You Get to Know Them, John Ortberg, Zondervan, 2003. ISBN 0-310-22864-6

When the Hearts Waits, Sue Monk Kidd, Harper Collins, 1990. ISBN 0-06-250589-0

Total Forgiveness, R.T. Kendall, Charisma House, 2002. ISBN 0-06250589-0

Surrender to Love: Discovering the Heart of Christian Spirituality, David Benner, InterVarsity Press, 2003. ISBN 0-8308-2302-6

Desiring God’s Will: Aligning our Hearts with the Heart of God, David Benner, InterVarsity Press, 2005. ISBN 0-8308-3245-9

The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery, David Benner, Intervarsity Press, 2004. ISBN 0-8308-3245-9

The Inner Voice of Love: A Journey Through Anguish to Freedom, Henri Nouwen, Image Books, 1996.  ISBN 0-385-48348-1

The Return of the Prodigal Son, Henri Nouwen, Image Books, 1994. ISBN 0385473071

If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat, John Ortberg, Zondervan, 2001.  ISBN 0-310-23927-3

Life of the Beloved, Henry Nourwen, The Crossroad Publishing Company, 2002. ISBN 0-8245-1986-8

The Dream Giver, Bruce Wilkinson, Multnomah Publishers, 2003. ISBN 1-59052-201-X

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BRAIN CHEMISTRY:

Craving for Ecstasy: The Consciousness and Chemistry of Escape, Harvey Milkman & Stanley Sunderwirth, Lexington Press, 1987. ISBN 0669152811

Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, Daniel Amen, Times, 1998. ISBN 0-8129-29998-5

Wired for Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain, William Struthers, 2010. ISBN 978-0-8308-3700-7

Healing ADD, The Breakthrough Program that Allows You To See and Heal These Types of ADD, Daniel Amen, The Berkley Publishing Group, 2013. ISBN 978-0-425-26997-8

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