Recommended Reading

Our Library of Recommendations

Learn more about Mindfulness and mental health from our favourite books.

Browse our range of top book recommendations to continue your learning beyond the courses and workshops we provide. Buying through Valleys Steps helps support our charity.

The Happiness Trap

By Russ Harris

A book offering new techniques using mindfulness skills to enable you to experience a full and happy life.

Recommended Reading

By Russ Harris

This is a hands-on, self-help guide to gaining long-lasting confidence and overcoming fear using mindfulness-based therapy.

Feeling Good

By David D Burns

Scientifically proven techniques that will immediately lift your spirits and help you develop a positive outlook on life.

Mindfulness in Plain English

By Bhante Henepola Gunaratana

A journey through the myths, realities, and benefits of meditation and the practice of mindfulness.

Overcoming Depression

By Paul Gilbert

A self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques

The Worry Trap

By Chad Lejeune

A self-help book to help eleviate symptoms of worry & anxiety using acceptance and commitment therapy

Our Book of the Month

Once a month Valleys Steps likes to feature our favourite book that we’ve read recently. This months winner, The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris!

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