Summer Reads for the Psychologically Curious . . .

With the launch of Annmarie Carvalho's book "Staying Sane In Family Law", reading is the subject of this post today!

Whether you have already been away, are having a staycation or are just making the most of this lovely weather, we wanted to share some book recommendations that have a psychological slant and that some of our team at TCC have enjoyed this Summer:

The Well-Gardened Mind by Sue Stuart-Smith

The Well-Gardened Mind is a compassionate exploration of how gardening can restore mental well-being, blending neuroscience, psychoanalysis, history, and personal stories to show the profound connection between nature and the human psyche. Drawing on her psychiatric expertise and her own life, Stuart-Smith illustrates how tending the soil can help people process trauma, overcome depression, and reconnect with themselves and others. What stands out most to readers is the book’s seamless weaving of science and storytelling; its ability to be both intellectually rigorous and deeply moving, leaving them with the sense that nurturing a garden is also an act of nurturing the self.

What Got You Here, Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith

What Got You Here Won’t Get You There is a sharp, practical guide for successful professionals who find themselves stuck despite past achievements. Goldsmith identifies subtle but damaging habits like the need to win every argument, failure to listen, or withholding praise that often derail leaders at the top. Through clear anecdotes, behavioural psychology insights, and actionable steps, he shows how unlearning these behaviors can unlock the next level of success. What makes the book stand out is its uncomfortable but liberating message: the skills and attitudes that brought you success so far may be exactly what’s holding you back now and the only way forward is to change yourself first.

Please share with us any of your own "good reads" this summer that have a psychological/behavioural slant . . .