Integral Books and Reading for a life as a Psychologist

[All is Circles]

Hi there folks. I've been a psychology student for several years now, and due to some financial issues, I haven't been enrolled in a psychology class for several months. I recently came to the conclusion that to limit my learning to the curriculum of a college, is limiting my potential in the discipline. I do not have any qualms with the material that is taught in college, but I simply feel that I am being lazy if I do not explore the universe of information in the field of Psychology. I am eager to find people who not only study Psychology as a future career, but also seek to immerse themselves completely in it, and aspire to gain insight into the human mind.

So, enough introduction. I ask ya'll to help somebody aspiring to spend my entire life in studying the human mind. What books would ya'll suggest necessary to the growth of a Psychology student? I seek to constantly have something to read and learn every day for the rest of my life. And if anybody who's been in my position before has any tips, I'm all ears. No pressure. Haha. I know that everyone has different styles and interests. I only wish to hear what you fellows value so I can get diverse insight to take me out of my own limited perspective.

Books pleez. :]

p.s. I am especially interested in learning more about Jung and the collective unconsciousness.

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[WisNeuro]

Man's Search for Meaning - Frankl
Paul Meehl - Why I don't attend case conferences


And while Jung is interesting from a historical perspective, not quite useful in today's research or clinical work. I guess the same could be said for Frankl, but still a book I'd suggest any psychologist to read, at least for the first half.

 

[Doctor Eliza]

Empirically grounded self-help stuff can be a good read, such as Gottman's relationship stuff. Also, David Burns' Feeling Good Handbook is a nice practical intro to a CBT approach.

You might also read up on mindfulness, as it is empirically supported as helpful for a variety of issues and is becoming popular in many different modalities of therapy.

I second Frankl.

Lots of people enjoy Yalom.

Best,
Dr. E

 

[cara susanna]

The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh (if you decide to read about mindfulness)

 

[MBellows]

The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh (if you decide to read about mindfulness)

I'm going to third Frankl but with the suggestion that you read this book first, because reasons.

 

[EmotRegulation]

For some non-clinical type resources, I loved Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman (the only psychologist I know of who won the Nobel prize), Mindset by Carol Dweck, and Willpower by Roy Baumeister. But then again, I'm a sucker for popular press books written by researchers who summarize decades of their own work.

 

[All is Circles]

Thank you all very much. I hope this will be helpful in my quest for insight in the field of Psychology. 😀