Self Help Books

Reading books that are aimed to help you through a difficult period is called Bibliotherapy.  It is where written material is used to help a person cope with difficulties that range from depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, issues with self-esteem, to parental separation.  It has been found to be effective in helping people who are experiencing difficulties. 

Self help books are meant to provide general information/guidance only.  For more specific and individual assistance, students should contact the LYIT Student Counselling Service directly.

You can make an appointment by calling over to the Student Services Reception or by contacting the Student Services Administrator on 074 918 6855 or you can request an appointment by emailing the counsellor at counselling@lyit.ie. *  

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Please note that although every effort is made, the security of email communication cannot be guaranteed.  Therefore email communication should be limited to general queries only. 

Title ISBN Library Copies
Available
Overcoming Anxiety 1-854487-422-5 152.46 3
Overcoming Social Anxiety & Shyness 1-85487-703-8 152.46 3
Overcoming Anger and Irritability 1-85487-595-7 152.47 3
Overcoming Low Self-Esteem 1-85487-725-9 158.1 3
Overcoming Compulsive Gambling 1-85487-484-5 306.482 3
Overcoming Relationship Problems 1-84529-066-6 306.7 3
Overcoming Weight Problems 1-84529-068-2 613.25 3
Overcoming Chronic Pain 1-84119-970-2 616.0472 3
Overcoming Chronic Fatigue 1-84119-942-7 616.0478 3
Overcoming Traumatic Stress 1-84119-016-0 616.85 3
Overcoming Panic 1-85487-701-1  616.85223 3
Overcoming Childhood Trauma 1-84119-081-0 616.8582239 3
Overcoming Anorexia Nervosa 1-85487-963-3 616.8526 3
Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-Eating 1-85487-171-4  616.85263 3
Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 1-84119-936-2 616.85227 3
Overcoming Mood Swing 1-84119-017-9 616.8527 3
Overcoming Depression 1-84119-125-6 616.8527 2
Overcoming Sexual Problems 1-84529-069-0 616.8583 3