Limiting Beliefs and Anxiety It's common for us to go years believing in something, only to realize much later that it wasn’t true. These authors encourage us to develop a more thoughtful way of thinking — with stronger criteria — building mental structures that support our goals instead of holding us back from reaching them.

Why Do Humans Act This Way? One of the first psychologists to present scientific explanations about human beings in a simple way. His insights helped explain a large part of what we do as humans — our choices and behaviors. He was crucial in establishing psychology as a science, which made therapy a practice that works and makes sense for most people.

The Meaning of the “Self” An author who brilliantly captures our inner “self,” revealing different parts of us that aren’t always easily visible. In therapy, we also aim to access these details about ourselves — to see more closely the various parts that make us who we are. By noticing both the small and big details that shape us, we become more in tune with ourselves.