The ATS Book Club
The ATS Book Club is a space for reflection, dialogue, and shared learning rooted in the values that guide our work — trauma-informed care, cultural awareness, relational healing, and social justice. Each month, we explore texts that challenge dominant narratives, deepen our understanding of self and systems, and support both personal and professional growth.
July’s theme of Summer Solstice: Light, Energy & Living Well invites us to reflect on how we care for ourselves during seasons of growth, change, and renewal. As the days reach their fullest and summer unfolds, we explore what it means to cultivate sustainable well-being by honoring our energy, embracing rest, and reconnecting with the people, places, and practices that restore us. Throughout the month, we will examine how nervous system care, joy, boundaries, and time spent in nature can support emotional resilience and lasting healing. Rather than striving to do more, July encourages us to slow down, reflect on the first half of the year, and intentionally create space for what brings balance, vitality, and deeper connection. Together, these conversations invite us to live with greater presence, compassion, and authenticity while building healthier relationships with ourselves and those around us.
“The Gifts of Imperfection”
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Brené Brown
A compassionate exploration of authenticity, self-worth, and wholehearted living, The Gifts of Imperfection invites readers to release the pressure of perfection and embrace the courage to be fully themselves. Through research and personal storytelling, Brené Brown offers practical wisdom for cultivating resilience, meaningful connection, and a life grounded in joy, balance, and self-compassion.
“Rest is Resistance”
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Tricia Hersey
A powerful invitation to reclaim rest as an act of healing, liberation, and resistance, Rest Is Resistance challenges the belief that our worth is defined by productivity. Through personal reflection, cultural critique, and practical wisdom, Tricia Hersey encourages readers to embrace rest, honor their humanity, and cultivate a more sustainable, restorative way of living.
“The Book of Delights”
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Ross Gay
A joyful exploration of presence, gratitude, and the healing power of everyday moments, The Book of Delights encourages readers to slow down, embrace curiosity, and reconnect with the simple experiences that bring meaning to life. Through personal reflection and thoughtful storytelling, Ross Gay reminds us that delight is not something we wait for — it is something we can intentionally cultivate each day.
“The Therapist as a Person”
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Barbara Gerson
A thoughtful exploration of the therapist’s inner world, The Therapist as a Person examines how clinicians’ life experiences, personal values, and moments of crisis shape the therapeutic relationship. Barbara Gerson invites readers to reflect on the importance of self-awareness, authenticity, and ongoing personal growth as essential components of ethical and effective clinical practice.
