Therapeutic Book Club
Fall 2025 & Winter 2026
We Can Do Hard Things: Answers to Life's 20 Questions
by Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach & Amanda Doyle
Welcome to the Members-Only Therapeutic Book Club Page!
This space is your home for all things related to our Therapeutic Book Club. Some members like to read ahead, while others prefer to go month by month. Either way, I believe this book will help us dive deep and further our learning and sense of community.
To get the most from our sessions, I encourage you to review and prepare the journal prompts and reflective questions before each meeting. This will give you space to gather your thoughts and share what feels most meaningful with the group.
Remember: there are no right or wrong ways to participate. Take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and approach each session in the way that serves you best.
Schedule & Reading Plan
We’ll meet once a month from September to June (90 minutes each).
Here’s how we’ll divide the book (485 pages of reading content):
Journal Prompts & Reflection Questions
September 23rd (pgs. 1–49) – Vulnerability & showing up authentically
Focus: Group welcome, introductions, and first reading
Opening Questions:
- What drew you to this book?
- What “hard things” in your life come to mind right now?
- What do you hope to gain from this book club?
Journal Prompt: Write about a time you surprised yourself with your strength.
Reflection Idea: How do you feel showing up authentically feels in your life right now?
October 21st (pgs. 50–98) – Identity & self-concept
Opening Questions:
- What identities or roles have shaped you most strongly?
- Where in your life do you feel pressure to live by “shoulds”?
Journal Prompt: Write a letter to your younger self about identity and self-acceptance.
Reflection Idea: Notice any patterns in your self-concept that surprise or challenge you.
November 18th (pgs. 99–147) – Relationships & boundaries
Opening Questions:
- What does a healthy boundary look like in your life?
- How do you notice when you’re overextending yourself?
Journal Prompt: Draw or list your “circle of support.”
Reflection Idea: Identify one relationship where you might need to adjust boundaries.
December 16th (pgs. 148–196) – Belonging & community
Opening Questions:
- What makes you feel like you truly belong?
- Have you experienced chosen family or community?
Journal Prompt: Describe a time you felt deeply connected.
Reflection Idea: Consider small ways you can cultivate belonging this month.
January 13th (pgs. 197–245) – Body & self-compassion
Opening Questions:
- What messages have you received about your body?
- What would compassion toward your body look like?
Journal Prompt: Write a thank-you letter to your body.
Reflection Idea: Notice one thing you can do this month to honor your body.
February 10th (pgs. 246–294) – Grief, pain & resilience
Opening Questions:
- How do you tend to approach grief or pain?
- What helps you sit with hard emotions instead of avoiding them?
Journal Prompt: Write about a loss you want to honor.
Reflection Idea: Identify one coping strategy that strengthens your resilience.
March 10th (pgs. 295–343) – Joy & creativity
Opening Questions:
- What brings you joy, even in hard times?
- When was the last time you allowed yourself to play or create?
Journal Prompt: Make a list of 10 small joys you’d like to weave into daily life.
Reflection Idea: Commit to incorporating at least one joy into your week.
April 7th (pgs. 344–392) – Courage & change
Opening Questions:
- What changes in your life have taken the most courage?
- How do you know when it’s time to step into something new?
Journal Prompt: Write about a change you’re considering: What fears show up? What hopes?
Reflection Idea: Identify one courageous step you can take in the next month.
May 5th (pgs. 393–441) – Integration & next steps
Opening Questions:
- What truth from this book do you want to carry with you?
- How has being in this group shifted how you see yourself or others?
Journal Prompt: Write a reflection: “The hard things I can do now are…”
Reflection Idea: Notice how your perspective has shifted since September.
June 2nd (pgs. 442–485) – Integration & reflection
Opening Questions:
- Looking back over the book, which lessons stand out most?
- Which “hard things” do you feel ready to take on moving forward?
Journal Prompt: Create a personal action plan: “The hard things I will do in the next 6–12 months are…”
Reflection Idea: Revisit favorite prompts or quotes from previous months and note how your thinking has evolved.
Additional Resources
Any handouts, PDFs, or reference materials will be posted here for your convenience.
Fees & Cancellation Policy
This year, the Therapeutic Book Club fee has increased to $55 per session. The additional amount helps cover my professional facilitation fees and the rental space for our sessions.
To respect the commitments of all participants and the resources (reserved space and planning) required to run the group, all cancellations, regardless of notice are subject to half of the session fee. Extenuating circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis. This will also be covered in the updated consent forms.