The Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living With Depression and Manic Depression

Mary Ellen Copeland. New Harbinger, 1992.

This workbook is an excellent self-help resource for those dealing with depression or with bipolar disorder. It teaches many coping skills, such as relaxation, challenging negative thoughts, and obtaining appropriate professional help.

Undoing Depression: What Therapy Doesn't Teach You and Medication Can't Give You

Richard O'Connor. Berkley, 1999.

An extremely valuable resource especially for those dealing with chronic depression. O'Connor begins by providing a wealth of information about depression, including what we know about the causes of this very common affliction. What makes the book especially useful, however, is O'Connor's conceptualization of depression as something that people can inadvertently become skillful at "doing." One of the roles of treatment, then, is helping the depressed person "undo" the tendencies and patterns of behavior that may be maintaining the depression. Besides providing clear and specific guidance for "undoing" depression, O'Connor artfully weaves in case studies and discussion of his own treatment for depression, creating a work that is not only fresh and informative, but a pleasure to read.

Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall?: A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager

Anthony E. Wolf. Noonday Press, 1992

Very useful book for parents of teenagers and pre-teens. Presents excellent understanding of teen behavior with common sense solutions for real-life struggles. Sound information presented with humor and warmth.

The Roller-Coaster Years: Raising Your Child Through the Maddening Yet Magical Middle School Years

Charlene C. Giannetti, Margaret Sagarese. Broadway Books, 1997.

Aimed at parents of children age 10 to 15, this comprehensive guide presents up-to-date information on the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young adolescents. Useful insights and practical advice.

The Good Divorce: Keeping Your Family Together When Your Marriage Comes Apart

Constance Ahrons. Harpercollins, 1995.

Well-written and researched, this book explores the emotional, practical, and legal processes of divorce, with an emphasis on avoiding unnecessary and destructive conflicts. Good discussion of issues regarding well-being of children during process.

Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook

Martha Davis, Elizabeth Robbins Eshelman, Matthew McKay. New Harbinger, 1998

Award-winning guide to a range of relaxation and stress management techniques, including self-hypnosis, visualization, breathing, meditation, assertiveness, time management, exercise, and more. Highly recommended.

Better Boundaries: Owning and Treasuring Your Life

Jan Black, Greg Enns. New Harbinger, 1998

Through a variety of exercises and examples, this book helps with the identification of boundary problems (including setting boundaries with others and with yourself) and teaches methods of setting and maintaining healthy boundaries. Logical, encouraging, and challenging.

Stop Walking on Eggshells

Paul T. Mason, Randi Kreger, Larry J. Siever. New Harbinger, 1998

This excellent guide helps friends and family members of those with BPD understand and cope with the difficulties created by the disorder. Presents the range of effects that BPD can have on relationships and common emotional responses of the non-BP, including guilt, self-blame, depression, anger, denial, and isolation. Solid recommendations regarding establishing limits, enforcing boundaries, communicating effectively, and dealing with the self-destructive behavior of the BPD person.

Adult Children of Alcoholics

Janet Geringer Woititz. Health Communications, 1990 (Expanded edition)

This informative, easy-to-understand book provides great insight into behaviors and traits that are common to people who have grown up with an addicted parent. A fascinating read for anyone who wants to know more about how alcoholism or addiction can affect children and families.

Struggle for Intimacy

Janet Geringer Woititiz. Health Communications, 1986.

Ms. Woititiz takes her profile of adult children of an addicted parent a step further, by explaining in layman's terms how beavhiors that protected the child can sabotage intimacy in adulthood. A section for partners of adult children provides clues for overcoming obstacles and building strong, healthy relationships.

When Bad Things Happen to Good People

Harold S. Kushner. Avon, 1994 (reprint)

This thoughtful and compassionate text is the very human expression of one man's attempt to cope with the death of his young son. His effort to integrate the feelings of grief and abandonment by God with this religious training and his faith provides a powerful and comforting view of the spiritual struggle that often comes with a significant loss. Also available in audiocassette.

Eclipses: Behind the Borderline Personality Disorder

Melissa Ford Thornton. Monte Sano Publishing, 1997.

This book is easy to read and provides information both about the illness of Borderline Personality Disorder and the life-saving Dialectical Behavior Therapy that Thornton experienced. The book offers hope to those suffering from BPD and those involved with them.

EMDR: The Breakthrough Therapy for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma.

Francine Shapiro. Basic Books, 1998.

Dr. Shapiro presents the history and explanation of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) protocol. She provides several case examples of the use and successes of EMDR in a variety of settings. Helpful for those wanting more information on EMDR and its applications. (Note: Eastdale Psychology and Consultation Group provides EMDR; see our online information about EMDR or call our office to learn more.)

Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems

Richard Ferber. Simon & Schuster, 1986.

From developing good sleep patterns to coping with medical concerns, nightmares, and other problems, Dr. Ferber provides safe and sound ideas for helping your child -- and you -- get a good night's sleep.

You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: A Self-Help Book for Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder

Kate Kelly, Peggy Ramundo. Fireside, 1996.

Practical guide for understanding and taking control of the symptoms of Adult ADD. Learn ways of decreasing problems at home and at work, while improving memory and organization.

The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse

Wendy Maltz. Harperperennial Library, 1992.

An encouraging book that can help survivors of all types of sexual abuse reclaim and achieve loving and safe sexual lives. Helps individuals to identify effects of abuse, gain control over automatic reactions, and stop negative sexual behaviors, while helping to improve intimate relationships and sexual intimacy.

	Your One-Year-Old: The Fun-Loving, Fussy 12-To 24-Month-Old Your Two-Year Old: Terrible or Tender
	Your Three-Year Old: Friend or Enemy Your Four-Year-Old: Wild and Wonderful
	Your Five-Year-Old: Sunny and Serene Your Six-Year-Old: Loving and Defiant
	Your Seven-Year-Old: Life in a Minor Key Your Eight-Year-Old: Lively and Outgoing
	Your Nine-Year-Old: Thoughtful and Mysterious Your Ten- to Fourteen-Year-Old This series of books defines general characteristics of children at each age, describes typical abilities and routines at each age, and provides true stories, as well as a reference guide to other materials. Helpful books for parents to better understand their children; will guide them through the wonderful and trying experiences of parenthood.

SOS! Help for Parents: A Practical Guide for Handling Everyday Behavior Problems

Lynn Clark, Parents Press, 1996.

One of the very best books on using practical behavioral strategies to deal with common behavior problems and conflicts with elementary and preschool-age children. Very practical, easy to follow, interesting, and even entertaining. Based on sound behavioral psychology principles.

Parenting the Strong-Willed Child

Rex Forehand and Nicholas Long, Contemporary Books, 1996.

Five-week program for parents of children aged two through six who exhibit oppositional and other difficult behaviors. An excellent book that translates complex clinical techniques to practical strategies in everyday language.

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk

Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, Avon Books, 1999.

A classic book on improving communication between parents and children, including teenagers.

The Parents Handbook: Systematic Training for Effective Parenting

Don Dinkmeyer, Sr., Gary D. McKay, and Don Dinkmeyer, Jr.

Practical and easy-to-use guide to communicating with children and solving routine behavior problems. Based on "Adlerian" principles of using encouragement, identifying "inferiority complexes," and using natural and logical consequences for inappropriate behaviors. Also uses basic cognitive and behavioral strategies.

Your Defiant Child: 8 Steps to Better Behavior

Russel A. Barkley and Christine M. Benton, Guilford Publications, 1998.

Practical behavioral and cognitive strategies for dealing with child behavior problems. Specific focus on children with ADHD, conduct disorder, and oppositional-defiant characteristics.