Recommended Reading

This page will be used to make recommendations for books that will assist you in learning coping strategies to manage mood, parenting information, codependency education, alternative approaches for mood stabilization, spiritual and inspirational books.

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ALTERNATIVE HEALTH AND HEALING:

"The Edge Effect"  by Eric Braverman, MD


"The Chemistry of Calm"  by Henry Emmons


"The Chemistry of Joy"  by Henry Emmons


AUTISM:

Anything by Temple Grandin, but especially

"Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships" by Temple Grandin, PhD

  BIPOLAR DISORDER:

"Living with Someone who is Living with Bipolar Disorder" by Lowe and Cohen

"The Dialectical Behavioral Therapy  Skills Workbook..." by Van Dijk and Segal

"The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide"  by Miklowitz


BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER:

"Stop Walking on Eggshells" by Paul Mason and Randi Kreger

"Understanding the Borderline Mother" by Christine Ann Lawson


"The Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills Workbook"  by   McKay, Wood, and Brantley



CHILD ABUSE Education for Small Children:

"The Very Touching Book"  by Jan Hinman


CODEPENDENCY:

"Boundaries"  by Henry Cloud, PhD


"Codependent No More" by Melody Beattie

"Beyond Codependency" by Melody Beattie

"Facing Codependence" by Pia Mellody, et al

"Facing Love Addiction" by Pia Mellody, et al.


"Women Who Love Too Much"  by Robin Norwood


COUPLES:  COMMUNICATION


"The Five Love Languages", by Gary Chapman

"His Needs, Her Needs", by Willard Harley

"Love and Respect" by Emerson Eggerichs

"The Love Dare"  by Stephen Kendrick


    DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY:

"Feeling Good"  by David Burns, MD


DIVORCE AND CHILDREN:

"It's Not Your Fault, Koko Bear"  by Jane Prince

KoKo Doll Divorce Book Package by Jane Prince

"Mom's House, Dad's House"  by Isolina Ricci

"Mom's House, Dad's House for Kids"  by Isolina Ricci

"Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way"  by  M. Gary Neuman

"Helping Children Survive Divorce"  by Archibald Hart

"Helping Children Cope with Divorce"  by Edward Teyber


FOOD ADDICTION

"Feeding the Hungry Heart"  by Geneen Roth



"Anatomy of a Food Addiction"  by Anne Francis



INSPIRATIONAL

"The Traveler's Gift"  by Andy Andrews

"The Noticer"  by Andy Andrews

"The Heart Mender"  by Andy Andrews

"The Shack"  by William Young


NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER:

"The Wizard of Oz, and other Narcissists"  by Eleanor Payson


For Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers:

"Will I Ever Be Good Enough?" by Karyl McBride, PhD


OTHER PERSONALITY DISORDERS:

"Emotional Vampires:Dealing with People who Drain you Dry" by Albert Bernstein

"Snakes in Suits"  by Babiak and Hare

PARENTING:

"A Nation of Wimps" by Hara Marano PhD

"Yes, Your Teen is Crazy"  by Michael Bradley, PhD

"Yes, Your Parents are Crazy"  by Michael Bradley, PhD

"When Things get Crazy with your Teen"  by Michael Bradley, PhD.

PARENTING ADULT CHILDREN:

"Setting Boundaries with Adult Children"  by Allison Bottke


POST PARTUM DEPRESSION:

"Post Partum Depression for Dummies"  by Bennett and Codey

"Behind the Smile"  by Marie Osmond

"Down Came the Rain"  by Brooke Shields

SEXUAL ADDICTION FOR MEN

"Every Man's Battle"  by Stephen Arterburn

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