Suggested Readings
While I agree with most of the contents of these books, I don’t necessarily agree with everything in them.
Alcoholism
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Alcoholics Anonymous – Big Book 4th Edition This book is the “bible” of Alcoholics Anonymous. |
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Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions This is a good introduction to the big picture of what Alcoholics Anonymous is all about. |
Anxiety
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The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, Fourth Edition Workbook with exercises. |
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Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic: Workbook (Treatments That Work) Another workbook. |
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Trauma and Recovery: From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror Book on PTSD. |
Assertiveness
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Your Perfect Right: Assertiveness and Equality in Your Life and Relationships Basically, a straightforward strategy for improving communication. |
ADHD
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Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents Emphasis on ADHD. |
Bipolar disorder
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An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness Excellent first-hand account of having bipolar disorder. |
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The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know Lots of good basic information. |
Dementia
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The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for Persons with Alzheimer Disease, Related Dementing Illnesses, and Memory Loss in Later Life Excellent book! Very practical. |
Depression
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Night Falls Fast Understanding the complex nature of suicide. |
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The Feeling Good Handbook Cognitive therapy approach to depression. |
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Learned Optimism Understanding anxiety and depression. |
Domestic Violence
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The Gift of Fear Wonderful book on dealing with the risk of violence. |
Eating Disorders
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Dying to Be Thin: Understanding and Defeating Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia—A Practical, Lifesaving Guide Good basic information. |
Raising Children
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The Moral Intelligence of Children Helping children make moral choices. |
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How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk |
Schizophrenia
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Surviving Schizophrenia: A Manual for Families, Patients, and Providers A good book by a leader in the field. A bit strident in tone in places. |
Stress management
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The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook An old book, in and out of print, but with many good basic stress management techniques. |
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The Stress and Relaxation Handbook: A Practical Guide to Self-Help Techniques (Positive health) Just what it says, a handbook of techniques. |
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Wherever You Go, There You Are (ROUGH CUT) Stress management technique, Buddhist slant, lots of data backing their claims. |
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Wellness Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Maintaining Health and Treating Stress-Related Illnes More emphasis on wellness. |
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The Relaxation Response Basic relaxation method, preparation for more advanced meditation techniques. |
Weight management
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The Beck Diet Solution: Train Your Brain to Think Like a Thin Person Cognitive behavioral approach to dieting. |