Jeannie Wolitzer, M.S., MFT
Marriage & Family Therapy
Counseling for Teens, Individuals and Families
Copyright 2010 All rights reserved
Jeannie Wolitzer MFC #45633
                         Recommended Books:

Parenting:
  • How to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
  • Positive Discipline (Series of books) by Jane Nelson Ed.D.

Relationships:           
  • The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman and Nan Silver

Self-Esteem:          
  • The Courage to Be Yourself: A Woman's Guide to Emotional Strength and Self-Esteem by Sue Patton Thoele
  • Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteem by Marilyn Sorensen

Anxiety & Panic Attacks:     
  • Embracing the Fear: Learning To Manage Anxiety & Panic Attacks by Judith Bemis and Amr Barrada
  • When Panic Attacks: The New, Drug-Free Anxiety Therapy That Can Change Your Life by David D. Burns M.D

Assertiveness:
  • The Assertiveness Workbook: How to Express Your Ideas and Stand Up for Yourself at Work and in Relationships  
by Randy J. Paterson Ph.D.

Depression:
  • Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David D. Burns M.D.

Seeking Happiness:
  • The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want by  Sonja Lyubomirsky
  • Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom by Rick Hanson

             Links to Helpful Resources:

Substance abuse and addiction:  LifeRing
Alcoholics Anonymous

For family and teens affected by someone's substance abuse:   Al-anon/Alateen

For grief support, including bereavement groups for all ages: Hope Hospice in Dublin

Support for kids affected by divorce:  Kids' Turn
1340 Concannon Blvd
Sunset Office Plaza, Bldg J
Livermore CA 94550

925 201 3414
jwolitzer@gmail.com
Resources

24 hour anonymous Crisis Hotline numbers:
925-449 5566
1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-8255