Resources
24 hour anonymous Crisis Hotline numbers:
925-449-5566
1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-8255
Recommended Books:
Parenting:
Relationships:
Personality and Introversion:
Anxiety & Panic Attacks:
Assertiveness:
Depression:
Self Esteem:
Seeking Happiness:
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
Dr. Rick Hanson's web site contains an impressive collection of information and tools blending psychology, brain science and the contemplative traditions to
help reduce stress, anxiety and anger and to promote well-being and personal growth.
Dr. Kristin Neff's web site on self-compassion offers insight on what is self-compassion, how it is important to help us heal and grow, and how to get it.
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.
- Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child: The Heart of Parenting by John Gottman, Ph.D.
Relationships:
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman and Nan Silver
Personality and Introversion:
- Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
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.
Self Esteem:
- Self--Esteem (Third Edition) by Matthew McKay, Ph.D. and Patrick Fanning
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
Dr. Rick Hanson's web site contains an impressive collection of information and tools blending psychology, brain science and the contemplative traditions to
help reduce stress, anxiety and anger and to promote well-being and personal growth.
Dr. Kristin Neff's web site on self-compassion offers insight on what is self-compassion, how it is important to help us heal and grow, and how to get it.
Counseling for individuals and families
Copyright 2015 All rights reserved
Jeannie Wolitzer MFC #45633
Copyright 2015 All rights reserved
Jeannie Wolitzer MFC #45633