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Resources

Below are excellent resources to help better inform you so you can make the best decision for your child in need.

Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Establishing Healthy Boundaries

Nedra Glover Tawwab

Learn how to establish healthy boundaries in all aspects of life with Set Boundaries, Find Peace. Nedra Glover Tawwab, a licensed counselor and relationship expert, shares simple yet powerful techniques rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy to help you identify and express your needs, and overcome issues like codependency, power struggles, anxiety, and depression.

Not by Chance: A Guide for Families of Troubled Teens in Treatment

Tim Thayne

Dr. Tim Thayne's groundbreaking book, Not by Chance, provides hope, confidence, and concrete tools for families of struggling teens in residential or wilderness treatment programs. Learn how to coach your child through treatment, manage the transition home, and improve long-term success.

The Body Keeps the Score: Healing Trauma and Restoring Lives

Bessel van der Kolk M.D.

Trauma can reshape the body and brain, compromising pleasure, self-control, and trust. In The Body Keeps the Score, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk shares innovative treatments, like neurofeedback and meditation, that activate the brain's natural neuroplasticity for recovery. Discover how to heal from trauma and reclaim your life with this essential resource.

Waking the Tiger: A New Vision of Healing Trauma

Peter Levine, PhD

Discover a new and hopeful perspective on trauma with Waking the Tiger. This insightful book explores the unique ability of humans to heal and offers practical steps to harness this innate capacity. Gain a deeper understanding of why wild animals rarely experience trauma and learn how to normalize the symptoms of trauma to begin the healing process. Access this valuable resource and start your journey towards healing today.

Wilderness Therapy: A Life-Changing Option for Struggling Teens

Are you a parent struggling to help your teen with mental health issues, behavioral problems, or drug abuse? Traditional therapy not working? Learn how wilderness therapy can be a life-changing choice for your teen and your family. Michelle and Jenny share their experiences and insights in this must-read guide on who can benefit from wilderness therapy, how it works, and financial options.

Journey to Wholeness: Betty Jean Lifton Explores the Inner World of the Adopted Person

Betty Jean Lifton · 2008

In her latest work, acclaimed author Betty Jean Lifton delves deeper into the adoption experience, examining the lifelong struggle of the adopted person to form an authentic sense of self. With insight and sensitivity, Lifton explores the crucial role of the search for roots in the journey toward wholeness, making this a must-read for adoptees and those who seek to understand them.

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder: A Revised Guide

Hal Straus and Jerold Jay Kreisman

Gain a deeper understanding of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) with this revised and updated guide. Explore the latest research on the neurobiological, genetic, and developmental roots of the disorder, as well as connections between BPD and substance abuse, PTSD, ADHD, and eating disorders. Discover the most promising pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatments available today.

Driven to Distraction: A Comprehensive Guide to ADHD

Edward M. Hallowell M.D., John J. Ratey M.D.

Discover the latest medical information and coping tools for ADHD in this updated edition of the groundbreaking bestseller. Drs. Edward Hallowell and John Ratey offer vivid stories and case histories of patients, dispel common myths, and provide a thorough accounting of treatment options. Learn how to deal with a diagnosed child, partner, or family member, while also exploring the positives that can come with ADHD, such as high energy, creativity, and enthusiasm.

Daring Greatly: How Vulnerability Can Be Your Greatest Strength

Brene Brown

Discover how vulnerability can be the key to unlocking courage, love, creativity, and innovation in Brené Brown's groundbreaking book, Daring Greatly. Learn how to let go of the cultural myth that vulnerability is weakness and start living a life of purpose and meaning by stepping into the arena with courage and confidence.

The Importance of Setting Boundaries for a Healthy Lifestyle

John Townsend and Henry Cloud

Discover the importance of boundaries in defining who you are and who you are not. Learn how physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual boundaries impact all areas of our lives. Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend provide biblically-based answers to tough questions and show us how to set healthy boundaries with our loved ones and ourselves.

Teens in Turmoil: A Guide for Concerned Parents

Carol Maxym & Leslie York

In Teens in Turmoil, authors Carol Maxym and Leslie York offer guidance to parents whose out-of-control teenagers are taking over their families. From small issues like fashion choices to more serious ones like drug use, this book helps parents turn their fear and desperation into hope and action, charting a course to get their families and teens back on track.

Helpful Websites for Parents

Access a range of helpful resources for parents seeking information on behavioral health, education, advocacy, and legal support.

Support Groups for Parents

Are you a parent struggling to cope with a troubled child? This page provides links to various support groups that can offer you guidance, empathy, and a listening ear. Find help and hope as you connect with others who understand what you're going through.

Transforming Conflict with The Anatomy of Peace

The Arbinger Institute

Discover the root of conflicts and how to resolve them in The Anatomy of Peace. This international bestseller uses a compelling story to explore the causes of our misunderstandings and perpetuation of problems. Learn from former adversaries and transform personal, professional, and even global conflicts with hope and reconciliation.