-
The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
A must-read for all parents: the generation-defining investigation into the collapse of youth mental health in the era of smartphones, social media, and big tech—and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood.
-
Parenting With Love And Logic (Updated and Expanded Edition)
This parenting book shows you how to raise self-confident, motivated children who are ready for the real world. Learn how to parent effectively while teaching your children responsibility and growing their character. Establish healthy control through easy-to-implement steps without anger, threats, nagging, or power struggles. “This is as close to an owner’s manual for parents…
-
Failure to Launch: Why Your Twentysomething Hasn’t Grown Up…and What to Do About It
In Dr. Mark McConville’s decades of experience as a family clinical psychologist, perhaps no problem has been more fraught than that of young adults who fail to successfully transition from adolescence into adulthood. These kids – technically adults – just can’t get it together: They can’t hold a job, they struggle to develop meaningful relationships,…
-
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…
-
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. Your struggling teenager is going to a residential or wilderness treatment program.…
-
The Journey of the Heroic Parent: Finding Hope for Struggling Children
Dr. Brad M. Reddy When a child is hurting, it can be the most painful challenge a parent will face. With compassion and perspective, Dr. Brad Reedy offers hope and wisdom for children who struggle and the parents who love them. The Journey of the Heroic Parent will take you on a journey to a…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
The Parallel Process: A Guide for Parents of Troubled Teens
Krissy Pozatek For many parents of troubled teenagers, a therapeutic program that takes the child from the home for a period of time offers some respite from the daily tumult of acting out, lies, and tension that has left the family under siege. However, just as the teenager is embarking on a journey of self-discovery,…
-
A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction: David Sheff’s Heart-Wrenching Story
David Sheff Join David Sheff as he recounts his emotional journey through his son’s addiction to drugs, and his attempts to help Nic recover. Sheff shares his struggles with denial and preoccupation, and his refusal to give up on his son. A powerful and heart-wrenching story of love, addiction, and recovery. What had happened to…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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. Every…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Helpful Websites for Parents
Access a range of helpful resources for parents seeking information on behavioral health, education, advocacy, and legal support. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Call or Text 988) National Assoication of Therapeutic Schools & Programs– www.natsap.org Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services– www.samhsa.gov Independent Educational Consultant Association– www.iecaonline.com Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy– www.wrightslaw.com National Counceil for Behavioral Health– www.thenationalcouncil.org…
-
Organizations Providing Support for Parents/Loved Ones
Are you a parent of a troubled child and in need of support? This page provides links to organizations that can provide the support you need. Good Therapy (https://www.goodtherapy.org/) All Kinds of Therapy (https://www.allkindsoftherapy.com/) National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs – NATSAP (https://natsap.org/) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – SAMHSA (https//www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline) Outdoor…
-
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. Willows in the Wind (https://www.willowsinthewind.com/) –no fee Partnership to End Addiction…
-
A Guide for Family and Friends of Those with Borderline Personality Disorder
Book by MASON PAUL and Randi Kreger This comprehensive guide helps family and friends of those with borderline personality disorder understand the impact of the disorder on their loved ones and provides practical tips to set personal limits, communicate effectively, and prioritize self-care. Stop Walking on Eggshells is a guide for family and friends of…
-
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. What if, in…