Adoption
- The Connected Child– Dr Karyn Purvis
Adult Children of Alcoholics
- ACOA World Service Organization
- Adult Children of Alcoholics -Janet Woititz
Anger
- How To Be Free From Bitterness – Jim Wilson
- Imperative People – Les Carter
- She’s Gonna Blow – Julie Ann Barnhill
- The Anger Trap – Les Carter
- The Anger Workbook – Les Carter & Frank Minirth
- The Angry Man – David Stoop, and Stephen Arterburn
- The Heart of Anger – Lou Priolo
Anxiety
- Adrenalin & Stress – Archibald Hart
- Feeling Good / The Feeling Good Handbook – David Burns
- Overcoming Fear, Worry and Anxiety – Elyse Fitzpatrick
- Slaying the Giants In Your Life – David Jeremiah
- The Anxiety Cure – Archibald Hart
- The Good News About Worry – William Backus
- The Worry Workbook – Carter & Minirth
- Worry-Free Living – Frank Minirth et al
Attention Deficit Disorder
- ADD- Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life – Kohlberg & Nadeau
- AdditudeMag.com– website
- Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder– website
- Delivered From Distraction– Hallowell and Ratey
- Driven to Distraction – Hallowell and Ratey
- Loving Someone with Attention Deficit Disorder– Susan Tschudi
- Women with Attention Deficit Disorder– Sari Solden
Boundaries
- Boundaries: Gaining Control of Your Life – Cloud & Townsend
Codependency
- Love is a Choice Workbook – Minirth & Meier
- Love is a Choice: Recovery for Codependent Relationships – Robert Hemfel
- One-Way Relationships – Ells, Alfred
- When People Are Big and God Is Small by Edward Welch
Communication
- Now You’re Speaking My Language! – Gary Chapman
- Safe Haven Marriage– Dr. Archibald Hart & Dr. Sharon Hart Morris
- The Five Love Languages– Gary Chapman
- We Need to Talk – Robert and Rosemary Barnes
Conflict Resolution
- Everybody’s Normal Until You Get to Know Them– John Ortberg
- How to Argue So Your Spouse Will Listen– Sharon Morris May
- The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Solving Conflict– Ken Sande
Depression
- A Woman’s Guide to Overcoming Depression – Dr. Archibald D. Hart and Dr. Catherine Hart Weber
- Happiness is a Choice – Frank Minirth et al
- My Journey through Depression – Audio – Focus on the Family
- Telling Yourself the Truth – William Backus
- The Feeling Good Handbook – David Burns
- The Freedom from Depression Workbook – Carter & Minirth
Eating Disorders
- Breaking Free from Anorexia & Bulimia – Linda Mintle, PhD
- Crave: Why You Binge Eat and How to Stop – by Cynthia Bulik, PhD
- Eat, Drink, and Be Mindful – Susan Albers, Psy.D
- Father Hunger: Fathers, Daughters, and the Pursuit of Thinness – Margo Maine, PhD
- French Toast for Breakfast: Declaring Peace with Emotional Peace with Emotional Eating– Mary Anne Cohen
- Gaining: The Truth About Life After Eating Disorders – Aimee Liu
- Hope, Help & Healing for Eating Disorders – Gregory L. Jantz, PhD
- Life Without Ed – Schaefer & Rutledge
- Lives in the Balance – D. Lovell
- Love Hunger (Compulsive overeating, workbook available) – Frank Minirth, et al.
- Seeing Yourself in God’s Image: Overcoming Anorexia and Bulimia – Martha Homme
- Surviving an Eating Disorder, Third Edition: Strategies for Family and Friends – Michele Siegel, Judith Brisman, and Margot Weinshel
- Talking to Eating Disorders: Simple Ways to Support Someone With Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating or Body Image Issues – Jeanne Albronda Heaton and Claudia J Strauss
- The Monster Within (Bulimia) – Cythia McClure
- The Thin Disguise – Minirth & Meier
Finances
- Complete Financial Guide for Young Couples – Larry Burkett
- Debt-Free Living – Larry Burkett
- The New Master Your Money: A Step-by-Step Plan for Gaining and Enjoying Financial Freedom – Ron Blue
- Your Money Counts – Howard Dayton
- Your Money Map – Howard Dayton
- Your Finances in Changing Times – Larry Burkett
Forgiveness
- Choosing Forgiveness: Your Journey to Freedom – Nancy Leigh DeMoss
- Forgive and Forget: Healing the Hurts We Don’t Deserve – Lewis Smedes
- From Forgiven to Forgiving – Jay Adams
- The Power of Forgiveness: Keep Your Heart Free – Joyce Meyer
Grief and Loss
Homosexuality
Infidelity
- Every Heart Restored: A Wife’s Guide to Healing in the Wake of A Husband’s Sexual Sin – Fred Stoeker, Brenda Stoeker, Stephen Arterburn, & Mike Yorkey
- Every Man’s Battle – Stephen Arterburn
- Healing for Damaged Emotions – Dr. David Seamands
- Not Just Friends: Rebuilding Trust and Recovering Your Sanity After Infidelity – ShirleyP. Glass, Jean Coppock Staeheli
- Shattered Vows – Deborah Laaser
- Surviving an Affair – Willard Harley
- Torn Asunder: Recovering from an Extramarital Affair– Dave Carder
- Unfaithful: Hope and Healing After Infidelity – Gary & Mona Shriver
Intimacy
- A Celebration of Sex – Dr. Douglas Rosenau, Neel & Fox
- Passionate Marriage – David Schnarch, Ph.D.
- Sheet Music: Uncovering the Secrets of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage – Dr. Kevin Leman
- Sex Begins in the Kitchen – Kevin Leman
- 10 Great Dates to Energize Your Marriage – Arp & Arp
Marriage
- Boundaries in Marriage – Cloud & Townsend
- Covenant Marriage by Gary Chapman
- Divorce Proofing Your Marriage – Gary Rossberg
- DNA of Relationships – Gary Smalley
- DNA of Relationships for Couples – Greg Smalley
- Every Woman’s Desire by Fred Stoeker and Steven Arterburn
- Fall in Love, Stay in Love – Willard Harley
- For Men Only OR For Women Only – Shaunti Feldhahn
- Getting Your Sex Life Off to a Great Start – Clifford Penner
- Intended for Pleasure – Ed Wheat
- Intimate Encounters Workbook – David Ferguson
- Intimate Issues by Linda Dillow
- Love & Respect by Emerson Eggerich, Ph.D.
- Love is a Decision – Gary Smalley
- Love Life for Every Married Couple – Ed Wheat
- Love Must be Tough – James Dobson
- Making Love Last Forever – Gary Smalley
- Marriage God’s Way by Henry Brandt and Kerry Skinner
- Rekindled – Pat & Jill Willams
- Released to Love – Alfred Ells
- Restoring the Pleasure – Penner & Penner
- Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
- “Song of Solomon” Tape Series by Tommy Nelson
- Strengthening Your Marriage – Wayne Mack
- The Complete Husband by Lou Priolo
- The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace
- The Fresh Start Divorce Recovery Workbook – Bob Burns & Tom Whiteman
- The Joy of Committed Love – Gary Smalley
- The Language of Love – Gary Smalley & John Trent
- War of Words by Paul David Tripp
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work – John Gottman
- 12 Hours to a Great Marriage – HJ Markman & SM Stanley
- When Two Become One – Christopher McCluskey
- FLToday.com
- family.org/marriage
- marriagebuilders.com
- winshape.com
- dnaofrelationships.com
- ccef.org
Men’s/Women’s Issues
- Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman’s Soul – John and Staci Eldredge
- The Silence of Adam (men) – Larry Crabb
- Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul – John Eldredge
Mood Disorders
- Happiness is a Choice – Frank Minirth
- Telling Yourself the Truth (cognitive approaches for overcoming depression) – William Backus
Parenting and Family
- Dare To Discipline – James Dobson
- Dealing With the Dad of Your Past (father-daughter relationships) – Maureen Rank
- Family Love – Alfred Ells
- Father and Son: The Wound, The Healing, The Call to Manhood – Gordon Dalbey
- How To Be A Hero To Your Kids – Josh McDowell
- How to Really Love Your Child – Ross Campbell
- How to Really Love Your Teenager – Ross Campbell
- Love Must Be Tough – James Dobson
- Relief for Hurting Parents – Buddy Scott
- Shepherding a Child’s Heart – Tedd Tripp
- Parenting Teens with Love and Logic – Jim Faye and Foster Cline
- Point Man – Steve Farrar
- The Age of Opportunity– Paul David Tripp
- The Key to Your Child’s Heart – Gary Smalley
- The Smart Stepfamily: Seven Steps to a Healthy Family –Ron Deal
- Train Up A Child– William Richardson
- www.successfulstepfamilies.com
- www.focusonyourchild.com
- www.family.org/parenting
Perfectionism
- Healing Grace – David Seamands
- Martha to the Max: Balanced Living for Perfectionists – Debi Stack
- Too Perfect: When Being in Control Gets Out of Control – Jeannette Dewyze, and Allan Mallinger
Relationships
- Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti: Understanding and Delighting in Your Differences – Bill & Pam Farrel
- The DNA of Relationships – Gary Smalley
- The Relationship Cure – John Gottman
Self Esteem
- The Biblical View of Self-Esteem – Jay Adams
- Me, Myself, and I: How Far Should We Go In Our Search for Self-Affirmation? – Archibald Hart
- Restoring Joy to Your Inner World (Collection of 3 books: Ordering Your Private World, Renewing Your Spiritual Passion, and Rebuilding Your Broken World) – Gordon MacDonald
- Search for Significance – Robert McGee
Separation/Divorce
- Fighting for Your Marriage – Stanley
- Hope for the Separated – Gary Chapman
- I Don’t Want a Divorce: A 90 Day Guide to Saving Your Marriage – Dr. David Clarke, Dr. William G. Clarke
Sexual Addiction
- Breaking Free from Habitual Sin (DVD) – Steve Gallagher
- Every Heart Restored: A Wife’s Guide to Healing in the Wake of a Husband’s Sexual Sin. – Stephen Arterburn, Fred Stoeker, Mike Yorkey
- Every Man’s Battle – Fred Stoeker and Steve Arterburn
- Faithful and True – Mark Laaser
- When Good Men Are Tempted – Bill Perkins
- When His Secret Sin Breaks Your Heart – Kathy Gallagher
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Rio Retreat Center – Rio Retreat Center
Stress
- Adrenalin & Stress – Archibald Hart
Trauma and Abuse
- Beyond the Darkness (sexual abuse) – Cynthia Kubetin
- Forgiving Our Parents, Forgiving Ourselves – Stoop & Mastellar
- Healing for Damaged Emotions – David Seamands
- Healing of Memories – David Seamands
- In the Name of Submission (spouse abuse) – Kay Strom
- Putting the Past Behind – Les Carter
- Restoring Innocence – Alfred Ells
- The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Child Sexual Abuse – Dan Allender
- Verbal Abuse: Healing the Hidden Wound – Grace Ketterman
General
- First Love – Bill Bright
- Fresh Faith – Jim Cymbala
- Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire – Jim Cymbala
- How To Say No To A Stubborn Habit – Erwin Lutzer
- Passion and Purity – Elizabeth Elliott
- The Mature Man – Dave Dewitt
- The Purpose Driven Life – Rick Warren
- The Serpent of Paradise – Erwin Lutzer
- This Was Your Life – Jamie Lash and Rick Howard
Mental Health Links
The following links are resources available online to enhance the counseling experience.
Anxiety Disorders
Answers to Your Questions About Panic Disorder
National Center for PTSD
Obsessive Compulsive Information Center
Calm Clinic
Associations & Institutes
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Center for Mental Health Services
National Institute of Mental Health
National Mental Health Association
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADDA – Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, NIMH
Depression
Bipolar Disorder News – Pendulum.org
Depression and How Therapy Can Help
Depression Screening
Depression Test, Symptoms of Depression, Signs of Depression
Journals & Magazines
ADHD Report
Anxiety, Stress and Coping
Autism
Dementia
Depression and Anxiety
Eating Disorders
Journal of Happiness Studies
Journal of Mental Health and Aging
Loss, Grief & Care
Parenting
Personal Relationships
Personality and Individual Differences
Psychiatric Bulletin
Psychology Today
Stress and Health
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
Trauma, Violence & Abuse
Mental Health Care General Links
CounsellingResource.com
GoodTherapy.org
Let’s Talk Facts, APA
Mental Health Counselor Resources, About.com
Mental Help Net
Mental Illnesses/Disorders
PsychCentral.com
University of Michigan Health Topics A to Z
Web Sites You Can Trust, Medical Library Association
Suicide Awareness and Hotlines
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Suicide: Read This First
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