Due to the abundance of self-help references available, deciding which resource is worthwhile can be hard.  These recommendations are references that I have utilized in my practice and that clients have found useful in creating positive change.

Please keep in mind that not all of the information you see or read will resonate with you. As with any therapeutic resource, take from it what is beneficial and disregard the rest.

 Interpersonal

Boundaries, Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Townsend and Cloud

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Women Who Love Too Much by Robin Norwood

Amy Cuddy's Ted Talk on "your body language may shape who you are"
 
Brene' Brown's Ted Talk about "The power of vulnerability" and "Listening to shame".
 

Marriage/Divorce

 The Gottman Institute

Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D.

Dinosaur's Divorce, A Guide for Changing Families by Laurene Krasny Drown and Marc Brown

The Divorce Book for Parents by Vicky Lansky

ADHD

Taking Charge of ADHD, The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents by Russell Barkley, Ph.D.

Dr. Barkley has released videos about ADHD on youtube that are educational and relatable.  Click here to explore more on this topic and see his many other resources he released to the public upon retiring.

www.lifemanagement.org

Depression and Anxiety

The Relaxation & Stress Reducation Workbook by Martha Davis, Ph.D., Elizabeth Robbins, Eshelman, MSW, and Matthey McKay, Ph.D.

The Feeling Good Workbook by David Burns, M.D.

 The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide. What you and your family need to know by David Miklowitz, Ph. D.

 Mastery, The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Leonard

Beyond Shyness by Jonathan Berent with Amy Lemley  www.social-anxiety.com

The Root of Suffering by Gregg Heriques, Ph.D.

 Addiction

Resources by Gabor Mate'
Moderation Mangement
Alcoholics Anonymous

Eating Issues

Recovery Love and Care  

 PARENTING

Anything by author Dan Siegel, MD. A pioneer in learning strategies to bring insight into our lives and our families. Click here to see what he offers.

Raising Humans Beings - Dr. Ross Greene

 The What's Happening to My Body (book for boys and girls) and My Body, My Self (for boys and girls) by Lynda Madara and Area Madaras

 See my input in Lowcountry Parent Magazine June 2020

Dating and Sex: A Guide for the 21st Century Teen Boy by Andrew P. Smiler  

GIRL: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You by Karen Rayne Ph.D.