Reading Resources

 

Mental Health Issues

Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Edmund Bourne (1995), New Harbringer Pubs, CA.

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook by Matthew McKay, Jeffrey Wood and Jeffrey Brantley (2007). New Harbringer Publications.

I Hate You, Don’t Leave Me: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder, Jerold Kreisman and Hal Straus (1989), Harper Collins, NY.

Self Esteem (2 nd Ed) by Matthew McKay and Patrick Fanning (1992). New Harbringer, CA.

Stress Management for Dummies (1999) by Allen Elkin. Wiley Publishing, Indiana.

Calming your Anxious Mind: how mindfulness and compassion can free you from anxiety, fear and panic (2 nd Ed) by Jeffrey Brantley (2007). New Harbringer Pubs, CA

Toxic Parents: Overcoming their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming your Life, by Susan Forward (1989). Bantam Books, NY

Getting the Love you Want: A Guide for Couples by Harville Hendrix (1988). Henry Hold and Comp, NY.

 

Substance Use Issues

Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman (1992). Harper Collins, NY

Moderate Drinking: The Moderation Management Guide for People who want to Reduce their Drinking, by Audrey Kishline (1994). Three Rivers Press, NY.

Addiction-Free Pain Management: Recovery Guide: Managing Pain and Medication in Recovery, by Stephen Grinstead (2002). Herald House, MO.

Rational Recovery: a New Cure for Substance Addiction, by Jack Trimpey (1996). Pocket Books, NY.

Chemical Dependency and the African American, by Peter Bell (2002), Hazelden.

 

Sex Addiction Issues

Hope After Betrayal: Healing when Sexual Addiction Invades your Marriage, by Meg Wilson (2007). Kregel Publications, Grand Rapid, Michigan.

Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction, 3 rd Edition by Patrick Carnes (2001). Hazelden.

Untangling the Web: Sex, Porn and Fantasy Obsession in the Internet Age, by Robert Weiss and Jennifer Schneider, (2006), Alyson Publications, NY.

In the Shadows of the Net: Breaking Free of Compulsive Online Sexual Behavior, by Patrick Carnes, David Delmonico and Elizabeth Griffin. (2007). Hazelden.

Cruise Control: Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men, by Robert Weiss (2005). Alyson Books, NY.

Mending a Shattered Heart: A Guide for Partners of Sex Addicts, edited by Stefanie Carnes (2009). Gentle Path Press, AZ.

Deceived: Facing Sexual Betrayal, Lies and Secrets, by Claudia Black (2009), Hazelden.

Is it Love or is it Addiction? by Brenda Schaeffer (2009), Hazelden.

 

Sexual Orientation Issues

Outing Yourself: How to Come Out as Lesbian or Gay to Your Family, Friends and Coworkers, by Michelangelo Signorile (1995). Fireside, NY.

Coming Out, Coming Home: Helping Families Adjust to a Gay or Lesbian Child, by Michael LaSala (1983). Columbia University Press, NY.

 

Movies

Addiction, Home Box Office (HBO), Available for download or order at HBO.com.

My Name is Bill W

When a Man Loves a Woman

Clean and Sober