“The last of the human freedoms is to choose one’s attitudes”
–Victor Frankl
LINKS
Collaborative Family Separation Professionals
EMDR/Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
VIDEOS
Brene Brown: The Power of Vulnerability
Brene Brown: Listening to Shame
Amy Cuddy: Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are
BOOKS
General
The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science, Doidge, N. (2007) Penguin Books, New York, NY
A Symphony in the Brain: The Evolution of the New Brain Wave Biofeedback, Robbins, J. (2000) Grove Press, New York, NY
Beyond Anxiety & Phobia: A Step-by-Step Guide to Lifetime Recovery, Bourne, E. (2001) New Harbinger Publications, Oakland, CA
The Introvert Advantage: How to Thrive in an Extrovert World, Laney, M. (2002): Workman Publishing Company, New York, NY
The Borderline Personality Disorder Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Living With BPD, Chapman, A. & Kratz, K. (2007) New Harbinger Publications, Oakland, CA
Taking the War Out of Our Words: The Art of Powerful Non-defensive Communication, Sharon Strand Ellison, 2002
Trauma
Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma: The Innate Capacity to Transform Overwhelming Experiences. Peter Levine, & Frederick, A. (1997) Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books
Transforming Trauma EMDR: The Revolutionary New Therapy for Freeing the Mind, Clearing the Body, and Opening the Heart, Parnell, L. (1997) WW. Norton & Company, New York, NY
Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy, Frances Shapiro, (2012) Rodale, New York, NY
The Boy Who as Raised as a Dog, Bruce Perry & Mia Szalavitz
Born for Love: Why Empathy is Essential – and Endangered,
Szalavitz, M. & Perry, B. (2010) HarperCollins Publishers, New York, NY
Parenting
Parenting from the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive, Daniel Siegel, & Hartzell, M. (2003) Tarcher/Putnam, New York, NY
The Parent-Child Connection: A Manual for Effective Family Living, Miller, A. & Rees, A. (2008) Canada: LIFE Seminars
Sidestepping the Power Struggle: A Manual for Effective Parenting, Miller, A. & Rees, A. (2007) Canada: LIFE Seminars
Assertiveness
The Assertiveness Workbook: How to Express Your Ideas and Stand Up for Yourself at Work and in Relationships, Paterson, R. (2000). New Harbinger Publications, Oakland, CA
When I Say No, I Feel Guilty: How to Cope-Using the Skills of Systematic Assertive Therapy, Smith, M. (1975) The Dial Press, New York, NY
Separation and Divorce
“It’s All YOUR Fault!”: 12 Tips for Managing People Who Blame Others for Everything, Bill Eddy, (2008) Janis Publications, USA
Making Divorce Easier on Your Child: 50 Effective Ways to Help Children Adjust, Long, N. & Forehand, R. (2002) McGraw Hill, New York, NY
The Truth About Children and Divorce: Dealing With the Emotions So You and Your Children Can Thrive, Emery, R.E. (2006) PLUME, New York, NY
BIFF: Quick Responses to High Conflict People: Their Personal Attacks, Hostile Email and Social Media Meltdowns, Bill Eddy, (2011) High Conflict Institute Press, Scottsdale, AZ:
Don’t Alienate the Kids!: Raising Resilient Children While Avoiding High Conflict Divorce, BillEddy, (2010): High Conflict Institute Press, Scottsdale, AZ
Mom’s House, Dad’s for Kids: Feeling at Home in One Home or Two, Ricci, I. (2006) Fireside, New York, NY
The Divorce Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help you Move Beyond the Breakup, Schab, L. (2008) Instant Help Books, Oakland, CA
Dinosaurs Divorce: A Guide for Changing Families, Krasny Brown, L & Brown, M. (2009) Little, Brown and Company, New York, NY
Two Homes, MacDonald Denton, K. (2003) Candlewick Press, Somerville, MA