PARENTING:

Connective
Parenting
Bonnie Harris
This fabulous website provides extensive resources and explores the heart of the parent-child relationship and guides parents in honoring the potential in every child Bonnie has written several books including: Confident Parents- Remarkable Kids. There are video clips, e-newsletter, articles, and workshops available on the website.
www.BonnieHarris.com
Another great book:
"The Secret of Parenting" by Anthony Wolf, PhD
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ADDICTIONS:

What you need to know about additions.... HBO produced a phenomenal project about addictions that includes: addictions treatment, information on brain chemistry, addictions after-care. There are many short films included interviewing actual addicts, family members affected by addictions, and professionals in the field.
You may access this incredible project at:
HBO: Why Can't They Just Stop?
You may also purchase this series through Amazon.com
"Why Can't They Just Stop? ADDICTIONS"
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RAISING TEENS:
Eating Disorders have become an enormous mental and physical health concern in this era, for both young men and women. An eating disorder is not something someone can "just get over". It is not just about weight loss. It is not a form of manipulation or a game. Those who struggle with an eating disorder are often plagued with feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, depression, and loneliness.
Here are some excellent resources listed below:
www.something-fishy.org
www.bulemia.com
The Massachusetts Eating Disorders Association:
www.medainc.org

RAISING TEENS:
"Get Out of My Life, But First Can You Take Me and Cheryl to the Mall?" by Anthony Wolf, PhD (preparing yourself for teenage rebellion)
"Trust Me, Mom- Everyone Else is Going!" by Roni Cohen Sandler, PhD (new rules for mothering adolescent girls)
"RAISING CAIN"
PBS offers a parents' guide to understanding and raising boys in America. (Available in DVD/VHS and text)

PBS Special on
Raising Girls
Mental Health and Wellness:
Stress seems to be a way of life these days. It is not going away and we cannot avoid it.
We can, however, learn to effectively cope with it. Below is a listing of resources to assist you in coping with change, loss, and day to day stress.
For more information on various mental health topics, issues and interventions, check out: HELP GUIDE developed by Harvard Medical School (a Harvard Health Publication)
Health Journeys
A fabulous website that offers a variety of relaxation audiotapes for anxiety, pre and post surgery, trauma recovery, for adults and children. The website also offers helpful articles and tips on coping.
Art Therapy can offer another avenue to relieve stress.
What is Art Therapy?

HUMOR:
Humor is not just good medicine - it is great medicine! Learning to laugh at ourselves, enjoying a good belly laugh releases brain chemicals and makes us feel good!
check out:
The Laughter Coach
Laughter Therapy
Laughter as Therapy
www.laughterdoc.com
STRESS REDUCTION:
"The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook", by Davis, Eschelman, and McKay
"Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers", by Sapolsky
Practical Stress Management available at Amazon.com
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Newsletter #4
Eco-Psychology