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Change happens when we let it.
Emotions and feelings can be bottled up...
No breathing room... Nowhere to go...
As time moves on, the desire and need to grow and spread our wings evolves within ourselves
to endless opportunities...
Therapy is a challenging process. If you are reading this page your curiosity and possibility of a therapeutic process is within arms reach. Therapy can be a daunting process with its challenges and commitments. Individuals have a belief-system that is their own and unique to whom they are. Changing a belief system is not easy nor is it expected. However, having the opportunity to understand one’s belief system, life experience and choices an individual makes can strengthen an understanding of “who you are.” Understanding “self” is a critical component in making change and working towards creating a satisfying relationship with yourself and others in your life.
Starting therapy is challenging. We truly believe that the only obstacle to overcoming challenges in life is a commitment to yourself to reach your goals, no matter how difficult or distant they might be. You may come to me with a very serious challenge that takes time to address or your challenge may be resolved in only a few sessions. Together, we will determine which path is best for you and work towards achieving your goals.
“We shall not cease from explorationAnd the end of all our exploringWill be to arrive where we startedAnd know the place for the first time.”
~T.S. Eliot, Four Quartets
Life Threatening medical emergency 9-1-1
Community Resources 2-1-1
Domestic Violence Hotline 1-888-DVLINKS (1-888-385-4657)
Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-344-6000
Elder Abuse Hotline 1-800-510-2020
Access and Crisis Line 1-888-724-7240
If you are having thoughts of harming yourself call one of the following numbers
immediately 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Scared and Worried: James J. Crist, PhD. A Guide for parents and children aged 8 and older
Anxiety, Stress and Worries
Bedtime Fears: Scary Night Visitors by Irene Wineman Marcus and Paul Marcus, PhD. Preschool
Brave, Brave Mouse by Michaela Morgan
Addresses risks and limits and it’s ok to say “no” (ages 5 and up)
The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss
Addresses confidence, persistence and importance of determination (ages 5 and up)
Something Might Happen by Helen Lester
Addresses the unknown and how to work with child’s resources (ages 4 and up)
Wanda’s Monster by Eileen Spinelli
Addresses worries and fears and how a child is capable of managing these feelings (age 4 and up)
What I Like About Me by Allia Zobel Nolan (ages 3 and up)
Addresses self-esteem
The Secret Lives of Teen Girls: by Evelyn Resh, addresses anxiety, rebellion and acceptance
(teens and moms)
The Trouble With Secrets- by Karen Johnson
Focuses on when to share and when to keep secrets. Talks about responsibility for making decisions
and mistakes are “ok”
Freeing Yourself from Anxiety: by Tamar Chansky, Phd. (adolescents and parents)Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina Ages 3-7
Bullying
When Fuzzy Was Afraid of Losing His Mother by Inger Maier, PhD Ages 3-7
Addresses sepration anxiety, fear and shyness
Little Toot by Hardie Gramatky Ages 5-8
The Playground Bully by Bernice Chardiet and Grace Maccarone Ages 6-8
King of the Playground by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Ages 4-8
The Magic Box by Sederman and Epstein Ages 3-7
Sibling Issues: Oh, Brother…Oh, Sister. A Sister’s Guide to Getting Along Ages 8 and up
The Berenstein Bears Get in A Fight Ages 5 and up
MilitaryAbsent Parent: While You Are Away by Eileen Spinelli Ages 4 and up
I’m A Hero Too by Jenny Sokol Ages 4-7
Behavior Issues
Always In Trouble by Corrine Demas Ages 5-8
Letters to Sam by Daniel Gottlieb
A genuine and beautiful story of a grandfather/grandson bringing our compassion, hope and tolerance
(Pervasive Development Disorder/Autism) Aged 12 to 99Grumpy Cat by Britta Teckentrup Ages 4-7
LonelinessOn Mother’s Lap by Ann Herbert Scott Ages 4-7
Sharing Family Time/Family/New Baby
New Baby: What to Expect When the New Baby Comes Home by Heidi Murkoff
Babies Don’t Eat Pizza by Dianne Danzig Ages 5 and older
All Kinds of Families by Hoberman and Boutavant (up to 6 years of age) - Teaches about what makes
up different families
Do I Have A Daddy? By Lindsay and Moffett
Teaches about honesty and assists in understanding when dads are absent, unknown or deceased.Waking the Tiger-Healing Trauma by Peter A. Levine (adult)
Trauma
Trauma Proofing Your Kids- A Parents Guide for Instilling Confidence, Joy and Resilience by Peter A
Levine and Maggie Kline - Recognizes different kinds of trauma children face. (parents/adults)
Trauma Through a Child’s Eyes by Peter A. Levine and Maggie Kline Addresses trauma from infancy
through adolescence
DivorceMom’s House, Dad’s House: Making Two Homes for Your Child: by Isdina Ricci, PhD
Parenting After Divorce: by Philip M. Stahl, Phd
Parenting Your ChildJust Tell Me What To Say: Sensible Tips and Scripts for Perplexed Parents by Betsy Brown Braun
You’re Not The Boss of Me: Brat Proofing Your Four to Twelve Year Old Child by Betsy Brown Braun
The Blessing of a Skinned Knee by Wendy Mogel, PhD.Eight Year Old: Lively and Outgoing by Ames and Haber
Raising Self-Resilient Children
Your Three Year Old: Friend or Enemy by Louise Bates Ames, PhD and Frances Ilg, MD.
Your Four Year Old-Wild and Wonderful by Ames and HaberThe Seven Principals for Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman, PhD
Marriage and Relationships
After The Fight: Using your disagreements to build a stronger relationship by Daniel B. Wile
The Lost Art of Listening- how listening can improve relationships by Michael Nichols PhD
Hold Me Tight- An approach to building loving relationships by Dr. Sue Johnson
Reconcilable Differences: Hope and healing troubled marriages by Virginia Todd Holeman
Work Place RelationshipsToxic Co-Workers: How to Deal with Dysfunctional People on the Job by Alan Cavaiola, PhD. and Neil Lavender, PhD
When Women Work Together by Carolyn Duff