Emergency Contacts

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)

Book References

Anxiety, Stress and Worries

Scared and Worried: James J. Crist, PhD. A Guide for parents and children aged 8 and older
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)

Bullying

Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina Ages 3-7
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

Military

Absent 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 99

Loneliness

Grumpy Cat by Britta Teckentrup Ages 4-7

Sharing Family Time/Family/New Baby

On Mother’s Lap by Ann Herbert Scott Ages 4-7
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.

Trauma

Waking the Tiger-Healing Trauma by Peter A. Levine (adult)
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

Divorce

Mom’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 Child

Just 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.

Raising Self-Resilient Children

Eight Year Old: Lively and Outgoing by Ames and Haber
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 Haber

Marriage and Relationships

The Seven Principals for Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman, PhD
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 Relationships

Toxic 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