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These are resources I have gone back to time and time again and directly or indirectly informed the work I do with clients.
BooksBeyond Blame, Dr. Carl Alasko - This book challenges the core of how we communicate when we want someone to change their behavior (partners, parents, children, employees etc.). It describes a crushing, blaming behavior that is so common we all believe it is normal and an appropriate way to communicate. The book offers easily accessible options to communicate in non-blaming and shaming ways.
How To Be An Adult in Relationships, David Richo - This author puts forth five 'A's' of a healthy relationship attention, acceptance, appreciation, affection, and allowing. VideosJust Breathe. Anger in elementary School kids; how it affects their brains; and how mindfulness can help.
Release. Stress & anxiety in middle schoolers in their own words with a quick lesson in mindfulness. WebsitesCentre for Clinical Interventions - Comprehensive collection of client workbooks, well developed, easy to read and and use on anxiety, assertiveness, bi-polar, body dysmorphia, disordered eating, health anxiety, panic, perfectionism, procrastination, self-compassion, self-esteem, sleep, social anxiety, tolerating distress (read anger and other intense emotions), and worry and rumination.
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This an curated list of resources clients have found useful. I haven't been able to read, watch or use yet, but wanted to make them available in case they can be useful to others.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving Giving a F*ck, Mark Manson Basically, I am told this book helps to "give less f*cks!" Trying to not "care too much" which often feels like having oneself wrapped up worrying about stuff that no one else is spending time on or giving a second thought about. |