Resources

We value evidence-based information. We want our community to have resources to learn about mental health issues of interest. Please let us know if you need information about a topic not listed below or if you need more resources than provided. Our team would be happy to assist you.

Winston, S.M. & Seif, M.N. (2017). Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts: A CBT-Based Guide to Getting Over Frightening, Obsessive, or Disturbing Thoughts. New Harbinger Publications.

Hershfield, J. (2015). When a Family Member Has OCD: Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Skills to Help Families Affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. New Harbinger Publications.

McKay, Ph.D. (2021). Thoughts and Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life. New Harbinger Publications.

Neff, K. & Germer, C. (2018). The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive. The Guilford Press.

Rego, S. (2021). The CBT Workbook for Mental Health: Evidence-Based Exercises to Transform Negative Thoughts and Manage Your Well-Being. Rockridge Press.

Van der Kolk, B. (2015). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. Penguin Publishing Group.

Barkley, R.A. (2020). Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents (4th ed.). The Guilford Press.

Clark, L. (2020). SOS Help for Parents: A Practical Guide for Handling Common Everyday Behavior Problems (5th ed.). SOS Programs Parents Press.

Forehand, R. & Long, N. (2010). Parenting the Strong-Willed Child: The Clinically Proven Five-Week Program for Parents of Two- to Six-Year-Olds (3rd. ed.). McGraw Hill.

Hershfield, J. (2015). When a Family Member Has OCD: Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Skills to Help Families Affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. New Harbinger Publications.

March, J.S. (2006). Talking Back to OCD: The Program That Helps Kids and Teens Say “No Way” – and Parents Say “Way to Go.” The Guilford Press.

Lebowitz, E.R. (2020). Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents. Oxford University Press.

Rapee, R. (2022). Helping Your Anxious Child (3rd ed.): A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents. New Harbinger Publications.

Your Defiant Child

Barkley, R.A. & Benton, C.M. (2013). Your Defiant Child: Eight Steps to Better Behavior (2nd. ed.). The Guilford Press.

Alter, R. & Clarke, C. (2016). The Anxiety Workbook for Kids: Take Charge of Fears and Worries Using the Gift of Imagination. Instant Help Books.

Alvord, M.K. (2017). Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens: A Workbook to Break the Nine Thoughts Habits That Are Holding You Back. New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Dobosz, A.M. (2016). The Perfectionism Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Reduce anxiety and Get Things Done. New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Huebner, D (2005). What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety. Magination Press.

Huebner, D. (2007). What to Do When Your Temper Flares: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Problems with Anger. Magination Press.

Lohmann, R.C. (2019). The Anger Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anger and Frustration. New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Micco, J.A. (2017). The Worry Workbook for Teens: Effective CBT Strategies to Break the cycle of Chronic Worry and Anxiety. New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Schab, L.M. (2008). The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety and Worry. New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Shannon, J. (2012). The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens: CBT and ACT Skills to Help You Build Social Confidence. New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA): https://adaa.org

Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT): https://www.abct.org

Autism Speaks: https://www.autismspeaks.org

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD): https://chadd.org

Embrace Autism: https://embrace-autism.com

Good Grief: https://good-grief.org

International OCD Foundation (IOCDF): https://iocdf.org

National Autistic Society: https://www.autism.org.uk

New Jersey OCD (NJOCD; IOCDF affiliate): https://www.ocdnj.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home

Postpartum Support International (PSI): https://www.postpartum.net

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org
(Debunking Myths About 988: Download PDF document)

Mental Health Association (MHA): https://www.mhainspire.org