Resources

Recommended Books & Websites

Personal Growth

• Brené Brown, Ph.D., MSW is a researcher professor and New York Times bestselling author
• The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
• Rising Strong by Brené Brown
• Mindsight by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.

Anxiety

• The Anxiety & Worry Workbook by David A. Clark, Ph.D. and Aaron T. Beck, M.D.
• The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You by Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D.

Depression

• The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time by Alex Korb, Ph.D.
• The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approach by Simon Rego, Psy.D. and Sarah Fader

Body Image and Intuitive Eating

• Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight by Linda Bacon, Ph.D.
• Your Dieting Daughter: Antidotes Parents Can Provide for Body Dissatisfaction, Excessive Dieting, and Disordered Eating by Carolyn Costin
• The Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens by Elyse Resch
• The Intuitive Eating Workbook by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch
• The Body Image Workbook for Teens by Julia V. Taylor

Parenting

• Parenting from the Inside Out by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Mary Hurtle
• The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson
• Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids by Kim John Payne
• Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel Siegel, M.D.
• Always My Child: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Your Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, or Questioning Son or Daughter by Kevin Jennings

Trauma

• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
• Getting Past Your Past by Francine, Shapiro, Ph.D.

Addiction & Codependency

• The Heart of Addiction: A New Approach to Understanding and Managing Alcoholism and Other Addictive Behaviors by Lance M. Dodes, M.D.
• Facing Codependence by Pia Mellody

Marriage & Relationships

• The Gottman Relationship Blog
• The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
• The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman, Ph.D.

California Community Resources

Emergency Resources

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255
• Los Angeles County Mental Health Crisis Line – 1-800-854-7771
• Safe2Tell (Bullying, Suicide, Violence Prevention) – 1-877-542-SAFE
• Torrance Memorial Hospital – 310-325-9110
• Los Angeles County Dept. of Children and Family Services – 800-540-4000

• National Suicide Prevention & Crisis Lifeline – call or text 988

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

• Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Hotline – 800-978-3600

Maternal/Postpartum Support

• Postpartum Support International/California
• Healthy Expectations Perinatal Mental Health Program

LGBTQ

• Los Angeles LGBT Center
• South Bay Center

12 Step Programs

• South Bay Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – 310-618-1180
• Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
• Al-Anon and Alateen

Colorado Community Resources

Emergency Resources

• Colorado Crisis Services – 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text to TALK 38255
• Safe2Tell (Bullying, Suicide, Violence Prevention) – 1-877-542-SAFE
• Castle Rock Adventist Hospital Emergency Room – 720-455-5000
• Douglas County Child/Adult Protective Services – 303-663-6270

• National Suicide Prevention & Crisis Lifeline – call or text 988

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

• The Crisis Center – 303-688-8484 or 1-888-247-7472

Maternal/Postpartum Support

• Postpartum Support International/Colorado
• Healthy Expectations Perinatal Mental Health Program

LGBTQ

• The Center on Colfax – 303-733-7743
• Rainbow Alley Youth Drop-In Center – 303-733-7743

12 Step Programs

• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – 303-322-4440
• Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – 303-832-3784
• Al-Anon and Alateen