Anxiety/Stress Management
• Davis, M., Eshelman, E. R., & McKay, M. (1982). The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
• Benson, H. (1975). The Relaxation Response. New York: Avon.
• Woolfolk, R. I., & Richardson, F. C. (1978). Stress, Sanity, and Survival. New York: New American Library.

Perfectionism/Obsessive-Compulsive Tendencies
• Ellis, A. (1988). How to Stubbornly Refuse to Make Yourself Miserable About Anything--Yes, Anything! Secaucus, NJ: Carol Publishing Group.
• Harvey, J., & Katz, C. (1986). If I'm So Successful, Why Do I Feel Like A Fake? The Impostor Phenomenon. New York: Pocket Books.
• Reynolds, D. K. (1984). Playing Ball on Running Water. New York: William Morrow.

Anger Management
• Lerner, H. G. (1985). The Dance of Anger. New York: Harper & Row.
• Ellis, A. (1985). Anger: How to Live With and Without It. Secaucus, NJ: Carol Publishing Group.
• Rubin, T. I. (1970). The Angry Book. New York: Macmillan.

Assertiveness/Social Skills
• Alberti, R., & Emmons, M. (1974). Your Perfect Right. San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact.
• Smith, M. (1975). When I Say No, I Feel Guilty. New York: Bantam.
• Jakubowski, P., & Lange, A. (1978). The Assertive Option. Champaign, IL: Research Press.

Depression/Bipolar Disorder
• Burns, D. (1980). Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy. New York: New American Library.
• Burns, D. (1989). The Feeling Good Handbook. New York: William Morrow.
• Bloomfield, H., & Kory, R. (1980). Inner Joy: New Strategies for Adding Pleasure to Your Life. New York: Jove.

Grief/Loss
• Colgrove, M., Boomfield, H., & McWilliams, P. (1976). How to Survive the Loss of a Love. New York: Bantam.
• Kubler-Ross, E. (1969). On Death and Dying. New York: Macmillan.
• Kushner, H. (1981). When Bad Things Happen To Good People. New York: Avon.

Self-Worth/Esteem
• Sanford, L. T., & Donovan, M. E. (1984). Women and Self-Esteem. New York: Penguin.
• McKay, M., & Fanning, P. (1987). Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and Maintaining Your Self-Esteem. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
• Branden, N. (1987). How To Raise Your Self-Esteem. New York: Bantam.

Eating Disorders
• Roth, G. (1982). Feeding the Hungry Heart: The Experience of Compulsive Eating. Hew York: Signet.
• Kano, S. (1985). Making Peace With Food. Danbury, CT: Amity.
• Orback, S. (1978). Fat is a Feminist Issue: A Self-Help Guide For Compulsive Eaters. New York: Berkley.

Weight Concerns/Management
• Freedman, R. (1989). Body Love. New York: Harper & Row.
• Hirschmann, J., & Munter, C. (1989). Overcoming Overeating. New York: Fawcett.
• Chernin, K. (1985). The Hungry Self: Women, Eating, and Identity. New York: Harper & Row.

Alcohol/Drug Problems
• Johnson, V. (1980). I'll Quit Tomorrow. New York: Harper & Row.
• Miller, W. R., & Munoz, R. (1982). How To Control Your Drinking: A Practical Guide to Responsible Drinking. Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico Press.
• Vogler, R. E., & Bartz, W. R. (1982). The Better Way To Drink: Moderation and Control of Problem Drinking. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.

ACoA/Codependency/Family Dysfunction
• Beattie, M. (1987). Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring For Yourself. New York: Harper & Row.
• Black, C. (1981). It Will Never Happen To Me. New York: Ballantine.
• Woititz, J. G. (1983). Adult Children of Alcoholics. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications.

Child Abuse/Healing
• Gil, E. (1983). Outgrowing the Pain: A Book For and About Adults Abused As Children. San Francisco: Lauch Press.
• Whitfield, C. L. (1987). Healing the Child Within: Discovery and Recovery for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications.
• Engel, B. (1989). The Right To Innocence. New York: Ivy.

Incest/Shame/Recovery
• Bass, E., & Davis, L. (1988). The Courage to Heal. New York: Harper & Row.
• Bass, E., & Thornton, L. (Eds.). (1982). I Never Told Anyone. New York: Harper & Row.
• Foward, S., & Buck, C. (1978). Betrayal of Innocence: Incest and Its Devastation. New York: Penguin.

Sexual Assault/Rape
• Warshaw, R. (1988). I Never Called It Rape. New York: Harper & Row.
• Katz, J. (1984). No Fairy Godmothers, No Magic Wands: The Healing Process After Rape. Saratoga, CA: R & E Publishers.
• Johnson, K. (1985). If You Are Raped: What Every Woman Needs To Know. Holmes Beach, FL: Learning Publications.

Sexual Concerns/Dysfunction
• Barbach, L. G. (1976). For Yourself: The Fulfillment of Female Sexuality. New York: Signet.
• Zilbergeld, B. (1978). Male Sexuality. New York: Bantam.
• Barbach, L. G. (1984). For Each Other: Sharing Sexual Intimacy. New York: Signet.

Sexual Orientation/Homosexuality
• Clark, D. (1977). Loving Someone Gay. New York: New American Library.
• Berzon, B. (Ed.). (1979). Positively Gay. Studio City, CA: Mediamix.
• Fairchild, B., & Hayward, N. (1979). Now That You Know: What Every Parent Should Know About Homosexuality. New York: Harcourt, Brace, & Jovanovich.

Relationship Problems/Communication/Intimacy
• Lerner, H. G. (1988). The Dance of Intimacy. New York: Harper & Row.
• Burns, D. (1985). Intimate Connections. New York: New American Library.
• Covington, S., & Beckett, L. (1988). Leaving the Enchanted Forest. New York: Harper & Row.

Parenting Skills/Effectiveness
• Goron, T. (1975). Parent Effectiveness Training. New York: New American Library.
• Dinkmeyer, D., & McKay, G. (1982). The Parent's Handbook: Systematic Training for Effective Parenting. New York: Random House.
• Bartz, W., & Rasor, R. (1978). Surviving With Kids. San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact.

Family Problems/Life-Cycle Transitions/Individuation
• Bloomfield, H., & Felder, L. (1983). Making Peace With Your Parents. New York: Ballantine.
• Bradshaw, J. (1988). Bradshaw On: The Family. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications.
• Halpern, H. (1978). Cutting Loose: An Adult Guide to Coming to Terms With Your Parents. New York: Bantam.

Divorce/Separation
• Fisher, B. (1981). Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends. San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact.
• Colgrove, M., Bloomfield, H., & McWilliams, P. (1976). How to Survive the Loss of a Love. New York: Bantam.
• Gardner, R. (1971). The Boys and Girls Book About Divorce. New York: Bantam.

Developmental Issues/Life Transitions
• Sheehy, G. (1975). Passages. New York: Bantam.
• Bridges, W. (1980). Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.
• Gould, R. (1970). Transformations. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Personal Growth
• Peck, M. S. (1978). The Road Less Traveled. New York: Simon & Schuster.
• Kopp, S. (1972). If You Meet the Buddha on the Road, Kill Him! New York: Bantam.
• Dyer, W. (1977). Your Erroneous Zones. New York: Avon.

Values/Goals/Self-Analysis
• James, M., & Jongeward, D. (1971). Born to Win. New York: New American Library.
• Simon, S., Howe, L., & Kirschenbaum, H. (1972). Values Clarification. New York: Dodd, Mead, & Co.
• Ellis, A., & Harper, R. (1975). New Guide to Rational Living. North Hollywood, CA: Wilshire.

Women's & Men's Issues/Roles
• Norwood, R. (1985). Women Who Love Too Much. New York: Pocket Books.
• Boston Women's Health Book Collective. (1985). The New Our Bodies, Ourselves: A Book By and For Women. New York: Simon & Schuster.
• Dowling, C. (1981). The Cinderella Complex. New York: Pocket Books.

Academic Problems/Concerns/Study Skills/Time Management
• Ellis, D. B. (1986). Becoming A Master Student (5th ed.). Rapid City, SD: College Survival.
• Lakein, A. (1973). How To Get Control of Your Time and Your Life. New York: Signet.
• Pauk, W. (1983). How To Study In College (3rd ed.). Boston: Houghton-Mifflin.

Career Development/Job Search
• Bolles, R. (1978). What Color Is Your Parachute? Berkeley, CA: Ten Speen Press.
• Bolles, R. (1974). The Three Boxes of Life. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press.
• Figler, H. (1988). The Complete Job-Search Handbook (rev. ed.). New York: Henry Holt.

Other Resources/Specialized Topics For Today
• Adams, C., & Fay, J. (1981). No More Secrets: Protecting Your Child From Sexual Assault. San Luis Obispo: Impact.
• Hewett, J. H. (1980). After Suicide. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox.
• Maxmen, J. (1981). A Good Night's Sleep. New York: Warner.


 
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