I have included a list of resources that you may find helpful. Please note that they are intended as supplemental material only and should not be considered therapy. The list represents books and articles I have read, as well as some that have been recommended to me by clients and other professionals.
Drug & Alcohol:
SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training)
Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction by David Sheff
We All Fall Down: Living with Addiction by Nic Sheff
Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines by Nic Sheff
Broken: My Story of Addiction and Redemption by William Cope Moyers and Katherine Ketchem
Scar Tissue by Anthony Kiedis and Larry Sloman
Adult Children of Alcoholics by Janet Woititz
'It Will Never Happen to Me!' Children of Alcoholics: As Youngsters - Adolescents – Adults by Claudia Black
For Teenagers Living With a Parent Who Abuses Alcohol/Drugs by Edith Lynn Hornik-Beer
The Parallel Process: Growing Alongside Your Adolescent/Young Adult Child in Treatment by Krissy Pozatek
Depression/Bipolar Resources:
It’s Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini (Disclaimer: While the author committed suicide in 2013, seven years after completion of “It’s Kind of a Funny Story,” the poignancy and relevance of this book still remains. Ned Vizzini’s book, as well as death, evidence the necessity for continuous maintenance of, and commitment to, mental health treatment.)
Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, and Me by Ellen Forney
Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things that Happened by Allie Brosh
Health Services:
Self-Harm Resources:
Helping Teens Who Cut: Understanding and Ending Self-Injury by Michael Hollander
Cutting: Understanding and Overcoming Self-Mutilation by Steven Levenkron
Behavioral/Parenting:
Positive Discipline for Teenagers, Revised 3rd Edition: Empowering Your Teens and Yourself Through Kind and Firm Parenting by Jane Nelsen
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel J. Siegel MD
For Young Adults:
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Mindfulness and Meditation:
The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh
Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thich Nhat Hanh
You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment by Thich Nhat Hanh
Calm (App for meditation and sleep)
Headspace (App for meditation)
Additional Resources:
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens
Brené Brown - Dr. Brown is a researcher and storyteller. She has studied and written about vulnerability, worthiness, shame, and courage. Her 2010 TEDx talk, "The Power of Vulnerability," is one of the most-viewed TED talks.
Dr. Dan Siegel - Dr. Siegel's work offers an in-depth look at the inner workings of our minds and how we can develop skills that actually change the structure of our brains to improve our functioning and well-being.
Dr. Tara Brach - Dr. Brach is a psychologist, author and teacher. She integrates Western psychology and Eastern spiritual practices to assist others in reducing anxiety and enhance self-compassion. Her website provides numerous resources and teachings on anxiety management, meditation, mindfulness, and methods to assist with sleep.