Resources

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Books.

  1. Spark By John J Ratey, MD

    • The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain. Supercharge Your Mental Circuits to Beat Stress, Sharpen Your Thinking, Life Your Mood, Boost Your Memory, and Much More

  2. You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero

    • How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life

  3. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

    • A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

  4. Stop Walking on Eggshells by Paul Mason, MS and Randi Kreger

    • Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care About Has Borderline Personality Disorder

  5. When I Say No, I Feel Guilty by Manuel J Smith, Ph.D

    • Are you letting your kids get away with murder?  Are you allowing your mother-in-law to impose her will on you?  Are you embarrassed by praise or crushed by criticism?  Are you having trouble coping with people?  

  6. Boundaries (Updated and Expanded Edition) by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend

    • When to say “yes” and how to say “no” to take control of your life

  7. It Didn’t Start with You by Mark Wolynn

    • How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle

  8. Mindless Eating by Brian Wansink, Ph.D

    • Why We Eat More Than We Think, the psychology behind it

  9. Unbearable Lightness by Portia de Rossi

    • A Story of Loss and Gain, Anorexia Nervosa

  10. Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died by Ty Alexander

    • Coping with Loss Every Day

  11. The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor

    • The Seven Principles that Fuel Success and Performance at Work

  12. One Breath at a Time by Kevin Griffin

    • Buddhism and the Twelve Steps

  13. The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk

    • Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

  14. Getting Past Your Past by Francine Shapiro

    • Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR

 
 
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Websites.

  1. ADDitudemag.com

    • Inside the ADHD Mind

    • Resources, tools and education on ADHD in both adults and children

    • Skills for Adults to cope with ADHD and Tools for parents of an ADHD child

  2. TherapistAid.com

    • Worksheets, tools and handouts for FREE

  3. PsychologyToday.com

    • Resources for therapists

    • Therapist Directory for Patients

  4. CounselingCalifornia.com

    • California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT) official website

    • Tools and Resources for Patients and Therapists

    • Therapist Directory for Patients

  5. NAMI.org

    • National Alliance for Mental Illness

    • Resources for patients and family

    • Resources for therapists

    • Directory of local chapters

    • Support Groups & Events

  6. Al-Anon.org

    • Support for those with a loved one suffering from Alcoholism or Drug Abuse

    • Find a Support Group in Your Area

    • Groups for Adults and Children/Teens

  7. AA.org

    • Alcoholic Anonymous

    • Support for those struggling with alcoholism

    • Find a Support Group in Your Area

  8. NA.org

    • Narcotic Anonymous

    • Support for those struggling with drug abuse

    • Find a Support Group in Your Area

  9. CelebrateRecovery.com

    • Christian Centered 12-Step Program

    • Find a Support Group in Your Area

  10. AddictionTreatmentDivision.org

    • 100% FREE resource to help you find an addiction treatment program in your state

    • Covers all 50 states

  11. EMDRIA.org

    • Find an EMDR Therapist

    • Learn more about EMDR

    • Get information about EMDR training and CEU’s

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Miscellaneous.

  1. ADHD for Smart*ss Women Podcast

    • Available on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Play

    • More info at TracyOtsuka.com

  2. ADHD for Smart*ss Women Facebook Group

  3. Inner Guide- Planners

  4. Planner Pad - Planners

  5. FearTools App- FREE

    • Great app for managing Anxiety

    • Available in the Apple or Google Play Store

    • More info at FearTools.org

  6. MoodTools App- FREE

    • Great app for managing Depression

    • Available in the Apple or Google Play Store

    • More info at MoodTools.org

  7. PanicShield App- FREE

    • Great app for managing Panic Attacks

    • Available in the Apple or Google Play Store

    • More info at PanicShield.org

  8. Great Article on ADHD Meds & Addiction from The Recovery Village

    • Read the article here

  9. If you’d like to read more about the various benefits of exercise

  10. Complete Guide to determine if your Child with Autism would benefit from a therapy dog.