https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog daily 0.75 2022-10-04 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/covid-19-and-the-2020-holiday-season monthly 0.5 2021-02-17 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/coping-with-covid-seven-months-in-and-counting monthly 0.5 2021-02-17 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/easy-steps-to-better-health monthly 0.5 2021-02-17 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/coronavirus-covid-19 monthly 0.5 2021-02-17 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/mindfulness-what-is-it-and-why-do-it monthly 0.5 2021-02-17 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/marriage-minder-date-night monthly 0.5 2021-02-17 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/marriage-minder-dealing-with-in-laws-during-the-holidays monthly 0.5 2021-02-17 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/alcohol-use-and-womens-health monthly 0.5 2021-02-17 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/light-therapy-helps-reduce-symptoms-of-depression monthly 0.5 2021-02-17 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/our-own-inspiring-story monthly 0.5 2021-02-17 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/category/Women monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/category/Women%27s+Health monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/category/Meditation monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/category/Health monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/category/Alcohol monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/category/Depression monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/category/Pandemic monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/category/Mindfulness monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/category/Stress monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/category/Marriage+Minder monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/category/COVID-19 monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/category/Light+Therapy monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/category/Coronavirus monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/category/Teletherapy monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/blog/category/Marriage monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog daily 0.75 2021-12-08 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/waking-the-tiger-healing-trauma monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637796705097-KNLDZBSSY8C0UMAIOHMV/walking+the+tiger.jpg Resources - Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma - by Peter A Levine From Amazon: “Waking the Tiger offers a new and hopeful vision of trauma. It views the human animal as a unique being, endowed with an instinctual capacity. It asks and answers an intriguing question: why are animals in the wild, though threatened routinely, rarely traumatized? By understanding the dynamics that make wild animals virtually immune to traumatic symptoms, the mystery of human trauma is revealed. Waking the Tiger normalizes the symptoms of trauma and the steps needed to heal them. People are often traumatized by seemingly ordinary experiences. The reader is taken on a guided tour of the subtle, yet powerful impulses that govern our responses to overwhelming life events. To do this, it employs a series of exercises that help us focus on bodily sensations. Through heightened awareness of these sensations trauma can be healed.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/8-keys-to-safe-trauma-recovery-take-charge-strategies-to-empower-your-healing monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637796801346-L48MEU6MJH641RQD64EA/8+keys+to+safe+trauma+recovery.jpg Resources - 8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery: Take-Charge Strategies to Empower Your Healing - by Babette Rothschild From Amazon: “Trauma recovery is tricky; however, there are several key principles that can help make the process safe and effective. This book gives self help readers, therapy clients, and therapists alike the skills to understand and implement eight keys to successful trauma healing: mindful identification of what is helpful, recognizing survival, having the option to not remember, creating a supportive inner dialogue, forgiving not being able to stop the trauma, understanding and sharing shame, finding your own recovery pace; mobilizing your body, and helping others. This is not another book promoting a new method or type of treatment; rather, it is a necessary adjunct to self-help and professional recovery programs. After reading this book, readers will be able to recognize their own individual needs and evaluate whether those needs are being met. They will have the tools necessary to put themselves in the drivers seat, navigating their own safe road to recovery.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-body-keeps-the-score-brain-mind-and-body-in-the-healing-of-trauma monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637796620987-1J69CSATKDR6YW5J6WLQ/the+body+keeps+the+score.jpg Resources - The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma - by Bessel van der Kolk, MD From Amazon: “Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world’s foremost experts on trauma, has spent over three decades working with survivors. In The Body Keeps the Score, he uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. He explores innovative treatments—from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, drama, and yoga—that offer new paths to recovery by activating the brain’s natural neuroplasticity. Based on Dr. van der Kolk’s own research and that of other leading specialists, The Body Keeps the Score exposes the tremendous power of our relationships both to hurt and to heal—and offers new hope for reclaiming lives.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/overcoming-trauma-through-yoga-reclaiming-your-body monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637796532425-I9UT5UHDGB8JGXNNZAE4/overcoming+trama+through+yoga.jpg Resources - Overcoming Trauma through Yoga: Reclaiming Your Body - by David Emerson From Amazon: “Survivors of trauma—whether abuse, accidents, or war—can end up profoundly wounded, betrayed by their bodies that failed to get them to safety and that are a source of pain. In order to fully heal from trauma, a connection must be made with oneself, including one’s body. The trauma-sensitive yoga described in this book moves beyond traditional talk therapies that focus on the mind, by bringing the body actively into the healing process. This allows trauma survivors to cultivate a more positive relationship to their body through gentle breath, mindfulness, and movement practices. Overcoming Trauma through Yoga is a book for survivors, clinicians, and yoga instructors who are interested in mind/body healing. It introduces trauma-sensitive yoga, a modified approach to yoga developed in collaboration between yoga teachers and clinicians at the Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute, led by yoga teacher David Emerson, along with medical doctor Bessel van der Kolk. The book begins with an in-depth description of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including a description of how trauma is held in the body and the need for body-based treatment. It offers a brief history of yoga, describes various styles of yoga commonly found in Western practice, and identifies four key themes of trauma-sensitive yoga. Chair-based exercises are described that can be incorporated into individual or group therapy, targeting specific treatment goals, and modifications are offered for mat-based yoga classes. Each exercise includes trauma-sensitive language to introduce the practice, as well as photographs to illustrate the poses. The practices have been offered to a wide range of individuals and groups, including men and women, teens, returning veterans, and others. Rounded out by valuable quotes and case stories, the book presents mindfulness, breathing, and yoga exercises that can be used by home practitioners, yoga teachers, and therapists as a way to cultivate awareness, tolerance, and an increased acceptance of the self.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/boundaries-after-a-pathological-relationship monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637796394724-STHS3HY4ERIIQBOZNOYI/boundaries+after+a+pathological+relationship.jpg Resources - Boundaries After a Pathological Relationship - by Adelyn Birch From Amazon: “This book is small, but mighty. If you were involved in a pathological relationship - or you want to prevent it from happening in the first place - this book is for you. It gets to the heart of the matter of personal boundaries. Identifying and setting clear boundaries is vital for survivors and for anyone who wants to become more confident, improve relationships, and prevent victimization. When you create boundaries you take a stand for yourself and your life, and you communicate your worth to others in a real and practical way. This concise and powerful book is filled with practical wisdom and useful tips. It will walk you through the process of creating boundaries from start to finish. You get to decide how you want to live. Find your courage. Live in an authentic way. Protect yourself and what's important to you. Gain self-respect and the respect of others. Boundaries will help you do all of these things.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/what-color-is-your-parachute-your-guide-to-a-lifetime-of-meaningful-work-and-career-successwhat-color-is-your-parachute-2022-your-guide-to-a-lifetime-of-meaningful-work-and-career-success monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637796222850-HSUN61NQTKVMWHM7DB4V/What+Color+is+your+Parachute.jpg Resources - What Color Is Your Parachute? Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success - by Richard N Bolles From Amazon: “In today’s challenging job market, as recent grads face a shifting economic landscape and seek work that pays and inspires, as workers are laid off mid-career, and as people search for an inspiring work-life change, the time-tested advice of What Color Is Your Parachute? is needed more than ever. This new edition has been fully revised for 2022 by Vanderbilt University Career Center director Katharine Brooks, EdD, with modern advice on the job-hunt strategies that are working today, such as building an online resume, making the most of social media tools, and acing virtual interviews. Building on the wisdom of original author Richard N. Bolles, this edition updates the famed Flower Exercise (which walks job seekers through the seven ways of thinking about themselves) and demystifies the entire job-search process, from writing resumes to interviewing and networking. With the unique and authoritative guidance of What Color Is Your Parachute?, job-hunters and career changers will have all the tools to discover—and land—their dream job.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-teens monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637796125412-RQNAVEBW2VIPXQ2XJ98T/7+habits+of+highly+effective+teens.jpg Resources - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens - by Sean Covey From Amazon: “Imagine you had a roadmap—a step-by-step guide to help you get from where you are now, to where you want to be in the future. Your goals, your dreams, your plans…they’re all within reach. You just need the tools to help you get there. That’s what Sean Covey’s landmark book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, has been to millions of teens: a handbook to self-esteem and success. Now updated for the digital age, this classic book applies the timeless principles of 7 Habits to the tough issues and life-changing decisions teens face. Covey provides a simple approach to help teens improve self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve their goals, and appreciate their parents, as well as tackle the new challenges of our time, like cyberbullying and social media. In addition, this book is stuffed with cartoons, clever ideas, great quotes, and incredible stories about real teens from all over the world. Endorsed by high-achievers such as former 49ers quarterback Steve Young and 28-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens has become the last word on surviving and thriving as a teen.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-feelings-book-the-care-and-keeping-of-your-emotions monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637796011544-9CT0XAERKKBMDZOZ21VO/the+feelings+book.jpg Resources - The Feelings Book: The Care and Keeping of Your Emotions - by Dr Lynda Madison From Amazon: “This invaluable companion to The Care & Keeping of You received its own fresh update! The Feelings Book will help you understand your emotions, and deal with them in positive ways. You’ll get tips on how to express your feelings and stay in control, plus get sensitive advice on handling fear, anxiety, jealousy, and grief. Learn how to stay in the driver’s seat of your own emotions!” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/trauma-and-recovery-the-aftermath-of-violence-from-domestic-abuse-to-political-terror monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637795724504-FDI3M39IDMPEOVFBN7O0/trauma+and+recovery.jpg Resources - Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence -From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror - by Judith Lewis Herman From Amazon: “Trauma and Recovery is revered as the seminal text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a broader political frame, Harvard psychiatrist Judith Herman argues that psychological trauma is inseparable from its social and political context. Drawing on her own research on incest, as well as a vast literature on combat veterans and victims of political terror, she shows surprising parallels between private horrors like child abuse and public horrors like war. Hailed by the New York Times as "one of the most important psychiatry works to be published since Freud," Trauma and Recovery is essential reading for anyone who seeks to understand how we heal and are healed.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-illustrated-happiness-trap-how-to-stop-struggling-and-start-living monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637795819067-KS3WZWTW1CWQWBSCE8VJ/the+illustrated+happiness+trap.jpg Resources - The Illustrated Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living - by Russ Harris From Amazon: “There’s this idea going around that we’re always supposed to be happy—and it’s making us miserable. The good news is, if you can learn to let go of that impossible expectation, your life will be a whole lot happier. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a simple, self-administered therapy that uses mindfulness to enable you to do just that. In this follow-up to his bestselling The Happiness Trap, Russ Harris shows how you, like millions of other people, can use ACT to start living a life that’s far richer, fuller, and more meaningful. You will learn how ACT can help you: • Reduce stress and worry • Handle painful feelings and thoughts more effectively • Break self-defeating habits • Overcome insecurity and self-doubt • Recognize and treasure the whole range of emotions that make up a satisfying life” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-trouble-with-secrets monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637795613433-I18KS1WQTQ7B77PJW6WK/the+trouble+with+secrets.jpg Resources - The Trouble with Secrets - by Karen Johnsen From Amazon: “What kinds of secrets do you keep? What kinds of secrets need to be told? The key is how you feel: if you feel happy and excited, it's probably a secret to keep. But if you feel hurt or confused, you need to tell a grown-up you trust. That's the message in this book, which uses familiar examples of many different secrets. An excellent tool for teaching children to think for themselves in confusing situations.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-survivors-guide-to-sex-how-to-have-an-empowered-sex-life-after-child-sexual-abuse monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637795518373-HJNU9UJTEPI8V5VQXD2J/the+surivors+guide+to+sex.jpg Resources - The Survivor's Guide to Sex: How to Have an Empowered Sex Life After Child Sexual Abuse - by Staci Haines From Amazon: “Based on the author's extensive training and experience in working with abuse survivors, The Survivor's Guide to Sex offers an affirming, sex-positive approach to recovery from incest and rape. While most books on the topic broach sexuality only to reassure women that it is alright to say "no" to unwanted sex, this one encourages women to learn how to say "yes" to their own desires and on their own terms. Points of discussion include problems common to women survivors. Haines teaches survivors to embrace their own sexual choices and preferences, learn about their own sexual response cycles, and heal through masturbation, sexual fantasy, and play. The Survivor's Guide to Sex includes resources, bibliography, and an index.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-courage-to-heal-a-guide-for-women-survivors-of-child-sexual-abuse monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637795429797-XMIIV4KSBF0H7ZA1VSO1/the+courage+to+heal.jpg Resources - The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse - by Ellen Bass and Laura Davis From Amazon: “Come to terms with your past while moving powerfully into the future. The Courage to Heal is an inspiring, comprehensive guide that offers hope and a map of the healing journey to every woman who was sexually abused as a child - and to those who care about her. Although the effects of child sexual abuse are long-term and severe, healing is possible. Weaving together personal experience with professional knowledge, the authors provide clear explanations, practical suggestions, and support throughout the healing process. Readers will feel recognized and encouraged by hundreds of moving first-person stories drawn from interviews and the authors' extensive work with survivors, both nationally and internationally. This completely revised and updated 20th anniversary edition continues to provide the compassionate wisdom the book has been famous for, as well as many new features: Contemporary research on trauma and the brain An overview of powerful new healing tools such as imagery, meditation, and body-centered practices Additional stories that reflect an even greater diversity of survivor experiences The reassuring accounts of survivors who have been healing for more than twenty years The most comprehensive, up-to-date resource guide in the field Insights from the authors' decades of experience Cherished by survivors, and recommended by therapists and institutions everywhere, The Courage to Heal has often been called the bible of healing from child sexual abuse. This new edition will continue to serve as the healing beacon it has always been.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-body-remembers-the-psychophysiology-of-trauma-and-trauma-treatment monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637795217898-ARES4EZOUMSC9S4TYHAJ/the+body+remembers.jpg Resources - The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment - by Babette Rothschild From Amazon: “For both clinicians and their clients, there is tremendous value in understanding the psychophysiology of trauma and knowing what to do about its manifestations. This book illuminates that physiology, shining a bright light on the impact of trauma on the body and the phenomenon of somatic memory. It is now thought that people who have been traumatized hold an implicit memory of traumatic events in their brains and bodies. That memory is often expressed in the symptomatology of post-traumatic stress disorder - nightmares, flashbacks, startle responses, and dissociative behaviors. In essence, the body of the traumatized individual refuses to be ignored. While reducing the chasm between scientific theory and clinical practice and bridging the gap between talk therapy and body therapy, Rothschild presents principles and non-touch techniques for giving the body its due. With an eye to its relevance for clinicians, she consolidates current knowledge about the psychobiology of the stress response both in normally challenging situations and during extreme and prolonged trauma.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/no-more-secrets-protecting-your-child-from-sexual-assault monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637794503856-O7PDAQ6HS0TEDLUQLU2B/no+more+secrets.jpg Resources - No More Secrets: Protecting Your Child from Sexual Assault - by Caren Adams From Amazon: “Advises parents how to recognize the behavioral symptoms of an abused child, and recommends practical ways to talk to children about sexual abuse and what they can do to avoid it” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/helping-abused-and-traumatized-children-integrating-directive-and-nondirective-approaches monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637794366057-RK06RN6U3SQW6DFMBSBN/helping+abused+and+traumatized+children.jpg Resources - Helping Abused and Traumatized Children: Integrating Directive and Nondirective Approaches - by Eliana Gil From Amazon: “Presenting an integrative model for treating traumatized children, this book combines play, art, and other expressive therapies with ideas and strategies drawn from cognitive-behavioral and family therapy. Eliana Gil demonstrates how to tailor treatment to the needs of each child by using both directive and nondirective approaches. Throughout, practical clinical examples illustrate ways to target trauma-related symptomatology while also helping children process painful feelings and memories that are difficult to verbalize. The book concludes with four in-depth cases that bring to life the unique situation of each child and family, the decision-making process of the therapist, and the applications of developmentally informed, creative, and flexible interventions.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-dont-diet-live-it-workbook-healing-food-weight-and-body-issues monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637794245883-1D7Z5T0YDVIFYAI37T8M/the+don%27t+diet+live+it.jpg Resources - The Don't Diet, Live-It! Workbook: Healing Food, Weight and Body Issues - by Andrea Wachter From Amazon: “This unique workbook is full of in-depth information, moving personal stories and insightful writing exercises to help people understand and resolve their food, weight and body image issues. Its sensitive insights teach readers how to be at peace with their bodies. Individuals and groups, world-wide, are using The Don't Diet, Live-It Workbook as a healing guide and now you can too!” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/parenting-teens-with-love-and-logic-preparing-adolescents-for-responsible-adulthood monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637794118525-9CK1DPKKGT49VJYDKB75/parenting+teens+with+love+and+logic.jpg Resources - Parenting Teens With Love And Logic: Preparing Adolescents for Responsible Adulthood - by Foster Cline From Amazon: “Parents need help to teach their teens how to make decisions responsibly―and do so without going crazy or damaging the relationship. Parenting Teens with Love and Logic, from the duo who wrote Parenting with Love and Logic, empowers parents with the skills necessary to set limits, teach important skills, and encourage decision-making in their teenagers. Covering a wide range of real-life issues teens face―including divorce, ADD, addiction, and sex―this book gives you the tools to help your teens find their identity and grow in maturity. Indexed for easy reference.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/calmer-easier-happier-parenting-five-strategies-that-end-the-daily-battles-and-get-kids-to-listen-the-first-time monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637793839930-2OC346PCG3LWQGZ0LM0K/calmer+easier+happier+parenting.jpg Resources - Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting: Five Strategies That End the Daily Battles and Get Kids to Listen the First Time - by Noel Janis-Norton From Amazon: “Tired of nagging, pleading, negotiating, or yelling just to get your kids to do the simple things you ask? You don’t need to be a Tiger Mom or a Helicopter Parent. There is a better way. Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting brings the joy back into family life and helps parents to raise confident, responsible adults. Based on her forty-plus years of experience, behavioral specialist Noël Janis-Norton outlines a clear, step-by-step plan that will help any parent raise a child to be cooperative and considerate, confident and self-reliant. Transform your family life with these five strategies: Descriptive Praise, Preparing for Success, Reflective Listening, Never Ask Twice, and Rewards and Consequences. You’ll begin to see results almost immediately: • Kids start cooperating the first time you ask • Mornings, bedtimes, mealtimes and homework all become easier • Even very resistant kids start saying” yes” instead of “no” Full of examples and stories from real parents, this book offers the complete toolkit for achieving peaceful, productive parenting. Parents who have read How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk or Positive Parenting will appreciate Noël’s battle-tested methods and easy-to-follow strategies.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/parenting-a-child-who-has-intense-emotions monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637793983454-AV8MDWY1JGFICVS3ZP6C/parenting+a+child+who+has+intense+emotions.jpg Resources - Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills to Help Your Child Regulate Emotional Outbursts and Aggressive Behaviors - by Pat Harvey From Amazon: “Temper tantrums in the supermarket. Tears that seem to come out of nowhere. Battles over homework that are more like wars. When your child has problems regulating his or her emotions, there's no hiding it. Children with intense emotions go from 0 to 100 in seconds and are prone to frequent emotional and behavioral outbursts that leave parents feeling bewildered and helpless. Other parents may have told you that it's just a phase or that your child needs discipline. In reality, your child may have emotion dysregulation, a tendency to react intensely to situations other children take in stride. Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions is an effective guide to de-escalating your child's emotions and helping your child express feelings in productive ways. You'll learn strategies drawn from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), including mindfulness and validation skills, and practice them when your child's emotions spin out of control. This well-researched method for managing emotions can help your child make dramatic emotional and behavioral changes that both of you will be proud of.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/who-moved-my-cheese monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637793630699-F73RKTVHCGMNKLIKLNC9/who+moved+my+cheese.jpg Resources - Who Moved My Cheese - by Spencer Johnson From Amazon: “A timeless business classic, Who Moved My Cheese? uses a simple parable to reveal profound truths about dealing with change so that you can enjoy less stress and more success in your work and in your life. It would be all so easy if you had a map to the Maze. If the same old routines worked. If they'd just stop moving "The Cheese." But things keep changing... Most people are fearful of change, both personal and professional, because they don't have any control over how or when it happens to them. Since change happens either to the individual or by the individual, Dr. Spencer Johnson, the coauthor of the multimillion bestseller The One Minute Manager, uses a deceptively simple story to show that when it comes to living in a rapidly changing world, what matters most is your attitude. Exploring a simple way to take the fear and anxiety out of managing the future, Who Moved My Cheese? can help you discover how to anticipate, acknowledge, and accept change in order to have a positive impact on your job, your relationships, and every aspect of your life.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-power-of-positive-thinking monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637793506725-OXAJLUXFOFN2BWZNN9ES/the+power+of+positive+thinking.jpg Resources - The Power of Positive Thinking - by Dr Norman Vincent Peale From Amazon: “In this phenomenal bestseller, “written with the sole objective of helping the reader achieve a happy, satisfying, and worthwhile life,” Dr. Peale demonstrates the power of faith in action. With the practical techniques outlined in this book, you can energize your life—and give yourself the initiative needed to carry out your ambitions and hopes. You’ll learn how to: · Believe in yourself and in everything you do · Build new power and determination · Develop the power to reach your goals · Break the worry habit and achieve a relaxed life · Improve your personal and professional relationships · Assume control over your circumstances · Be kind to yourself” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-happiness-trap-how-to-stop-struggling-and-start-living-a-guide-to-act monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637793406636-VFE080YI7AKPU74J46RD/the+happiness+trap.jpg Resources - The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living: A Guide to ACT - by Russ Harris From Amazon: “Are you, like millions of Americans, caught in the happiness trap? Russ Harris explains that the way most of us go about trying to find happiness ends up making us miserable, driving the epidemics of stress, anxiety, and depression. This empowering book presents the insights and techniques of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) a revolutionary new psychotherapy based on cutting-edge research in behavioral psychology. By clarifying your values and developing mindfulness (a technique for living fully in the present moment), ACT helps you escape the happiness trap and find true satisfaction in life. The techniques presented in The Happiness Trap will help readers to: • Reduce stress and worry • Handle painful feelings and thoughts more effectively • Break self-defeating habits • Overcome insecurity and self-doubt • Create a rich, full, and meaningful life” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/stop-obsessing-how-to-overcome-your-obsessions-and-compulsions monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637793280292-56A00HU6LZS7Y0V0IJR8/stop+obsessing+how+to+overcome+your+obsessions+and+compulsions.jpg Resources - Stop Obsessing!: How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions - by Edna B Foa From Amazon: “Are you tormented by extremely distressing thoughts or persistent worries? Compelled to wash your hands repeatedly? Driven to repeat or check certain numbers, words, or actions? If you or someone you love suffers from these symptoms, you may be one of the millions of Americans who suffer from some form of obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD. Once considered almost untreatable, OCD is now known to be a highly treatable disorder using behavior therapy. In this newly revised edition of Stop Obsessing! Drs. Foa and Wilson, internationally renowned authorities on the treatment of anxiety disorders, share their scientifically based and clinically proven self-help program that has already allowed thousands of men and women with OCD to enjoy a life free from excessive worries and rituals. You will discover: • Step-by-step programs for both mild and severe cases of OCD • The most effective ways to help you let go of your obsessions and gain control over your compulsions • New charts and fill-in guides to track progress and make exercises easier • Questionnaires for self-evaluation and in-depth understanding of your symptoms • Expert guidance for finding the best professional help • The latest information about medications prescribed for OCD” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/mindset-the-new-psychology-of-success monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637793146061-JVE0Q3OWNJIZX9FDL61H/mindset+the+new+psychology+of+success.jpg Resources - Mindset: The New Psychology of Success - by Carol S Dweck From Amazon: “After decades of research, world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., discovered a simple but groundbreaking idea: the power of mindset. In this brilliant book, she shows how success in school, work, sports, the arts, and almost every area of human endeavor can be dramatically influenced by how we think about our talents and abilities. People with a fixed mindset—those who believe that abilities are fixed—are less likely to flourish than those with a growth mindset—those who believe that abilities can be developed. Mindset reveals how great parents, teachers, managers, and athletes can put this idea to use to foster outstanding accomplishment. In this edition, Dweck offers new insights into her now famous and broadly embraced concept. She introduces a phenomenon she calls false growth mindset and guides people toward adopting a deeper, truer growth mindset. She also expands the mindset concept beyond the individual, applying it to the cultures of groups and organizations. With the right mindset, you can motivate those you lead, teach, and love—to transform their lives and your own.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/28w0w5tcxxzx3daw74npy9jfp3xu4h monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637793022546-977KOH0AKSRD0TXOH36W/getting+control.jpg Resources - Getting Control: Overcoming Your Obsessions and Compulsions - by Lee Baer From Amazon: “The first comprehensive guide to treating obsessive compulsive disorder based on clinically proven behavioral therapy techniques, Dr. Lee Baer’s Getting Control has been providing OCD sufferers with information and relief for more than twenty years. In the same easy-to-understand format as the original, this updated edition includes: • Cutting-edge behavioral therapy techniques • Breakthrough advances in neuroscience • Brand new material on hoarding • Expanded sections on how families can help OCD sufferers • The latest diagnostic standards as outlined by the American Psychiatric Association • A completely revised list of resources OCD sufferers and their loved ones will find everything they need to assess their symptoms, set realistic goals, and create specific therapeutic exercises for managing this disorder.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-stepfamily-handbook-from-dating-to-getting-serious-to-forming-a-blended-family monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637790964970-TFWMKAKL9WIOHGE4DX1O/the+stepfamily+handbook.jpg Resources - The Stepfamily Handbook: From Dating, to Getting Serious, to forming a "Blended Family" - by Karen Bonnell From Amazon: ““Successful stepfamilies build one step at a time.”The Stepfamily Handbook provides these essentials: • Step-by-step guidance for how to introduce children to a dating partner and pace positive engagement between partners and kids, and kids with kids. • A roadmap through the “Five Stepfamily Challenges” that will likely surface shortly after you begin dating and grow in intensity as your relationship develops — with practical, proven tips to meet each challenge. • Developmentally specific pointers for ushering children through the struggles of becoming part of a new family. • Research-based information on best practices for parenting, stepparenting and discipline in a stepfamily. • Important tips for maintaining a successful relationship with a critical player in the family — the co-parent (ex-spouse), who is the children’s other parent. • A solid communication skills tool box to help you face the inevitable relationship struggles that come with stepfamily formation” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/step-parenting-50-one-minute-dos-and-donts-for-stepdads-and-stepmoms monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637790463024-8BH3X52AD4OLNJ7RADDO/step+parenting+50+one+minute+dos+and+donts.jpg Resources - STEP PARENTING: 50 One-Minute DOs and DON'Ts for Stepdads and Stepmoms - by Randall Hicks From Amazon: “A great step parenting and blended families resource for both the stepparent and the existing parent. Tired of reading a book that is hundreds of pages in length, then thinking they could have boiled down the "important parts" and saved you a lot of time? Here's a book that eliminates the fluff and gives you just the nuggets in 50 one or two-page chapters, each with an accompanying photo. Fast, easy and insightful reading. Critical steps to loving and effective step parenting of young children and teenagers. Randall Hicks's prior books on family formation and parenting have been featured on The Today Show, CBS This Morning, Sally Jesse Raphael, Mike and Maty, John and Leeza from Hollywood, The Home Show and the PBS network, as well as in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times and Chicago Sun-Times. Publishers Weekly has called Randall Hicks' books "Educational and empowering. No-nonsense, matter-of-fact advice while taking a compassionate approach." The American Library Association's review stated, "Showers the anxious parent with information." Library Journal reviewed his last book as "A must read." With Randall Hicks' easy-to-read, conversational writing style, his newest book on step-parenting will surely match the acclaim and success of his prior parenting books. STEP PARENTING: 50 One-Minute DOs & DON'Ts for Stepdads & Stepmoms is a book that offers practical, insightful and compassionate guidance in building a strong family benefiting everyone: the stepparent, the existing parent, the stepchild, and step siblings.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-seven-principles-for-making-marriage-work-a-practical-guide-from-the-countrys-foremost-relationship-expert monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637790336533-LINMHYUNEDPXLXRO17S4/7+principles+for+making+marriage+work.jpg Resources - The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert - by John M Gottman From Amazon: “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work has revolutionized the way we understand, repair, and strengthen marriages. John Gottman’s unprecedented study of couples over a period of years has allowed him to observe the habits that can make—and break—a marriage. Here is the culmination of that work: the seven principles that guide couples on a path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Straightforward yet profound, these principles teach partners new approaches for resolving conflicts, creating new common ground, and achieving greater levels of intimacy. Gottman offers strategies and resources to help couples collaborate more effectively to resolve any problem, whether dealing with issues related to sex, money, religion, work, family, or anything else. Packed with new exercises and the latest research out of the esteemed Gottman Institute, this revised edition of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-quizbook-for-couples monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637790200060-TD7EUBHZGFL3FDQ9TT9H/the+quiz+book+for+couples.jpg Resources - The Quizbook for Couples - by Lovebook From Amazon: “Think you know everything there is to know about your significant other? Put your knowledge to the test with this fun book of questions for every aspect of your relationship. Whether you are in a newer relationship or have been married for 20 years, this book is a fun way to see how well you really know that special someone. This book is broken down into sections with questions for the different aspects of your relationship. Each person answers the questions individually and then compares his/her answers with the other person. The person with the most correct answers wins that section and gets to chose from a reward given by the other person. The Quiz Book for Couples is a great way to spen quality time with your significant other, engage in a little healthy competition, and learn more about each other and yourself!” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-new-rules-of-marriage-what-you-need-to-know-to-make-love-work monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637790084095-W9RBDMVCP6O8PRP42EDS/the+new+rules+of+marriage.jpg Resources - The New Rules of Marriage: What You Need to Know to Make Love Work - by Terrence Real From Amazon: “In his extraordinary new book, Terrence Real, distinguished therapist and bestselling author, presents a long overdue message that women need to hear: You aren’t crazy–you’re right! Women have changed in the last twenty-five years–they have become powerful, independent, self-confident, and happy. Yet many men remain irresponsible and emotionally detached. They don’t know how to respond to frustrated partners who just want their mates to show up and grow up. Enter the good news: In this revolutionary book, Real shows women how to master the new rules of twenty-first-century marriage by offering them a set of effective tools with which they can create the truly intimate relationship that they desire and deserve. He identifies five non-starters to avoid and shares practical strategies for bringing honesty, passion, and joy back to even the most difficult relationship. Using his experience helping thousands of couples shift from despair to profound emotional closeness, Real guides you through the process of relationship repair with exercises that you can do alone or with your partner. With this program you’ll discover how to: - identify and articulate your wants and needs - listen well and respond generously - set limits, and stand up for yourself - embrace and appreciate what you have - know when to seek outside help The New Rules of Marriage will introduce you to a radically new kind of relationship, one based on the idea that every woman has the power to transform her marriage, while men, given the right support, have it in them to rise to the occasion. We have never wanted so much from our relationships as we do today. More than any other generation, we yearn for our mates to be lifelong friends and lovers. The New Rules of Marriage shows us how to fulfill this courageous and uncompromising new vision.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/his-needs-her-needs-building-a-marriage-that-lasts monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637789944981-44P5KM35RPGRLEWEYR99/his+needs+her+needs.jpg Resources - His Needs, Her Needs: Building a Marriage That Lasts - by Williard F Jr Harley From Amazon: “This classic bestseller shows you and your spouse how to meet each other's most important emotional needs to deepen your love and reignite your romance.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/7jhuu7mwhnq1wpcslq6qn1d6hilh8f monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637789782934-QXXLT7T7NO3ZC9IAC2IE/get+out+of+your+mind+and+into+your+life.jpg Resources - Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life: The New Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - by Steven C Hayes From Amazon: “Get ready to take a different perspective on your problems and your life―and the way you live it. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a new, scientifically based psychotherapy that takes a fresh look at why we suffer and even what it means to be mentally healthy. What if pain were a normal, unavoidable part of the human condition, but avoiding or trying to control painful experience were the cause of suffering and long-term problems that can devastate your quality of life? The ACT process hinges on this distinction between pain and suffering. As you work through this book, you’ll learn to let go of your struggle against pain, assess your values, and then commit to acting in ways that further those values. ACT is not about fighting your pain; it’s about developing a willingness to embrace every experience life has to offer. It’s not about resisting your emotions; it’s about feeling them completely and yet not turning your choices over to them. ACT offers you a path out of suffering by helping you choose to live your life based on what matters to you most. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or problem anger, this book can help―clinical trials suggest that ACT is very effective for a whole range of psychological problems. But this is more than a self-help book for a specific complaint―it is a revolutionary approach to living a richer and more rewarding life. Learn why the very nature of human language can cause suffering Escape the trap of avoidance Foster willingness to accept painful experience Practice mindfulness skills to achieve presence in the moment Discover the things you really value most Commit to living a vital, meaningful life This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit ― an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/start-where-you-are-a-guide-to-compassionate-living monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637789546765-7188PC1ZW5OW4D44M5M0/start+where+you+are+2.jpg Resources - Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living - by Pema Chödrön From Amazon: “Start Where You Are is an indispensable handbook for cultivating fearlessness and awakening a compassionate heart. With insight and humor, Pema Chödrön presents down-to-earth guidance on how we can "start where we are" - embracing rather than denying the painful aspects of our lives. Pema Chödrön frames her teachings on compassion around 59 traditional Tibetan Buddhist maxims, or slogans, such as: "Always apply only a joyful state of mind," "Don't seek others' pain as the limbs of your own happiness," and "Always meditate on whatever provokes resentment." Working with these slogans and through the practice of meditation, Start Where You Are shows how we can all develop the courage to work with our inner pain and discover joy, well-being, and confidence.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/mindsight-the-new-science-of-personal-transformation monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637789390420-I52TR98850N6GYPQFZX9/mindsight+the+new+science+of+personal+transformation.jpg Resources - Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation - by Daniel J Siegel From Amazon: “From a pioneer in the field of mental health comes a groundbreaking book on the healing power of "mindsight", the potent skill that allows you to make positive changes in your brain - and in your life. Foreword by Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence Is there a memory that torments you, or an irrational fear you can't shake? Do you sometimes become unreasonably angry or upset and find it hard to calm down? Do you ever wonder why you can't stop behaving the way you do, no matter how hard you try? Are you and your child (or parent, partner, or boss) locked in a seemingly inevitable pattern of conflict? What if you could escape traps like these and live a fuller, richer, happier life? This isn't mere speculation but the result of twenty-five years of careful hands-on clinical work by Daniel J. Siegel, MD. A Harvard-trained physician, Dr. Siegel is one of the revolutionary global innovators in the integration of brain science into the practice of psychotherapy. Using case histories from his practice, he shows how, by following the proper steps, nearly everyone can learn how to focus their attention on the internal world of the mind in a way that will literally change the wiring and architecture of their brain. Through his synthesis of a broad range of scientific research with applications to everyday life, Dr. Siegel has developed novel approaches that have helped hundreds of patients. And now he has written the first book that will help all of us understand the potential we have to create our own lives. Showing us mindsight in action, Dr. Siegel describes: a sixteen-year-old boy with bipolar disorder who uses meditation and other techniques instead of drugs to calm the emotional storms that made him suicidal a woman paralyzed by anxiety, who uses mindsight to discover, in an unconscious memory of a childhood accident, the source of her dread a physician - the author himself - who pays attention to his intuition, which he experiences as a "vague, uneasy feeling in my belly, a gnawing restlessness in my heart and my gut", and tracks down a patient who could have gone deaf because of an inaccurately written prescription for an ear infection a twelve-year-old girl with OCD who learns a meditation that is "like watching myself from outside myself" and, using a form of internal dialogue, is able to stop the compulsive behaviors that have been tormenting her These and many other extraordinary stories illustrate how mindsight can help us master our emotions, heal our relationships, and reach our fullest potential.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/creating-moments-of-joy-along-the-alzheimers-journey-a-guide-for-families-and-caregivers monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637789260691-VMN04XTD2U4NA9G4M2DE/creating+moments+of+joy.jpg Resources - Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer's Journey: A Guide for Families and Caregivers - by Jolene Brackey From Amazon: “The beloved best seller has been revised and expanded for the fifth edition. Jolene Brackey has a vision: that we will soon look beyond the challenges of Alzheimer's disease to focus more of our energies on creating moments of joy. When people have short-term memory loss, their lives are made up of moments. We are not able to create perfectly wonderful days for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, but we can create perfectly wonderful moments, moments that put a smile on their faces and a twinkle in their eyes. Five minutes later, they will not remember what we did or said, but the feeling that we left them with will linger. The new edition of Creating Moments of Joy is filled with more practical advice sprinkled with hope, encouragement, new stories, and generous helpings of humor. In this volume, Brackey reveals that our greatest teacher is having cared for and loved someone with Alzheimer's and that often what we have most to learn about is ourselves.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/awakening-the-buddha-within-tibetan-wisdom-for-the-western-world monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637789121018-UYA05NBWBS8LCAII43BQ/awakening+the+buddha+within.jpg Resources - Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World - by Lama Surya Das From Amazon: “Lama Surya Das, the most highly trained American lama in the Tibetan tradition, presents the definitive book on Western Buddhism for the modern-day spiritual seeker. The radical and compelling message of Buddhism tells us that each of us has the wisdom, awareness, love, and power of the Buddha within; yet most of us are too often like sleeping Buddhas. In Awakening the Buddha Within, Surya Das shows how we can awaken to who we really are in order to lead a more compassionate, enlightened, and balanced life. It illuminates the guidelines and key principles embodied in the noble Eight-Fold Path and the traditional Three Enlightenment Trainings common to all schools of Buddhism: Wisdom Training: Developing clear vision, insight, and inner understanding—seeing reality and ourselves as we really are. Ethics Training: Cultivating virtue, self-discipline, and compassion in what we say and do. Meditation Training: Practicing mindfulness, concentration, and awareness of the present moment. With lively stories, meditations, and spiritual practices, Awakening the Buddha Within is an invaluable text for the novice and experienced student of Buddhism alike.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-second-edition-the-process-and-practice-of-mindful-change monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637788955295-E6LMKCQ6LXAFHNVCA2BG/acceptance+and+committment+therapy.jpg Resources - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: The Process and Practice of Mindful Change - by Steven C Hayes From Amazon: “Since the original publication of this seminal work, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has come into its own as a widely practiced approach to helping people change. This book provides the definitive statement of ACT--from conceptual and empirical foundations to clinical techniques--written by its originators. ACT is based on the idea that psychological rigidity is a root cause of a wide range of clinical problems. The authors describe effective, innovative ways to cultivate psychological flexibility by detecting and targeting six key processes: defusion, acceptance, attention to the present moment, self-awareness, values, and committed action. Sample therapeutic exercises and patient-therapist dialogues are integrated throughout.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/how-to-avoid-the-divorce-from-hell-and-dance-together-at-your-daughters-wedding monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637788793732-5RF1TI5368X66EVISBZY/how+to+avoid+the+divorce+from+hell.jpg Resources - How to Avoid the Divorce from Hell: And Dance Together at Your Daughter's Wedding - by M Sue Talia From Amazon: “How to Avoid the Divorce From Hell**and dance together at your daughter’s wedding. Most people start their divorce with the hope that it will be amicable, or at least not a war zone. Many of them are then presented with an unexpected circumstance and find themselves in the middle of Armageddon with no idea how they got there. This book is designed to raise the red flags to alert them when they may be heading down a path inconsistent with their goal of divorcing with dignity, and to provide them with the tools they need to stay in control of the process and keep on track. People have more control over the course of their divorce than they realize, but they have to know what to watch out for and how to make good choices. How to Avoid the Divorce From Hell, now in its third edition, has helped thousands of people come out of their divorces whole and healthy rather than financially and emotionally battle-scarred, and do the same for their kids. Since divorce laws vary from state to state, it is about the divorce process, not the law itself. “Process” means that the same kinds of issues come up around kids, support and maintenance, and property division in divorces from New Hampshire to Arizona and Michigan to South Carolina. The purpose of the book is to alert readers to the kinds of questions they should be asking and consequences they should be thinking about so they can make the best choices under the circumstances, whatever the law in their specific state. Since legal terminology also varies from state to state, it includes a glossary explaining relevant legal terms. Readers will learn how to marshal and make the most of their resources, who to turn to for advice (and who to avoid like the plague), how to support themselves and their kids through the process, and how to keep focused on the end goal while navigating the sometimes treacherous rapids of the legal process. There are countless choices to be made in any divorce, some of which lead to healthy outcomes and others which lead to catastrophic unintended consequences. In the heat of the moment it is sometimes hard to tell which is which. With How to Avoid the Divorce From Hell as a guide, readers will learn how to identify flash points in the moment and make good and informed choices on the fly. They will learn when it is important to draw a line in the sand and when it is best to step back, regroup, and get some perspective. Practical advice touches on how to interact with courts, lawyers and soon-to-be-exes, why it is important to keep the kids’ interests in focus and insulate them from conflict (and how to do it), how to evaluate a settlement offer and how to make good decisions about property division, child support and alimony. How to Avoid the Divorce From Hell is filled with real-life examples of strategies which have been proven to work, as well as real-life examples of strategies which are guaranteed to yield catastrophic results, sometimes for years to come. Readers who want to know how to conduct scorched earth and collect a pound of flesh won’t find it here. This book was written for the vast majority of people who simply want to get through their divorces with as much of their dignity and estates intact as possible. Originally published in 1996, and now in its third edition, How to Avoid the Divorce From Hell has been completely revised and updated to alert readers to benefits and pitfalls of social media and other forms of technology in divorce. The tone of the book is breezy and humorous. It has been designed in such a way that it can be read cover to cover, or readers can simply turn to the topics which are relevant and of interest to them without sacrificing content or readability. Readers are encouraged to check out the table of contents. Not only will they see the types of issues covered, but they will also get a good sense of the flavor and tone of the book.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/divorce-is-not-the-end-of-the-world-zoes-and-evans-coping-guide-for-kids monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637788623312-SU1KEQ69ZFS7ZOM3HPJB/divorce+is+not+the+end+of+the+world.jpg Resources - Divorce Is Not the End of the World: Zoe's and Evan's Coping Guide for Kids - by Zoe Stern From Amazon: “Zoe and Evan Stern know firsthand how it feels when your parents divorce. When their parents split they knew their lives would change but they didn't know how. A few years later, when they were 15 and 13 years old, they decided to share their experience in this positive and practical guide for kids. With some help from their mom, Zoe and Evan write about topics like guilt, anger, fear, adjusting to different rules in different houses, dealing with special occasions like birthdays, adapting to stepparents and blended families, and much more. Including updates from grown-up Zoe and Evan 10 years later, this honest guide will reassure children of divorce that, though it may seem it sometimes, it's not the end of the world.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/biff-for-coparent-communication-your-guide-to-difficult-texts-emails-and-social-media-posts monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637788542384-ONGXJ3ZIHASBYOWRGXQN/BIFF+your+guide+to+difficult+coparent.jpg Resources - BIFF for CoParent Communication: Your Guide to Difficult Texts, Emails, and Social Media Posts - by Bill Eddy From Amazon: “In divorce and co-parenting, not only do you need to deal with your own emotions, you may be faced with a daily barrage of hostile calls, texts, email, and social media blasts. How can you regain a sense of control and peace for your own sake and for the kids? For more than a decade, the BIFF method of responding to hostile and misinforming emails, texts, and conversations has grown in use by thousands of people dealing with a difficult co-parent and with those who may have a high conflict personality, and it helps with those who don't. This third book in the BIFF™ Conflict Communication Series is especially devoted to parents dealing with issues during, and after, separation and divorce. Complete with instructions in the four-step BIFF method, and numerous practical examples, readers will learn the intricacies of their new parenting environment. When parents use this approach, not only do they feel good about their end of the written or verbal conversation, but it tends to influence the other parent to communicate more productively as well. While it's simple and practical, it's not natural for most of us because we are hooked by the emotional intensity. This book can help you reduce the conflict and regain your sanity by learning what to write and what not to write. Brief, Informative, Friendly, Firm” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/when-my-parents-forgot-how-to-be-friends monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637788412179-7U15ADWVJUU62Y5ATY43/when+my+parents+forgot+how+to+be+friends.jpg Resources - When My Parents Forgot How to Be Friends - by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos From Amazon: “Young children become confused and hurt when their parents constantly argue, then decide to divorce. This sensitively written book assures boys and girls that children are in no way responsible for their parents' inability to get along together. It lets kids know that although one parent chooses to move away from the home, both parents continue to love their little boy or girl. Both Mom and Dad will continue to spend happy times with them. Even very young children have concerns and anxieties, and Let's Talk About It! books are written and illustrated especially for them. Parents are advised to read these books aloud while their preschooler listens and looks at illustrations of the boys and girls in each story. Many children in early grades will be able to read the stories for themselves. Let's Talk About It! books encourage children to explore their feelings, and then to speak openly about things that trouble them.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/mama-and-daddy-bears-divorce monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637788309060-DW2ARULEV700F1NO6SMW/mama+and+daddy+bears+divorce.jpg Resources - Mama and Daddy Bear's Divorce - by Cornelia Maude Spelman From Amazon: “When Mama and Daddy Bear tell Dinah that they are getting a divorce, Dinah is very sad and scared. Where will Daddy go? Will she see him again? Over time, though, Dinah learns that while Daddy isn't living with them anymore, many of the best things stay the same: Mama will always be her mama, Daddy will always be her daddy, and they love her very much. A brief note for parents is included.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/its-not-your-fault-koko-bear monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637788201267-SZ1GJI7OHJG3TSDIOVBN/its+not+your+fault+koko+bear.jpg Resources - It's Not Your Fault, Koko Bear - by Vicki Lansky From Amazon: “This easy-to-understand children's story and parenting guide is intended for families where both parents plan to stay active and involved in their child's life. "It's Not Your Fault, KoKo Bear" revolves around a lovable bear who doesn't want to have two homes. KoKo's experience will help children learn what divorce means, how family life will change, and understand that the divorce is not their fault.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/fred-stays-with-me monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637788091837-ZNL7E4EKS1HPMC78AMNC/fred+stays+with+me.jpg Resources - Fred Stays with Me! - by Nancy Coffelt From Amazon: “A poignant picture book about a young girl, who in the face of her parents' divorce, turns to the one constant in her life-her dog Fred. Sometimes I live with my mom. Sometimes I live with my dad. But Fred stays with me. Told from the point of view of a young child whose parents are divorced, Fred Stays with Me follows a girl and her dog, Fred, from one parent's house to the other's, giving her a sense of continuity and stability. With a simple text and childlike language, the story expresses and addresses a child's concerns, highlights the friendship between child and pet, presents a common ground for the parents, and resolves conflict in a positive way. Tricia Tusa's charming and whimsical artwork adds a light, happy feel to this poignant--but not overly sentimental--story.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/women-who-love-too-much-when-you-keep-wishing-and-hoping-hell-change monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637787714668-ZF81TWRO7MZBGFXDUGKG/women+who+love+too+much.jpg Resources - Women Who Love Too Much: When You Keep Wishing and Hoping He'll Change - by Robin Norwood From Amazon: “Is having 'somebody to love' the most important thing in your life? Do you constantly believe that with 'the right man' you would no longer feel depressed or lonely? Are you bored with 'nice guys' who are open, honest, and dependable? If being in love means being in pain, this book was written for you. Therapist Robin Norwood describes loving too much as a pattern of thoughts and behavior, which certain women develop as a response to problems from childhood. Many women find themselves repeatedly drawn into unhappy and destructive relationships with men. They then struggle to make these doomed relationships work. This best-selling book takes a hard look at how powerfully addictive these unhealthy relationships are - but also gives a very specific program for recovery from the disease of loving too much.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/divorce-happens-to-the-nicest-kids-a-self-help-book-for-kids monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637787968427-VPRPJ5V1OY3MFVY4BADX/divorce+happens+to+the+nicest+kids.jpg Resources - Divorce Happens to the Nicest Kids: A Self Help Book for Kids - by Michael S Prokop From Amazon: “Discussion questions and a brief story examine many of the common concerns and feelings that frequently accompany divorce.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/between-two-worlds-the-inner-lives-of-children-of-divorce monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637787831366-0K45A2WE4HMNXA3U0WD4/between+two+worlds.jpg Resources - Between Two Worlds: The Inner Lives of Children of Divorce - by Elizabeth Marquadt From Amazon: “Is there really such a thing as a “good divorce”? Determined to uncover the truth, Elizabeth Marquardt—herself a child of divorce—conducted, with Professor Norval Glenn, a pioneering national study of children of divorce, surveying 1,500 young adults from both divorced and intact families between 2001 and 2003. In Between Two Worlds, she weaves the findings of that study together with powerful, unsentimental stories of the childhoods of young people from divorced families. The hard truth, she says, is that while divorce is sometimes necessary, even amicable divorces sow lasting inner conflict in the lives of children. When a family breaks in two, children who stay in touch with both parents must travel between two worlds, trying alone to reconcile their parents’ often strikingly different beliefs, values, and ways of living. Authoritative, beautifully written, and alive with the voices of men and women whose lives were changed by divorce, Marquardt’s book is essential reading for anyone who grew up “between two worlds.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/codependent-no-more-how-to-stop-controlling-others-and-start-caring-for-yourself monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637787563036-IMD44OH8AP8CXWJK6I9N/codependent+no+more.jpg Resources - Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself - by Melody Beattie From Amazon: “In a crisis, it's easy to revert to old patterns. Caring for your well-being during the coronavirus pandemic includes maintaining healthy boundaries and saying no to unhealthy relationships. The healing touchstone of millions, this modern classic by one of America's best-loved and most inspirational authors holds the key to understanding codependency and to unlocking its stultifying hold on your life. Is someone else's problem your problem? If, like so many others, you've lost sight of your own life in the drama of tending to someone else's, you may be codependent--and you may find yourself in this book--Codependent No More.The healing touchstone of millions, this modern classic by one of America's best-loved and most inspirational authors holds the key to understanding codependency and to unlocking its stultifying hold on your life. With instructive life stories, personal reflections, exercises, and self-tests, Codependent No More is a simple, straightforward, readable map of the perplexing world of codependency--charting the path to freedom and a lifetime of healing, hope, and happiness.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/winnie-the-pooh-and-tigger-too monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637787374804-T190P2VFHN300AOJWJPU/winnie+the+pooh+and+tigger+too.jpg Resources - Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too - by Disney Book Club From Amazon: “Rabbit plans to unbounce Tigger, but he discovers he likes a bouncy Tigger best.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-night-dad-went-to-jail-what-to-expect-when-someone-you-love-goes-to-jail monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637786907898-FLMLOCERQNY9MXIUAJS7/The+Night+Dad+went+to+Jail.jpg Resources - The Night Dad Went to Jail: What to Expect When Someone You Love Goes to Jail - by Melissa Higgins From Amazon: “When someone you love goes to jail, you might feel lost, scared, and even mad. This colorfully illustrated book lets children know that they are not alone in this situation. It offers age appropriate explanations to help with difficult conversations. Told from the experience of a rabbit, this picture book is intended to make a parent's incarceration a little less frightening.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/when-someone-you-love-dies monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637787087773-ZLY8Z6JZQRSO2LEFMFUW/When+Someone+You+Love+DIes.jpg Resources - When Someone You Love Dies - by William Weidinger From Amazon: “Death is usually filled with a variety of feelings. Many of those emotions are difficult for children (and adults) to feel and understand. This wonderful book looks at some of those feelings in a simple and non-threatening way for children to see and understand that their own feelings are pretty usual and natural. It is important for children to express their feelings to someone they trust and to be heard and acknowledged around these feelings. This book sets the stage for dialogue between child and caregiver and is a great illustration and validation of the different feelings they may face and what they can do when these feelings arise. At the end of the book there are a number of questions and conversation points that can further the conversation regarding death and loss that will hopefully lead to healing.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/when-a-parent-goes-to-jail-a-comprehensive-guide-for-counseling-children-of-incarcerated-parents monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637786816273-2ECL0RM0KR5VTBU7R9SI/When+a+Parent+goes+to+Jail.jpg Resources - When A Parent Goes To Jail : A Comprehensive Guide for Counseling Children of Incarcerated Parents - by Rebecca M Yaffe From Amazon: “Explains rules, laws, choices, and consequences resulting in going to jail; discusses what to expect from the legal system; and provides advice on coping with having a parent in jail.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/what-to-do-when-your-temper-flares-a-kids-guide-to-overcoming-problems-with-anger monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637786637822-XAAW05WDJ3PWSHN467SA/What+to+do+when+Your+Temper+Flares.png Resources - What to Do When Your Temper Flares: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems With Anger - by Dawn Huebner From Amazon: “Did you know that anger is like fire? It starts with a spark, igniting us with energy and purpose. But it can also blaze out of control, causing lots of problems. If you're a kid whose temper quickly flares, a kid whose anger gets too big, too hot, too fast, this book is for you. What to Do When Your Temper Flares guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat problems with anger. Engaging examples, lively illustrations, and step-by-step instructions teach children a set of "anger dousing" methods aimed at cooling angry thoughts and controlling angry actions, resulting in calmer, more effective kids. This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering children to work toward change. This book is part of the Magination Press What-to-Do Guides for Kids® series and includes an “Introduction to Parents and Caregivers.” What-to-Guides for Kids® are interactive self-help books designed to guide 6–12 year olds and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of various psychological concerns. Engaging, encouraging, and easy to follow, these books educate, motivate, and empower children to work towards change.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/what-to-do-when-you-worry-too-much-a-kids-guide-to-overcoming-anxiety monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637786461792-Q8JYGZH7DTPZFPEZULRQ/What+to+do+when+You+Worry+too+Much.png Resources - What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety - by Dawn Huebner From Amazon: “Did you know that worries are like tomatoes? No, you can't eat them, but you can make them grow, simply by paying attention to them. If your worries have grown so big that they bother you almost every day, this book is for you. What to Do When You Worry Too Much guides children and parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of anxiety. Lively metaphors and humorous illustrations make the concepts and strategies easy to understand, while clear how-to steps and prompts to draw and write help children to master new skills related to reducing anxiety. This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering kids to overcoming their overgrown worries. Engaging, encouraging, and easy to follow, this book educates, motivates, and empowers children to work towards change. Includes a note to parents by psychologist and author Dawn Huebner, PhD.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-peaceful-lion-and-the-nagging-crow monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637786287647-RZTSPS1H3XFJ30VDYH2G/The+Peaceful+Lion+the+Nagging+Crow.png Resources - The Peaceful Lion and the Nagging Crow - by A.M. Marcus From Amazon: “How easy do you find it to stay calm when someone is trying to annoy you? If you know a child with a big heart, Help them manage their emotions and find their inner peace no matter what’s thrown at them by sharing this enlightening story with them. Join the Peaceful Lion in this story as he shows us a great example of how to be immune to the opinions of others. As Don Miguel Ruiz said “Don’t take anything personally, nothing others do is because of you”. The crow does everything he can to annoy the Lion but the Lion manages to remain calm and peaceful. Discover the secret to his inner peace with this beautifully illustrated story! It’s easy to take things to heart at times, and this is a nice reminder that most people’s actions are about themselves. By showing children how to manage their emotions we can help them to find their inner peace and be immune to the opinions of others as the Lion does in this story. This message can be helpful for children who have been the victim of bullying and it may also help to raise awareness of how we treat others. As with all books by A.M.Marcus, don't miss the powerful questions at the end of the story that lead the child to take ownership of the message in the quote.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-goodbye-walk monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637785830445-34UK0PEP0C2Q1B6UA7VW/The+Goodbye+Walk.png Resources - The Goodbye Walk - by Joanne Ryder From Amazon: “A sensitive, nature-loving girl bids an end-of-summer farewell to all of the special places that she would visit, observing once again the hill where she watched eagles, the bridge beneath which the fish would hide, and much more.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-feelings-book monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637785636331-0ON23TBV2KXZXOIQKAGK/The+Feelings+Book.png Resources - The Feelings Book - by Todd Parr From Amazon: “Sometimes I feel silly. Sometimes I feel like eating pizza for breakfast. Sometimes I feel brave. Sometimes I feel like trying something new... The Feelings Book vibrantly illustrates the wide range of moods we all experience. Kids and adults will appreciate Todd Parr's quirky intelligence as he pays special attention to the ever-changing, sometimes nonsensical emotions that we all feel. Targeted to young children first beginning to read, this book will inspire kids to discuss their multitude of feelings in a kid-friendly, accessible format, told through Parr's trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-challenging-child monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637785544098-MJLW2NL0N75AW64ZPAHV/The+Challenging+Child.jpg Resources - The Challenging Child - by Stanley I Greenspan From Amazon: “The book that helps parents match the child care to the child Most children fall into five basic personality types that stem from inborn physical characteristics: the sensitive child, the self-absorbed child, the defiant child, the inattentive child, and the active/aggressive child. For each of these, there are parenting patterns to avoid and those that help the most. The Challenging Child reassures parents that they do not simply have to "live with" their child's temperament but can fit their parenting style to their child's unique personality and help each child build on strengths, master weaknesses, and embrace life with confidence and skills.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/super-duper-safety-school-safety-rules-for-kids-amp-grown-ups monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637785419845-UEAOKAVQNB4MEXTO7A8C/Super+Duper+Safety+School.png Resources - Super Duper Safety School: Safety Rules For Kids & Grown-Ups! - by Pattie Fitzgerald From Amazon: “Parents always want to know how they can teach their children about personal safety without instilling fear and yet still get the important message across. Pattie Fitzgerald has taken her highly regarded children’s curriculum and created “Super Duper Safety School” to do just that. Written with empowering child-friendly language, the main character “Sammy” helps parents and kids start the dialog by using simple rules that make sense to children. Sammy explains each rule using a straight-forward concept of “thumbs up and thumbs down” awareness. Super Duper Safety School teaches children how to be the “boss of their own body”, how to watch out for “tricky people” and how they can be safe around people they know or don’t know. Also included is a comprehensive Parent Education Guide to help parents understand their role and how they can significantly minimize the risks to their child. Super Duper Safety School comes highly recommended by pediatricians, teachers and parents as a valuable resource in educating children with an effective approach that works!” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/right-now-i-am-kind monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637785286089-69SZKTYVZ9KIDCZDDZWD/Right+Now+I+am+Kind.jpg Resources - Right Now, I am Kind - by Dr Daniela Owen From Amazon: “In the third book of her Right Now series, Dr. Daniela Owen, Ph.D. helps children learn what it means to be kind and aware of other people. Sometimes children just want to think about themselves, but we live in a world with lots of other people. It's important to be aware of and kind to all of these other people. This book is a guide for children to help them understand why being aware is important, and what actions they can do to show kindness. Dr. Daniela Owen, Ph.D. is a clinical child psychologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She works primarily with children, adolescents, and their families and specializes in using evidence-based treatments to help with managing anxiety, worry, anger, and low mood. Through her children’s books, Daniela brings to life concepts and strategies that can be helpful for children everywhere.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/right-now-i-am-brave monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637785099427-A0VU4UD7T9X0TATEBJQ5/Right+Now+I+am+Brave.jpg Resources - Right Now, I am Brave - by Dr Daniela Owen From Amazon: “In the second book of her "Right Now" series, Dr. Daniela Owen, Ph.D. explains the choices that we all have when we face our fears, and provides simple examples of how to overcome our anxieties in such situations. This is a coloring book edition to help children overcome their fears and live bravely during uncertain times. Dr. Daniela Owen, Ph.D. is a clinical child psychologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She works primarily with children, adolescents, and their families and specializes in using evidence-based treatments to help with managing anxiety, worry, anger, and low mood. Through her children’s books, Daniela brings to life concepts and strategies that can be helpful for children everywhere.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/right-now-i-am-fine monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637784941662-9SJT1Q1J9ODG7YFHG9RH/Right+Now+I+am+Fine.png Resources - Right Now, I am Fine - by Dr Daniela Owen From Amazon: “Dr. Daniela Owen, Ph.D., an assistant professor of clinical psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, has published her first book specifically to help children deal with the complications of stress and anxiety from the COVID Epidemic. This book is a mindfully written guide to aid children in dealing with stress and anxiety, by uncovering their emotions and following a simple calming routine. Dr. Daniela Owen, Ph.D. is a clinical child psychologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She works primarily with children, adolescents, and their families and specializes in using evidence-based treatments to help with managing anxiety, worry, anger, and low mood. Through her children’s books, Daniela brings to life concepts and strategies that can be helpful for children everywhere.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/if-i-have-to-tell-you-one-more-time-the-revolutionary-program-that-gets-your-kids-to-listen-without-nagging-reminding-or-yelling monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637784787666-W8II9U9OS9PWRWHHERHX/If+I+have+to+Tell+You+One+More+Time.jpg Resources - If I Have to Tell You One More Time...: The Revolutionary Program That Gets Your Kids To Listen Without Nagging, Reminding, or Yelling - by Amy McCready From Amazon: “The Revolutionary Program That Gets Your Kids To Listen Without Nagging, Reminding, or Yelling Why does it feel sometimes as if our children have special powers that enable them to tune us out completely? You ask your child to do her homework, get ready for school or bedtime. You think she heard you but . . . no response. You’ve tried everything—time-outs, nagging, counting to three—and nothing seems to work. In this invaluable book, Amy McCready, founder of the popular online parenting course Positive Parenting Solutions, presents a nag-and-scream-free program for compassionately yet effectively, correcting your children’s bad behavior. McCready draws on Adlerian psychology and Positive Discipline, which focuses on the central idea that every human being has a basic need to feel connected and empowered—children being no exception to the rule. According to McCready, when this need isn’t met in positive ways, kids resort to negative methods. In this book she provides parents with a virtual toolbox of strategies they can use to give their children the attention and power they crave—and do away with the misbehaving that adults dread.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/i-can-handle-it-2-mindful-mantras monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637784671130-SB3XPHQVG5B4A96IZQDM/I+Can+Handle+It+2.jpg Resources - I Can Handle It 2 (Mindful Mantras) - by Laurie Wright https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/i-can-handle-it-mindful-mantras monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637784220802-DAEZ3X53UIK9OHB7TZKJ/I+Can+Handle+It.png Resources - I Can Handle It (Mindful Mantras) - by Laurie Wright https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/feelings-and-dealings-color-my-emotions-an-sel-coloring-book-to-build-emotional-intelligence-social-skills-and-empathy monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637784054065-TN0IKYYM128PFVIP5DTI/Feelings+and+Dealings+workbook.jpg Resources - Feelings and Dealings: Color My Emotions: An SEL Coloring Book to Build Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, and Empathy - by Camille Childs From Amazon: “This Social Emotional Learning (SEL) coloring book supports emotional health and connection! Parents, teachers, caregivers, and mental health professionals of children ages 3 - 8 years love using the Feelings and Dealings coloring book to develop empathy. This therapeutic tool develops emotional intelligence and social skills through fun and engaging interaction. Kids discover a wide range of 24 common emotions which builds empathy, self and other awareness, and interpersonal connection. While coloring, kids learn how to identify emotions through facial expressions, body language, and in social contexts. What you will find inside the book: • A total of 48 coloring pages on single side pages, including 24 Individual Pose Pages designed to develop emotional intelligence and 24 corresponding Social Scene Pages designed to develop social intelligence and social skills. • 24 Individual Pose Pages: Each Individual Pose page shows a child expressing an emotion through nonverbal cues such as facial expressions and body language. The emotions are labeled in the lower right corner. • 24 Social Scene Pages: Each Social Scene page conveys an emotion in a realistic social situation involving family, friends, and pets in a variety of age appropriate settings. • Each Individual Pose Page matches a Social Scene Page so kids discover 24 nuanced emotions including the basics (afraid, angry, happy, etc.) to modern, complex emotions (distracted, overwhelmed, etc.) in individual and social contexts. • A nice large format (8.5"x11" size) for young kids with small hands. Who and how it helps: • Aids Parents, Therapists, Teachers, and Caregivers: Counselors and Psychologists use the coloring pages in therapy, teachers use them in the classroom to teach empathy and social skills, and parents use them as conversation starters to connect with their children or simply as an educational aid in child development. • Supports emotional health and connection: Kids discover a wide range of 24 emotions which builds empathy, self and other awareness, interpersonal connection, and models ways to express needs. • Teaches empathy: When you have empathy, you can better understand another person’s emotions and actions. Empathy broadens our perspective, improves communication, better enables collaboration, and deepens relationships.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/feelings-and-dealings-the-abcs-of-emotions-an-sel-storybook-to-build-emotional-intelligence-social-skills-and-empathy monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637783910656-ALBOQNUI68ANCMKDSDHQ/Feelings+and+Dealings.jpg Resources - Feelings and Dealings: The ABC's of Emotions: An SEL Storybook to Build Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, and Empathy - by Camille Childs From Amazon: “This Social Emotional Learning (SEL) storybook supports emotional health and connection! Parents, teachers, caregivers, and mental health professionals of children ages 3 - 8 years love using Feelings and Dealings to develop empathy. This therapeutic tool develops emotional intelligence and social skills through rhyme while moving through the alphabet. Kids discover a wide range of 26 common emotions which builds empathy, self and other awareness, and interpersonal connection. While reading, kids learn how to identify emotions through facial expressions, body language, and in social contexts. Let's name our emotions, Through the alphabet. We'll see kids dealing with feelings, With family, friends and pets! What you will find inside the book: • The alphabet with each letter assigned to an emotion for a total of 26 emotions, including 26 Individual Poses designed to develop emotional intelligence and 26 corresponding Social Scenes designed to develop social intelligence and social skills. • 26 Individual Poses: Each Individual Pose shows a child expressing an emotion through nonverbal cues such as facial expressions and body language. • 26 Social Scenes: Each Social Scene conveys an emotion in a realistic social situation involving family, friends, and pets in a variety of age-appropriate settings. • Each Individual Pose matches a Social Scene so kids discover 26 nuanced emotions including the basics (afraid, angry, happy, etc.) to modern, complex emotions (distracted, overwhelmed, etc.) in individual and social contexts. • A nice large format (8.5"x11" size) for young kids with small hands. Who and how it helps: • Aids Parents, Therapists, Teachers, and Caregivers: Counselors and Psychologists use this book in therapy, teachers use it in the classroom to teach empathy and social skills, and parents use it as conversation starters to connect with their children or simply as an educational aid in child development. • Supports emotional health and connection: Kids discover a wide range of 26 emotions which builds empathy, self and other awareness, interpersonal connection, and models ways to express needs. • Teaches empathy: When you have empathy, you can better understand another person’s emotions and actions. Empathy broadens our perspective, improves communication, better enables collaboration, and deepens relationships.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/stop-walking-on-eggshells-taking-your-life-back-when-someone-you-care-about-has-borderline-personality-disorder monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637783717816-89K3BAUO46CK2UQBWE8I/stop+walking+on+eggshells.jpg Resources - Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care About Has Borderline Personality Disorder - by Paul Mason From Amazon: “Isn’t it time you stopped walking on eggshells? Learn how with this fully revised and updated third edition of a self-help classic—now with more than one million copies sold! Do you feel manipulated, controlled, or lied to? Are you the focus of intense, violent, and irrational rages? Do you feel you are ‘walking on eggshells’ to avoid the next confrontation? If the answer is ‘yes,’ someone you care about may have borderline personality disorder (BPD)—a mood disorder that causes negative self-image, emotional instability, and difficulty with interpersonal relationships. Stop Walking on Eggshells has already helped more than a million people with friends and family members suffering from BPD understand this difficult disorder, set boundaries, and help their loved ones stop relying on dangerous BPD behaviors. This fully revised third edition has been updated with the very latest BPD research on comorbidity, extensive new information about narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), the effectiveness of schema therapy, and coping and communication skills you can use to stabilize your relationship with the BPD or NPD sufferer in your life. This compassionate guide will enable you to: Make sense out of the chaos Stand up for yourself and assert your needs Defuse arguments and conflicts Protect yourself and others from violent behavior If you’re ready to bring peace and stability back into your life, this time-tested guide will show you how, one confident step at a time.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/walking-on-eggshells-navigating-the-delicate-relationship-between-adult-children-and-parents monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637783615826-HXU5SNCVYGSGF2Y7CNBG/walking+on+eggshells.jpg Resources - Walking on Eggshells: Navigating the Delicate Relationship Between Adult Children and Parents - by Jane Isay From Amazon: “We raise our children to be independent and lead fulfilling lives, but when they finally do, staying close becomes more complicated than ever. And for every bewildered mother who wonders why her children don’t call, there is a frustrated son or daughter who just wants to be treated like a grownup. Now, renowned editor Jane Isay delivers the perfect gift to both parents and their adult children—real-life wisdom and advice on how to stay together without falling apart. Using extensive interviews with people from ages twenty-five to seventy, Isay shows that we’re far from alone in our struggles to make this new, adult relationship work. She offers up groundbreaking insights and deeply moving stories that will inspire those in even the toughest situations. Isay’s warmth and wit shine through on every page as she charts an invaluable course through the confusing, and often painful, interactions parents and children can face. Walking on Eggshells is the much-needed road map that will keep you connected to the people you love most.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-object-of-my-affection-is-in-my-reflection-coping-with-narcissists monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637783498348-WPMY5VORBHLTWWPF37LO/the+object+of+my+affection+is+in+my+own+reflection.jpg Resources - The Object of My Affection Is in My Reflection: Coping with Narcissists - by Rokelle Lerner From Amazon: “In her latest book, relationship expert Rokelle Lerner, tackles the innerworkings of narcissism and offers compassionate and realistic advice for surviving a relationship with those afflicted with this personality disorder. A Narcissist can make life exhilaratingly exciting one minute, and shear hell the next. A narcissist has no qualms about taking another's money, love, admiration, body or soul to satisfy their unquenchable hunger. They are not inherently evil, but unfortunately their wounds compel them to act in ways that are sometimes unconscionable, damaging, and ultimately tragic. Whether a mother-in-law, friend, coworker or boss, sometimes it's impossible to avoid narcissists, so instead of being miserable or taken advantage of, Rokelle Lerner shares her insights on the dynamics behind this personality disorder to give readers the tools to cope with narcissists, including: Learning to see narcissists as they see themselves Creating defense factors to ward them off Maintaining a balanced relationship based on mutual love, not one-sided narcissism” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-buddha-and-the-borderline-my-recovery-from-borderline-personality-disorder-through-dialectical-behavior-therapy-buddhism-and-online-dating monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637783375133-RD7SR1PGVGQ4RPA1TZJP/the+buddha+and+the+borderline.jpg Resources - The Buddha and the Borderline: My Recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder through Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Buddhism, and Online Dating - by Kiera van Gelder From Amazon: “Kiera Van Gelder's first suicide attempt at the age of twelve marked the onset of her struggles with drug addiction, depression, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, and chaotic romantic relationships-all of which eventually led to doctors' belated diagnosis of borderline personality disorder twenty years later. The Buddha and the Borderline is a window into this mysterious and debilitating condition, an unblinking portrayal of one woman's fight against the emotional devastation of borderline personality disorder. This haunting, intimate memoir chronicles both the devastating period that led to Kiera's eventual diagnosis and her inspirational recovery through therapy, Buddhist spirituality, and a few online dates gone wrong. Kiera's story sheds light on the private struggle to transform suffering into compassion for herself and others, and is essential reading for all seeking to understand what it truly means to recover and reclaim the desire to live.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/sometimes-i-act-crazy-living-with-borderline-personality-disorder monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637783251970-IYQN69OZZ4CSRQ7S5319/sometimes+i+act+crazy.jpg Resources - Sometimes I Act Crazy: Living with Borderline Personality Disorder - by Jerold J Kreisman From Amazon: “A source of hope, expert advice, and guidance for people with borderline personality disorder and those who love them Do you experience frightening, often violent mood swings that make you fear for your sanity? Are you often depressed? Do you engage in self-destructive behaviors such as drug or alcohol abuse, anorexia, compulsive eating, self-cutting, and hair pulling? Do you feel empty inside, or as if you don't know who you are? Do you dread being alone and fear abandonment? Do you have trouble finishing projects, keeping a job, or forming lasting relationships? If you or someone you love answered yes to the majority of these questions, there's a good chance that you or that person suffers from borderline personality disorder, a commonly misunderstood and misdiagnosed psychological problem afflicting tens of millions of people. Princess Diana was one of the most well-known BPD sufferers. As a source of hope and practical advice for BPD sufferers and those who love them, this new book by Dr. Jerold J. Kreisman and Hal Straus, bestselling authors of I Hate You, Don't Leave Me, offers proven techniques that help you: * Manage mood swings * Develop lasting relationships * Improve your self-esteem * Keep negative thoughts at bay * Control destructive impulses * Understand your treatment options * Find professional help” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/lost-in-the-mirror monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637783069107-1BWDI09WBLYE6CM4A0I6/lost+in+the+mirror.jpg Resources - Lost in the Mirror: An Inside Look at Borderline Personality Disorder - by Richard Moskovitz, MD From Amazon: “Borderline personality disorder accounts for almost 25 percent of psychiatric hospitalizations in this country. Lost in the Mirror takes readers behind the erratic behavior of this puzzling disorder, examining its underlying causes and revealing the unimaginable pain and fear beneath its surface.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/8w0ibgeogslwsuo2legs9vnrl6ptnx monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637782895710-DG0B5D5ZRJ1HNEMYA056/i+hate+you+don%27t+leave+me.jpg Resources - I Hate You - Don't Leave Me: Understanding the Borderline Personality - by Jerold J Kreisman, MD and Hal Straus From Amazon: “The revised and expanded third edition of the best-selling guide to understanding borderline personality disorder - with advice for communicating with and helping the borderline individuals in your life. After more than three decades as the essential guide to borderline personality disorder (BPD), the third edition of I Hate You - Don’t Leave Me now reflects the most up-to-date research that has opened doors to the neurobiological, genetic, and developmental roots of the disorder, as well as connections between BPD and substance abuse, sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress syndrome, ADHD, and eating disorders. Both pharmacological and psychotherapeutic advancements point to real hope for success in the treatment and understanding of BPD. This expanded and revised edition is an invaluable resource for those diagnosed with BPD and their family, friends, and colleagues, as well as professionals and students in the field, and the practical tools and advice are easy to understand and use in your day-to-day interactions with the borderline individuals in your life.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/freeing-yourself-from-the-narcissist-in-your-life-at-home-at-work-with-friends monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637782342223-B2QONJW45Z5NI48MY26Z/freeing+yourself+from+the+narcissist+in+your+life.jpg Resources - Freeing Yourself from the Narcissist in Your Life: At Home. At Work. With Friends. - by Linda Martinez-Lewi From Amazon: “Combining clinical analysis with psychological profiles of famous narcissists, here is an indispensable guide to recognizing, coping with, and ultimately overcoming the destructive behavior of narcissists. Everybody needs some healthy narcissism. But in a society obsessed with appearance, wealth, and status, it's easy for problematic narcissists to thrive. Many people who seem to "have it all" are suffering from one of the most common--and overlooked--personality disorders of our time: high level narcissism. Typified by an obsession with perfection, a desperate need for admiration, and a willingness to use and exploit others for personal gain, high level narcissism can spell devastation for anyone who crosses the narcissist's path. In Freeing Yourself from the Narcissist in Your Life, psychotherapist Linda Martinez-Lewi presents an in-depth and supportive plan for identifying, understanding, and dealing with high level narcissistic behavior in those close to you. Martinez-Lewi helps you to liberate yourself from draining personal relationships with narcissists, and shows how to regain a sense of peace, balance, and well-being. Drawing on detailed profiles of famous narcissists, including Pablo Picasso, Frank Lloyd Wright, Armand Hammer, and Ayn Rand, as well as expertly rendered case studies from her private practice as a psychotherapist, Martinez-Lewi shows how to: - understand where narcissistic behavior comes from; -learn to spot narcissistic traits, even in the early stages of relationships; - realize why attempting to change a narcissist is fruitless; and - protect yourself from the narcissist's opportunism, manipulative behavior, and lack of empathy.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-depression-workbook-a-guide-for-living-with-depression-and-manic-depression monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637703045724-W3C6RZOZXYKI0FQP0TTL/the+depression+workbook.jpg Resources - The Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression - by Mary Ellen Copeland From Amazon: “From the best-selling author, Mary Ellen Copeland, comes the Second Edition of The Depression Workbook. Learn to practice the latest research-based self-help strategies to relieve depression and address other mental health issues including how to: •Take responsibility for your own wellness •Use charts to track and control your moods •Find helpful care providers •Build a system of mutual support •Increase self-confidence and self-esteem •Use relaxation, diet, exercise, and light to stabilize your moods •Avoid conditions that can worsen your symptoms. A new chapter guides readers through developing your own plan for managing symptoms and staying well. This process, known as the Wellness Recovery Plan (WRAP), was developed by a group of people who experience depression, or manic depression and/or have other mental health concerns and who now report that this plan helped them relieve their symptoms and improve the quality of their lives. This edition is updated in all areas including new medical and holistic perspectives and extensive lists of helpful resources and Web sites that will assist you in your journey to wellness. By letting you share more than a hundred case stories and empowering you with the most current therapeutic strategies, The Depression Workbook, Second Edition will give you insight, energy, and hope.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-stronger-than-bpd-journal-dbt-activities-to-help-you-manage-emotions-heal-from-borderline-personality-disorder-and-discover-the-wise-woman-within monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637702905872-VZM3R6TZKRVH1XKMSY8D/stronger+than+bpd+journal.jpg Resources - The Stronger Than BPD Journal: DBT Activities to Help You Manage Emotions, Heal from Borderline Personality Disorder, and Discover the Wise Woman Within - by Debbie Corso From Amazon: “Your story is just beginning. In The Stronger than BPD Journal, influential BPD blogger, advocate, and peer educator Debbie Corso and psychotherapist Kathryn C. Holt offer guided writing activities to help you work through strong emotions, strengthen emotional resiliency, and build lasting relationships. If you have borderline personality disorder (BPD), you may have trouble managing your intense emotions, navigating day-to-day life, and maintaining healthy relationships. You may also have trouble seeing yourself clearly beyond your diagnosis. But you should know that—while BPD is a part of your life’s story—BPD isn’t the whole story. This unique journal offers gentle guided exercises based in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help you balance your emotions, take time for self-care and exploration, and put a stop to overly critical self-judgment. You’ll also learn to reduce stress, upsets, and triggers; gain resiliency; and improve communication with others. Writing can be a vehicle for profound self-reflection, exploration, and healing. This guided journal will help you take control of your emotions, gain insight into your unique mind, and start living the life you deserve. This book has been selected as an Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Book Recommendation—an honor bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/stronger-than-bpd-the-girls-guide-to-taking-control-of-intense-emotions-drama-and-chaos-using-dbt monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637702698728-N9QEN0H34EC4YC02B2RI/stronger+than+bpd.jpg Resources - Stronger Than BPD: The Girl’s Guide to Taking Control of Intense Emotions, Drama, and Chaos Using DBT - by Debbie Corso, BSc and Gillian Galen, PsyD From Amazon: “You are strong! No matter what anyone says, you can heal the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD). In this unique guide, influential BPD advocate and blogger Debbie Corso offers an easy-to-use primer on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), as well as powerful peer-to-peer support for managing your worst BPD symptoms. If you have BPD, you may experience extreme emotional ups and downs. These intense feelings can make navigating everyday life that much more difficult, and as a result, you may have trouble maintaining relationships, seeing yourself clearly, or reaching career goals. You should know that you are not alone, and that BPD isn’t your fault. Most importantly, you need to know that you are strong. With the right tools, you can overcome the symptoms of your BPD—this book will show you how. Written by a BPD survivor and advocate, Stronger Than BPD offers practical, evidence-based dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to help you manage the intense emotions and negative self-image that can occur with BPD. This easy-to-use guide helps you apply the fundamental components of DBT—such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness—to everyday situations that can trigger your symptoms. And through personal examples and real-life stories, you’ll see how others have put these skills to work in their own lives to get relief. You’ll even learn how social media can help you heal! BPD is a part of your life, but it doesn’t have to define you. If you are ready to take control of your symptoms using powerful, evidence-based DBT skills, this friendly guide will light the way. This book has been selected as an Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Book Recommendation—an honor bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/madness-a-bipolar-life monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637702505517-0MYCN8W84RY8MO08A6WS/madness+a+bipolar+life.jpg Resources - Madness: A Bipolar Life - by Marya Hornbacher From Amazon: “In the vein of An Unquiet Mind comes a storm of a memoir that will take you deep inside bipolar disorder and change everything you know. When Marya Hornbacher published her first book, Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia, she did not yet have the piece of shattering knowledge that would finally make sense of the chaos of her life. At age twenty-four, Hornbacher was diagnosed with Type I rapid-cycle bipolar, the most severe form of bipolar disorder. In Madness, in her trademark wry and utterly self-revealing voice, Hornbacher tells her new story. Through scenes of astonishing visceral and emotional power, she takes us inside her own desperate attempts to counteract violently careening mood swings by self-starvation, substance abuse, numbing sex, and self-mutilation. How Hornbacher fights her way up from a madness that all but destroys her, and what it is like to live in a difficult and sometimes beautiful life and marriage—where bipolar always beckons—is at the center of this brave and heart-stopping memoir. Madness delivers the revelation that Hornbacher is not alone: millions of people in America today are struggling with a variety of disorders that may disguise their bipolar disease. And Hornbacher's fiercely self-aware portrait of her own bipolar as early as age four will powerfully change, too, the current debate on whether bipolar in children actually exists.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/an-unquiet-mind-a-memoir-of-moods-and-madness monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637702336190-S5FYQXASN2QUHW30VGPN/An+Unquiet+Mind.jpg Resources - An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness - by Kay Redfield Jamison From Amazon: “In her bestselling classic, An Unquiet Mind, Kay Redfield Jamison changed the way we think about moods and madness. Dr. Jamison is one of the foremost authorities on manic-depressive (bipolar) illness; she has also experienced it firsthand. For even while she was pursuing her career in academic medicine, Jamison found herself succumbing to the same exhilarating highs and catastrophic depressions that afflicted many of her patients, as her disorder launched her into ruinous spending sprees, episodes of violence, and an attempted suicide. Here Jamison examines bipolar illness from the dual perspectives of the healer and the healed, revealing both its terrors and the cruel allure that at times prompted her to resist taking medication. An Unquiet Mind is a memoir of enormous candor, vividness, and wisdom—a deeply powerful book that has both transformed and saved lives.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/youre-going-to-love-this-kid-teaching-students-with-autism-in-the-inclusive-classroom monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637702131003-3XL8U41MHWZ96C06Z9OG/you%27re+going+to+love+this+kid.jpg Resources - 'You're Going to Love This Kid!': Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom - by Paula Kluth From Amazon: “Thousands of educators have turned to "You're Going to Love This Kid!" for fresh ways to welcome and teach students with autism—and now the book teachers trust is fully revised and more practical than ever! Gathering feedback from teachers across the country during her popular workshops, autism expert Paula Kluth targeted this second edition to the specific needs of today's primary- and secondary-school educators. Still packed with the ready-to-use tips and strategies that teachers are looking for, the new edition gives readers: dozens of NEW photocopiable forms, checklists, and planning tools that make it easy for teachers to implement the suggested strategies (see box) photos of curricular adaptations, sensory supports, and classroom scenes thoroughly revised and updated chapters on today's hottest topics: improving literacy, implementing positive behavior support, and collaborating effectively with families larger 8.5 x 11 format, so the book is easier to read and photocopy study guide with challenging discussion questions for each chapter-perfect for pre- and inservice professional development and book clubs new ideas throughout the book based on the latest research on autism, inclusion, literacy, and behavior Readers will also get updates on all of the other topics covered in the first edition, including fostering friendships, building communication skills, planning challenging and multidimensional lessons, and adapting the curriculum and the physical environment. And with the new first-person stories from people with autism and their teachers and parents, readers will have a better understanding of students on the spectrum and how to include them successfully. A book teachers will keep forever for creative ideas and inspiration, this new edition of "You're Going to Love This Kid!" is the ultimate practical guide to including students with autism, teaching them effectively and sensitively, and appreciating the gifts they bring to the classroom.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/thinking-in-pictures-expanded-edition-my-life-with-autism monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637701978849-3TEO1VB99BZKFODIBSE7/thinking+in+pictures.jpg Resources - Thinking in Pictures, Expanded Edition: My Life with Autism - by Temple Grandin From Amazon: “Originally published in 1995 as an unprecedented look at autism, Grandin writes from the dual perspectives of a scientist and an autistic person to give a report from “the country of autism.” Introducing a groundbreaking model which analyzes people based on their patterns of thought, Grandin “charts the differences between her life and the lives of those who think in words” (The Philadelphia Inquirer). For the new edition, Grandin has written a new afterword addressing recent developments in the study of autism, including new diagnostic criteria, advancements in genetic research, updated tips, insights into working with children and young people with autism, and more.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-spark-a-mothers-story-of-nurturing-genius-and-autism monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637701605385-3W2QNN9AJB0YJCA04QZD/The+Spark.jpg Resources - The Spark: A Mother's Story of Nurturing, Genius, and Autism - by Kristine Barnett From Amazon: “Kristine Barnett’s son Jacob has an IQ higher than Einstein’s, a photographic memory, and he taught himself calculus in two weeks. At nine he started working on an original theory in astrophysics that experts believe may someday put him in line for a Nobel Prize, and at age twelve he became a paid researcher in quantum physics. But the story of Kristine’s journey with Jake is all the more remarkable because his extraordinary mind was almost lost to autism. At age two, when Jake was diagnosed, Kristine was told he might never be able to tie his own shoes. The Spark is a remarkable memoir of mother and son. Surrounded by “experts” at home and in special ed who tried to focus on Jake’s most basic skills and curtail his distracting interests—moving shadows on the wall, stars, plaid patterns on sofa fabric—Jake made no progress, withdrew more and more into his own world, and eventually stopped talking completely. Kristine knew in her heart that she had to make a change. Against the advice of her husband, Michael, and the developmental specialists, Kristine followed her instincts, pulled Jake out of special ed, and began preparing him for mainstream kindergarten on her own. Relying on the insights she developed at the daycare center she runs out of the garage in her home, Kristine resolved to follow Jacob’s “spark”—his passionate interests. Why concentrate on what he couldn’t do? Why not focus on what he could? This basic philosophy, along with her belief in the power of ordinary childhood experiences (softball, picnics, s’mores around the campfire) and the importance of play, helped Kristine overcome huge odds. The Barnetts were not wealthy people, and in addition to financial hardship, Kristine herself faced serious health issues. But through hard work and determination on behalf of Jake and his two younger brothers, as well as an undying faith in their community, friends, and family, Kristine and Michael prevailed. The results were beyond anything anyone could have imagined. Dramatic, inspiring, and transformative, The Spark is about the power of love and courage in the face of overwhelming obstacles, and the dazzling possibilities that can occur when we learn how to tap the true potential that lies within every child, and in all of us.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-autism-acceptance-book monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637700526789-9N8Y1J942XKAI6ALO0QF/autism+acceptance+book.jpg Resources - The Autism Acceptance Book: Being a Friend to Someone with Autism - by Ellen Sabin From Amazon: “The Autism Acceptance Book: Being A Friend to Someone with Autism is an interactive, educational and character-building book that introduces children to the challenges faced by people with autism while also supporting their personal journey toward appreciating and respecting people's differences. The book offers information, conversation-starters, and engaging exercises that invite children to “walk in someone else's shoes” as they learn to treat others the same ways they would like to be treated themselves. While focusing on autism, ultimately, this book teaches broad life lessons about accepting and embracing people’s differences. This is a great book to help family members, peers, and classmates better understand autism.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/my-brother-charlie monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637700377456-NI0QJ2IH50EG759XPPCN/My+Brother+Charlie.jpg Resources - My Brother Charlie - by Holly Robinson Peete From Amazon: “From bestselling author and actress Holly Robinson Peete--a heartwarming story about a boy who happens to be autistic, based on Holly's son, who has autism. Charlie has autism. His brain works in a special way. It's harder for him to make friends. Or show his true feelings. Or stay safe. But as his big sister tells us, for everything that Charlie can't do well, there are plenty more things that he's good at. He knows the names of all the American presidents. He knows stuff about airplanes. And he can even play the piano better than anyone he knows.Actress and national autism spokesperson Holly Robinson Peete collaborates with her daughter on this book based on Holly's 10-year-old son, who has autism.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/everybody-is-different monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637698537300-P88ALMM6R2II40ZGJKJW/Everybody+is+Different.jpg Resources - Everybody is Different: A Book for Young People Who Have Brothers or Sisters with Autism - by Fiona Bleach From Amazon: “Many brothers and sisters of young people have a hard time understanding what autism is and why their siblings with autism spectrum disorder do what they do. This book gives answers to the many questions brothers and sisters have about their siblings. In addition to explaining in basic terms the characteristics of autism, this book is full of helpful suggestions for making family life more fun and comfortable for everyone. The many illustrations make this a warm and accessible book for young people.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/engaging-autism-using-the-floortime-approach-to-help-children-relate-communicate-and-think monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637698367017-O5W9CI242ID6M6O1DJJ1/Engaging+Autism.jpg Resources - Engaging Autism: Using the Floortime Approach to Help Children Relate, Communicate, and Think - by Stanley I Greenspan From Amazon: “An essential guide to the highly recommended Floortime approach for treating children with any of the autism spectrum disorders (ASD). From the renowned child psychiatrist who developed the groundbreaking Floortime approach for children with autism spectrum disorder, Engaging Autism is a clear, compassionate road-map for parents. Unlike approaches that focus on changing specific behavior, Dr. Greenspan's program promotes the building blocks of healthy emotional and behavioral development, showing that children with ASD do not have a fixed, limited potential, and may often join their peers to lead full, healthy lives. With practical advice for every scenario you may face with your autistic child at any age -- including sensory craving, overactivity, avoidant behavior, eating, toilet training, developing social skills and more -- Engaging Autism offers hope for families and redefines how we see children with ASD.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/different-like-me monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637698285021-9Y1G3NI35I0780PYR9BZ/Different+like+Me.jpg Resources - Different Like Me - by Xochitl Dixon From Amazon: “Adventure with a diverse group of children as they discover and celebrate that we all have more in common than we might think. Sometimes the things that make us different can leave us feeling like a fish out of water. Take your child on this whimsical journey where each unique child works with the others to launch a giant colorful fish balloon. Along the way, the children learn to celebrate differences and uncover what they all have in common, so that even a "fish out of water" finds belonging. Different Like Me by Xochitl Dixon features a wonderful variety of children with unique qualities. It is based on a story she wrote years ago to explain to her own children the beauty of God's diverse world. You'll also enjoy the engaging questions you can use to start conversations about diversity with the children in your own life. In Different Like Me, you'll discover: The beauty of diversity—cultural, physical, and more Rhyming words and a repetitive refrain that capture kids’ attention Conversation-starting questions around the topic of diversity A valuable addition to school, church, and home libraries A perfect picture book for children 8 and under” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/ejhrnmkqm4ru83peurwvwm3l9i2bcv monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637696926784-4IMCVUFAOM59DGE69S5Y/can+i+tell+you+about+asperger+syndrome.jpg Resources - Can I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome? - by Jude Welton From Amazon: “Meet Adam - a young boy with AS. Adam invites young readers to learn about AS from his perspective. He helps children understand the difficulties faced by a child with AS - he tells them what AS is, what it feels like to have AS and how they can help children with AS by understanding their differences and appreciating their many talents. This illustrated book is ideally suited for boys and girls between 7 and 15 years old and also serves as an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/andy-and-his-yellow-frisbee monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637696831596-N0P7TFF3YER55U3D98RX/andy+and+his+yellow+frisbee.jpg Resources - Andy and His Yellow Frisbee - by Mary Thompson From Amazon: “An illustrated children's book about Andy, a boy with autism. Rosie, the watchful and protective sister, supplies background on Andy and autism, as well as a sibling's perspective.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/all-cats-have-asperger-syndrome monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637696622756-4UWYHWMKHDM0J49Q0ZKG/all+cats+have+asperger+syndrome.jpg Resources - All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome - By Kathy Hoopmann From Amazon: “All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome takes a playful look at Asperger Syndrome (AS), drawing inspiration from the feline world in a way that will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with AS. Delightful colour photographs of cats bring to life familiar characteristics such as sensitive hearing, scampering at the first sign of being stroked, and particular eating habits. Touching, humorous and insightful, this book evokes the difficulties and joys of raising a child who is different and leaves the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality, and potential of people with AS. This engaging book is an ideal, gentle introduction to the world of AS. `There is a great deal of truth in humour. If you have only just begun to discover why someone with Asperger's syndrome is different, this book will inform and entertain you. The descriptions provide an accurate balance between the qualities and difficulties associated with Asperger's syndrome, while the photographs will make the journey of discovery enjoyable and remarkable.' - Tony Attwood, author of Asperger's Syndrome and The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/living-with-it-a-survivors-guide-to-panic-attacks monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/ff579f8d-e9a4-4cab-8128-0fd44b1cd87f/Living+With+It.jpg Resources - Living With It: A Survivor's Guide To Panic Attacks - by Bev Aisbett From Amazon: “The classic guide for panic attack sufferers - now fully revised and updated. Panic attacks - approximately 5% of the population will experience them at some time or another. The dread of having an attack - they seemingly come out of nowhere - transforms the ordinary world of everyday life into a nightmare of anxiety and suffering. Bestselling author Bev Aisbett, a survivor of Panic Syndrome herself, has three basic messages: You can beat this You are not alone You will recover Originally published in 1993, this calm, common sense guide has helped many thousands of panic attack sufferers to overcome their fears. Bev Aisbett explains how panic disorders develop and how to recognise the symptoms, and covers topics such as changing negative thought patterns, seeking professional help and, ultimately, the skills for recovery. This fully revised and updated edition of LIVING WITH IT provides much-needed reassurance and support, showing the way out of the maze of panic with humour and the insight of first-hand experience.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/rxq32zyuzxcw3kz5lqz69owaiial3i monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637355731748-J1IIA6LKYYJD9KNQ23PG/The+Laundry+List+Workbook.jpg Resources - The Laundry Lists Workbook: Integrating Our Laundry List Traits for Adult Children of Alcoholics / Dysfunctional Families - by ACA WSO The Workbook expands the brief description of the "Other" or Opposite Laundry List (BRB, p. 8). It contains concise questions to guide the recovering adult child in reliving actual episodes that produced feelings of inferiority, shame, guilt, and anger (emotional intoxication). This workbook outlines a recovery process for healing the injury and conflict caused by childhood trauma and its continued reenactment, and for withdrawing from emotional intoxication. https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/the-laundry-list-the-acoa-expereince monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637355598244-88XZS0P7D0UWV00CP7L0/The+Laundry+List.jpg Resources - The Laundry List: The ACoA Expereince - by Tony A If you were brought up in a family crippled with alcoholism, this book is for you. Tony A., the co-founder of the ACoA movement and originator of the "Laundry List," gives you an insider's view of what it means to be an adult child of an alcoholic and what this worldwide recovery movement offers its members. https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/i9pc4xysi4zs0xg1hgizq6agtrveat monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637355319855-SMM0Q2FT1H1FMOAHG510/The+Gifts+of+Imperfection.jpg Resources - The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are - by Brené Brown From Amazon: “Brené Brown’s game-changing New York Times bestseller, The Gifts of Imperfection, has sold more than 2 million copies in more than 30 different languages and is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in print. Forbes magazine named Gifts one of the "Five Books That Will Actually Change Your Outlook On Life." Through this self-help classic we find courage to overcome paralyzing fear and self-consciousness, strengthening our connection to the world and helping us to believe we are worthy of self-discovery, personal growth, and boundless love. A motivational and inspiring guide to wholehearted living, rather than just the average self-help book, with this groundbreaking work Brené Brown, Ph.D., bolsters the self-esteem and personal development process through her characteristic heartfelt, honest storytelling. With original research and plenty of encouragement, she explores the psychology of releasing our definitions of an “imperfect” life and embracing living authentically. Brown’s “ten guideposts” are benchmarks for authenticity that can help anyone establish a practice for a life of honest beauty—a perfectly imperfect life. Now more than ever, we all need to cultivate feelings of self-worth, as well as acceptance and love for ourselves. In a world where insults, criticisms, and fears are spread too generously alongside messages of unrealistic beauty, attainment, and expectation, we look for ways to “dig deep” and find truth and gratitude in our lives. A new way forward means we can’t hold on too tightly to our own self-defeating thoughts or the displaced pain in our world. Instead, we can embrace the imperfection.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/gpuzmcbhw513ldhoy2578v3vmkb8fk monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637355068338-932UDLVKB81E4IVQBSG9/After+the+Tears.jpg Resources - After the Tears: Helping Adult Children of Alcoholics Heal Their Childhood Trauma - by Jane Middleton-Moz From Amazon: “Adult children of alcoholics have learned how to "survive," but often have difficulty "living" their lives. The trauma and grief of childhood losses affect every aspect of the life of an adult child of an alcoholic (ACoA). Now the authors of the bestselling After the Tears offer further insight into the origin and cost of childhood pain for those who grew up in alcoholic families. In this revised and expanded edition, Jane Middelton-Moz and Lorie Dwinell combine their years of experience in working with ACoAs, tackling issues such as intimacy, sibling relationships, codependency, breaking the alcoholic pattern, building a relationship with the inner child, forgiveness, and opening a window to spirituality.”y https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/teaching-life-skills-to-children-and-teens-with-adhd monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1637101741479-J7B4KRF3JAL3YPLI8AWF/Teaching+Life+Skills+to+Children+and+Teens+with+ADHD.png Resources - Teaching Life Skills to Children and Teens with ADHD - by Vincent J Monastra, PhD You hoped your child's tantrums would fade once she started elementary school. You hoped she d be able to share. You hoped she d be calm and happy after wearing herself out at recess...instead, her energy bubbles out all over the classroom. No matter how often you remind your teen: "look at me when I m speaking," "respect others' personal space," "quit freaking out over everything!" he just doesn’t seem to understand. For most kids, these are momentary glitches. For some, learning to relate to others doesn't come easily. When children have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), even if their medication smoothes out the worst of the bumps, they still may have a lot of trouble in social situations like school. Teaching Life Skills to Children and Teens with ADHD describes the Life Skills Program created by author Vincent J. Monastra at his ADHD clinic. It features practical strategies for helping children and teens develop essential life skills at home, school, or in a support group setting. Some of these skills include: engaging others in conversations; seeking out confidence-building experiences; responding appropriately to teasing; establishing friendships and social networks; trying group activities to avoid isolation; developing healthy eating, sleeping and exercise habits; solving problems and getting organized; and showing sensitivity to others emotions. Each chapter includes exercises to help you teach, model, and guide your child in trying out these skills. Interactive checklists, quizzes, and guided journal entries are provided as tools for reflection and for engaging children and teens in ways that are interesting and fun. https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/50-activities-and-games-for-kids-with-adhd monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/380538af-fc1e-4565-ab78-7535a7ce7f87/50+activities+and+games+for+kids+with+adhd.jpg Resources - 50 Activities and Games for Kids with ADHD - by Patricia O Quinn and Judith M Stern From Amazon: “The games, puzzles, activities, articles, and resources in this exciting collection from the newsletter BRAKES offer more than 50 ways for kids to handle the challenges of ADHD. Along with practical tips for solving problems and getting organized, boys and girls can also read about real kids like themselves. And they can discover a wealth of ideas that make life more manageable—and more fun!” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/all-dogs-have-adhd monthly 0.5 2021-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/c49b7c60-a4d3-47c9-be43-f3bf1a528a53/all+dogs+have+adhd.jpg Resources - All Dogs have ADHD - by Kathy Hoopmann From Amazon: “This delightful revised edition of All Dogs Have ADHD takes an inspiring and affectionate look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). With all-new images from the canine world, it explores a variety of traits that will be instantly recognisable to those who are familiar with ADHD. Charming colour photographs of dogs bring to life familiar ADHD characteristics such as being restless and excitable, getting easily distracted, and acting on impulse. It combines humour with understanding to reflect the difficulties and joys of raising a child with ADHD and celebrates what it means to be considered 'different'.” https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/category/Parenting monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/category/ADHD monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/category/Teens monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/category/Children monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Parenting monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/ADHD monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Codependency monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Grief monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Couples monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Weightloss monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/CoParenting monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Motivational monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Narcissism monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Step+Parents monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Self+Help monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Borderline+Personality monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Bipolar monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Asperger monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Adult+Children+of+Alcoholics monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Bi-Polar monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Anxiety monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Children monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Adolescents monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Marriage monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Obsessive+Compulsive+Disorder monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Anger monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Divorce+for+Parents monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Grief+and+Mindfulness monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Abuse monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Codependent monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Depression monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Mindfulness monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Trauma monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Divorce+for+Children monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Workbook monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Autism monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Divorce monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/OCD monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/BiPolar monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Teens monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Sexual+Abuse monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Death monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Family monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Co-Dependent monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Mixing+Families monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resourcesblog/tag/Step+parent monthly 0.5 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/home daily 1.0 2022-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1613586800088-UZO838G1SN3E5P7V7IEJ/home-grid-photos.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1613587036618-YFVKNLY4I0NL0Q8BLK0T/Our+Approach.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1611610070670-B3R9FCLA24MN1IERZ3AU/IAODAPCA.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1611610035327-JHIG5LMWEUEZB9LLQ8FM/CFTP.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1611610047358-LAC6E4554QJB7OO9H4RD/Illinois+Counseling+Association.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1611610057962-D4XW6S4O4FWL0HC8QEYZ/IMHCA.png Home https://quantumcounselinginc.com/therapists daily 0.75 2025-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1630622411619-5ZTHUHXNVRMWCI3MKUG1/DSC06974-Edit.jpg Therapists - Craig K. Boura Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1630702785067-6A8FVR6RIJYC91UP6B4J/DSC06953-Edit.jpg Therapists - Theresa Burback LCPC, CADC, CCTP Theresa is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She obtained her Master’s degree in Counseling at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. She has over 20 years of experience working in a variety of settings including hospitals, social service agencies, and in private practice with children, adolescents, and adults, helping them to grow and work through the problems many face every day. Theresa’s areas of expertise include helping people with Life transitions, Trauma, Women’s issues, Depression, Grief/Bereavement, Domestic violence, Mood disorders, Anxiety, Spiritual issues, and Addiction. Theresa hopes to work together with her clients to help them figure out why they do what they do and to make any changes they choose to make to improve their lives. She meets with clients both in-person and through teletherapy and uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and EMDR to help her clients to work through and manage their emotions. Then working together to review how their past is affecting their current actions she helps clients to use coping skills and challenge thinking to improve their situations, regain control of their lives, and to develop goals and meaning as a part of finding happiness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1630702835581-7LHXE01BAO6P3BZLG5GE/DSC06842-Edit.jpg Therapists - Marie Quintana LCPC, CMHIMP, PMH-C Marie Quintana is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor as well as a Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) and Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP). She obtained her Master’s in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Child and Adolescent Counseling at Lewis University. She is licensed in the states of Illinois, Indiana and Florida. Marie has over 10 years of clinical experience in the mental health field. Marie’s areas of expertise include Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Mood Disorders and Women’s issues. Using her CMHIMP Marie also provides patients and their families with psychoeducation about the bilateral connection between the brain and body. Having a PMH-C allows Marie to provide special care for women during the journey of motherhood (pregnancy loss, perinatal and postpartum period, and parenting skills). Marie works with clients via teletherapy as well as in-person in a private practice setting treating children, adolescents, adults, and families. She meets her clients’ needs by using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to achieve their goals. Marie helps her patients gain the tools to better manage and cope with emotional/behavioral issues while empowering patients with knowledge and self-awareness about their struggles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/dbb96d38-310d-42f2-bb08-9792ea82c1dd/thumbnail_IMG_2382.jpg Therapists - Katherine (Kate) Reed LCSW Kate is a Licensed Clinical Social worker. She received her Master’s degree from the Jane Adams School of Social Work at the University of Illinois. She has many years of experience working in community service agencies, outpatient facilities, hospitals and private practice working with clients of all ages. Kate has many areas of expertise, but specializes in working with people who struggle with eating disorders, self-harm, severe mental health issues, anxiety, depression and with the LGBTQ+ community. She incorporates an eclectic approach using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as Relational Theory and Psychodynamic Theory. She offers both in-person and tele-therapy, including individual and family sessions. Kate has an empathetic approach in working with clients to learn life skills, emotional regulation skills and communication skills to manage their daily struggles and to change their lives to be the way they want them to be. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1630622768813-WTM4SKQTC0EUXO93QXHU/DSC06850-Edit.jpg Therapists - Terri (Theresa) Straney LCPC, CADC, ADHD-CCSP Terri is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a Certified Love and Limits Parenting Counselor, a ADHD Clinical Certified Services Provider and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She obtained her Master's degree from National Louis University. Terri has over 20 years of experience and has worked on staff at both hospital and community service agencies as a therapist and case manager working with clients of all ages. Her areas of expertise include Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Parenting, Couples, Divorce, Family Reunification, and Addiction. Terri enjoys working with individuals and families to help them address problems they face in their daily lives by using various treatment approaches, conflict resolution techniques, and behavior modification using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Terri strives to help increase self-understanding, self-esteem, and improve decision making. She supports adults and children with ADHD to make appropriate behavioral changes, improve life skills and overcome emotional barriers so they can thrive and meet life’s challenges. She supports parents and helps solve problems with the goals of reducing anxiety, depression, and challenges associated with substance abuse, and attention deficit disorder, creating a happier more fulfilled life. https://quantumcounselinginc.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-02-23 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/client-area daily 0.75 2021-02-19 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/faq daily 0.75 2025-03-19 https://quantumcounselinginc.com/services daily 0.75 2025-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1613586434749-AT9EE9KU6EK1RSGXVKLX/Children+and+Adolescents.jpg Services - Children and Adolescents Clients are provided a safe and comfortable space to express feelings and learn coping skills to manage their emotions and make good choices. Play therapy is used to help children express themselves and problem solve. Parents are included in treatment planning and encouraged to attend occasional family therapy sessions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1613586455592-8M1CC8FEB25VT374L0Q1/Families.jpg Services - Families Including both traditional and non-traditional families, we bring people together to strengthen connections and improve communication. We focus on helping parents and children experiencing difficulty in social problems, school, substance use, behavioral problems, divorce adjustments, and mood regulation. We build bridges in relationships, developing trust within the family, and improving the home atmosphere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1613586519570-EZ4BZ85CETNXI85XIA7I/Early+Intervention+Program.jpg Services - Early Intervention Program Designed to help adolescents and their families facing problems such as alcohol or drug use, poor school attendance, overuse of electronics and social media, behavioral issues, school suspensions, legal involvement, and peer pressure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1613586411918-BX8S97CH3U01BM9SX9M5/Adults.jpg Services - Adults Individual counseling provides an opportunity to talk about personal matters in a private, relaxed environment. We work collaboratively with individuals to help them understand themselves and why they are experiencing their current circumstances. We encourage clients to build healthy connections with those around them, live by their values, and improve life satisfaction. We are goal and growth-oriented and strive to assist individuals to improve their lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1613586503937-SDMSJEDG91W70XXHXR6F/Groups.jpg Services - Groups We currently do not have any active groups, please call for availablity. We have offered many groups for adolescents and adults in the past and may offer them again in the future. These groups teach clients skills to manage emotions and social skills to improve communication. Participants also develop trust and receive support and feedback from other group members. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fff0706d223254b803017ef/1613586486458-GTO3O7LXIYDO0RW6IWXX/Couples.jpg Services - Couples We have experience with a diverse range of couples from various racial, ethnic, and spiritual backgrounds. Partners learn to understand each other’s differences and to work together to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and create an enjoyable and meaningful relationship. https://quantumcounselinginc.com/resources daily 0.75 2021-12-08