Personal Counseling

Recommended Readings


Anxiety & Stress

  • Burns, D. (1993) Ten Days to Self-Esteem! New York: William Morrow.
  • Charlesworth, E. and Nathan, R. (1984). Stress Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Wellness. New York: Random House
  • Davis, M., Eshelman, E., and McKay, M. (1988). The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger
  • Hauck, P. (1975). Overcoming Worry and Fear. Philadelphia, PA: Wesminster Press
  • Jeffers, S. (1987). Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
  • Marks, I. (1980). Living with Fear: Understanding and Coping with Anxiety. New York: McGraw-Hill.

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ADD/ADHD

  • Hallowell, E., and Ratey, J. (1994). Driven to Distraction. New York: Simon & Schuster.
  • Kelly, K., and Ramundo, P. (1994). You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy. Cincinnati, OH: Tyrell & Jerem Press.
  • Nadeau, K. (1996). Adventures in Fast Forward. New York: Brunner/Mazel.
  • Wender, P. (1987). The Hyperactive Child, Adolescent and Adult. New York: Oxford.

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Chemical Dependence

  • Carnes, P. (1989). A Gentle Path Through the Twelve Steps. Minneapolis, MN: CompCare.
  • Drews, T. R. (1980). Getting Them Sober: A Guide for Those Living with Alcoholism. South Plainfield, NJ: Bridge Publishing.
  • Gorski, T., and Miller, M. (1986). Staying Sober: A Guide to Relapse Prevention. Independence, MO: Herald House Press.
  • Kasl-Davis, C. (1992). Many Roads, One Journey. New York: HarperCollins.
  • Nuckals, C. (1989). Cocaine: From Dependence to Recovery. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books.
  • Wilson, B. (1967). As Bill Sees It. New York: A. A. World Service.

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Childhood Traumas

  • Black, C. (1980). It Will Never Happen to Me. Denver: MAC Publishing.
  • Bradshaw, J. (1990). Homecoming. New York: Bantam Books.
  • Gil, E. (1984). Outgrowing the Pain: A Book for and About Adults Abused as Children. New York: Dell Publishing.
  • Kushner, H. (1981). When Bad Things Happen to Good People. New York: Schocken Books.
  • Powell, J. (1969). Why I'm Afraid to Tell You Who I Am. Allen, TX: Argus Communications.

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Dependency

  • Beattie, M. (1987). Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Caring for Yourself. Center City, MN: Hazeldon Information and Educational Services.
  • Drews, T. R. (1980). Getting Them Sober: A Guide for Those Living with Alcoholism. South Plainfield, NJ: Bridge Publishing.
  • Evans, P. (1992). The Verbally Abusive Relationship. Holbrook, MA: Bob Adams, Inc.
  • Helmfelt, R., Minirth, F., and Meier, P. (1985). Love Is a Choice. Nashville, TN: Nelson.
  • Katherine, A. (1991). Boundaries: Where You End and I Begin. New York: Simon & Schuster.
  • Norwood, R. (1985). Women Who Love Too Much. Los Angeles: Tarcher.
  • Pittman, F. (1998). Grow Up! New York: Golden Books.
  • Smith, M. (1985). When I Say No I Feel Guilty. New York: Bantam Books.
  • Walker, L. (1979). The Battered Woman. New York: Harper & Row.
  • Whitfield, C. (1990). A Gift to Myself: A Personal Guide to Healing My Child Within. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc.
  • Whitfield, C. (1993). Boundaries and Relationships: Knowing, Protecting, and Enjoying the Self. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc

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Depression

  • Burns, D. (1980). Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy. New York: Signet.
  • Butler, P. (1991). Talking to Yourself: Learning the Language of Self-Affirmation. New York: Stein and Day
  • Frankl, V. (1959). Man's Search for Meaning. New York: Simon & Schuster.
  • Geisel, T. (1990). Oh, The Places You'll Go. New York: Random House.
  • Helmstetter, S. (1986). What to Say When You Talk to Yourself. New York: Fine Communications.
  • Knauth, P. (1977). A Season in Hell. New York: Pocket Books.
  • Peck, M. Scott (1978). The Road Less Traveled. New York: Simon & Schuster.
  • Peck, M. Scott (1993). Further Along the Road Less Traveled. New York: Simon & Schuster.
  • Seligman, M. (1990). Learned Optimism: The Skill to Conquer Life's Obstacles, Large and Small. New York: Pocket Books

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Eating Disorder

  • Fairburn, C. (1995). Overcoming Binge Eating. New York: Guilford.
  • Hirschmann, J., and Munter, C. (1988). Overcoming Overeating. New York: Ballantine Books.
  • Hollis, J. (1985). Fat Is a Family Affair. New York: Harper & Row
  • Sacker, I., and Zimmer, M. (1987). Dying to Be Thin. New York: Warner Books.
  • Siegel, M., Brisman, J., and Weinshel, M. (1997). Surviving an Eating Disorder. San Francisco: HarperCollins.

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Family Conflict

  • Black, C. (1980). It Will Never Happen to Me. Denver: MAC Publishing.
  • Bloomfield, H., and Felder, L. (1983). Making Peace with Your Parents. New York: Random House.
  • Bradshaw, J. (1988). On the Family. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc.
  • Cline, F., and Fay, J. (1990). Parenting with Love and Logic. Colorado Springs, CO: Pinon Press.
  • Forward, S., and Buck, C. (2002). Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life. New York: Bantam Doubleday Dell
  • Ginott, H. (1969). Between Parent and Child. New York: Macmillan.
  • Ginott, H. (1969). Between Parent and Teenager. New York: Macmillan.
  • Glenn, S., and Nelsen, J. (1989). Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World. Rocklin, CA: Prima.
  • Steinberg, L., and Levine, A. (1990). You and Your Adolescent: A Parents' Guide for Ages 10-20. New York: Harper Perennial.

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Grief

  • Colgrove, M., Bloomfield, H., and McWilliams, P. (1991). How to Survive the Loss of a Loved One. Los Angeles: Prelude Press
  • Kubler-Ross, E. (1997). On Death and Dying. New York: Simon & Schuster.
  • Kushner, H. (1981). When Bad Things Happen to Good People. New York: Schocken Books.
  • Rando, T. (1991). How to Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies. New York: Bantam.
  • Schiff, N. (1977). The Bereaved Parent. New York: Crown.
  • Smedes, L. (1982). How Can It Be All Right When Everything Is All Wrong. San Francisco: Harper.
  • Westberg, G. (1962). Good Grief. Philadelphia: Augsburg Fortress Press.
  • Zonnebelt-Smeenge, S., and DeVries, R. (1998). Getting to the Other Side of Grief: Overcoming the Loss of a Spouse. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker.

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Intimate Relationships

  • Abrahms-Spring, J. (1996). After the Affair. New York: HarperCollins.
  • Bach, G., and Wyden, P. (1976). The Intimate Enemy: how to Fight Fair in Love and Marriage. New York: Avon Books.
  • Colgrove, M., Bloomfield, H., and McWilliams, P. (1991). How to Survive The Loss of a Love. Los Angeles: Prelude Press.
  • Fisher, B. (1981). ReBuilding: When Your Relationship Ends. San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact.
  • Fromm, E. (1956). The Art of Loving. New York: Harper & Row.
  • Gorski, T. (1993). Getting Love Right: Learning the Choices of Healthy Intimacy. New York: Simon & Schuster.
  • Gray, J. (1992). Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. New York: HarperCollins
  • Harley, W. (1994). His Needs, Her Needs: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage. Grand Rapids, MI: Revell.
  • Hendrix, H. (1988). Getting the Love You Want. New York: Henry Holt.
  • Lerner, H. (1989). The Dance of Intimacy: A Woman's Guide to Courageous Acts of Change in Key Relationships. New York: Harper Perennial.
  • Lindbergh, A. (1955). A Gift from the Sea. New York: Pantheon.
  • Markman, H., Stanley, S., and Blumberg, S. (1994). Fighting for Your Marriage. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
  • Schnarch, D. (1997). Passionate Marriage. New York: Norton.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  • Foa, E., and Wilson, R. (1991). S.T.O.P. Obsessing: How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions. New York: Bantam Books.

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Panic & Phobia

  • Gold, M. (1988). The Good News About Panic, Anxiety and Phobias. New York: Villard/Random House.
  • Marks, I. (1980). Living with Fear: Understanding and Coping with Anxiety. New York: McGraw-Hill.
  • Wilson, R. (1986). Don't Panic: Taking Control of Anxiety Attacks. New York: Harper & Row.

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Parenting

  • Briggs, D. (1970). Your Child's Self Esteem: Step by Step Guidelines for Raising Responsible, Productive, Happy Children. New York: Doubleday
  • Cline, Foster W., and Fay, Jim (1990) Parenting with Love and Logic:Teaching Children Responsibility. Golden, CO: The love and logic press
  • Covey, S. (1998). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens: The Ultimate Teenage Success Guide. New York: Fireside.
  • Covey, S. (1997). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families. New York: Golden Books.
  • Faber, A. and Mazlish, E. (1999). How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk. New York: Avon Books.
  • Friel, J. and Friel, L. (2000). The 7 Best Things Smart Teens Do. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications.
  • Freil, J. and Friel, L. (1999). The 7 Worst Things Parents Do. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications.
  • Nelson, J. (1996). Positive Discipline. New York: Ballentine Books
  • Popkin, M., and Spizman, R. (2002). Getting through to Your Kids: Easy Conversations about Difficult Things. New York: Berkley Publishing Group.
  • Severe, S. (2000). How to Behave so Your Children Will, Too! New York: Penguin Group.
  • Severe, S. (2002). How to Behave so Your Preschooler Will, Too! New York: Viking Penguin.

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

  • Frankl, V. (1959). Man's Search for Meaning. Boston: Beacon Press.
  • Jeffers, S. (1987). Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway. New York: Random House.
  • Leith, L. (1998). Exercising Your Way to Better Mental Health. Morganstown, WV: Fitness Information Technology.
  • Matsakis, A. (1992). I Can't Get Over It: A Handbook for Trauma Survivors. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
  • Simon, S., and Simon, S. (1990). Forgiving: How to Make Peace with Your Past and Get On with Your Life. New York: Warner Books.

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Self-Esteem

  • Burns, D. (1985). Intimate Connections: The New Clinically Tested Program for Overcoming Loneliness. New York: William Morrow.
  • Burns, D. (1993). Ten Days to Self-Esteem! New York: William Morrow.
  • Helmstetter, S. (1986). What to Say When You Talk to Yourself. New York: Fine Communications
  • Shapiro, L. (1993). Building Blocks of Self Esteem. King of Prussia, PA: Center for Applied Psychology
  • Zimbardo, P. (1987). Shyness: What It Is and What to Do About It. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.
  • Harris, A., and Harris, T. (1969). I'm OK You're OK. New York: Harper & Row.
  • James, M., and Jongeward, D. (1971). Born to Win. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.
  • McGraw, P. (2000). Life Strategies: Doing What Works, Doing What Matters. New York: Hyperion Press.
  • McGraw, P. (2001). Self Matters: Creating Your Life From the Inside Out. New York: Simon & Schuster.

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Sexual Abuse

  • Ainscough, C., and Toon, K., (2000). Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse: Practical Self-help for Adults Who Were Sexually Abuse As Children. Cambridge, MA: Fisher Books
  • Bass, E., and Davis, L. (1988). The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. San Francisco: HarperCollins
  • Bradshaw, J. (1988). Healing the Shame That Binds You. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc.
  • Burns, D. (1993). Ten Days to Self-Esteem! New York: William Morrow.
  • Davis, L. (1990). The Courage to Heal Workbook: For Men & Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. San Francisco: HarperCollins.
  • Forward, S., and Buck, C. (1978). Betrayal of Innocence: Incest and Its Devastation. New York: Penguin Books
  • Fossum, M. A., and Mason, M. J., (1986). Facing Shame: Families in Recovery. New York: Norton.
  • Gil, E. (1984). Outgrowing the Pain: A Book for and About Adults Abused as Children. New York: Dell Publishing
  • Kaufman, G. (1992). Shame: The Power of Caring. Rochester, VT: Schenkman Books.
  • Simon, S., and Simon, S. (1990). Forgiving: How to Make Peace with Your Past and Get On with Your Life. New York: Warner Books.
  • Smedes, L. (1991). Forgive and Forget: Healing the Hurts We Don't Deserve. San Francisco: Harper.
  • Whitfield, C. (1987). Healing the Child Within. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communicaitons, Inc

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Type A Personalities

  • Charlesworth, E. and Nathan, R. (1984). Stress Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Wellness. New York: Random House
  • Friedman, M., and Ulmer, P. (1984). Treating Type A Behavior and Your Heart. New York: Alfred Knopf.
  • Glasser, W. (1976). Positive Addiction. San Francisco: HarperCollins.
  • Peck, M. S. (1978). The Road Less Traveled. New York: Simon & Schuster.
  • Peck, M. S. (1993). Further Along the Road Less Traveled. New York: Simon & Schuster.
  • Robinson, B. (1993) Overdoing It. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc.

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