WE ARE CONTINUOUSLY WORKING TO COMPILE RESOURCES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL OR OF INTEREST TO YOU. WE HAVE INCLUDED BOOKS THAT WE COMMONLY USE AND REFER TO, AS WELL AS REFERRALS FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT THAT ARE LOCATED ONLINE AND IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE HOPE YOU FIND SOMETHING USEFUL OR INSPIRATIONAL!
(Please note: The links & resources below are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of the accuracy or validity of any of their services or claims. All resources, including books, are linked for further information and exploration.
ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION
DEPRESSION/BIPOLAR
DIVORCE/SEPARATION
Kids in the Middle Helps children, parents, and families thrive during and after divorce through counseling, support, and education
FAMILY OF ORIGIN
Mothers Who Can't Love: A Healing Guide for Daughters
ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families) Fellowship Text
12 Steps of Adult Children workbook
Strengthening My Recovery: Meditations for Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families
Not the Price of Admission: Healthy relationships after childhood trauma
GRIEF/BEREAVEMENT
Annie's Hope: The Bereavement Center for Kids Provides comprehensive support services for children, teen and their families who are grieving the death of someone significant.
INSPIRATION/SELF-DEVELOPMENT
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are (1)
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life
Full Cup, Thirsty Spirit: Nourishing the Soul When Life's Just Too Much
POST PARTUM DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND MOOD
Local support groups: https://www.postpartum.net/locations/missouri/
Post Partum Warmline: 800-944-4PPD or text 503-894-9453
Facebook closed group: Facebook.com/groups/25960478598/
Online support group: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/
This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression
Support for fathers/ significant others: postpartumdads.org
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers
POST PARTUM DEPRESSION IN MEN