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Recommended Books & DVDs by Subject
Attachment/Trauma
Please refer to the tab labeled "Attachment" for all resources and information related to attachment and trauma.
Blended Families
Ron Deal is a prolific writie addressing blended family issues. He has several books on the subject which are very helpful. These are only two of them. You can find his many titles on Amazon by searching his name.
The Smart Stepfamily
The Smart Stepfamily Marriage
Brain Integration/Learning Problems
Diane Craft is an expert in helping children that are having a hard time learning.
Diet/Health
Article regarding what food does to the brain. Article found here.
Executive Functioning/ADHD
http://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/activities-guide-enhancing-and-practicing-executive-function-skills-with-children-from-infancy-to-adolescence/
https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/executive-functioning-issues/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-child-with-executive-functioning-issues
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD)
Families Affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: http://fafasd.org/
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Consultation, Education and Training Services, Inc.: http://www.fascets.org/
Trying Differently Rather Than Harder: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Perfect Paperback – Diane Malbin, MSW: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0972953205
Neurofeedback
Sebern Fisher is the person to read for neurofeedback: http://www.amazon.com/Sebern-F.-Fisher/e/B00H6AE11G/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1440289866&sr=1-1
Nurture Groups
http://www.parentingwithconnection.info/2015/03/how-to-start-a-family-nurture-group/#sthash.3vWhPOWm.UIChsM6D.dpbs
http://theraplay.org/index.php/store/books-media/parenting-the-theraplay-way-detail
https://www.mljadoptions.com/blog/nurture-group-work-20140212
http://parentingwithunderstanding.com/tag/nurture/
https://hfamcourse.wordpress.com/2015/03/01/family-nurture-group/
Sensory Integration Tools
Sensory Smarts: http://sensorysmarts.com/
Oral motor chews for sensory kids: http://www.arktherapeutic.com/oral-motor-chewing-tools/
Sensory diet: http://sensorysmarts.com/sensory_diet_activities.html
Sensory Processing checklist: http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/sensory-processing-disorder-checklist.htm
Sexuality/Sexual Integrity/Addiction
For Men:
The Fight of your Life: Manning up to the challenge of sexual integrity. Tim Clinton & Mark Laaser.
Every Man's Battle: Helping with sexual purity
For the wives of men that have betrayed them with pornography:
Shattered Vows: Hope and Healing for Women Who Have Been Sexually Betrayed. Debra Laaser
Sexual Abuse/Sexual Boundaries
I Said No! A Kid-to-kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1878076493/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rgl4xb0NBZDWT
Substance Abuse
The Life Recovery Bible: The Life Recovery Bible is today's #1-selling recovery Bible and is based on the 12-step recovery model. It was created by two of today's leading recovery experts, David Stoop, Ph.D., and Stephen Arterburn, M.Ed., to lead readers to the source of true healing―God himself.