Books and publications - Mental health
We are constantly compiling and updating a list of books, articles and published papers that could be of particular interest to our viewers. Some of these are available for purchase at the website of the author or publisher.
- Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias The Caregiver’s Complete Survival Guide by Nataly Rubenstein MSW, LCSW, C-ACWCM delves into understanding dementia, how to get an accurate diagnosis, the truth about medications, communicating with someone who has dementia, behavior management, options for respite care, addressing legal and financial matters and much more—including invaluable information on maintaining your own sanity and sense of balance while providing care for another.
- Celebrate Age Marcia Barhydt talks about finding balance in our lives today, being open to new experiences, loving the support we all have from our ‘sisters’ and learning to live in the moment and to accept change in our lives.
this week. - Connecting through Compassion: Guidance for Family and Friends of a Brain Cancer Patient by Joni Aldrich. If you know someone with brain cancer, or have ever lost someone to brain cancer--this book is a must read! It provides healing and information.
- Mother-Daughter Memories: Love Revealed edited by Dena Clayton is an anthology of compelling true stories written
by nine women. this week.
- Snow People World: A Book About Healthy Relationships by Dr. Lisa Terrell discusses understanding interpersonal relationships by examining mysteries of relationships that work - or don't - in this revealing treatise on interpersonal communication and provides a practical learning tool for tuning into your Inner Snowman, standing up for yourself, getting your relationships right, relaxing, and being truly happy.
- The Voice Inside My Head by Rick Martenson, a psychotherapist, describes a novel way of treating addictions and more. If you've wanted to quit your addiction or wanted to help someone you love with their addiction - then this is the program for you.
- The Psychological Immune System: A New Look at Protection and Survival by Herman Kagan, Ph.D. discusses evolutionary, historical and scientific evidence that a psychological immune system exists.
- The Saving of Gordon: Lifelines to W-I-N Against Cancer by Joni Aldrich. You or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer...you need advice fast! This is the book that Joni Aldrich wanted on the day that her husband was diagnosed.
- The Losing of Gordon: A Beacon Through the Storm Called "Grief" by Joni Aldrich. On May 14, 2006, Joni Aldrich's life changed forever when her 45-year-old husband died. This book has insightful viewpoints to help you survive grief.
- Understanding with Compassion: Help for Loved Ones and Caregivers of a Brain Illness Patient by Joni Aldrich. A powerful and information packed book to help you continue to love and be loved after a dementia, Alzheimer's disease or other brain illness diagnosis.
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