Books
Grief
- The Orphaned Adult, Alexander Levy, 1999 (Parent loss)
- Widow to Widow, Genevieve Davis Ginsborg, 1995 (Partner loss)
- When The Bough Breaks, Judith Bernstein, 1997, (Loss of a child)
Depression
- Mind Over Mood, Dennis Greenberger, and Christine Padesky, 2015
- Feeling Good, David Burns, 1999
- The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times, Pema Chodron, 2018
Anxiety
- The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook, Edmund Bourne, 2005
- Brain Lock - For Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior, Jeffrey M. Schwartz, 1996
Codependency
- Codependence No More: How to Stop Taking Care of Others and How to Take Care of Yourself, Melody Beattie, 1992
- Beyond Codependency and Getting Better All the Time, Melody Beattie, 1989
- The Human Magnet Syndrome - Why We Love People Who Hurt Us, Ross Rosenberg, 2013
Stress
- How to Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers, Toni Bernhard, 2018
- Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain and Illness, Jon Kabat-Zinn, 2013
- The Mindfulness Solution, Ronald D. Siegel, 2010
Healthy Boundaries
- Where to Draw the Line: How to Set Healthy Boundaries Every Day, Anne Katherine, 2000
- Boundaries: Where You End and I Begin, Anne Katherine, 1993
Support Groups
Grief
- Kaiser Hospital, Oakland, CA, 510-595-6390
- Mt. Diablo Medical Center, Concord, CA, 925-674-2133
- VNA Hospice of Northern California, Emeryville, CA, 510-450-8596
Parents Who Have Lost Children
Other
CD for Grief
- Surviving a Sibling: Discovering Life After Loss, Scott Mastley
CDs for Relaxation and Meditation
- Letting Go of Stress, Emmitt Miller (guided relaxation exercises)
- Mindfulness Meditation, Jon Kabat-Zinn
Resources for Step-Parents