Books There are some clinical resources that I find myself consistently referring my clients to. Specialized topics aside, I've found very little with regards to reading materials that the following books don't address. These are therefore recommended due to their applicability as well as their accessibility.

	The Power of Positive Parenting, by Glen Latham, is a very accessible book written to help parents to manage the behavior of their children. Dr. Latham advises parents in methods of child rearing that maximize the use of reinforcement while minimizing the use of punishment. The principles described by Dr. Latham are applicable far beyond the context of the family environment, and can help you to understand the behavior of students, co-workers, couples, and, well, you name it.
	The Narcissistic Family: Diagnosis and Treatment was introduced to me by a thoughtful client and I've adopted it as a standard text for others. Written primarily for therapists, the book is accessible to clients as well, often to devastating effect. It addresses the problem of the "paramaterized relationship" (my phrase) wherein the individual is raised in an environment where acceptable behavior is that which meets specific paramaters established by one's parents or caregivers. The paramaters of acceptable behaviors are those which serve the emotional needs of the narcissistic parent, rather than the needs of the child. The impacts of such a relationship can be debilitating and last a lifetime if not correctly identified and addressed.
	Get Your Loved One Sober: Alternatives to Nagging, Pleading, and Threatening is an important book for individuals who are attempting to navigate a relationship that is permeated with the problem of addictive behaviors, especially substance abuse and dependence. In a surprsing twist, the book is written not for the abuser but instead for the family members who are struggling to cope with the problem. Recognizing that those who help least often help best is one of the major contributions that this book provides.

Internet Resources. Finding therapeutic resources over the Internet is something of a challenge, but there are standouts that I recommend for others. I list a few of them here.

Bullies2Buddies is a site dedicated to helping children who are dealing with the problem of bullying in the schools. The creater of the program, Izzy Kalman, takes a reasonable and rational approach to the problem and teaches children how to defuse bullying before it gets out of control. With lots of educational materials and freebies, this site is a must for parents.

The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies is dedicated to providing educational resources on a wide range of topics. What makes the Cambridge Center unique is the emphasis on a behavioral approach, which generally means that the recommended resources have something of an empirical backing.

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