Some resources I find helpful:

Authors and books
Nathaniel Branden — self-esteem
Louise L. Hay — building self-esteem with affirmations
Dr. Daniel Amen — practical applications of brain science
Thich Nhat Hahn — mindfulness, meditation, spirituality
Dr. Fred Luskin — forgiveness
Sheri Huber — mental health from a Zen Buddhist perspective
Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet — inspiration
How to Survive the Loss of a Love — recovery from heartbreak

For Couples: The stress-reducing conversation

www.bullies2buddies.com
Great information for parents and children on topics such as teasing, sibling rivalry, and interpersonal resilience.

www.sandplay.info/
For clients who would like to know more about Sandplay, this is a very down-to-earth description.

www.goodtherapy.org
Ranked as one of the leading mental health organizations and therapist referral sources on the web, GoodTherapy.org maintains the highest standards for membership, allowing only those therapists who meet all the membership requirements and who believe people are basically proficient at their core and have the capacity to access their own wisdom and internal resources to overcome the obstacles to health & happiness.

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