Find Valuable Tools for your Toolbox of Life

Many clients have found these resources a helpful supplement to their therapy.

ADHD

• Focus of Tampa Bay provides comprehensive ADHD evaluations for children, teens and adults. They also have a wealth of resources on their website!

ADOPTION AND FOSTER FAMILIES

• Sylvia Thomas Center is a resource that provides comprehensive supports to adoptive and foster families.

• Book: The Primal Wound - Understanding the Adopted Child by Nancy Verrier

AUTISM & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

• Social Stories help children to know what to expect and how to act appropriately in social settings.

BEHAVIOR CHALLENGES

• Book: The Explosive Child by Ross W. Greene, Ph.D.

• Lives in the Balance is a web-based resource on Dr. Greene’s model, as described in his books The Explosive Child and Lost at School.

BEHAVIOR & CHORE CHARTS

• Free Printable Behavior Charts

BIPOLAR DISORDER

• The BiPolar Child is a website resource and book.

CEREBRAL PALSY

• Cerebral Palsy Guidance

CODEPENDENCY

• Book: Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattie

• Symptoms of Codependency

• The Bridge to Recovery: Overcoming Codependency

COVID

• Devastating Consequences of Lockdowns: an extensive guide on the ripple effects & damage caused by stay-at-home orders

CRISIS

• Crisis Center of Tampa Bay

DEPRESSION

• Book: Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David D. Burns, M.D.

• 13 Important Blood Tests to Get Done If You Have Depression

DIVORCE

• Our Family Wizard provides tools to simplify shared child custody.

• 2 Houses helps you to manage your parenting schedule, track shared expenses, and to exchange information.

• Co-Parent Coordination

• Family MediationDRUG & ALCOHOL REHAB CENTERS

• Explore options in Hillsborough County

FAMILY BOUNDARIES

• Book: Adult Children: The Secrets of Dysfunctional Families by J. Friel & L. Friel

FIRST RESPONDERS

• First Responders and PTSD: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

GRIEF

• Book: The Grief Recovery Handbook by J. James & R. Friedman

INFIDELITY

• Some have found this 14 Step Program, for both partners, as a map for healing.

• Book: How to Help Your Spouse Heal From Your Affair by Linda MacDonald

LGBT

• Substance use recovery programs catering to LGBTQ individuals

• College Guide & Resources

• Scholarships

LIFE TRANSITIONS

• 45 Book Suggestions for Children - New Siblings, New School, Death, Puberty, Sex, Bullying, Divorce, Remarriage, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, & Family Diversity

MARRIAGE

• Book: Why Marriages Succeed or Fail… and How You Can Make Yours Last by John M. Gottman, Ph.D.

• Book: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman, Ph. D

MEN

• Book: No More Mr. Nice Guy by Dr. Robert Glover

PARENTING

• Love and Logic provides free parenting tips and advice.

PERFECTIONISM in Girls

• Book: Enough As She Is: How to Help Girls Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy, and Fulfilling Lives by Rachel Simmons

SMOKING 

• Be a Quitter! Free tools and services to help you get started.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH

• Find options for treatment in Florida

SUICIDE PREVENTION

• National Suicide Prevention Directory [NSPD]

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline