Bliss. Music. Therapy.

Movies and Documentaries

This Emotional Life. A three-part PBS series that explores ways to improve social relationships, cope with emotional issues, and become more positive, resilient individuals. Available for download here and through Netflix.

Websites

Schneider Family Services (where Davida provides psychotherapy services!)

The San Diego Chapter of Marriage and Family Therapists

Cognitive Psychology, a website with articles and blog postings about Cognitive Therapy

Psychology Today, a website for articles, blogs, health, and help tips.

Psych Central, blogs, articles, and an all around resource.

Individuals diagnosed with Mesothelioma cancer are now using music therapy to promote healing and reduce stress and anxiety during cancer treatment.

Books for Parents:

The Incredible Years: A Trouble-Shooting Guide for Parents of Children Aged 2-8 Years, by Carolyn Webster-Stratton. Available on Amazon.

Books by Louise Bates Ames, such as: Your Six Year Old: Loving and Defiant, Your 10 to 14 Year Old. These books are available on Amazon and at the SD Public Library!

The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety and Worry, by Lisa Schab. Available on Amazon, in bookstores, and at the SD Public Library.

Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls, by Mary Pipher, available on Amazon, in bookstores, and at the SD Public Library.

Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys, by Dan Kindlon and Michael Thompson. Available on amazon, in bookstores, and the SD Public Library

Parenting Teens with Love and Logic, by Foster Cline and Jim Fay. Available on amazon, in bookstores, and the SD Public Library

Books for Couples

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John Gottman, Ph.D. and Nan Silver, available on Amazon, in bookstores, and at the SD Public Library.

Workbooks for Anxiety and Depression

The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook, by Edmund J. Bourne, Ph.D. Available on Amazon and bookstores.

Depressed and Anxious, by Thomas Marra, Ph.D. This is also a wonderful introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Available on Amazon and at bookstores.

Anger Management Workbooks

Dr. Weisinger's Anger Workout Book by Hendrie Weisinger, Ph.D. Available on Amazon and at bookstores.