Recommended External Resources

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Books

Raising Humane Beings by Jane Fendelman. Foreword by George Addain Ph.D. Raising Human Beings is the finest book on raising children ever written. Rarely in life does a reader find a single book that sufficently covers the entire subject. After reading Jane's book I found myself thingking differently, for such a book will shift your thinking, and you, like me, will never be the same.
People Skills by Robert Bolton Ph.D.
People Making by Virginia Satir
Passionate Marriage by David Schnarch, Ph.D.
Models of Madness by John Read, Loren R. Mosher, Richard P. Bentall. Is schizophrenia an illness? Is madness preventable? This controversial, but carefully reseached, book argues that what psychiatrists call "schizophrenia" is not an illness. Models of Madness shows that hallucinations and delusions are understandable reactions to life events and circumstances rather than symptoms of a supposed genetic predisposition or biological disturbance. Featuring 23 contributors from six countries, the book represents a range of disciplines and discusses the history, economics, and politics of madness. Contributors critique the "medical model" of madness, document the role of drug companies and outline research-based alternatives to diagnoses and drugs.
Heroic Client by Barry L. Duncan. Scott D. Miller
Psychotherapy with Impossible Cases by Barry L. Duncan, Mark A. Hubble, & Scott D. Miller
Psychological Foundations of Success by Stephen J. Kraus, Ph.D.
Raising Boys by Steve Biddulph.
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman.
Love is a Verb by Bill O'Hanlon & Pat Hudson.
Fire In The Belly: On being a man by Sam Keen.
A Brief Guide to Brief Therapy by Brian Cade & William Hudson O'Hanlon.
Shame and Pride: Affect, sex, and the birth of the self by Donald L. Nathanson.
Creating Kids Who Can Concentrate: Proven strategies for beating ADD without drugs by Jean Robb & Hilary Letts.
Do One Thing Different: Ten simple ways to change your life by Bill O'Hanlon.
The New Private Practice by Lynn Grodzki.
Building Your Ideal Private Practice by Lynn Grodzki.
You Don't Have to Take it Anymore by Steven Stosny, Ph.D.
Treating Attachment Abuse: A compassionate approach by Steven Stosny.
Therapist as Life Coach: Transforming your practice by Patrick Williams & Deborah C. Davis.
Emotional Intelligence: Why it matters more than IQ by Daniel Goleman.
Human Givens: A new approach to emotional health & clear thinking by Joe Griffin & Ivan Tyrrell.
Resurrecting Sex by David Schnarch, Ph.D.
Journey to Center: Lession in unifying body, mind, & spirit by Thoman F. Crum.
Freedom from Addiction: The secret behind successful addiction busting by Joe Griffin & Ivan Tyrrell.
A New Psychology of Men Edited by Ronald F. Levant and William S. Pollack
The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health.
King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine. By Robert Moore & Douglas Gillette. Arguing that masculinity is not abusive or domineering, but generative, creative, and empowering of the self and others. Moore and Gillette provide a Jungian introduction to the psychological foundations of a mature, authentic, and revitalized masculinity.
Friedman's Fables by Edwin H. Friedman. Dr Friedman has woven 24 illustrative tales that offer fresh perspectives on familiar human foibles. Friedman takes on resistance and other "demons" to show that neither insight, nor encouragement, nor intimidation can in themselves motivate an unmotivated person to change.
Video Interview with Dr. Steven Stosny & Dr. Patricia Love, marriage counsellors and authors of "How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It: Finding Love Beyond Words" (The actual video follows the advertisement). To buy the book, click on the link below.
How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It: Finding Love Beyond Words by Patraica Love & Steven Stosny. Men are right. The "relationship talk" does not help. This book reveals the stunning truth about maritial happiness.
The Truth About Love: The Highs: The Lows, and How You Can Make It Last Forever by Patricia Love. Don't breakup before the breakthrough.
The Emotional Incest Syndrome: When a Parent's Love Rules Your Life by Patricia Love. Emotional incest is a supprisingly common but rarely identified style of parenting in which parents turn to their children, not their partners, for emotional support. This landmark book effectively addresses the sensitive subject of over involved parenting and offers a positive, compassionate program for healing and recovery.
Why Men are the Way They Are by Warren Farrell, Ph.D. The way the sexual revolution and the women's movement has affected women has been well documented in the last two decades. But what have these movements done to men?
Taking Sides: Men, Women, and the Shifting Social Agenda by Bettina Arndt

Articles

Epidemic of a Phantom Disease. There is no proof that "attention deficits" in childeren are anything but normal human variants
What have we Learned from 30 years of Research on Families in Divorce Conflict?
Feds Recommend Warnings on ADHD Drugs
FDA Asks Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) Drug Manufacturers to Develop Patient Medication Guides

ADHD is a very emotive issue and people have polarised views about it's diagnosis and treatment. My view is to be fully informed before making any decisions.

Video Part 1: The Truth about ADHD.
Video Part 2: Diagnosis and the True Nature of Children.
Video Part 3: How to Deal with Children
Most Astonishing Health Disaster of the 20th Century. Our health is one of our most vital asset. This video from YouTube is food for thought.
Really Achieve Your Childhood Dreams. Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch, who is dying from pancreatic cancer, gave his last lecture at the university Sept. 18, 2007, before a packed McConomy Auditorium. In his moving talk, "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams," Pausch talked about his lessons learned and gave advice to students on how to achieve their own career and personal goals.

Courses and Programs

Wealth Beyond Reason - The Truth about the Law of Attraction
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Professional Organisations

Queensland Counsellors Association Inc.
PACFA Psychotherapy and Counselling Fereration of Australia

Links to Useful Websites

Men's Health, Information Resource Centre
Beyond Blue - the national depression initiative
Depressionnet - A comprehensive 24/7 resource of information help and peer support for those touched by depression.
Black Dog Institute - Depression and Bipolar Information Australia
Andrology Australia: Providing information on male reproductive health.
Conflict Resolution Network
Blue Pages - Depression Information
MH & WB - Men's Health and Wellbeing Association Queensland
Mensline 24 Hour help & men's services directory
Mensline Forum - A great place to discuss issues with other men
Getup! Action for Australia (for the politically minded)
The Simultaneous Policy is a peaceful strategy to democratically drive all the world's nations to apply global solutions to global problems, including combatting global warming and environmental destruction, regulating economic globalisation for the good of all, and delivering social justice, peace and security, and sustainable propersity.
Murray A. Straus - Professor of Sociology and Co-Director Family Research Laboratory. This site contains extensive research into family violence and abuse.
Killology Research Group: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill.
Zero to Three: Practical Information for Parents.
Circle of Security. This site has some great information and resources on parenting. The information and resources are based on Attachment Theory.
Society Links Directory. A directory of various organisations.
Alliance for Human Research Protection. The Alliance for Human Research Protection (AHRP) is a national network of lay people and professionals dedicated to advancing responsible and ethical medical research practices, to minimizizing the risks associated with such endeavors and to ensuring that the human rights, dignity and welfare of human subjects are protected.
Leading American Psychiatrist Calls DSM IV Diagnostic Method Dehumanizing.
Financial Ties between DSM-IV and the Pharmaceutical Industry.
Successful Schizophrenia. Quote from this website: "Our mission is to help psychiatry (for its own good) free itself from the delusions that keep it from being an effective medical speciality and to provide proof that thousands of people are right when they say they are NOT mentally ill". See "Models of Madness"
DNA Bio Service. DNA Testing of all types, our simple DNA test offers you Peace of Mind concerning all DNA Paternity testing issues, DNA tests can be carried in the privacy of your own home with our DNA test kit. We also offer court approved DNA testing services requiring legal documentation for Child support issues. We are proudly BASED in Australia. Your DNA testing samples are analysed in Australia following strict Australian guidelines imposed by the Australian Government regulator NATA .
An experimental search interface.
Society-Links.com - Society Directory
Enhanced Healing Through Relaxation Music. Relaxation music, positive affirmations and online counselling for reducing stress and anxiety, promoting health, wellness and healing and improving self esteem.
Cellular Release Modalities -ebook. Unlock the Cellular Memory for Ultimate Emotional Release and Physical Healing.
How-to.com.au Online elibrary.
Natural Health Management - 100% Natural stress management program to help suffers find lasting relief from anxiety, depression and stress quickly without antidepressant drugs.
Blog Search Engine.
Blogarama. The Blog Directory.
Anger Management Institute of Texas. The Anger Management Institute of Texas and Stress Management Program is designed for those who are seeking self-help; court mandated referrals, and those referred by Human Resource Managers, Employee Assistance Professions, Mantal Health and Substance Abuse Counsellors, as well as concerned parents and spouses.
Bullies to Buddies. Turning Victims into Victors - Without Anyone's Help and Without Getting Anyone in Trouble.
The Anger Coach. Anger and Stress Management resources and classes (Southern California) for Workplace, Adults, and Couples. Fast-Track Classes for busy people. Book and Home-study course. Articles and free newsletter. Online web-based anger manageemnt course for adults and couples. Professional Certification Training.
The Story of Stuff. What is the story of stuff? From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever.
Local Therapy Guide.
Welfare at Work. A UK site offering impartial advice on workplace issues & welfare.
SelfGrowth.com. SelfGrowth.com is the most complete guide to information about Self Improvement, Personal Growth and Self Help on the Internet. It is designed to be an organized directory, with articles and references to thousands of other Web Sites on the World Wide Web.
www.socialworksearch.com/ Social Work Search is an online searcheable database devoted to the Social Work profession. It has links to websites and jobs of interest to social workers and other helping professionals.
UseNature. Online Natural Therapy Directory

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ADHD is a very emotive issue and people have polarised views about it's diagnosis and treatment. My view is to be fully informed before making any decisions.

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