Resources are listed sequentially by number of prescribing university counseling center psychologists [appearing in brackets] and were cited by at least two of the centers surveyed. Titles prescribed by the same number of centers are listed alphabetically. Credit goes to Iowa State University Student Counseling Service for this copy of the list. Source of original survey data is unknown. 

Academic Problems/Concerns/Study Skills/Time Management ACOA/Codependence/Family Dysfunction ADD/ADHD Alcohol/Drug Problems Anger Management Anxiety/Stress Management Assertiveness/Social Skills Career Development/Job Search Child Abuse/Healing Depression/Bipolar Disorder Developmental Issues/Life Transitions Directory for People with Disabilities Divorce/Separation Eating Disorders Family Problems/Life-Cycle transitions/Individuation Grief/Loss

Incest/Shame/Recovery Parenting Skills/Effectiveness Perfectionism/Obsessive-Compulsive Tendencies Personal Growth Relationship Problems/Communication/Intimacy Self-Worth/Esteem Sexual Assault/Rape Sexual Concerns/Dysfunction Sexual Orientation/Homosexuality Values/Goals/Self-Analysis Weight Concerns/Management Women's and Men's Issues/Roles/Minority Concerns Other Resources/Specialized Topics For Today

Academic Problems/Concerns/Study Skills/Time Management

Ellis, D.B. (1986). Becoming A Master Student (5th ed.). Rapid City, SD: College Survival. [8]

Lakein, A. (1973). How To Get Control of Your Time and Your Life. New York: Signet. [7]

Pauk, W. (1983). How To Study In College (3rd ed.). Boston: Houghton-Mifflin. [7]

Ellis, A., & Knaus, W. (1977). Overcoming Procrastination. New York: Signet. [3]

Scott, D. (1980). How To Put More Time In Your Life. New York: Signet. [3]

Adler, M., & VanDoren, C. (1972). How To Read A Book. New York: Simon & Schuster. [2]

Goldberg, N. (1986). Writing Down the Bones. Boston: Shambhala. [2]

Hoff, R. (1988). I Can See You Naked: A Fearless Guide to Making Great Presentations. Kansas City, MO: Andrews & McMeel. [2]

Tobias, S. (1978). Overcoming Math Anxiety. Boston: Houghton-Mifflin. [2]

ACOA/Codependence/Family Dysfunction

Beattie, M. (1987). Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring For Yourself. New York: Harper & Row. [20]

Black, C. (1981). It Will Never Happen To Me. New York: Ballantine. [19]

Woititz, J.G. (1983). Adult Children of Alcoholics. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications. [17]

Gravitz, H.L., & Bowden, J.D. (1985). Recovery: A Guide for Adult Children of Alcoholics. New York: Simon & Schuster. [10]

Black, C. (1985). Repeat After Me: A Workbook for Children of Alcoholics. Center City, MN: Hazelden. [8]

Whitfield, C.L. (1987). Healing the Child Within: Discovery and Recovery for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications. [8]

Bradshaw, J. (1988). Healing the Shame that Binds You. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications. [6]

McConnell, P. (1986). Adult Children of Alcoholics: A Workbook for Healing. San Fransisco: Harper & Row. [6]

Beattie, M. (1989). Beyond Codependency: And Getting Better All the Time. New York: Harper & Row.

Wegscheider-Cruse, S. (1980). Another Chance: Hope and Health for the Alcoholic Family. Palo Alto, CA: Science & Behavior. [5]

Kritsberg, W. (1985). The Adult Children of Alcoholics Syndrome: A Step-By-Step Guide To Recovery. New York: Bantam. [4]

Ackerman, R. (1989). Perfect Daughters. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications. [3]

Mellody, P. (1989). Facing Codependence. San Fransisco: Harper & Row. [3]

Middelton-Moz, J., & Dwinell, L. (1986). After the Tears. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications. [3]

Mellody, P., & Miller, A. (1989). Breaking Free: A Recovery Workbook for Facing Codependence. New York: Harper & Row. [2]

ADD/ADHD

Hallowell, E.M., & Ratey, J.J (1994). Driven to Distraction. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Kelly, K., & Ramundo, P. (1993). You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid, Or Crazy?!. New York: Fireside.

Alcohol/Drug Problems

Johnson, V. (1980). I'll Quit Tomorrow. New York: Harper & Row. [8]

Miller, W.R., & Munoz, R. (1982). How To Control Your Drinking: A Practical Guide to Responsible Drinking. Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico Press. [4]

Vogler, R.E., & Bartz, W.R. (1982). The Better Way To Drink: Moderation and Control of Problem Drinking. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger. [4]

Milan, J., & Ketcham, K. (1981). Under the Influence: A Guide to the Realities of Alcoholism. New York: Bantam. [3]

Rosellini, G., & Worden, M. (1985). Of Course You're Angry: A Family Guide to Dealing With the Emotions of Chemical Dependence. San Fransisco: Harper & Row. [3]

Meryman, R. (1984).  Broken Promises, Broken Dreams. New York: Berkley. [2]

Mueller, L.A., & Ketcham, K. (1987).  Recovering: How to Get and Stay Sober. New York: Bantam. [2]

Steiner, C. (1971).  Games Alcoholics Play. New York: Ballantine. [2]

Anger Management

Lerner, H.G. (1985). The Dance of Anger. New York: Harper & Row. [26]

Ellis, A. (1985). Anger: How to Live With and Without It. Secaucus, NJ: Carol Publishing Group. [4]

Rubin, T.I. (1970). The Angry Book. New York: Macmillan. [4]

Sonkin, D., & Durphy, M. (1989).  Learning to Live Without Violence. Volcano, CA: Volcano Press. [3]

Tavris, C. (1984). Anger: The Misunderstood Emotion. New York: Simon & Schuster. [3]

Bach, G., & Wyden, P. (1976). The Intimate Enemy. New York: Avon. [2]

Weisinger, H.D. (1985). Dr. Weisinger's Anger Work-Out Book. New York: William Morrow. [2]

Anxiety/Stress Management

Davis, M., Eshelman, E.R., & McKay, M. (2000). The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook. (5th ed.). Oakland, CA: New Harbinger. [9]

Benson, H. (1975). The Relaxation Response. New York: Avon. [5]

Woolfolk, R.I., & Richardson, F.C. (1978). Stress, Sanity, and Survival. New York: New American Library. [5]

Girdano, D.A., & Everly, G.S. (1986). Controlling Stress and Tension: A Holistic Approach. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall [4]

Tubesing, D.A. (1981). Kicking Your Stress Habits. New York: New American Library. [4]

Gendlin, E. (1981). Focusing. New York: Bantam. [3]

Handly, R., & Neff, P. (1987). Anxiety and Panic Attacks: Their Cause and Cure. New York: Fawcett. [3]

Haney, C.M., & Boenisch, E.W. (1987). Stressmap: Finding Your Pressure Points. San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact. [3]

Travis, J.W., & Ryan, R.S. (1986). The Wellness Workbook. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. [3]

Agras, S. (1985). Panic: Facing Fears, Phobias, and Anxiety. New York: W.H. Freeman. [2]

Breton, S. (1986). Don't Panic: A Guide to Overcoming Panic Attacks. New York: Facts on File. [2]

McKay, M., Davis, M., & Fanning, P. (1981). Thoughts & Feelings: The Art of Cognitive Stress Intervention. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger. [2]

Weiner, E. (1986). The Ostrich Complex: A Personalized Plan of Action for Overcoming Fears that Hold you Back. New York: Warner. [2]

Burns, D. (1989). The Feeling Good Handbook. Plume (Signet). [1]

Bourne, E.J. (2000). The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.

Anthony, M.M., & Swinson, R. (2000). The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.

Weeks, C. (1990). Hope and Help for Your Nerves. Signet

Assertiveness/Social Skills

Alberti, R., & Emmons, M. (1974). Your Perfect Right. San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact. [25]

Smith, M. (1975). When I say No, I Feel Guilty. New York: Bantam. [6]

Jakubowski, P., & Lange, A. (1978). The Assertive Option. Champaign, IL: Research Press. [5]

Butler, P. (1981). Self-Assertion for Women. San Fransisco: Harper & Row. [4]

Phelps, S., & Austin, N. (1987). The Assertive Woman: A New Look. San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact. [4]

Baer, J. (1976). How to be an Assertive (Not Aggressive) Woman in Life, Love, and On the Job. New York: Signet. [3]

Bolton, R. (1986). People Skills. New York: Simon & Schuster. [3]

Bramson, R.M. (1988). Coping With Difficult People. New York: Dell. [3]

Dyer, W. (1978). Pulling Your Own Strings. New York: Thomas Crowell. [3]

Zimbardo, P. (1977). Shyness: What It Is, What To Do About It. New York: Jove [3]

Gabor, D. (1983). How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends. New York: Simon & Schuster. [2]

Willis-Brandon, C. (1991) Where do I Draw the Line: how to get past other people's problems and start living your own life. Health Comm Inc. Deerfield Beach, FL.

Paterson, R. (2000). The Assertiveness Workbook. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.

Career Development/Job Search

Bolles, R. (1993). What Color Is Your Parachute? Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. [20]

Bolles, R. (1974). The Three Boxes of Life. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. [5]

Figler, H. (1988). The Complete Job-Search Handbook (rev.ed.). New York: Henry Holt. [3]

Sinetar, M. (1989). Do What You Love, The Money Will Follow: Discovering Your Right Livelihood. New York: Dell. [3]

Field, J. (1981). A Life of One's Own. Los Angeles: J.P. Tarcher. [2]

Snelling, R., & Snelling, A. (1989). Jobs! What They Are...Where They Are...What They Pay (rev. ed.). New York: Simon & Schuster. [2]

Child Abuse/Healing

Gil, E. (1983). Outgrowing the Pain: A Book For and About Adults Abused As Children. San Fransisco: Launch Press. [10]

Whitfield, C.L. (1987). Healing the Child Within: Discovery and Recovery for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications. [5]

Engel, B. (1989). The Right to Innocence. New York: Ivy. [4]

Middelton-Moz, J. (1989). Children of Trauma: Rediscovering the Discarded Self. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications. [3]

Miller, A. (1981). The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the New Self. New York: Basic Books. [3]

Dean, A. (1988). Once Upon a Time. New York: Harper & Row. [2]

Farmer, S. (1989). Adult Children of Abusive Parents: A Healing Program For Those Who Have Been Physically, Sexually, or Emotionally Abused. New York: Ballantine. [2]

Depression/Bipolar Disorder

Burns, D. (1980). Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy. New York: New American Library. [25]

Burns, D. (1989). The Feeling Good Handbook. New York: William Morrow. [4]

Bloomfield, H., & Kory, R. (1980). Inner Joy: New Strategies for Adding Pleasure to Your Life. New York: Jove. [3]

Harris, T. (1967). I'm Okay, You're Okay. New York: Avon. [3]

Hazelton, L. (1985). The Right to Feel Bad: Coming to Terms With Normal Depression. New York: Ballantine. [3]

Madow, L. (1988). Guilt: How to Recognize and Cope With It. Northvale, NJ: Aronson. [3]

Preston, J. (1989). You Can Beat Depression: A Guide To Recovery. San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact. [3]

Fieve, R. (1982). Moodswing. New York: Bantam. [2]

Formanek, R., & Gurian, A. (Eds.). (1987). Women and Depression. New York: Springer. [2]

Powell, J. (1989). Happiness is an Inside Job. Valencia, CA: Tabor. [2]

Jamison, K.R. (1995). An Unquiet Mind. New York: Vintage Books.

Oldham, J. (1995) New Personality Self-Portrait: Why You Think, Work, Love and Act the Way You Do. Bantam.

Mason, P. (1998) Stop Walking On Eggshells. New Harbinger Publications.

Developmental Issues/Life Transitions

Sheehy, G. (1975). Passages. New York: Bantam. [7]

Bridges, W. (1980). Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley. [6]

Gould, R. (1979). Transformations. New York: Simon & Schuster. [5]

Kopp, S. (1978). An End to Innocence. New York: Bantam. [3]

Sheehy, G. (1981). Pathfinders. New York: Bantam. [3]

Lauer, R., & Lauer, J. (1989). Watersheds: Mastering Life's Unpredictable Crises. New York: Ivy. [2]

LeShan, E. (1973). The Wonderful Crises of Middle Age. New York: Warner. [2]

Directory for People with Disabilities

The Complete Directory for People with Disabilities. (2001). This book is available at the Library at Concordia College, Moorhead, MN. It includes information and web addresses on associations, camps & travel, education programs, electronic media, assistive devices, government agencies, living centers, employment, support groups, rehabilitation facilities, periodicals, books and web sites.

Divorce/Separation

Fisher, B. (1981). Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends. San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact. [9]

Colgrove, M., Bloomfield, H., & McWilliams, P. (1976). How to Survive the Loss of a Love. New York: Bantam. [4]

Gardner, R. (1971). The Boys and Girls Book About Divorce. New York: Bantam. [4]

Johnson, S. (1977). First Person Singular. New York: New American Library. [3]

Krantzler, M. (1974). Creative Divorce: A New Opportunity for Personal Growth. New York: Signet. [3]

NiCarthy, G. (1986). Getting Free: A Handbook for Women In Abusive Relationships. Seattle, WA: Seal Press Feminist. [3]

Weiss, R.S. (1977). Martial Separation. New York: Basic Books. [3]

Ahrons, C., & Rodgers, R. (1989). Divorced Families. New York: Norton. [2]

Franke, L.B. (1983). Growing Up Divorced. New York: Fawcett. [2]

Kranitz, M. (1987). Getting Apart Together: The Couple's Guide to a Fair Divorce or Separation. San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact. [2]

Richards, A., & Willis, I. (1976). How to Get It Together When Your Parents Are Coming Apart. New York: Bantam. [2]

Kingma, D.R. (1987) Coming Apart: Why relationships end and how to live through ending yours. Ballantine Books, New York.

Eating Disorders

Roth, G. (1982). Feeding the Hungry Heart: The Experience of Compulsive Eating. New York: Signet. [9]

Kano, S. (1985). Making Peace With Food. Danbury, CT: Amity. [8]

Orbach, S. (1978). Fat is a Feminist Issue: A Self-Help Guide For Compulsive Eaters. New York: Berkley. [8]

Roth, G. (1984). Breaking Free From Compulsive Eating. New York: Signet. [8]

Hall, L., & Cohn, L. (1986) Bulimia: A Guide To Recovery. Santa Barbara, CA: Gurze. [6]

Miller, C.A. (1988). My Name is Caroline. New York: Doubleday. [4]

Orbach, S. (1988). Hunger Strike: The Anorectic's Struggle As A Metaphor For Our Age. New York: Avon. [4]

Sacker, I.M., & Zimmer, M.A. (1987) Dying to be Thin. New York: Warner. [4]

Bruch, H. (1979). The Golden Cage: the Enigma of Anorexia Nervosa. New York: Random House. [3]

Siegel, M., Brisman, J., & Weinshel, M. (1988). Surviving an Eating Disorder: Strategies for Family and Friends. New York: Harper & Row. [3]

Family Problems/Life-Cycle Transitions/Individuation

Bloomfield, H., & Felder, L. (1983). Making Peace With Your Parents. New York: Ballantine. [7]

Bradshaw, J. (1988). Bradshaw On: The Family. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications. [6]

Halpern, H. (1978). Cutting Loose: An Adult Guide to Coming to Terms With Your Parents. New York: Bantam. [4]

Lindbergh, A. (1978). Gifts From the Sea. New York: Random House. [3]

Napier, A.Y., & Whitaker, C.A. (1984). The Family Crucible. New York: Bantam. [3]

Ullmann, L. (1977). Changing. New York: Knopf. [3]

Grief/Loss

Colgrove, M., Bloomfield, H., & McWilliams, P. (1976). How to Survive the Loss of a Love. New York: Bantam. [15]

Kubler-Ross, E. (1969). On Death and Dying. New York: Macmillan. [13]

Kushner, H. (1981). When Bad Things Happen to Good People. New York: Avon. [9]

Kubler-Ross, E. (1975). Death, The Final Stage of Growth. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall. [6]

Viorst, J. (1984). Necessary Losses. New York: Fawcett. [5]

Stearns, A.K. (1984). Living Through Personal Crisis. Chicago: Thomas More. [4]

Westberg, G. (1962). Good Grief. Philadelphia: Fortress. [4]

Levine, S. (1982). Who Dies? New York: Doubleday [3]

Kopp, R., & Sorenson, S. (1985). When Someone You Love Is Dying. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. [2]

LeShan, E. (1988). Learning to Say Goodbye: When A Parent Dies. New York: Avon. [2]

Temes, R. (1984). Living With an Empty Chair. New York: Irvington. [2]

Rando, T.A. (1988). How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies. New York: Bantam.

Sanders, C.M. (1992). Surviving Grief. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Marshall, F. (1993). Losing a Parent Tuscan, AZ: Fisher Books.

Hambrook, D., & Eisenberg, G. (1997). A Mother Loss Workbook. New York: Harper Perennial.

Doka, K. (1996) Living with Grief After Sudden Loss. Hospice Foundation of America.

Incest/Shame/Recovery

Bass, E., & Davis, L. (1994). The Courage to Heal.(3rd ed.). New York: Harper Perennial. [33]

Bass, E., & Thornton, L. (Eds.). (1982). I Never Told Anyone. New York: Harper & Row. [10]

Foward, S., & Buck, C. (1978). Betrayal of Innocence: Incest and Its Devastation. New York: Penguin. [7]

Bradshaw, J. (1988). Healing the Shame that Binds You.  Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications. [6]

Lew, M. (1988). Victims No Longer: Men Recovering From Incest and Other Sexual Child Abuse. New York: Nevraumont. [4]

Maltz, W., & Holman, B. (1986). Incest and Sexuality: A Guide To Understanding and Healing. Lexington, MA: Lexington Books. [4]

Maltz, W. (1991). The Sexual Healing Journey: A guide for survivors of sexual abuse. New York: Harper Collins.

Woititz, J.G. (1989). Healing Your Sexual Self. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications. [4]

Allen, C. (1980). Daddy's Girl. New York: Wyndham. [2]

Utain, M., & Oliver, B. (1989). Scream Louder: Through Hell and Healing With An Incest Survivor and Her Therapist. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications. [2]

Wisechild, L.M. (1988). The Obsidian Mirror. Seattle, WA: Seal Press Feminist. [2]

Potter, R. (1996). Letting Go of Shame: Understanding How Shame Affects Your Life. Hazelden.

Parenting Skills/Effectiveness

Gordon, T. (1975). Parent Effectiveness Training. New York: New American Library. [7]

Dinkmeyer, D., & McKay, G. (1982). The Parent's Handbook: Systematic Training for Effective Parenting. New York: Random House. [6]

Bartz, W., & Rasor, R. (1978). Surviving With Kids. San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact. [3]

Becker, W.C. (1971). Parents Are Teachers. Champaign, IL: Research Press. [3]

Campbell, R. (1977) How to Really Love Your Child. New York: New American Library. [3]

Dreikurs, R. (1964). Children: The Challenge. New York: Dutton. [3]

Frydenger, T., & Frydenger, A. (1985). The Blended Family. Old Tappan, NJ: Fleming H. Revell. [3]

Ginott, H. (1976). Between Parent and Child. New York: Avon. [3]

Patterson, G.R., & Gullion, M.E. (1976). Living With Children. Champaign, IL: Research Press [3]

Satir, V.M. (1988). Peoplemaking. Palo Alto, CA: Science & Behavior [3]

Brazelton, T.B. (1983). Infants and Mothers (rev. ed.). New York: Dell. [2]

Glenn, H., & Nelsen, J. (1989). Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World. Rocklin, CA: Prima. [2]

Perfectionism/Obsessive-Compulsive Tendencies

Ellis, A. (1988). How to stubbornly Refuse to Make Yourself Miserable About Anything--Yes, Anything! Secaucus, NJ: Carol Publishing Group [3]

Harvey, J., & Katz, C. (1986). If I'm So Successful, Why Do I Feel Like a Fake? The Imposter Phenomenon. New York: Pocket Books. [3]

Reynolds, D.K. (1984). Playing Ball on Running Water. New York: William Morrow. [3]

Adderholdt-Elliott, M. (1987). Perfectionism. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit. [2]

Burka, J., & Yuen, L. (1983). Procrastination: Why You Do It, What To Do About It. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley. [2]

Chamberlain, J.M. (1978). Eliminate Your SDBs: Self-Defeating Behaviors. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press. [2]

Gibran, K. (1952). The Prophet. New York: Walker. [2]

Goulding, M.M., & Goulding, R.L. (1989). Not to Worry! How to Free Yourself from Unnecessary Anxiety and Channel Your Worries Into Positive Action. New York: William Morrow. [2]

Hoff, B. (1982). The Tao of Pooh. New York: Penguin. [2]

Mantell, M.R. (1988). Don't Sweat the Small Stuff: P.S. It's All Small Stuff! San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact. [2]

Personal Growth

Peck, M.S. (1978). The Road Less Traveled. New York: Simon & Schuster. [7]

Kopp, S. (1972). If You Meet the Buddha on the Road, Kill Him! New York: Bantam. [4]

Dyer, W. (1977). Your Erroneous Zones. New York: Avon. [3]

Fulghum, R. (1989). All I Really Needed To Know I Learned In Kindergarten: Uncommon Thoughts on Common Things. New York: Ivy. [3]

Gawain, S. (1978). Creative Visualization. New York: Bantam. [3]

Jourard, S. (1971). Transparent Self. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold. [3]

Keirsey, D., & Bates, M. (1978). Please Understand Me. Del Mar, CA: Prometheus. [3]

Stevens, B., & Rogers, C. (1967). Person to Person: The Problem of Being Human. New York: Pocket Books. [3]

Witner, M. (1985). Pathway to Personal Growth. Muncie, IN: Accelerated Development. [3]

Dass, R. (1982). Journey of Awakening. New York: Bantam. [2]

Gaylin, W. (1987). Feelings: Our Vital Signs. New York: Ballantine. [2]

Satir, V. (1985). Meditations and Inspirations. Berkeley, CA: Celestial Arts. [2]

Viorst, J. (1984). Necessary Losses: The Loves, Illusions, Dependencies and Impossible Expectations That All of Us Have To Give Up In Order To Grow Up. New York: Fawcett. [2]

Rogers, C. (1995). On becoming a person: A therapist's view of psychotherapy. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Pelzer, D. (2000). Help Yourself. New York: Penguin.

Buscaglia, L. (1972).  Love: What life is all about....New York: Fawcett Columbine.

Young, J. (1993) Reinventing Your Life: How to Break Free from Negative Life Patterns & Feel Good Again. Dutton.

Relationship Problems/Communication/Intimacy

Lerner, H.G. (1988). The Dance of Intimacy. New York: Harper & Row. [9]

Burns, D. (1985). Intimate Connections. New York: New American Library. [5]

Covington, S., & Beckett, L. (1988). Leaving the Enchanted Forest. New York: Harper & Row. [5]

Gottman, J., Notarius, C., Gonso, J., & Markman, H. (1976). A Couple's Guide to Communication. Champaign, IL: Research Press. [4]

Paul J., & Paul, M. (1983) Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By You? Minneapolis, MN: CompCare. [4]

Rubin, L. (1983). Intimate Strangers. New York: Harper & Row. [4]

Bach, G., & Deutsch, R. (1970). Pairing: How To Achieve Genuine Intimacy. New York: Avon. [3]

Beck, A.T. (1989). Love Is Never Enough. New York: Harper & Row. [3]

Branden, N. (1980). The Psychology of Romantic Love. New York: Bantam. [3]

Lazarus, A. (1985). Martial Myths: Two Dozen Mistaken Beliefs That Can Ruin A Marriage. San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact. [3]

Prather, H., & Prather, G. (1988). A Book For Couples. New York: Doubleday. [3]

Woititz, J.G. (1985). Struggle For Intimacy. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications. [3]

Buscaglia, L. (1984). Loving Each Other. New York: Fawcett. [2]

Jampolsky, G. (1979). Love is Letting Go of Fear. New York: Bantam. [2]

Kritsberg, W. (1989). Healing Together: A Guide to Intimacy and Recovery for Co-Dependent Couples. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications. [2]

Miller, J. (1989). Addictive Relationships: Reclaiming Your Boundaries. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications. [2]

Fisher, B. (1992). Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends. Impact Publishers. [1]

Halpern, H. (1993). How to break your addiction to a person. New York: Bantam Books.

Hendrix, H. (1990). Getting the Love You Want: A Guide For Couples. New York: Harper & Row. [1]

Hendrix, H. (1992). Keeping the Love You Find: A Guide For Singles. New York: Pocket Books [1]

Pittman, F. (1990). Private Lies: Infidelity and the betrayal of intimacy. New York: Norton.

Schaeffer, B. Is It Love or Addiction. Healthy Relationship Series: Signs of Addictive Love, Power Plays, Love Addiction: Help Yourself Out, Signs of Healthy Love. Center City, MN: Hazelden Educational Material. [1]

Viorst, J. (1986). Necessary Losses. New York: Simon & Schuster. [1]

Forward, S. (1986). Men Who Hate and the Women Who Love Them. New York: Bantam Books.

Forward, S. (1991). Obsessive Love: When it hurts too much to let go. New York: Bantam Books.

Affinito (1999). When to Forgive: A Personal Guide. New Harbinger.

McKay, M. (1994). Couple Skills, Making Your Relationship Work. New Harbinger. 

Self-Worth/Esteem

Sanford, L.T., & Donovan, M.E. (1984). Women and Self-Esteem. New York: Penguin. [8]

McKay, M., & Fanning, P. (1987). Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and Maintaining Your Self-Esteem. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger. [4]

Branden, N. (1987). How To Raise Your Self-Esteem. New York: Bantam. [3]

Branden, N. (1969). The Psychology of Self-Esteem. New York: Bantam [3]

Briggs, D.C. (1986). Celebrate Yourself. New York: Doubleday. [3]

Johnson, H.M. (1986) How Do I Love Me? Salem, WI: Sheffield. [3]

Lair, J. (1969). I Ain't Much, Baby--But I'm All I've Got. New York: Doubleday. [3]

Powell, J. (1969). Why Am I Afraid To Tell You Who I Am? Valencia, CA: Tabor. [3]

Bloomfield, H., & Felder, L. (1985). Making Peace With Yourself: Turning Weaknesses Into Strengths. New York: Ballantine. [2]

Sorensen, M. (1998). Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteem. Sherwood, OR: Wolf Publishing.

Burns, D. (1993). Ten Days to Self-Esteem. Quill (Harper).

Sexual Assault/Rape

Warshaw, R. (1988). I Never Called It Rape. New York: Harper & Row. [9]

Katz, J. (1984). No Fairy Godmothers, No Magic Wands: The Healing Process After Rape. Saratoga, CA: R & E Publishers. [5]

Johnson, K. (1985). If You Are Raped: What Every Woman Needs To Know. Holmes Beach, FL: Learning Publications. [4]

Ledray, L.E. (1986). Recovering From Rape. New York: Henry Holt. [3]

McEvoy, A.W., & Brookings, J.D. (1984). If She Is Raped: A Book for Husbands, Fathers, and Male Friends. Holmes Beach, FL: Learning Publications. [3]

Parrot, A. (1988). Coping With Date Rape and Acquaintance Rape. New York: Rosen Group. [3]

Adams, C., & Fay, J. (1989). Out of the Shadows: Recovering From Sexual Violence. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger. [2]

Sexual Concerns/Dysfunction

Barbach, L.G. (1976). For Yourself: The Fulfillment of Female Sexuality. New York: Signet. [8]

Zilbergeld, B. (1978). Male Sexuality. New York: Bantam. [7]

Barbach, L.G. (1984). For Each Other: Sharing Sexual Intimacy. New York: Signet. [4]

Carnes, P. (1985). Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction. Minneapolis, MN: CompCare. [2]

Ellis, A. (1966). Sex Without Guilt (rev.ed.). North Hollywood, CA: Wilshire. [2]

Hite, S. (1981). The Hite Report. New York: Dell. [2]

Nowinski, J. (1988). A Life-Long Love Affair: Keeping Sexual Desire Alive in Your Relationship. New York: Dodd, Mead, & Co. [2]

Raley, P. (1985). Making Love Better: Having An Affair With Your Partner. New York: St. Martin. [2]

Silber, S.J. (1981). The Male: From Infancy to Old Age. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. [2]

Williams, W. (1988). Rekindling Desire. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger. [2]

Sexual Orientation/Homosexuality

Clark, D. (1997). Loving Someone Gay. Berkeley: Celestial Arts [7]

Berzon, B. (Ed.). (1979). Positively Gay. Studio City, CA: Mediamix. [5]

Fairchild, B., & Hayward, N. (1979). Now That You Know: What Every Parent Should Know About Homosexuality. New York: Harcourt, Brace, & Jovanovich. [5]

Borheck, M. (1983). Coming Out to Parents: A Two-Way Survival Guide. New York: Pilgrim. [3]

Isay, R. (1989). Being Homosexual. New York: Farrar, Straus, & Giroux. [3]

Masters, W., & Johnson, V. (1988). Masters and Johnson On Sex and Human Loving. Boston: Little, Brown, & Co. [3]

McNought, B. (1989). On Being Gay. New York: St. Martin. [3]

Strong, B., & DeVault, C. (1988). Understanding Our Sexuality (2nd ed.). St. Paul, MN: West Publishing. [3]

Back, G.G. (1985). Are You Still My Mother? Are You Still My Family? New York: Warner [2]

Loulan, J. (1984). Lesbian Sex. San Fransisco: Spinsters/Aunt Lute. [2]

Silverstein, C. (1982). Man to Man. New York: William Morrow. [2]

Hutchins, L & Kaahumanu, L. (1991). Bi Any Other Name: Bisexual people speak out. Alyson Pub, Boston.

Isay, R. (1996). Becoming Gay: The journey to self-acceptance. New York: Henry Holt & Co.

Signorile, M. (1995). Outing Yourself: How to come out as lesbian or gay to your family, friends, and coworkers. New York: Fireside.

Values/Goals/Self-Analysis

James, M., & Jongeward, D. (1971). Born to Win. New York: New American Library. [6]

Simon, S., Howe, L., & Kirschenbaum, H. (1972). Values Clarification. New York: Dodd, Mead, & Co. [5]

Ellis, A., & Harper, R. (1975). New Guide to Rational Living. North Hollywood, CA: Wilshire. [3]

Frankl, V. (1984). Man's Search for Meaning (3rd ed.). New York: Pocket Books. [3]

Campbell, J., & Moyers, B. (1988). The Power of Myth. New York: Doubleday. [2]

Ellis, A., & Becker, I. (1982). Guide to Personal Happiness. North Hollywood, CA: Wilshire. [2]

Emery, G. (1982). Own Your Own Life. New York: Signet. [2]

Feinstein, D., & Krippner, S. (1988). Personal Mythology: The Psychology of Your Evolving Self. Los Angeles: J.P. Tarcher. [2]

Fuller, B. (1982). Critical Path. New York: St. Martin. [2]

Kushner, H. (1986). When All You've Ever Wanted Isn't Enough. New York: Pocket Books. [2]

Larsen, T. (1979). Trust Yourself! San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact. [2]

Watts, A.W. (1989). (The) Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are. New York: Random House. [2]

Weight Concerns/Management

Freedman, R. (1989). Body Love. New York: Harper & Row. [5]

Hirschmann, J., & Munter, C. (1989). Overcoming Overeating. New York: Fawcett. [5]

Chernin, K. (1985). The Hungry Self: Women, Eating, and Identity. New York: Harper & Row. [4]

Kano, S. (1985). Making Peace With Food. Danbury, CT: Amity. [4]

Bailey, C. (1978). Fit or Fat. Boston: Houghton-Mifflin. [3]

Hoilis, J. (1985). Fat is a Family Affair. San Fransisco: Harper & Row. [3]

Orbach, S. (1987). Fat is a Feminist Issue II: The Anti-Diet Guide to Permanent Weight Loss. New York: Berkley. [3]

Stuart, R., & Davis, B. (1978). Slim Chance in a Fat World. Champaign, IL: Research Press. [3]

Chernin, K. (1981). The Obsession: Reflections on the Tyranny of Slenderness. New York: Harper & Row. [3]

McFarland, B., & Baumann, T. (1988). Feeding the Empty Heart: Adult Children and Compulsive Eating. San Francisco: Harper & Row. [2]

Women's and Men's Issues/Roles/Minority Concerns

Norwood, R. (1985). Women Who Love Too Much. New York: Pocket Books. [10]

Boston Women's Health Book Collective. (1985). The New our Bodies, Ourselves: A Book By and For Women. New York: Simon & Schuster. [5]

Dowling, C. (1981). The Cinderella Complex. New York: Pocket Books. [4]

Eichenbaum, L., & Orbach, S. (1987). What Do Women Want: Exploding the Myth of Dependency. New York: Berkley. [4]

Gilligan, C. (1982). In A Different Voice. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. [4]

Goldberg, H. (1976). The Hazards of Being Male. New York: New American Library. [3]

Miller, J.B. (1986). Toward A New Psychology of Women. Boston: Beacon Press. [3]

Pleck, J. (1981). The Myth of Masculinity. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. [3]

Kolbenschlag, M. (1988). Kiss Sleeping Beauty Goodbye: Breaking the Spell of Feminine Myths and Models. San Fransisco: Harper & Row. [2]

Lee, J. (1987). The Flying Boy: Healing the Wounded Man. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications. [2]

Levinson, D. (1978). The Seasons of a Man's Life. New York: Ballantine. [2]

Osherson, S. (1986). Finding Our Fathers: How a Man's Life Is Shaped By His Relationship With His Father. New York: Fawcett. [2]

Other Resources/Specialized Topics For Today

Adams, C., & Fay, J. (1981). No More Secrets: Protecting Your Child From Sexual Assault. San Luis Obispo: Impact. [2]

Hewett, J.H. (1980). After Suicide. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox. [2]

Maxmen, J. (1981). A Good Night's Sleep. New York: Warner. [2]

McKean, M.K. (1987). The Stop Smoking Book. San Luis Obispo: Impact. [2]

Quinnett, P. (1985). The Troubled People Book: A Comprehensive Guide To Getting Help (rev. ed.). New York: Contimuum. [2]

Robinson, B. (1989). Work Addiction: Hidden Legacies of Adult Children. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications. [2]

Swann, G., & Preston, J. (1987). Safe Sex: The Ultimate Erotic Guide. New York: Plums. [2]

Grohol, J. (2002). Insider's Guide to Mental Health Resources Online. Guilford.

Norcross, J. Authoritative Guide to Self-Help Resources in Mental Health.