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The Counseling Center provides or sponsors many programs and events focused on the emotional health and growth of college students.

Check the calendar for a complete listing of these activities, and make plans to attend them.

Topics covered include stress management, suicide prevention, healthy eating and body image, adjusting to college, and many more.

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SELF HELP BIBLIOGRAPHY

Recent listings:

Available at PsychCentral

From a past review by mental health professionals:

Anxiety/Stress Management
  • Davis, M., Eshelman, E. R., & McKay, M. (1982). The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
  • Benson, H. (1975). The Relaxation Response. New York: Avon.
  • Woolfolk, R. I., & Richardson, F. C. (1978). Stress, Sanity, and Survival. New York: New American Library.

Perfectionism/Obsessive-Compulsive Tendencies

  • Ellis, A. (1988). How to Stubbornly Refuse to Make Yourself Miserable About Anything--Yes, Anything! Secaucus, NJ: Carol Publishing Group.
  • Harvey, J., & Katz, C. (1986). If I'm So Successful, Why Do I Feel Like A Fake? The Impostor Phenomenon. New York: Pocket Books.
  • Reynolds, D. K. (1984). Playing Ball on Running Water. New York: William Morrow.

Anger Management

  • Lerner, H. G. (1985). The Dance of Anger. New York: Harper & Row.
  • Ellis, A. (1985). Anger: How to Live With and Without It. Secaucus, NJ: Carol Publishing Group.
  • Rubin, T. I. (1970). The Angry Book. New York: Macmillan.

Assertiveness/Social Skills

  • Alberti, R., & Emmons, M. (1974). Your Perfect Right. San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact.
  • Smith, M. (1975). When I Say No, I Feel Guilty. New York: Bantam.
  • Jakubowski, P., & Lange, A. (1978). The Assertive Option. Champaign, IL: Research Press.

Depression/Bipolar Disorder

  • Burns, D. (1980). Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy. New York: New American Library.
  • Burns, D. (1989). The Feeling Good Handbook. New York: William Morrow.
  • Bloomfield, H., & Kory, R. (1980). Inner Joy: New Strategies for Adding Pleasure to Your Life. New York: Jove.

Grief/Loss

  • Colgrove, M., Boomfield, H., & McWilliams, P. (1976). How to Survive the Loss of a Love. New York: Bantam.
  • Kubler-Ross, E. (1969). On Death and Dying. New York: Macmillan.
  • Kushner, H. (1981). When Bad Things Happen To Good People. New York: Avon.

Self-Worth/Esteem

  • Sanford, L. T., & Donovan, M. E. (1984). Women and Self-Esteem. New York: Penguin.
  • 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.
  • Branden, N. (1987). How To Raise Your Self-Esteem. New York: Bantam.

Eating Disorders

  • Roth, G. (1982). Feeding the Hungry Heart: The Experience of Compulsive Eating. Hew York: Signet.
  • Kano, S. (1985). Making Peace With Food. Danbury, CT: Amity.
  • Orback, S. (1978). Fat is a Feminist Issue: A Self-Help Guide For Compulsive Eaters. New York: Berkley.

Weight Concerns/Management

  • Freedman, R. (1989). Body Love. New York: Harper & Row.
  • Hirschmann, J., & Munter, C. (1989). Overcoming Overeating. New York: Fawcett.
  • Chernin, K. (1985). The Hungry Self: Women, Eating, and Identity. New York: Harper & Row.

Alcohol/Drug Problems

  • Johnson, V. (1980). I'll Quit Tomorrow. New York: Harper & Row.
  • Miller, W. R., & Munoz, R. (1982). How To Control Your Drinking: A Practical Guide to Responsible Drinking. Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico Press.
  • Vogler, R. E., & Bartz, W. R. (1982). The Better Way To Drink: Moderation and Control of Problem Drinking. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.

ACoA/Codependency/Family Dysfunction

  • Beattie, M. (1987). Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring For Yourself. New York: Harper & Row.
  • Black, C. (1981). It Will Never Happen To Me. New York: Ballantine.
  • Woititz, J. G. (1983). Adult Children of Alcoholics. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications.

Child Abuse/Healing

  • Gil, E. (1983). Outgrowing the Pain: A Book For and About Adults Abused As Children. San Francisco: Lauch Press.
  • Whitfield, C. L. (1987). Healing the Child Within: Discovery and Recovery for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications.
  • Engel, B. (1989). The Right To Innocence. New York: Ivy.

Incest/Shame/Recovery

  • Bass, E., & Davis, L. (1988). The Courage to Heal. New York: Harper & Row.
  • Bass, E., & Thornton, L. (Eds.). (1982). I Never Told Anyone. New York: Harper & Row.
  • Foward, S., & Buck, C. (1978). Betrayal of Innocence: Incest and Its Devastation. New York: Penguin.

Sexual Assault/Rape

  • Warshaw, R. (1988). I Never Called It Rape. New York: Harper & Row.
  • Katz, J. (1984). No Fairy Godmothers, No Magic Wands: The Healing Process After Rape. Saratoga, CA: R & E Publishers.
  • Johnson, K. (1985). If You Are Raped: What Every Woman Needs To Know. Holmes Beach, FL: Learning Publications.

Sexual Concerns/Dysfunction

  • Barbach, L. G. (1976). For Yourself: The Fulfillment of Female Sexuality. New York: Signet.
  • Zilbergeld, B. (1978). Male Sexuality. New York: Bantam.
  • Barbach, L. G. (1984). For Each Other: Sharing Sexual Intimacy. New York: Signet.

Sexual Orientation/Homosexuality

  • Clark, D. (1977). Loving Someone Gay. New York: New American Library.
  • Berzon, B. (Ed.). (1979). Positively Gay. Studio City, CA: Mediamix.
  • Fairchild, B., & Hayward, N. (1979). Now That You Know: What Every Parent Should Know About Homosexuality. New York: Harcourt, Brace, & Jovanovich.

Relationship Problems/Communication/Intimacy

  • Lerner, H. G. (1988). The Dance of Intimacy. New York: Harper & Row.
  • Burns, D. (1985). Intimate Connections. New York: New American Library.
  • Covington, S., & Beckett, L. (1988). Leaving the Enchanted Forest. New York: Harper & Row.

Parenting Skills/Effectiveness

  • Goron, T. (1975). Parent Effectiveness Training. New York: New American Library.
  • Dinkmeyer, D., & McKay, G. (1982). The Parent's Handbook: Systematic Training for Effective Parenting. New York: Random House.
  • Bartz, W., & Rasor, R. (1978). Surviving With Kids. San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact.

Family Problems/Life-Cycle Transitions/Individuation

  • Bloomfield, H., & Felder, L. (1983). Making Peace With Your Parents. New York: Ballantine.
  • Bradshaw, J. (1988). Bradshaw On: The Family. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications.
  • Halpern, H. (1978). Cutting Loose: An Adult Guide to Coming to Terms With Your Parents. New York: Bantam.

Divorce/Separation

  • Fisher, B. (1981). Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends. San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact.
  • Colgrove, M., Bloomfield, H., & McWilliams, P. (1976). How to Survive the Loss of a Love. New York: Bantam.
  • Gardner, R. (1971). The Boys and Girls Book About Divorce. New York: Bantam.

Developmental Issues/Life Transitions

  • Sheehy, G. (1975). Passages. New York: Bantam.
  • Bridges, W. (1980). Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.
  • Gould, R. (1970). Transformations. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Personal Growth

  • Peck, M. S. (1978). The Road Less Traveled. New York: Simon & Schuster.
  • Kopp, S. (1972). If You Meet the Buddha on the Road, Kill Him! New York: Bantam.
  • Dyer, W. (1977). Your Erroneous Zones. New York: Avon.

Values/Goals/Self-Analysis

  • James, M., & Jongeward, D. (1971). Born to Win. New York: New American Library.
  • Simon, S., Howe, L., & Kirschenbaum, H. (1972). Values Clarification. New York: Dodd, Mead, & Co.
  • Ellis, A., & Harper, R. (1975). New Guide to Rational Living. North Hollywood, CA: Wilshire.

Women's & Men's Issues/Roles

  • Norwood, R. (1985). Women Who Love Too Much. New York: Pocket Books.
  • Boston Women's Health Book Collective. (1985). The New Our Bodies, Ourselves: A Book By and For Women. New York: Simon & Schuster.
  • Dowling, C. (1981). The Cinderella Complex. New York: Pocket Books.

Academic Problems/Concerns/Study Skills/Time Management

  • Ellis, D. B. (1986). Becoming A Master Student (5th ed.). Rapid City, SD: College Survival.
  • Lakein, A. (1973). How To Get Control of Your Time and Your Life. New York: Signet.
  • Pauk, W. (1983). How To Study In College (3rd ed.). Boston: Houghton-Mifflin.

Career Development/Job Search

  • Bolles, R. (1978). What Color Is Your Parachute? Berkeley, CA: Ten Speen Press.
  • Bolles, R. (1974). The Three Boxes of Life. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press.
  • Figler, H. (1988). The Complete Job-Search Handbook (rev. ed.). New York: Henry Holt.

Other Resources/Specialized Topics For Today

  • Adams, C., & Fay, J. (1981). No More Secrets: Protecting Your Child From Sexual Assault. San Luis Obispo: Impact.
  • Hewett, J. H. (1980). After Suicide. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox.
  • Maxmen, J. (1981). A Good Night's Sleep. New York: Warner.