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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Are you in crisis? Are you feeling desperate, alone or hopeless? The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a free hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
24 hours a day/7 days a week
Emergency 911 - If this is an emergency call 9-1-1
The following is a partial list of the primary mental health and psychological emergencies that 911, police and Emergency Medical Services handle:
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
24 hours a day/7 days a week
Emergency 911 - If this is an emergency call 9-1-1
The following is a partial list of the primary mental health and psychological emergencies that 911, police and Emergency Medical Services handle:
- Suicidal behavior: When there is evidence of intent or an immediate risk of suicide.
- Self-harming behavior: When there is evidence of intent or an immediate risk of physical harm.
- Strange, unusual or disorganized behavior: When there is behavior that may be dangerous or the result of a medical emergency or health problem.
- Violent behavior: When there has been violence or there is evidence of an immediate risk of violence.
American School Counseling Association - wonderful list of resources for parents including a wide variety of social/emotional topics.
http://www.schoolcounselor.org/parents-public/parent-resources
http://www.ascaschoolcounselor.org/article_section.asp?edition=91§ion=145
OTHER WEBSITES:
PACER - Assistance for children with disabilities
School Anxiety
http://www.schoolcounselor.org/parents-public/parent-resources
http://www.ascaschoolcounselor.org/article_section.asp?edition=91§ion=145
OTHER WEBSITES:
PACER - Assistance for children with disabilities
School Anxiety
BOOKS TO READ
Girls and Friendships
"Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and the New Realities of Girl World" by Rosalind Wiseman
"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens: The Ultimate Teenage Success Guide" by Sean Covey
"The Five Love Languages of Teenagers" by Gary D. Chapman
"Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls" by Rachel Simmons
Anger and Stress
"The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children" by Ross Greene
"The Defiant Child: A Parent's Guide to Oppositional Defiant Disorder" by Dr. Douglas A. Riley
"Have a New Teenager by Friday: From Mouthy and Moody to Respectful and Responsible in 5 Days" by Dr. Kevin Leman
"Don't Sweat the Small Stuff For Teens: Simple Ways to Keep Your Cool in Stressful Times" by Richard Carlson, Ph.D.
"The Anger Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anger and Frustration (Instant Help)" by Raychelle Cassada Lohmann MS LPC and Julia V. Taylor MA
"Healthy Anger: How to Help Children and Teens Manage Their Anger" by Bernard Golden
"Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills to Help Your Child Regulate Emotional" by Pat Harvey ACSW LCSW-C and Jeanine Penzo LICSW
"The Mindful Child: How to Help Your Kid Manage Stress and Become Happier, Kinder, and More Compassionate"
by Susan Kaiser Greenland
Bullying
"Hey, Back Off!: Tips for Stopping Teen Harassment" by Jennie Withers and Phyllis Hendrickson
Self-Esteem
"Raising Resilient Teenagers: A Parent's Guide to Teenage Self-Esteem & Resilience" by Chris Hudson
"Overcoming Self-Esteem Problems in Teens and Pre-Teens: A Parent's Guide" (Dr. T's Living Well Series) by Dr. Richard L. Travis
"Passions, Strengths & Self Esteem! Surviving Junior High" (A self help guide for teens, parents & teachers) by Dr. Orly Katz
"Don't Give It Away! : A Workbook of Self-Awareness and Self-Affirmations for Young Women" by Iyanla Vanzant
"The Parent's Guide to Eating Disorders: Supporting Self-Esteem, Healthy Eating, and Positive Body Image at Home"
by Marcia Herrin Ed.D. M.P.H. R.D. and Nancy Matsumoto
Grief and Loss
"The Grieving Teen: A Guide for Teenagers and Their Friends" by Helen Fitzgerald
Parents and Teen Relationships
"Closing the Gap: A Strategy for Bringing Parents and Teens Together" by Jay McGraw
"When Things Get Crazy with Your Teen: The Why, the How, and What to do Now" by Mike Bradley
"Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers" by Gordon Neufeld
"Staying Connected to Your Teenager: How to Keep Them Talking to You and How to Hear What They're Really Saying" by Michael Riera
"7 Things Your Teenager Won't Tell You: And How to Talk About Them Anyway" by Jenifer Marshall Lippincott
"Get Out of My Life, But First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall: A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager, Revised and Updated" by Anthony E. Wolf
Girls and Friendships
"Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and the New Realities of Girl World" by Rosalind Wiseman
"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens: The Ultimate Teenage Success Guide" by Sean Covey
"The Five Love Languages of Teenagers" by Gary D. Chapman
"Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls" by Rachel Simmons
Anger and Stress
"The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children" by Ross Greene
"The Defiant Child: A Parent's Guide to Oppositional Defiant Disorder" by Dr. Douglas A. Riley
"Have a New Teenager by Friday: From Mouthy and Moody to Respectful and Responsible in 5 Days" by Dr. Kevin Leman
"Don't Sweat the Small Stuff For Teens: Simple Ways to Keep Your Cool in Stressful Times" by Richard Carlson, Ph.D.
"The Anger Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anger and Frustration (Instant Help)" by Raychelle Cassada Lohmann MS LPC and Julia V. Taylor MA
"Healthy Anger: How to Help Children and Teens Manage Their Anger" by Bernard Golden
"Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills to Help Your Child Regulate Emotional" by Pat Harvey ACSW LCSW-C and Jeanine Penzo LICSW
"The Mindful Child: How to Help Your Kid Manage Stress and Become Happier, Kinder, and More Compassionate"
by Susan Kaiser Greenland
Bullying
"Hey, Back Off!: Tips for Stopping Teen Harassment" by Jennie Withers and Phyllis Hendrickson
Self-Esteem
"Raising Resilient Teenagers: A Parent's Guide to Teenage Self-Esteem & Resilience" by Chris Hudson
"Overcoming Self-Esteem Problems in Teens and Pre-Teens: A Parent's Guide" (Dr. T's Living Well Series) by Dr. Richard L. Travis
"Passions, Strengths & Self Esteem! Surviving Junior High" (A self help guide for teens, parents & teachers) by Dr. Orly Katz
"Don't Give It Away! : A Workbook of Self-Awareness and Self-Affirmations for Young Women" by Iyanla Vanzant
"The Parent's Guide to Eating Disorders: Supporting Self-Esteem, Healthy Eating, and Positive Body Image at Home"
by Marcia Herrin Ed.D. M.P.H. R.D. and Nancy Matsumoto
Grief and Loss
"The Grieving Teen: A Guide for Teenagers and Their Friends" by Helen Fitzgerald
Parents and Teen Relationships
"Closing the Gap: A Strategy for Bringing Parents and Teens Together" by Jay McGraw
"When Things Get Crazy with Your Teen: The Why, the How, and What to do Now" by Mike Bradley
"Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers" by Gordon Neufeld
"Staying Connected to Your Teenager: How to Keep Them Talking to You and How to Hear What They're Really Saying" by Michael Riera
"7 Things Your Teenager Won't Tell You: And How to Talk About Them Anyway" by Jenifer Marshall Lippincott
"Get Out of My Life, But First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall: A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager, Revised and Updated" by Anthony E. Wolf