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Resources generously provided by Adoption and Attachment Therapy Partners.
Talking with Kids about Adoption and Trauma
Trauma Sensitive Information for Schools
Trauma and Trauma Related Issues
Books and Workbooks for Children and Adolescents
Adoption
The Science of Parenting Adopted Children: A Brain-Based, Trauma-informed Approach to Cultivating Your Child’s Social, Emotional, and Moral Development. by Arleta James. London and Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2019
20 Things Adoptive Parents Need to Succeed: Discover the Unique Needs of Your Adopted Child and Become the Best Parent You Can, by Sherrie Eldridge. New York: Delta Trade Paperbacks, 2009.
A Resource for Parents Welcoming an Adopted Child Into Their Home. https://onlinemftprograms.com/adopted-child
Adopting the Hurt Child: Hope for Families with Special-Needs Kids: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, by Gregory C. Keck and Regina M. Kupecky. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 2009.
In on It: What Adoptive Parents would like you to know about Adoption, A Guide for Friends and Relatives, by Elisabeth O’Toole. St. Paul, Minnesota: FIG Press, 2011.
No Biking in the House Without a Helmet: 9 Kids, 3 Continents, 2 Parents, 1 Family, by Melissa Fay Greene. New York: Sarah Crichton Books, 2012.
Our Own: Adopting and Parenting the Older Child, by Trish Maskew. Morton Grove, Illinois: Snowcap Press, 2003.
The Science of Parenting Adopted Children: A Brain-Based, Trauma-Informed Approach to Cultivate Your Child’s Social, Emotional and Moral Development, by Arleta James. London: Jessica-Kingsley Publishers, 2019.
Toddler Adoption: The Weaver's Craft, by Mary Hopkins-Best. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012.
Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew, by Sherrie Eldridge. New York: Delta Trade Paperbacks, 1999.
Adoption Learning Partners (ALP)
www.adoptionlearningpartners.org
ALP seeks to improve adoption outcomes for all members of the adoption circle. ALP offers valuable, timely, web-based educational resources for adoptive parents, adopted individuals, birthparents and the families that love them.
Adoptive Families Magazine
This online magazine features articles of substance about all aspects of pre- and post-adoption. There are wonderful resources for parents and teachers about adoption-related school projects and understanding the unique classroom needs of children who joined their families via adoption.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
The Child Welfare Information Gateway is sated with reader-friendly articles on all aspects of adoption and trauma.
Attachment
Attaching in Adoption, by Deborah D. Gray. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012.
Attaching Through Love, Hugs and Play: Simple Strategies to Help Build Connections with Your Child, by Deborah D. Gray. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014.
Brain-Based Parenting: The Neuroscience of Caregiving for Healthy Attachment, by Daniel A. Hughes and Jonathan Baylin. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2012.
The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family, by Karyn Purvis, David Cross and Wendy Sunshine. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2007.
Creating Loving Attachments: Parenting with PACE to Nurture Confidence and Security in the Troubled Child, by Kim S. Golding and Daniel A. Hughes. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012.
Parenting with Theraplay: Understanding Attachment and How to Nurture a Closer Relationship with Your Child, by Helen Rodwell and Vivien Norris. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017.
Parenting Your Internationally Adopted Child: From Your First Hours Together to the Teen Years, by Patty Cogen. Boston: Harvard Common Press, 2008.
Adoption & Attachment Therapy Partners
This is the website of Arleta James. The website offers over 100 articles on parenting the adopted child with a history of trauma. There are also assorted videos. The adoption-attachment-trauma informed services available are described.
Lunchbox Love
Lunchbox Love specializes in unique love notes for children.
The Theraplay Institute®
Theraplay has as its goals enhancing attachment, self-esteem, trust in others and joyful engagement. Because of its focus on attachment and relationship development, Theraplay has been used successfully for many years with foster and adoptive families. Theraplay games are fun!
Parenting
Adoption Parenting: Creating a Toolbox, Building Connections, by Jean MacLeod and Sheena Macrae (editors). Warren: EMK Press, 2006-7.
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain, by Daniel J. Siegel. London: Penguin Publishing Group, 2013.
Building Self-Esteem in Children and Teens who are Adopted or Fostered, by Sue Cornbluth. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014.
How You Feel is Up to You: The Power of Emotional Choice, by Gary McKay and Don Dinkmeyer. Atascadero: Impact Publishers, 2002.
Parenting from the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive, by Daniel J. Siegel and Mary Hartzell. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin, 2003.
Parenting the Hurt Child: Helping Adoptive Families Heal and Grow, by Gregory C. Keck and Regina M. Kupecky. Colorado Springs: NavPress, 2009.
Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too, by John W Gardner and Elaine Mazlish. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2012.
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind, by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson. New York: Delacorte Press, 2011.
The Whole-Brain Child Workbook: Practical Exercises, Worksheets and Activities to Nurture Developing Minds, by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson. Eau Claire, Wisconsin: PESI Publishing & Media, 2015.
The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience in Your Child, by Daniel J. Siegel, Tina Payne Bryson. New York: Random House Publishing Group, 2018.
KidsHealth
KidsHealth provides families with accurate, up-to-date, jargon-free medical and mental health information. There are separate areas for kids, teens, and parents—each with its own design, age-appropriate content, and tone. There are literally thousands of in-depth features about medical illnesses, mental health issues, school issues, child development and more!
Love and Logic
The Love and Logic Institute is dedicated to making parenting and teaching fun and rewarding, instead of stressful and chaotic. They provide practical tools and techniques that help adults achieve respectful, healthy relationships with their children.
Culture
Cross Cultural Adoption: How to Answer Questions from Family, Friends, and Community, by Amy Coughlin and Caryn Abramowitz. Washington: Lifeline Press, 2004.
Dim Sum, Bagels, and Grits: A Sourcebook for Multicultural Families, by Myra Alperson. New York: Farrar, Strauss, Giroux, 2001.
Does Anybody Else Look Like Me?: A Parent's Guide to Raising Multiracial Children, by Donna Jackson Nakazawa. Cambridge: Da Capo Lifelong, 2003.
I'm Chocolate, You're Vanilla: Raising Healthy Black and Biracial Children in a Race-Conscious World, by Marguerite Wright. New York: Jossey-Bass, 1998.
Inside Transracial Adoption: Strength Based, Culture-Sensitizing Parenting Strategies for Inter-Country or Domestic Adoptive Families that Don’t Match. Gail Steinberg and Beth Hall. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012.
The Lost Daughters of China: Adopted Girls, Their Journey to America, and the Search for a Missing Past, by Karin Evans. Jeremy P. Tarcher 2008.
North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC)
NACAC promotes and supports permanent families for children and youth in the U.S. and Canada who have been in care. The NACAC website contains articles covering all aspects of transcultural adoption as well as all other facets of adoption. They offer an annual cutting-edge conference for parents and professionals.
Pact—An Adoption Alliance
Pact has a primary mission to serve children of color in need of adoption or who are growing up in adoptive families. If you are looking for information related to any transcultural or transracial adoption issue, you are sure to find it on the Pact website!
Child Development
Ages and Stages: A Parent's Guide to Normal Childhood Development, by Charles E. Schaefer and Theresa Foy DiGeronimo. New York: John Wiley and Sons, 2000.
Building Healthy Minds: The Six Experiences that Create Intelligence and Emotional Growth in Babies and Young Children, by Stanley I. Greenspan and Nancy Breslau Lewis. New York: Perseus Publishing, 2000.
Building Moral Intelligence: The Seven Essential Virtues that Teach Kids to do the Right Thing, by Michele Borba. Hoboken, New Jersey: Jossey-Bass, 2002.
Caring for Your Baby and Young Child, 6th Edition: Birth to Age 5, by American Academy of Pediatrics. New York: Bantam Books, 2014.
Thinking Developmentally: Nurturing Wellness in Childhood to Promote Lifelong Health, by Andrew Garner and Robert A. Saul. Itasca, Illinois: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2018.
What's Going on in There?: How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life, by Lise Eliot. New York: Bantam Books, 1999.
Whole Child Parenting: Infant (Birth to 12 months) - Parents, Teachers and Babysitters Will Learn How Best to Encourage Growth and Skill-Building in All Six Developmental Areas, by Whole Child Parenting. Whittier, California: Whole Child Parenting, 2016.
Whole Child Parenting: Toddler (12 to 24 months) - Parents, Teachers and Babysitters Will Learn How Best to Encourage Growth and Skill-Building in All Six Developmental Areas, by Whole Child Parenting. Whittier, California: Whole Child Parenting, 2016.
Whole Child Parenting: Infant (Age Two) - Parents, Teachers and Babysitters Will Learn How Best to Encourage Growth and Skill-Building in All Six Developmental Areas, by Whole Child Parenting. Whittier, California: Whole Child Parenting, 2016.
Whole Child Parenting: Toddler (Age Three) - Parents, Teachers and Babysitters Will Learn How Best to Encourage Growth and Skill-Building in All Six Developmental Areas, by Whole Child Parenting. Whittier, California: Whole Child Parenting, 2016.
Whole Child Parenting: (Age Four) - Parents, Teachers and Babysitters Will Learn How Best to Encourage Growth and Skill-Building in All Six Developmental Areas, by Whole Child Parenting. Whittier, California: Whole Child Parenting, 2016.
Your Child's Growing Mind: Brain Development and Learning from Birth to Adolescence, by Jane M. Healy. New York: Harmony Books, 1987.
Child Development Institute (CDI)
Founded by Robert Myers, PhD, a psychologist with 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and parents, this website is packed with information about child development and play.
Zero to Three
Zero to Three's mission is to support the healthy development of infants, toddlers and their families. This organization advances this mission by informing, educating and supporting adults who influence the lives of infants and toddlers. This website is packed with articles about all aspects of child development for infants and toddlers.
Mindfulness and Yoga
10 Mindful Minutes: Giving Our Children--and Ourselves--the Social and Emotional Skills to Reduce Stress and Anxiety for Healthier, Happy Lives, by Goldie Hawn, Wendy Holden, and Daniel J. Siegel. London: Penguin Publishing Group, 2012.
Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence: The Groundbreaking Meditation Practice, by Daniel J. Siegel. London: Penguin Publishing Group, 2018.
Mindful Kids: 50 Activities for Calm, Focus and Peace, by Whitney Stewart. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Barefoot Books, 2017.
Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment--and Your Life, by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Louisville, Colorado: Sounds True, 2012.
Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children, by Thich Nhat Hanh. Berkeley, California: Parallax Press, 2011.
Sitting Still Like a Frog: Mindfulness Exercises for Kids (and Their Parents), by Eline Snel. Boulder, Colorado: Shambhala Publications, 2013.
The Center for Mindfulness
If you are stressed or depressed, check out the calendar for upcoming mindfulness classes. Professionals interested in adding mindfulness to their practice, will find a variety of training programs.
Mindful Schools
Mindful Schools is one of the key players in the movement to integrate mindfulness into the everyday learning environment of K-12 classrooms. Training and curriculum are provided to educators in K-12 settings.
Social Media
The Boogeyman Exists; And He's In Your Child's Back Pocket (2nd Edition): Internet Safety Tips & Technology Tips For Keeping Your Children Safe Online, Smartphone Safety, Social Media Safety, and Gaming Safety, by Jesse Weinberger. Scotts Valley, California: CreateSpace Publishing, 2017.
Digital Kids: How to Balance Screen Time and Why it Matters, by Martin Kutscher. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017.
Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World, by Devorah Heitner. Florence, Kentucky: Routledge, 2016.
Common Sense Media
Dedicated to helping kids thrive in the realm of social media, Common Sense Media provides current information and ratings for all forms of media content. They have programs for schools, and blogs for parents to address and get to answers to concerns.
Ditch the Label
Ditch the Label is an international anti-bullying charity. Their mission is to combat bullying by tackling the root issues and to support young people aged 12-25 who are impacted. The website contains startling statistics about the impact of bullying. Articles, guides and mentors are available to help with all aspects of bullying. Lost of help is available at this website.
OvernightGeek University
www.overnightgeekuniversity.com/
This is the website of Jessie Weinberger, author, The Boogeyman Exists; And He’s In Your Child’s Back Pocket. Check out her speaking schedule and her writings.
Talking with Kids about Adoption and Trauma
Connecting with Kids through Stories: Using Narratives to Facilitate Attachment in Adopted Children, by Denise Lacher, Todd Nicholas and Joanne May. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012.
Lifebooks: Creating a Treasure for the Adopted Child Updated and Revised, by Beth O’Malley. Winthrop, Massachusettes: Adoption Works Press, 2011.
Telling the Truth to Your Adopted or Foster Child: Making Sense of the Past, by Jayne E. Schooler and Betsy E. Keefer. Santa Barbara: Praeger Publishers, 2000.
Removed (Parts 1, 2, and 3) see link on Open Homes search bar
This is a poignant 12-minute video featuring a young girl who is removed from her birth family due to their substance abuse. We follow her through foster homes as she attempts to make meaning of her experiences. This film is realistic. It is very well made.
Wo Ai Ni Mommy
www.pbs.org/pov/woainimommy
What is it like to be torn from your Chinese foster family, put on a plane with strangers and wake up in a new country, family and culture? This is the story of Fang Sui Yong, an 8-year-old orphan, and the Sadowskys, the Long Island Jewish family that travels to China to adopt her. Sui Yong is one of 70,000 Chinese children now being raised in the United States. Through her eyes, we witness her struggle with a new identity as she transforms from a timid child into someone that no one — neither her new family nor she — could have imagined
Trauma Sensitive information for Schools
Better Than Carrots or Sticks: Restorative Practices for Positive Classroom Management Paperback, by Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher & Nancy Frey.
Alexandria, VA: ASCD Books and Publications, 2015.
Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom 2016 by Kristin Souers & Pete Hall. Alexandria: ASCD Book and Publications, 2016.
The Invisible Classroom: Relationships, Neuroscience & Mindfulness in School, by Kirke Olson. New York: W.W. Norton & Co., 2014.
Lost at School: Why Our Kids with Behavioral Challenges are Falling Through the Cracks and How We Can Help Them, by Ross Greene. New York: Scribner, 2014.
Trauma-Sensitive Schools: Learning Communities Transforming Children’s Lives, K-5, by Susan Craig. New York: Teachers College Press, 2016.
Trauma-Sensitive Schools for the Adolescent Years: Promoting Resiliency and Healing, Grades 6-12, by Susan Craig. Teachers College Press, 2017.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/
ASHA is the national professional associations for audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists. Use this website to find a speech -language pathologist near you.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC houses the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACE Study) https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/index.html; The CDC is also a wealth of information about child development.
Helping Traumatized Children Learn
https://traumasensitiveschools.org/
This website is offering comprehensive information to advocate for or to create trauma-sensitive schools. Read their bulletins. Helping Traumatized Children Learn 1 and 2 — pass them on. Visit their YouTube channel too!
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets is a national multimedia literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help. It is an amazing source of information about helping children advance their speech-language and reading skills.
Speech and Language Kids
www.speechandlanguagekids.com/
This is the website of Carrie Clark, Speech-Language Pathologist. Visit the parent resource page to learn how to identify and find help for all aspects of speech-language problems.
Trauma and Trauma-Related Issues
104 Activities that Build: Self-Esteem, Teamwork, Communication, Anger Management, Self-Discovery, Coping Skills, by Alanna Jones. Richland: Rec Room Publishing, 1998.
Creative Ways to Help Children Manage BIG Feelings: A Therapist's Guide to Working with Preschool and Primary Children, by Fiona Zandt and Suzanne Barrett. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017.
Helping Children with Sexual Behavior Problems: A Guidebook for Professionals and Caregivers, by Toni Johnson Cavanagh. San Diego: Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma, 2007.
Interoception: How I Feel: Sensing My World from the Inside Out, by Cara N. Koscinski. South Carolina: Pocketbooks for Special Needs, 2018.
Mirroring People: The Science of Empathy and How We Connect to Others, by Marco Iacoboni. New York: Picador, 2009.
Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder, by Lucy Jane Miller. New York: Penguin Books, 2006.
The Simple Guide to Child Trauma: What It Is and How to Help, by Betsy de Thierry. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016.
Understanding Children's Sexual Behaviors: What's Natural and Healthy, by Toni Cavanagh Johnson. San Diego: Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma, 2007.
When the Brain Can't Hear: Unraveling the Mystery of Auditory Processing Disorder, by Teri James Bell. New York: Atria, 2003.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
NCTSN is a unique collaboration of academic and community-based service centers whose mission is to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for traumatized children and their families across the United States. Via articles and videos, there is coverage the impact of all types of trauma on children’s development.
The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS)
NOFAS is the leading voice and resource of Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorders community. This website provides articles and additional resources for those parenting or working with children with ARND.
Center for the Developing Child
https://developingchild.harvard.edu/
This is the most cutting-edge website for information about the impact of trauma on children and adolescents. The website has great videos and parent and professional friendly articles. If you are seeking information about trauma, this is a must read.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
NIDA provides information on pre-natal drug-alcohol exposure and drug addictions. Go here to find the facts about all kinds of drugs in use today, as well as the signs and symptoms that could indicate your child is involved in drug use.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
This organization staffs a 24-hour hotline to prevent suicide. Go here to find the warning signs of potential suicidal behaviors. They also offer free literature to spread the word about suicide prevention.
Adoption Music CDs (available at Amazon.com)
Adoption...the Songs You Love, by Various Artists. 2002.
Do You Have a Little Love to Share? by Janice Kapp Perry & Joy Saunders Lundberg. Gilbert: Adoption Media, 2005.
Same/Same: Songs for Adoptive Families, by Chuck Kent. CD Baby, 2003.
The Spirit of Adoption, by Adoptive Music. Shabach Music, 2006.
Books and Workbooks for Children and Adolescents
Adoption
At Home in this World: A China Adoption Story, Jean MacLeod. Warren, New Jersey: EMK Press, 2003.
The Day We Met You, Phoebe Koehler. New York: Aladdin Paperbacks, 1990.
The Confusing World of Brothers, Sisters and Adoption: The Adoption Club Therapeutic Workbook on Siblings, by Regina Kupecky. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014.
Friends, Bullies and Staying Safe: The Adoption Club Therapeutic Workbook on Friendship, by Regina Kupecky. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014.
Help!: I’ve Been Adopted, by Brenda McCreight. Mount Herman: Adoption Press, 2010.
How Do We Feel About Adoption?: The Adoption Club Therapeutic Workbook on Feelings and Behavior, by Regina Kupecky. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014.
Let's Learn About Adoption: The Adoption Club Therapeutic Workbook on Adoption and Its Many Different Forms, by Regina Kupecky. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014.
Mommy Far, Mommy Near: An Adoption Story, by Carol Antoinette Peacock. Morton Grove, Indiana: Albert Whitman and Co., 2000.
A Mother for Choco, by Keiko Kasza. New York: Puffin Books, 1992.
The Mulberry Bird: An Adoption Story, Anne Braff Brodzinsky. London: Jessica-Kingsley Publishers, 2012.
A Place in My Heart, by Mary Grossnickle. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014.
We Belong Together: A Book about Adoption and Families, by Todd Parr. New York: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2007.
Welcome Home Forever Child: A Celebration of Children Adopted as Toddlers and Preschoolers and Beyond, by Christine Mitchell. Bloomington, Indiana: Author House, 2006.
Who We Are and Why We Are Special: The Adoption Club Therapeutic Workbook on Identity, by Regina Kupecky. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014.
Zachary's New Home: A Story for Foster and Adopted Children, by Geraldine Blomquist and Paul Blomquist, Washington: Magination Press, 1990.
Attachment
The Boy Who Built a Wall Around Himself, by Ali Redford. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015.
Caleb's Healing Story: An interactive story with activities to help children to overcome challenges arising from trauma, attachment issues, adoption or fostering by Kathleen A. Chara and Tasha Lehner. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016.
How Full is Your Bucket: For Kids, by Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer. Washington: Gallup Press, 2009.
The Kissing Hand, by Audrey Penn. Logan: Perfection Learning, 2010.
Love You Forever, Robert Munsch. Richmond Hill, Ontario: Firefly Books, 1986.
Pinocchio: A Classic Illustrated Edition, by Carlo Collodi. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2001.
The Runaway Bunny, by Margaret Brown Wise. New York: Harper Trophy, 1977.
A Safe Place for Caleb: An Interactive Book for Kids, Teens and Adults with Issues of Attachment, Grief, Loss or Early Trauma, by Kathleen A. Chara and Paul J. Chara, Jr. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2005.
Culture
The Colors of Us, by Karen Katz. New York: Henry Holt and Company/BYR Paperbacks, 2007.
If the World Were Blind: A Book About Judgment and Prejudice, by Karen Burnett. Felton, California: GR Publishing, 2001.
Pieces of Me: Who Do I Want to Be?, by Robert Ballard. Warren: EMK Press, 2009.
We Can Get Along, by Lauren Murphy Payne. Minneapolis: Free Spirit Publishing, 1997.
Coping
Being Me: A Kids’ Guide to Boosting Confidence and Self-Esteem, by Wendy Moss. Washington: Magination Press, 2010.
Emotions: Making Sense of Your Feelings, by Mary Lamia. Washington: Magination Press, 2012.
How to Take the Grrr Out of Anger, by Elizabeth Verdick and Marjorie Lisovskis. Minneapolis: Free Spirit Publishing 2002.
Understanding Myself: A Kids’ Guide to Intense and Strong Feelings, by Mary C. Lamia. Magination Press, 2010.
What to Do When Your Temper Flares: A Kids’ Guide to Overcoming Problems with Anger, by Dawn Huebner. Washington: Magination Press, 2007.
When I Feel Angry, by Cornelia Maude Spelman. Morton Grove: Albert Whitman and Co., 2000.
When I Feel Jealous, by Cornelia Maude Spelman. Morton Grove: Albert Whitman and Co., 2003.
When I Feel Sad, by Cornelia Maude Spelman. Morton Grove: Albert Whitman and Co., 2002.
When I Feel Scared, by Cornelia Maude Spelman. Morton Grove: Albert Whitman and Co., 2002.
Mindfulness and Yoga
I Am Yoga, by Susan Verde. New York: Abrams Books, 2015.
Listening to My Body: A Guide to Helping Kids Understand the Connection Between Their Sensations (What the Heck Are Those?) and Feelings So That They Can Get Better at Figuring Out What They Need, by Gabi Garcia. Austin, TX: Take Heart Press, 2016.
Mindful Movements: Ten Exercises for Well-Being, by Thich Nhat Hanh. Berkeley, California: Parallax Press, 2008.
Self-Regulation and Mindfulness: Over 82 Exercises & Worksheets for Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD & Autism Spectrum Disorder, by Varleisha Gibbs. Eau Claire, Wisconsin: PESI Publishing & Media, 2017.
Trauma and Trauma-Related Issues
The Bad Seed, by Jory John. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 2017.
Borya and the Burps: An Eastern European Adoption Story, by Joan McNamara. Indianapolis: Perspectives Press/St.Paul: Koryo Press, 2005.
Don't Behave Like You Live in a Cave, by Elizabeth Verdick. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Free Spirit Publishing, 2010.
Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Kids: A DBT-Based Skills Workbook to Help Children Manage Mood Swings, Control Angry Outbursts, and Get Along with Others, by Jennifer J. Solin and Christina L. Kress. Oakland, California: New Harbinger Publications, 2017.
Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills for Helping You Manage Mood Swings, Control Angry Outbursts, and Get Along with Others, by Sheri Van Dijk. Oakland, California: New Harbinger Publications, 2011.
Dude, That's Rude!: (Get Some Manners), by Pamela Espeland, Elizabeth Verdick. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Free Spirit Publishing, 2007.
A Family that Fights, by Sharon Chesler Bernstein. Morton Grove, Illinois: Albert Whitman and Company, 1991.
Feeling Better: A Kid's Book about Therapy, by Rachel Rashkin. Washington: Magination Press, 2005.
Finding Fish: A Memoir, by Antwone Fisher and Mim E. Rivas. New York: Harper Torch, 2002.
Forgetful Frankie, The World’s Greatest Rock Skipper, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, by Jill Bobula and Katherine Bobula. Ottawa: Wildberry Productions, 2009.
The House that Crack Built, by Taylor Clark. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1992.
It's Not Your Fault: A Guide for Children to Tell if They're Abused, by Judith Lance. Indianapolis: Kidsrights, 1997.
Jabari Jumps, by Gaia Cornwall. Somerville, Massachusetts: Candlewick Press, 2017.
Kids with Behavior Challenges: How to Make Good Choices and Stay Out of Trouble, by Tom McIntryre. Minneapolis: Free Spirit Publishing, 2013.
Like Family: Growing up in Other People's Houses, a Memoir, by Paula McLain. New York: Back Bay Books, 2004.
Sad, Sad Seth, The World’s Greatest Writer, Depression, by Jill Bobula and Kathleen Bobula. Ottawa: Wildberry Productions, 2011.
Sorry!, by Trudy Ludwig. New York: Tricycle Press, 2006.
What Do You Stand For? For Teens, by Barbara A. Lewis. Minneapolis: Free Spirit Publishing, 2005.
The Words Hurt: Helping Children Cope with Verbal Abuse, by Chris Loftis. Far Hills, New Jersey: New Horizon Press, 2006.
Your Body Belongs to You, by Cornelia Maude Spelman. Morton Grove: Albert Whitman and Co., 1997.
Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Stretch It, Shape It, by JoAnn Deak. Naperville, Illinois: Little Pickle Press, 2010.