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Recommended Books The following books have been found helpful by many of my clients.  However, I do not agree with everything in every book.  Therefore, if you choose to read one of these books, I encourage you to interact with it critically and follow-up with me regarding any questions or thoughts you might have.  You can find them at your local bookstore and/or Christian bookstore.

Relationships

• The Introvert Advantage by Marti Olsen Laney
• Boundaries by Henry Cloud
• Codependent No More by Melody Beattle
• Facing Love Addiction by Pia Melody
• Facing Codependency by Pia Melody
• Every Man’s Battle by Steve Auterburn
• Every Woman’s Battle by Steve Auterburn
• Extraordinary Relationships by Robert Gilbert
• Inside Out by Larry Crabb
• Leadership and Self Deception by Arbinger Institute
• When You Can’t Say “I Forgive You” by Grace Ketterman and David Hazard
• Why Is It Always About You? By Sandy Hotchkiss
• Healing The Scars of Emotional Abuse by Gregory Jantz
• Released From Shame by Sandra Wilson
• The Heart of Female Same Sex Attraction by Janelle Hallman
• The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans

Marriage

• Boundaries in Marriage by Henry Cloud
• The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
• Love and Respect by Emerson Eggericks
• Restoring the Pleasure by Clifford Penner and Joyce Penner
• Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas\
• Surviving an Affair by Willard Harley
• Passionate Marriage by David Schnarch
• For Men Only by Shaudi Feldhahn
• For Woman Only by Shaudi Feldhahn

Parenting

• Every Young Man’s Battle by Steve Auterburn
• Every Young Woman’s Battle by Steve Auterburn
• Families Where Grace is In Place by Jeff Vanvonderen
• Growing Strong Daughters by Lisa Graham McMinn
• Who to Win as a Step-Family by Emily and John Visher
• I’m Not Mad I Just Have you by ROni Cohen
• Living in a Step-Family Without Getting Stepped On by Fr. Kevin Leman
• MySpaceMyKids by Marc Harris
• Parenting Your Out of Control Teenager by Scott P. Sells
• Reviving Ophelia by Mary Pipher\
• Too Much of a Good Thing by Daniel Kindlar

Teens

• When Your Teen is Struggling by Mark Gregston
• Age of Opportunity by Paul David Tripp
• Girls Will Be Girls by Joann Deak

Mood Disorders

• Depression: A Stubborn Darkness by Ed Welch
• Healing Anxiety and Depression by Daniel G. Amen
• Honestly by Johnnie Moore
• Tormenting Thoughts by Ian Osborn
• The Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison
• Blue Genes by Paul Meier
• The Sociopath Next Door by Martha Stout
• The Boy Who Couldn’t Stop Washing by Judith L. Rapaport

Spiritual Renewal and Encouragement

• Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller
• Disappointment With God by Philip Yancy
• Life of the Beloved by Henry Nouwen
• The Life You’ve Always Wanted by John Ortberg
• The Glorious Pursuit by Gary Thomas
• Ruthless Trust by Brennan Manning
• Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning
• Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Barton
• The Shack by William Young
• Jesus Calling by Sara Young
• Future Grace by John Piper
• Exquisite Agony by Gene Edwards
• A Severe Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken

Grief and Loss

• A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser
• Getting to the Other Side of Grief - Overcoming the Loss of a Spouse by Susan Zonnebell-Smeenge
• After the Death of My Son by Dennis Apple
• Night Falls Fast - Understanding Suicide by Kay Redfield Jamison

Addictions

• Addiction and Grace by Gerald May
• Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction by Mark Laaser
• Cutting by Steve Levenkron
• The Lost Years by Kristina Wandzilak and Constance Curry
• Scarred Soul by Tracy Alderman

• Stepfamily Association of America
• Reconciling God's Way
• Marriage Savers
• Prepare-Enrich
• Family Life
• Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Contact Counsel
Adult  972-233-2233
Youth  972-233-8336

Suicide, emotional crisis, family crisis, Personal crisis  - referrals provided

Dallas Suicide & Crisis Hotline
972-828-1000

National Hopeline Network
1-800-784-2433

Youth Crisis Hotline
1-800-448-4663

Hotline for youths 8-18
National Runaway Hotline & Switchboard
1-800-621-4000
Addictions
Twelfth Step Ministries Foundation
972-490-8763

Christian Addictions Hotline -  Drug-Alcohol
Alcohol Abuse & Addictions Hotline
972-276-0057

Information and referrals for Rehabilitation
The Family Helpline
972-423-1365

Abuse & Domestic Violence
New Beginnings
972-276-0057

Hotline/Shelter for women, children, men
experiencing domestic violence

The Family Place
972-941-1991

Domestic Violence & Abuse Hotline
972-422-7723

Mental Health Crisis
Green Oaks Behavioral Health System
972-991-9504
1-800-866-6554

Timberlawn Mental Health System
214-381-7181

Dallas Metro Care Services
214-330-7722

Rape Crisis
Dallas County Rape Crisis Center
214-590-0430

Rape Crisis Hotline
Rape Crisis Center of Collin County
972-985-0951

Marriage and Family
Stepfamily Association of America
Reconciling God's Way
Marriage Savers
Prepare-Enrich
Family Life
Worldwide Marriage Encounter