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RECOMMENDED BOOKS / ARTICLES / ONLINE RESOURCES
Featured Book Lists & Articles & Online Resources to Help Promote Safety, Security and Overall Wellness
Featured literature and online resource links are organized into the following Core Program Categories for easy referral:
ADDICTION / RECOVERY
- Behavior Addictions & Recovery Programs
- Substance Abuse & Recovery Programs
DISABILITY & DIVERSITY
- Accommodation & Accessibility
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Veterans with Disabilities & Other Support Services for Their Families / Caregivers / Survivors in Canada / USA
- Youth Disability & Diversity Awareness
- Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities & Special Needs (Publication)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- COVID-19 Pandemic Risk Mitigation
- Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
MENTAL HEALTH & PHYSICAL WELLNESS
- Scents & Sensitivities / Allergen Awareness & Accommodation
- Workplace Health & Safety
- PTSD / Trauma Recovery
PERSONAL SAFETY & SECURITY
- Child Safety & Security
- Domestic Abuse / Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
- Elder Abuse
- Home safety & Security / Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
SOCIAL RISK MITIGATION
- Deviant Human Behaviors & Personality Disorders (e.g., Narcissism, Sociopathy, Psychopathy)
- Stalker Survival
- Toxic People
- Unhealthy Relationships
CATEGORY: BEHAVIOR ADDICTIONS / RECOVERY
Recommended Books: Behavior Addictions & Recovery Programs
Following books can be purchased online directly from the BOOKSHOP.ORG. Just CLICK on the LINK for the book title you are interested in. Each link will redirect you to our BOOKSHOP.ORG webpage where you can learn more about the book selected and on the next steps to placing your purchase order.
APPLICABLE TO ANYONE IN RECOVERY:
- A Gentle Path through the Twelve Steps: The Classic Guide for All People in the Process of Recovery: by Patrick J Carnes Ph.D
- Counterfeit Comforts: by Robia Scott
- Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table: It's Time to Win the Battle of Your Mind: by Louie Giglio (SOLDS on AMAZON)
- From the Core: A Spiritual Journey of Losing Everything and Finding Hope: by Cordila Jochim (SOLD on AMAZON)
- Live One Life: A Guide to Recovery from Trauma, Drama and Other Addictive Behaviors: by Dr. David W Patterson, John N Gully, et al.
- The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life: by Dr. Edith Eva Eger
- The Life Recovery Journal Diary; by Bernard Zeitler
- The Path To Recovery Program; by Bernard Zeitler
- Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction, by Maia Szalavitz
- The Biology of Desire: Why Addiction is Not a Disease, by Marc Lewis
PROBLEM GAMBLING:
- Addiction by Design: Machine Gambling in Las Vegas: by Natasha Dow Schüll
- After Detox,: The next 90 Days; by Bernard Zeitler
- All Bets Are Off: Losers, Liars, and Recovery from Gambling Addiction; by Arnie Wexler
- An Anthology Of Recovery: My 4 Core Books Of Recovery; by Bernard Zeitler
- Beating Gambling Addiction; by Wally Schroeder
- How To Win As A High Roller While Losing Your Shirt; by Bernard Zeitler
- I Am James: The Book Of James Brought To Life Paperback; by Bernard Zeitler
- In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction; by Gabor Mate
- Losing Your Shirt; by Mary C.S.W. Heineman
- The 30 Day 'Detox' For Gamblers.: Help for Recovery From Compulsive Gambling, by Bernard Zeitler
- The Humorous Lifel by Bernard Zeitler
- Thinking, Fast and Slow; by Daniel Kahneman
- Why Me?: The path to who we are; by Bernard Zeitler
EATING DISORDERS / FOOD ADDICTIONS:
- Emotional Eating: Crack the Code of Food Addiction Recovery. Find the Solution to Binge Eating Disorder and Overeating. Practical Guide with Workbook: by Mary Knox
- Mindful Eating: An Essential Guide to Eating Based on Mindfulness and Ending Overeating, Binge Eating, Food Addiction and Emotional Eating: by Daron McClain (SOLD on AMAZON)
- Overcoming Emotional Eating God's Way (Large Print); by Kimberly Taylor (SOLD on AMAZON)
- Starved to Obesity: My Journey Out of Food Addiction and How You Can Escape It Too!: by Emily Boller
- The Road Back to Me: Healing and Recovering From Co-dependency, Addiction, Enabling, and Low Self Esteem; by Lisa A. Romano
- When Food Is Comfort: Nurture Yourself Mindfully, Rewire Your Brain, and End Emotional Eating: by Julie M. Simon
SEX ADDICTION:
- Facing Heartbreak: Steps to Recovery for Partners of Sex Addicts: by Authors: Stefanie Carnes, Mari A. Lee and Anthony D. Rodriguez
- Help Her Heal: An Empathy Workbook for Sex Addicts to Help their Partners Heal: by Authors: Carol Juergensen Sheets , Allan J. Katz , and Chris Bordey (Illustrator)
- Out of the Shadows - Third Edition: Understanding Sexual Addiction; by Patrick Carnes Ph.D.
- Sex Addiction 101: A Basic Guide to Healing from Sex, Porn, and Love Addiction: by Robert Weiss PhD LCSW
- Sex Addicts Anonymous: 3rd Edition Conference Approved – June 10, 2017: by SAA Fellowship
- Transcending Post-infidelity Stress Disorder (PISD): The Six Stages of Healing: by Dennis C. Ortman
SHOPPING ADDICTION / SHOPLIFTING:
- Recovery Zone, Vol. 1: Making Changes that Last - The Internal Tasks: by Patrick J. Carnes
- Shopping Addiction: The Ultimate Guide for How to Overcome Compulsive Buying And Spending: by Caesar Lincoln
- Spent: Break the Buying Obsession and Discover Your True Worth: by Sally Palaian Ph.D.
WORKAHOLISM:
- Chained to the Desk (Third Edition): A Guidebook for Workaholics, Their Partners and Children, and the Clinicians Who Treat Them: by Bryan E. Robinson
- The Workaholics Anonymous Book of Recovery: Second Edition Paperback – Aug. 6 2019: by Workaholics Anonymous World Service Organization Anonymous (SOLD on AMAZON)
- Workaholics: The Respectable Addicts; by Barbara Killinger Ph.D. (SOLD on AMAZON)
- Workaholics: The Respectable Addicts. A Family Survival Guide: by Barbara Killinger Ph.d. (SOLD on AMAZON)
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Articles About Various Behavior Addictions & Recovery
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- How to Manage Self-Sabotaging Behaviors: Some Simple Ways to Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy: by Abigail Fagan
- Tell Me Everything I Need to Know About Addiction; - by: Michael McGee, MD
- TRAUMA ADDICTION: Safety and Stabilization for the Addicted Survivor of Trauma; by J. Eric Gentry, PhD, LMHC, Amy Menna, LMHC, CAP, Marjie Scofield, MSW
PROBLEM GAMBLING:
- Gambling among adolescents: an emerging public health problem
- Gambling addiction is 'integrated into society' (BBC Video - October 28, 2020)
- Gamstop evaluation finds eight in ten registrants stop or reduce gambling (July 14, 2021)
- How one free bet sparked a 10-year gambling addiction (BBC Video - May 9, 2019)
- 'I'd just had enough' - Soccer Player / Coleraine defender Aaron Traynor on his battle with gambling addiction
- Is there are a Gambling Problem in Your Family? - Helpful Checklist for When to Seek Help
- Problem Gambling Money Box: When does a gambling hobby become a gambling problem? (BBC Broadcast on April 21, 2021 with Charmaine Cozier and guests - exploring the enticements that get people hooked and how to beat them.)
- Whether or not the gambler in your life chooses to seek help, Gam-Anon can help you.
EATING DISORDERS:
- Eating Disorder Checklist
- Eating Disorders: Types and Symptoms; by Susan McQuillan, MS, RDN
- Eating Disorders in Men: by Kathleen Smith, PhD, LPC
- Binge Eating Disorder: Do you struggle with binge eating? Learn about the symptoms of compulsive overeating and what you c
- Clinical binge eating, but not uncontrolled eating, is associated with differences in executive functions: Evidence from meta-analytic findings
- A Parents' and Caregivers' Guide to Supporting Youth with Eating Disorders
- What is AFRID? Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), also known as “extreme picky eating,” is an eating disorder characterized by highly selective eating habits, disturbed feeding patterns or both. It often results in significant nutrition and energy deficiencies, and for children, failure to gain weight. and what to do to stop it.
- Characteristics of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder in Children and Adolescents: A“ New Disorder” in DSM-5
- 8 Emotional Situations That Trigger Overeating (Slide Presentation) - by Susan McQuillan, MS, RDN
EMOTIONAL EATING - AVAILABLE ON AMAZON:
- Breaking Free from Emotional Eating (Paperback) by Geneen Roth. $9.75.
- The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite (Hardcover) by David Kessler. $14.27.
- Feeding the Hungry Heart: The Experience of Emotional Eating by Geneen Roth. $10.20.
- The Food and Feelings Workbook: A Full Course Meal on Emotional Health by Karen R. Koenig. $12.89.
- Normal Eating for Normal Weight: The Path to Freedom from Weight Obsession and Food Cravings by Sheryl Canter. $13.45.
- When You Eat at the Refrigerator, Pull Up a Chair: 50 Ways to Feel Thin, Gorgeous, and Happy (When You Feel Anything But) (Paperback) by Geneen Roth. $9.95.
SEXUAL ADDICTIONS:
- Can people really be addicted to sex?: by Neil Levy
- Characteristics of an Intimacy Anorexic
- Is Sex Addiction Real, a Joke, or Just an Excuse?; by Elizabeth Hartney, BSc., MSc., MA, PhD
- Sex Addiction: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment: by Sherry Amatenstein, LCSW
SHOPPING & SHOPLIFTING ADDICTIONS
- A review of compulsive buying disorder: Scholarly Research Article by: Donald W. Black (Department of Psychiatry, University of Iowa)
- How to know if your online shopping habit is a problem — and what to do if it is. - by: Melissa Norberg and Jonathan David
- Shopping addiction is a real disorder: by Cathrine Jansson-Boyd
- Shopping and Spending Addiction Statistics (Published Jan-21-2021) by: The Recovery Village
- What you need to know about compulsive shopping — the modern addiction no one’s talking about: by Peter Schofield
- Shoplifting: An Important (and Neglected) Clinical Issue: The Seven Types of People Who Shoplift and Why They Do It: - by: Terrence Daryl Shulman
- Inside the mind of a pathological shoplifter: by Adam Eley
WORKAHOLISM:
- Could you be a workaholic, addicted to your job? - by: Lorelei Mihala
- The Dangers of Becoming Addicted to Work: by: Catherine Cosgrove
- The dangers of workaholism for you and your employer; - by Mark Griffiths
- The Impact of Work Addiction on Family Life and Mental Health (by: University of Nevada, Reno’s Master of Social Work Program)
- The TRUTH About Workaholics; by Morley D. Glicken
- Work addiction can be harmful to mental health; by Teena J Clouston
- Is it even possible to have a work-life balance? by: Laurie Cohen
- Core Literature About Workaholism offered by Workaholics Anonymous (e.g., articles, books)
- Audio Archive of past Workaholics Anonymous Conference Sessions
You can also find additional articles written by Remedy Max about the root causes for problem gambling and novel revolutionary recovery model uses that helps gambling addicts end the cycle of relapse and avoid addiction vice transference.
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ONLINE RESOURCES & INFORMATIONAL LINKS: For Various Behavior Addictions & Recovery Supports
ORGANIZATIONS / ONLINE BEHAVIOR ADDICTION RESOURCES:
- Addictive Behaviors Journal - an international peer-reviewed journal publishing high quality human research on addictive behaviors and disorders since 1975.
- The Addiction Prevention Coalition (APC): Conveys best practices in preventing addiction and relapse.
- The B.A.R.K. Exchange - Online Group offering Behavior Addiction Prevention and Recovery Resources
- Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) - A great online resource that provides a plethora of information about latest news, advances and trends in addiction and recovery.
- GamblerAware (Office of Responsible Gambling in New South Wales (NSW), Australia)
- I Am Not Anonymous- Stories profiling people proud of their recovery.
- MusiCares - A resource for those in the music industry.
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline - Impressive resource for those questioning life.
- PGHR - People Growing Hope & Recovery (PGHR) is an online Fellowship and Community Of Recovery offering secure online recovery support meetings, discussion forum and resources for those battling a gambling addiction and/or other types of addictions.
- PSYCOM - A Comprehensive Mental Health Resource Since 1996 that speaks to all forms of addictions and treatment recovery options
- SAMHSA - Government data and resources.
- The Recovery Village - The Recovery Village Drug and Alcohol Rehab helps people on their journey to lifelong recovery
SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES:
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline - Impressive resource for those questioning life.
- The Canada Suicide Prevention Service Service is available 24/7 for voice and 4pm to 12am ET for text.
ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS: Problem Gambling
PROBLEM GAMBLING RECOVERY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS & RESEARCH AGENCIES:
- GA: Gamblers Anonymous: A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.
- Gam-Anon: A 12 Step self-help fellowship of men and women who have been affected by the gambling problem of another.
- Problem Gambling Hope & Recovery (PGHR): An excellent educational platform offering recovery support and educational materials on problem gambling .
- Soldiers of Self-Mastery: Valuable resource hub offering self-empowering videos, live broadcasts, facebook / online recovery support to assist problem gamblers to end the cycle of relapse and reclaim their self-worth to lead a more productive, happy and addiction-free life.
- The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC): Provides latest findings and trends in addiction research and policy
SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES:
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline - Impressive resource for those questioning life.
- The Canada Suicide Prevention Service Service is available 24/7 for voice and 4pm to 12am ET for text.
Online Gambling Addiction Support Groups / Fellowships:
The following list of social media / Facebook Groups offer those battling a gambling addiction as well as those already in recovery with ready access to online support from fellow group members - where each has the opportunity to participate in sharing their own personal experiences in confidence with others as these groups are set up as a private forum (not open to the general public) to afford open dialogue, discussion about challenges, struggles with relapse as well personal recovery success stories to inspire fellow group members in their recovery journey. Many of these forums also offer links to daily online ZOOM Meetings where participants gain added insights and recovery support from group moderators and guest speakers who share strategies that have worked for them to not relapse. This list of online support groups is intended as a starting point for those looking for a safe space to share their personal experiences in confidence so they can gain added support and new insights to overcome gambling urges and bring their cycle of gambling addiction relapse to an end.
REMEDYBLOX PRIVATE ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP FOR PROBLEM GAMBLERS;
- Hope for Gamblers Unable to Quit: RemedyBlox operated closed support group offering recovery support to problem gamblers battling relapse and who are looking to understand and heal the root cause driving their addiction.
OTHER FACEBOOK PRIVATE SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PROBLEM GAMBLERS:
- Gamblers Anonymous Support Group
- Problem Gambling Hope & Recovery
- PGHR Recovery Watch Party Group
- Gambling Recovery Support Group Taking BABY STEPS...The road to RECOVERY
- Gambling Addiction Support | Meetings & 12-Steps
- Recovery for Loved Ones of Compulsive Gamblers
- Recovery Road Online
- Friends And Families Support Group For Gambling Addiction
- Gambling Recovery Positive Support and Hope Chat Discussion Group
- A Winner at Recovery
- Gambling Addiction UK
ONLINE VIDEOS:
- People Growing Hope & Recovery - Video Playlist featuring various videos about problem gambling and recovery with practical insights and strategies every problem gambler especially those new to recovery can use to prevent relapse.
- Soldiers of Self-Mastery (SOS) - Video Library featuring addiction recovery tools, personal-self empowerment, relapse prevention, and much more!
ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS: Eating Disorders
EATING DISORDER RECOVERY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS:
- National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) - NEDIC provides information, resources, referrals and support to Canadians affected by eating disorders through our toll-free helpline and instant chat. Outreach and education programming focuses on the awareness and prevention of eating disorders, and is available online across Canada and in-person in the Greater Toronto Area.
- Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous (ABA) - A fellowship of individuals whose primary purpose is to find and maintain recovery in our eating practices, and to help others gain recovery. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop unhealthy eating practices.
- Overeaters Anonymous (OA) - A community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors. We welcome everyone who feels they have a problem with food.
- AB-Anon: Anorexia & Bulimia Family Support Group - A fellowship of relatives and friends of anorexics and bulimics where members share their experience, strength and hope in order to help others and themselves recover from the effects that living with, and loving, an anorexic or bulimic has on them.
- O-Anon is a fellowship of friends and relatives of compulsive eaters/eating disordered people. O-Anon is not part of, but does work in cooperation with Overeaters Anonymous (OA).
SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES:
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline - Impressive resource for those questioning life.
- The Canada Suicide Prevention Service Service is available 24/7 for voice and 4pm to 12am ET for text.
Online Support Groups / Fellowships: (The following list of online support groups is intended as a starting point for those looking for a safe space to share their experiences, gain support and insights to end the cycle of self-destructive compulsive behaviors and relapse.)
VIEW LIST: Best Eating Disorder Support Groups of 2021
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT GROUPS:
- Binge Eating Support Group - a Pro-Recovery Support platform for individuals struggling with a food addiction / eating disorder - where they can join and post anonymously about their trials, set-backs and experiences to receive feedback and support from others who can relate or have gone through similar challenges.
- Anorexia, Bulimia, and EDNOS Recovery Support Group - Private group on Facebook that supports ALL sufferers w/all types of eating disorder and their loved ones. It raises awareness about EDs & affords its online members to have a voice and safe space to share their personal experiences with other group members.
- ARFID: Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder; - Closed Support group on Facebook for ARFID sufferers, as well as their friends and family members, to help encourage dialogue and understanding of this debilitating eating disorder.
- Binge Eating, Food Addiction, Emotional Eating Support - Closed Support group on Facebook that focuses on providing effective and practical ways to stop compulsively overeating and achieving food freedom.
- Eating Disorder Support (Bulimia / BED / EDNOS / Anorexia / OSFED) Recovery: - A Private Facebook Group that is not focused on delivering public educational materials - rather a platform designed for members struggling with eating disorders to have a safe space to rant, rave and share their personal experiences about their eating disorder.
- Food Addiction Recovery: - Private Group on Facebook that focuses on food as a drug and ways to manage that addiction. Members receive support, guidance and recovery strategies.
- International Eating Disorder Family Support - Closed Support group on Facebook for caregivers to individuals struggling with eating disorders.
ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS: Sex Addiction
SEX ADDICTION RECOVERY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS:
- Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA): A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so they may overcome so they may overcome their addiction
- S-Anon - Fellowship group offering support for those who are hurting in response to the sexual addiction of someone close to them.
- Help and Support for Partners of Sex Addicts
Online Support Groups / Fellowships: (The following list of online support groups is intended as a starting point for those looking for a safe space to share their experiences, gain support and insights to end the cycle of addiction relapse.)
- Love Addiction Support Group: - a private support group offering support between people who identify with symptoms of love, relationship, romance addiction. If you have gone through difficult breakups, suffered low self-esteem due to relationship dynamics then this may be a forum of support for what you are going through.
- Married and Alone - Closed Support Group on Facebook for those who are married but their spouse is an intimacy anorexic
- Overcoming Pornography Addiction: - A private online support group on Facebook designed to help encourage MEN struggling with a porn addiction.
- Partners of Sex Addicts Support Group - Closed Support group on Facebook for women who are married to a sexual addiction and help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency.
SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES:
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline - Impressive resource for those questioning life.
- The Canada Suicide Prevention Service Service is available 24/7 for voice and 4pm to 12am ET for text.
ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS: Shopping Addiction
SHOPPING ADDICTION RECOVERY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS:
- Cleptomaniacs And Shoplifters Anonymous, LLC (CASA) - a unique, independent and secular weekly self-help group. It was founded in 1992 by a recovering shoplifter who felt such a group could help himself, others, and the community as a whole.
- Debtors Anonymous (DA): Organization that offers hope for people whose use of unsecured debt causes problems and suffering. Members come to learn that compulsive debting is a spiritual problem with a spiritual solution, and they find relief by working the D.A. recovery program based on the Twelve-Step principles. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop incurring unsecured debt. Even if members are not in debt, they are welcome in D.A
- Spenders Anonymous (SA): A 12-step group based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous; however, there is no organizational affiliation between the two groups. Spenders Anonymous strives to help shopping addicts stop spending compulsively, take responsibility for their money, and spread the message of recovery to other compulsive spenders. The only requirement for membership is "a desire to stop spending time, money, energy and our very selves beyond all reason," according to its website.
SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES:
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline - Impressive resource for those questioning life.
- The Canada Suicide Prevention Service Service is available 24/7 for voice and 4pm to 12am ET for text.
Online Support Groups / Fellowships: (The following list of online support groups is intended as a starting point for those looking for a safe space to share their experiences, gain support and insights to end the cycle of addiction relapse.)
- Shopping Addiction Support - Private Support Group on Facebooks offering members a safe space to share their shopping addiction experiences, challenges and recovery journey.
- Shopping Addicts No Spend Challenges - Private Support Group on Facebook for people with shopping addictions to have daily inspiration and no spend challenges.
- Shopping Addiction Support Group - Pro-Recovery Online support platform for shopaholics where they can join and post anonymously about their trials, set-backs and experiences to receive feedback and support from others who can relate or have gone through similar.
ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS: Workaholism
WORKAHOLISM RECOVERY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS:
- Workaholics Anonymous: A fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from workaholism including the 12 steps program. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop working compulsively.
Online Support Groups / Fellowships: (The following list of online support groups is intended as a starting point for those looking for a safe space to share their experiences, gain support and insights to end the cycle of addiction relapse.)
- Workaholic Anonymous (online Facebook community) - Anyone who loves his/her work (can be any type of work) and is addicted to working can share their experiences with others with similar work addiction compulsions.
- DC Urgan Moms & Dads - An Online Support Platform for Spouses of Workaholics
SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES:
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline - Impressive resource for those questioning life.
- The Canada Suicide Prevention Service Service is available 24/7 for voice and 4pm to 12am ET for text.
CATEGORY: SUBSTANCE ABUSE / RECOVERY
RECOMMENDED BOOKS: Substance Abuse & Recovery Programs
Following books can be purchased online directly from the BOOKSHOP.ORG. Just CLICK on the LINK for the book title you are interested in. Each link will redirect you to our BOOKSHOP.ORG webpage where you can learn more about the book selected and on the next steps to placing your purchase order.
- 101 Tips for Recovering from Addictions: Practical Suggestions for Creating a New Life: by Richard A. Singer Jr. (Author), Michael Donahue
- A Gentle Path through the Twelve Steps: The Classic Guide for All People in the Process of Recovery: by Patrick J Carnes Ph.D.
- Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction: by Elizabeth Vargas
- Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget; by Sarah Hepola
- Gresham’s Law and Alcoholics Anonymous; by Tom P., Jr.
- High Price: A Neuroscientist's Journey of Self-Discovery That Challenges Everything You Know about Drugs and Society; by Carl Hart
- How to Murder Your Life: A Memoir; by Cat Marnell
- In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction; by Gabor Maté (Author) Peter A. Levine (Foreword)
- Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction; by Maia Szalavitz
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ARTICLES ABOUT: Substance Abuse & Recovery Programs
To access the various topical and insightful articles written by Subject Matter Experts on this subject please CLICK on LINKS to Article Titles below.
- Gresham’s Law and Alcoholics Anonymous by Tom P., Jr.
- High Price: A Neuroscientist’s Journey of Self Discovery That Changes Everything You Know About Drugs and Society (P.S.), by Carl Hart
- The Biology of Desire: Why Addiction is Not a Disease, by Marc Lewis
- Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction, by Maia Szalavitz
OTHER TOPICAL RESOURCES / GUIDES ABOUT DRUG & ALCOHOL ADDICTION & RECOVERY:
- Addiction Resource Blog
- ARK Behavioral Health - Addiction Resources & Recovery Guides
- Guide to Interventions for Families: How to Get Your Loved OneI nto Rehab
- Guide to Relapse Prevention: How to Prevent Addiction Relapse
WEBINAR PPT PRESENTATIONS & VIDEO LINKS:
- Substance Use Disorder and The Family - Video (A must see for family members who have a loved one struggling with addiction) PRESENTER: Erin Hinz, LPC-S and Sara Lovelady, LICSW speaks to how the substance use disorders (SUD) affects the user's family members. She also provide education on the stigma associated with SUD and how it effects the user's family members. Strategies covered: how to work with families with a member with a substance use disorder, and how to introduce and implement these strategies with a user and their family member.
- Substance Use Disorders and The Family - PPT Slide-Deck from October 14, 2021 Webinar hosted by the Addiction Prevention Coalition.
ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS: Substance Abuse & Recovery Support Programs
ADDICTION & SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS & ONLINE RESOURCES:
- 9 Best LGBT-Friendly Drug Rehab Centers In The U.S.- Addiction Resource has compiled a comprehensive list of alcohol and drug rehab centers in the US - that offer specialized treatment and recovery programs which meet the unique addiction treatment needs of the LGBT population.
- Addiction Resource - is an informational content guide that provides up-to-date, accurate, and evidence-based information related to addiction, substance abuse, mental health, and treatment in the USA. They also help connect individuals with treatment providers and matching them to rehab programs which will best meet their needs. They also facilitate initial assessments to determine if addiction is present and then referring individuals to informational resources for all their addiction treatment needs
- Alcohol and Drug Foundation– Lists excellent insights on various substances and their effects on the individual.
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): An international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.
- Al-Anon: An international fellowship of mutual support where group of peers share their experience in applying the Al-Anon principles to problems related to the effects of a problem drinker in their lives.
- ARK Behavrioral Health provides the best continuum of care by offering both in-patient and out-patient addiction treatment and long-term recovery assistance for men, women, and families in the Northeast region and across the United States. Their whole-patient approach is built on a foundation of integrity, transparency, and compassion to help clients break free from the cycle of relapse to achieve long term recovery success.
- ASAM - AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ADDICTION MEDICINE - ASAM, founded in 1954, is a professional medical society representing over 6,600 physicians, clinicians and associated professionals in the field of addiction medicine. ASAM is dedicated to increasing access and improving the quality of addiction treatment, educating physicians and the public, supporting research and prevention, and promoting the appropriate role of physicians in the care of patients with addiction.
- Bedrock Recovery Center - LGBTQ: A Guide From Addiction To Recovery
- CADCA - Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America represents over 5,000 community coalitions that involve individuals from key sectors including schools, law enforcement, youth, parents, healthcare, media and others. Their members are in every U.S. state and territory and more than 30 countries around the world. The CADCA coalition model emphasizes the power of community coalitions to prevent substance misuse through collaborative community and public education efforts.
- Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) - A great online resource that provides a plethora of information about latest news, advances and trends in addiction and recovery.
- Health Canada - Substance Abuse & Addiction Resource Portal for those struggling and needing help to quit and stay sober.
- I Am Not Anonymous- Stories profiling people proud of their recovery.
- Mentalhealth.net - an American Addictions Centers Resource
- Medscape - offering the latest medical news and expert perspectives; essential point-of-care drug and disease information; and relevant professional education and CME
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA): - An international Fellowship that offers recovery to addicts around the world. Their focus is on the disease of addiction rather than any particular drug. Their message is broad enough to attract addicts from any social class or nationality. When new members come to meetings, NA's sole interest is in their desire for freedom from active addiction and helping them on their recovery journey.
- NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUPS: - An international organization offering the 12-Step Program for Family & Friends of Addicts
- National Institute on Drug Abuse – Advanced resource on addiction science with great overviews of substances, public health information and treatment options.
- NorthEast Addiction Treatment Center - A Drug Rehabilitation Treatment Center in Quincy, Massachusetts accredited to deliver the best continuum of care for men and women, as well as their families in Northeast region and to anyone across the United States who is suffering from the horrors of addiction.
- Partnership to End Addiction: Identifies three pillars to achieve positive changes in how society views and responds to addiction: advancing effective care, changing public policy and changing culture.
- RehabAid - Interactive Drug Overdose Map is available online to provide detailed overdose information for all 50 states, as well as a slider that lets visitors see changes and trends through the last 20 years for which this information is available (1999-2019).
- SAMHSA - Government data and resources.
- Sunshine Behavioral Health - Offering a comprehensive addiction treatment and recovery program from inpatient rehab centers to intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) as well as sober living homes for stubstance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders including domestic abuse prevention and support.
- The Addiction Prevention Coalition (APC): Conveys best practices in preventing addiction and relapse.
- The Recovery Village - The Recovery Village Drug and Alcohol Rehab delivers comprehensive treatment services for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. Also offers great educational recovery resources about addiction and substance abuse.
- Tripsit wiki – Provides very detailed drug information and addictive substances
SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES:
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline -(In the USA) Impressive resource for those questioning life.
- The Canada Suicide Prevention Service Service is available 24/7 for voice and 4pm to 12am ET for text.
ONLINE LINKS: Substance Abuse & Recovery Support Platforms
PRIVATE ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS (meaning not open to public view only for group members who are addicts in recovery. Some groups also offer support for their loved ones.
The following Facebook Groups and other social media platforms offer confidential and private recovery support group forums where members battling the same type of addiction can participate in sharing their own experiences from challenges, struggles with relapse as well as their personal recovery success stories with fellow members. Many of these forums also offer links to daily online ZOOM Meetings where participants gain added insights and recovery support from group moderators and guest speakers who share strategies that have worked for them to remain clean and sober.
This list of online support groups below is intended as a starting point for those looking for a safe space to share their experiences, gain support and insights to end the cycle of addiction relapse.
- Addicts Fighting Addiction Private Facebook group that is committed to spreading hope and support to all those struggling with an addiction and to loved ones of the addicted.
- Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) Support; An online WSO community group on Facebook designed to help adult children of alcoholics and those who grew up in a dysfunctional family.
- CLEAN AND SOBER - Addiction Recovery Support Group: A private online addiction recovery support group on Facebook providing men and women from around the world to share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from ADDICTION.
- Drug Addiction Support - Advice and Help; - Private online support community on Facebook for anyone who has been affected by addiction directly (as a user) or indirectly (a loved one of a drug addict).
- SAMSHA Opioid Addiction Treatment Resource Hub - Find treatment centers and practitioners authorized to treat opioid dependency (e.g., heroin / pain killers) with buprenorphine by state.
- SAMSHA Opioid Addiction Treatment Resource Hub Find practitioners and treatment programs providing methadone for the treatment of opioid addiction (heroin or pain relievers).
IN CRISIS? Help is just a click away!
YOU DON"T NEED TO SUFFER IN SOLITUDE...YOU HAVE OPTIONS!
National Suicide Prevention Hotline - Provides 24/7, free and confidential support in USA for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
The Canada Suicide Prevention Service Service is available 24/7 for voice and 4pm to 12am ET for text.
CATEGORY: DISABILITY / DIVERSITY
Recommended Books: Accommodation & Accessibility
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- ADA in Details: Interpreting the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design; by Janis Kent
- After The Diagnosis: The Journey Beyond: by Trish Robichaud
- Disabled Voices Anthology; by Aimee Louw (Author), Alice Wong (Author), Bipin Kumar (Author), Cathy Bryant (Author), Deborah Chava Singer (Author), Cheryl Folland (Author)
- GUIDE ON SURVIVING AND DEALING WITH ADHD & DYSLEXIA: Find Out Everything You Need to Understand About Persons with ADHD and Dyslexia and Discover Intelligent Ways to Relate with Them Better; by CLETA ARUN M.D (Author)
- IN OUR SHOES: Practical Strategies for Disability Inclusion: Nurturing a culture of inclusion where EVERYONE matters; by Trish Robichaud (Author), Carol Jaquith (Author), Peg Ball (Author), Claire Theriot Mestepey (Author)
- NON-VISIBLE DISABILITY DISCLOSURE IN THE WORKPLACE: AN ANALYSIS OF THE DISCLOSURE OF NON-VISIBLE DISABILITY IN THE WORKPLACE WHEN REQUESTING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADA; by Erin Ellsworth
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Articles About: Accommodation & Accessibility
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Articles for General Public:
- People with Disabilities and Chronic Diseases: Information about Bullying
- Disabled Canadians Experience More Assault
- Women with Disabilities at Higher Risk of Sexual Assault
- Common Barriers to Participation Experienced by People with Disabilities
- CDC - Articles about Disability and Health
- Suicidal Thoughts & Autism: Resources & How to Help
- How to Treat Overlapping Autism & Depression
Articles for Employers:
- Medicaid Buy-in Q & A – This document was created collaboratively by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) regarding the Medicaid Buy-in, which is an optional Medicaid eligibility group that allows workers with disabilities with income above traditional limits access to essential Medicaid community-based services.
- Provider Transformation Efforts – This report outlines ODEP’s work providing support for employment service providers for people with disabilities.
Helpful & Informative Articles for Workers with Disabilities:
Getting to Work: Promoting Employment of People with Mental Illness (PDF): A report for state policymakers from the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law that describes the need for supported employment services, how these services work, the successful outcomes they secure, the cost savings that they enable states to realize, and the legal obligations that they help states fulfill. It also offers recommendations for states interested in expanding the availability of supported employment services for people with serious mental illness. Also available are three fact sheets from Getting to Work:
- Getting to Work Fact Sheet 1: Supported Employment Works (PDF)
- Getting to Work Fact Sheet 2: Supported Employment Saves Money (PDF)
- Getting to Work Fact Sheet 3: Supported Employment and Olmstead (PDF)
Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Psychiatric Disorders and Other Disabilities: A report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation.
Self-Disclosure and Its Impact on Individuals Who Receive Mental Health Services: A report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Center for Mental Health Services that examines the role self-disclosure plays in reducing stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness.
Predictors of Job Accommodations for Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities: An article describing a study that looked at the factors that influence the decision of individuals with serious mental health disabilities to seek accommodation in the work environment.
ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS:
ONLINE RESOURCES:
- Committee on Wheelchairs and Transportation (COWHAT) This committee is affiliated with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). In addition to the Ride Safer brochure this website contains information on wheelchair transportation for consumers, manufacturers, prescribers, and transporters.
- Nuts & Bolts of the AODA
- PHOTO-TO-BRAILLE TRANSLATOR; Making reading easier for visually impaired
- Who Enforces AODA Accessibility Compliance Requirements? (AODA)
- Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering
Organizations:
- Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) - a community-based resource organization run by people with disabilities for people with disabilities.
- Cerebral Palsy Guide - is a national support organization dedicated to educating individuals and families about cerebral palsy. While raising awareness about this movement disorder, our team is also committed to providing informational support for children with CP and their parents and caregivers.
- Changing Paces - Provider of stellar disability awareness training and consulting with organizations in the private, non-profit, public and municipal sectors for over 15 years on the topic of disability inclusion.
- ILRU (Independent Living Research Utilization) - Established in 1977 in Texas, its national center provides information, training, research, and technical assistance in independent living for people with disabilities and special needs.
Programs specifically for parents with disabilities:
Links for educators & service providers:
- For educators and service providers, the ODEP-funded National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth provides numerous resources to assist in meeting the needs of youth with mental health conditions transitioning from school to adulthood and the world of work.
Programs specifically for young adults with disabilities::
- Adapting Supported Employment for Emerging Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions: An article from the Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research regarding effective services that are needed to assist young people with serious mental health conditions to successfully transition to employment or education.
- Elemy - Autism Care, Right at Home. Provides families and therapists easy access to proven treatments and AI-powered technologies.
- Transitions ACR: Resources and research to promote full participation in socially valued roles of transition-age youth and young adults with serious mental health conditions. Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research is a Research and Training Center located at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Resource Links for Employers (in USA):
- Accommodation Ideas for Mental Health Impairments: Guidance from the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) on workplace supports for employees with mental health impairments.
- JAN Workplace Accommodation Toolkit: A toolkit on workplace accommodations that features a series of Just-in-Time Training Videos on topics including accommodations for employees with mental health disabilities.
- EARN’s Mental Health Toolkit: Resources for Fostering a Mentally Healthy Workplace — This toolkit from the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) provides background, tools and resources that can help employers learn more about mental health issues and cultivate a welcoming and supportive work environment for employees who may be facing mental health issues. It also presents an easy-to-follow framework for fostering a mental health-friendly workplace, all built around the "4 A's": Awareness, Accommodations, Assistance and Access.
- Palm Card — This card illustrates the "4 A's" from the Employer Assistance and Resource Network's Mental Health Toolkit
- Maximizing Productivity: Accommodations for Employees with Psychiatric Disabilities: Fact sheet providing information on workplace accommodations for employees with psychiatric disabilities.
- Working Well: Leading a Mentally Healthy Workplace: Toolkit to provide human resource professionals and business leaders information, strategies, and current best practices to create supportive workplace environments for mental health and well-being.
- Center for Workplace Mental Health: Resources from the American Psychiatric Association Foundation to help employers create a more supportive workplace environment and advance mental health policies at their organizations. Among their employer resources are the ICU and Right Direction programs.
- Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation - Resources for Employers: Information and resources to help companies who are considering hiring individuals with psychiatric disabilities.
- An Employer's Guide to Employee Assistance Programs (PDF): A report from the National Business Group on Health designed to help employers realize the strategic value of an employee assistance program.
ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS:
Government Agencies / Services in the USA:
- U.S. Department of Defense - Comprehensive Resource Hub Listing Credible Charities for Veterans Across the USA
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - The Department of Veterans Affairs runs programs benefiting veterans and members of their families. It offers education opportunities and rehabilitation services and provides compensation payments for disabilities or death related to military service, home loan guaranties, pensions, burials, and health care that includes the services of nursing homes, clinics, and medical centers.
Following Valuable Benefits Available to Military Members and Veterans - with Some Offered to Families As Well:
- Health Care - The Military Health System provides care for members, retirees, and dependents.
- Housing - As a member or veteran, you can apply for home loans and grants from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
- Education - You may qualify for education benefits through military and veterans programs. You might even be able to transfer your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to your spouse or children.
- Life Insurance - All members are enrolled in service members' life insurance. Retirees can enroll in the Survivor Benefit Plan.
- Job Training and Help - Service members leaving the military can get help finding a civilian job.
- Retirement - Members who retire with at least 20 years of service get a monthly annuity for life.
Government Agencies / Services in Canada:
- Veterans Affairs Canada - Veterans Affairs Canada is the department within the Government of Canada with responsibility for pensions, benefits and services for war veterans, retired and still-serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police, their families, as well as some civilians.
- LifeSpeak for Veterans, former RCMP and their families - Veterans Affairs Canada is providing LifeSpeak to Veterans, former RCMP members and their families, free of charge - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This service is provided as part of VAC Assistance Service. LifeSpeak can be accessed anonymously and confidentially anytime and anywhere where there is Internet availability.
- Veterans Affairs Canada Support for Families / Caregivers - Talk to someone who can relate - a peer support network for CAF members, Veterans and their families experiencing an operational stress injury (OSI).
- Resources - Additional information and tools related to services and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs Canada.
Organizations in the USA for Veterans with Disabilities / In Distress:
- The Mesothelioma Veterans Center - Offers free resources that are reviewed by certified oncologists and provide detailed information about mesothelioma and its health impacts. Their mission is to raise awareness about cancer and other asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma.
- Comprehensive Resource Hub Listing of US Organizations & Charities for Veterans
Organizations in Canada for Veterans with Disabilities / In Distress:
- National Council of Veteran Associations in Canada (NCVA) - An umbrella organization of more than 60 distinct veterans associations formed to ensure a strong and independent voice on issues which are of significant interest to the veterans' community at large. NCVA has a diverse membership consisting of a range of member organizations that reflect the width and breadth of the veteran constituency. In addition to NCVA's ongoing and continuing efforts to ensure that the traditional veterans' community receives the most effective services and entitlements possible, in recent years, NCVA has been a leading voice and advocate in the cause of the modern-day veteran in furtherance of the enactment of an updated New Veterans Charter.
- The Royal Canadian Legion Veterans Services Network - Serves Veterans, members of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP, and their families, providing support, referrals, representation, advocacy and financial assistance free of charge, Legion member or not.
- Veteran’s PATH - Provides high quality, veteran-specific mindfulness training and support to build inner strength and resilience.
- Veterans Transition Network - The only Canadian charity delivering mental health services specifically for Veterans from coast to coast.
- Wounded Warriors Canada - A national mental health service provider utilizing clinical best practices and evidence-based care to create an environment of compassion, resiliency and hope for Canada’s Veterans, First Responders and their families.
RESOURCES / SUPPORT SERVICES FOR LOVED ONES / FAMILIY MEMBERS / CAREGIVERS:
- American Gold Star Mothers - Serves and supports the mothers of fallen U.S. troops through support groups, their annual convention and volunteering together. The organization helps mothers keep alive the memory of their fallen son or daughter.
- American Red Cross - Assists family members of deceased troops in applying for federal and state benefits. They provide information on other resources, counseling relative to problems arising from the death and planning to meet financial needs. Local chapters of the American Red Cross serve every community in the United States.
- Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund - Provides emotional, educational and financial assistance to families affected by a loss or severe disability and those who fall through the cracks or lie within the "gray area", such as rising stateside deaths of our military personnel. These families fall outside the government agencies and other charitable organization's guidelines.
- Folds of Honor - Offers scholarships for the children of fallen and disabled troops and Gold Star spouses, Folds of Honor helps support the families left behind.
- Gold Star Awareness, Inc. - The primary purpose of Gold Star Awareness is to provide emotional, peer and resource support to Gold Star families who have suffered the death of a loved one who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces, and inform the military and public of the significance of the Gold Star Lapel Button and the families who wear it.
- Gold Star Wives of America (GSW) - Is an organization of and for survivors of servicemembers who died on active-duty or whose death was related to service-connected disabilities. GSW represents survivors interest before Congress, because survivor benefits are different from servicemembers, veterans and families.
- Pastoral Outreach - Canada – You and your immediate family can get spiritual support when the need arises through VAC’s pastoral outreach service. You do not need to apply for this service. To access pastoral outreach, please call the 24-Hour VAC Assistance Service at 1-800-268-7708
- The Society of Military Widows - Provides moral support, advice, referral service and, in general, help to widows of career military members to return to the mainstream of normal living. It also educates the American public about the problems and needs of military widows in today's society
- Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) - Washington, D.C. based organization dedicated to supporting anyone and everyone who has ever been affected by a service member's death that occurred on active duty. TAPS provides, at no cost to the survivor, a national peer support network, grief-counseling referral service, crisis intervention (24 hours a day) and case worker assistance. You may call 1-800-368-TAPS (8277) to speak with a TAPS counselor.
ONLINE GUIDES / OTHER RESOURCE LINKS:
- VTN Crisis and Support Services - Listing of Various Crisis & Support Services Available to Veterans.
- OPERATIONS We Are Here - Comprehensive One-Stop HUB of resources in the USA - for the military community and military supporters
BOOKS / ARTICLES / IN THE NEWS:
- 2020 New Listing of books for Military & Veteran Families
- Gold Star Family Books for Grieving Adults, Teens & Children
- 4 Big Ways VA Loans Can Save You Thousands
- Veterans face increasing wait times for mental-health support at government clinics: The Canadian Press - Published on: January 22, 2021
- Veterans Network Launches New Program to Aid Vets During Pandemic - By James Snell, (Winnipeg Sun) - Published on August 20, 2020 –
VIDEO LINKS:
- Veterans face barriers to mental, physical health care during pandemic: By Kier Junos– Vancouver (CityNews), November 11, 2020
- ‘Tenacity and ingenuity’: Veterans are overcoming the dangers of pandemic isolation - By Ryan Flanagan – Toronto (CTV News), Nov 11, 2020
RECOMMENDED BOOKS: Diversity & Inclusion
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- Inclusive Conversations: Fostering Equity, Empathy, and Belonging Across Differences; by Mary-Frances Winters
- The Loudest Duck: Moving Beyond Diversity while Embracing Differences to Achieve Success at Work; by Laura A. Liswood
- How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive; by Jennifer Brown
- Inclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace & The Will To Change; by Jennifer Brown
- We Can’t Talk about That at Work!: How to Talk about Race, Religion, Politics, and Other Polarizing Topics; by Mary-Frances Winters
- The Leader’s Guide to Unconscious Bias: How To Reframe Bias, Cultivate Connection, and Create High-Performing Teams; by Pamela Fuller, Mark Murphy, and Anne Chow
- Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People; by Mahzarin R. Banaji and Anthony G. Greenwald
- The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety: Defining the Path to Inclusion and Innovation; by Timothy R. Clark
- Diversity in the Workplace: Eye-Opening Interviews to Jumpstart Conversations about Identity, Privilege, and Bias: by Bärí A. Williams
- Subtle Acts of Exclusion: How to Understand, Identify, and Stop Microaggressions; by Tiffany Jana and Michael Baran
- Promoting Cultural Sensitivity in Supervision: A Manual for Practitioners; by Kenneth V. Hardy (Editor), Toby Bobes (Editor)
- Promoting Diversity and Social Justice: Educating People from Privileged Groups, Second Edition Hardcover – Illustrated; by Diane J. Goodman
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ARTICLES ABOUT: Diversity & Inclusion
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- Best Practices in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Research - Government of Canada
- February is Black History Month - Celebrated in North America and in the U.K.
- May is Asian Heritage Month - 31 Ways to Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in 2021 (Published on April 15, 2021)
- Monitoring hiring discrimination through online recruitment platforms by: Hangartner, D., Kopp, D. & Siegenthaler, M.
- Nielsen LGBT+ SME Landscape Research Study (MARCH 18, 2021)
- CRRF - A practical guide to bridging faith with Canadian identity, human rights, belonging and values. (March 31, 2014)
- CRRF - We are all equal (December 3, 2017)
VIDEO LINKS:
- What is Cultural Diversity
- Science of Racism Video
- [LIVE] Webcast: Standing Against Racism in the Time of COVID: A Conversation on Activism (May 6, 2021)
ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS: Diversity & Inclusion
ORGANIZATIONS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE & EQUITY:
- Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
- B’nai Brith Canada
- Canadian Aboriginal & Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC)
- Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
- Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF)
- Chinese Canadian National Council - For Social Justice:
- Diversity Inc.
- Diversity for Social Impact
- Government of Canada - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (Dimensions Pilot Program)
- UJA Federation of Greater Toronto
- Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada (IWSCC)
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC)
- World Jewish Congress (WJC):
- WBE Canada (Women Business Enterprises Canada Council)
To view list of all other agencies and organizations advocating for social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in Canada - visit: Network of Anti-Racism Organizations.
CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING ANTI-HATE HOTLINE - Operated by B’nai Brith Canada
B’nai Brith Canada operate the country’s only Anti-Hate Hotline combating antisemitism and racism.
If you have been the victim of an antisemitic incident, we encourage you to fill out the online form (CLIICK TAB) below or call the B'nai Brith Canada Toll Free Anti-Hate Hotline at 1-800-892-BNAI (2624) to file an incident report for further inverstigation.
Your personal information will remain private and secure. All incident reports to B’nai Brith Canada’s anti-hate hotline and anti-hate online incident form are kept strictly confidential unless otherwise specified.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS: Youth Disability & Diversity Awareness
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Children's Books that Promote a Better Understanding About Different Disabilities & Importance of Creating Barrier Free Environments for All:
- A Boy and A Jaguar; by Alan Rabinowitz
- Can I Catch It Like a Cold?: Coping With a Parent's Depression : by Centre For Addiction And Mental Health (SOLD on AMAZON)
- El Deafo; by Cece Bell
- Freak the Mighty (Super Summary) by Rodman Philbrick (independently published available on Amazon)
- King For A Day; by Rukhsana Khan
- Roll With It; by Jamie Sumner
- Mascot; by Antony John
- Special People, Special Ways; by Arlene Maguire
- The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin by Julia Finley Mosca
- The Real Boy; by Anne Ursu
Books for Adults & Teens About Diversity to Promote a More Inclusive Social Mindset:
- Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging; by Afua Hirsch
- I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings: by Dr Maya Angelou
- Skin We're In; by Desmond Col
- The Bluest Eye; by Toni Morrison
- White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism; by Robin Diangelo
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ARTICLES ABOUT: Youth Disability & Diversity Awareness
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CREATING DISABILITY & ACCOMMODATION AWARENESS AMONG CHILDREN:
- Helping Children with Disabilities Cope with Disaster and Traumatic Events
- Teaching Your Child About Peers With Disabilities: 25 Disability Awareness Activities For Kids Of All Ages
- How to Develop Disability Awareness Using the Sport
- Education Model : Disability simulation exercises can promote the acceptance of students with disabilities in inclusive settings
- Disability Inclusion: What is it? and Why is it important
- Promoting Disability Awareness and Acceptance In Childhood; by Anne Borys
- Teaching Disability Awareness to School-Aged Children; by Victoria Polanco Ramirez
ACADEMIC RESOURCES:
- Cultural diversity and young children: Understanding the difference between equitable and equal: by Barbara Kaiser & Judy Sklar Rasminsky
- Raising Anti-Racist Children: Psychologists are studying the processes by which young children learn about race—and how to prevent prejudice from taking root: by author Kirsten Weir
ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS: Youth Disability & Diversity Awareness
Organizations / Agencies:
- CDC - Center for Disease Control: Disability & Health Division
- The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children. The association comprises nearly 60,000 individual members of the early childhood community and 52 Affiliates, all committed to delivering on the promise of high-quality early learning.
VIDEO LINKS:
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Youth Training Video by FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
CATEGORY: PANDEMIC / EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Recommended Books: COVID-19 Pandemic Risk Mitigation
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- Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates Hardcover; by authors: Karin Hurt, David Dye and Amy Edmonson (Foreword)
- Decision Quality: Value Creation from Better Business Decisions Hardcover; by Carl Spetzler
- HBR's 10 Must Reads on Making Smart Decisions (with featured article "Before You Make That Big Decision). by authors: Harvard Business Review, Daniel Kahneman , Ram Charan
- How to Measure Anything: Finding the Value of Intangibles in Business Hardcover; by Douglas W. Hubbard
- The Failure of Risk Management: Why It's Broken and How to Fix It (2nd Edition); by Douglas W. Hubbard
- The Flaw of Averages: Why We Underestimate Risk in the Face of Uncertainty; by Sam L. Savage
- Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts; by Annie Duke
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Articles About: COVID-19 Pandemic Risk Mitigation
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- Coronavirus and Organizational Resilience: What you need to do right now to make sure you are prepared for a new normal; by Dr Sandra Bell (CEO & Founder The Business Resilience Company, The Business Resilience Company)
- Honouring the voices and experiences of Long-Term Care Home residents, caregivers and staff during the first wave of COVID -19 I SPECIAL REPORT – October 2020: Prepared by Patient Ombudsman dedicated this report to the 2803 Ontarians who died from COVID-19 in Long Term Care & Seniors Residences and their loved ones. Report is also dedicated to the healthcare workers responding to COVID-19 across Ontario’s healthcare system.
- Is Mandatory Mask Wearing Discrimination At Work? Disability Accommodations In The Time Of Covid; by Trish Robichaud | Jul 16, 2020
- Opinion: Pandemic Laid The Foundation For A Newly Accessible Canada - by Trish Robichaud | Oct 8, 2020
- Risk Management Lessons from Coronavirus; by Daniel Wagner (March 5, 2020)
- 3 Ways to Improve Your Crisis Communications Plan After COVID-19; by Terrence J. Tracy ( April 29, 2020)
- Natural Disaster Planning During COVID-19; by Adam Jacobson (June 1, 2020)
- 8 Steps to Create Strong Disaster Management Plans; by Kelly Lowe (April 21, 2021)
ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS: COVID-19 Pandemic Risk Mitigation
ORGANIZATIONS & OTHER RESOURCES:
- Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) is the oldest and largest nonprofit that helps organizations around the world prepare for and recover from disasters by providing education, accreditation, and thought leadership in business continuity, disaster recovery, cyber resilience and related fields.
- RIMS - Risk Mitigtaion Society - The Coronavirus Information Center
- The Risk Management Monitor - official blog of Risk Management magazine and RIMS, providing articles, commentary and interviews related to the world of risk management and insurance.
Online Surveys / Risk Assessment Tools:
- RIMS Advocacy: Pandemic Risk Insurance Act Informational Survey (Complete the survey to help RIMS gain a better understanding of your perspective on coverage for your business due to this pandemic and your perspective on the proposed Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (PRIA) solution to manage such exposure.)
- Risk management during the COVID-19 pandemic: Checklist to recovery by Gowling WLG - Jahmiah Ferdinand-Hodkin
RECOMMENDED BOOKS: Risk Mitigation / Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
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- Adaptive Business Continuity: A New Approach; by authors: David Lindstedt. Mark Armour and Kristen Noakes-Fry
- Business Continuity Management: Global Best Practices, (4th Edition); by Andrew N Hiles
- Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Template With Instructions and Examples; by Erik Kopp
- Business Continuity and Risk Management: Essentials of Organizational Resilience (First Edition); by authors: Kurt J Engemann and Douglas M Henderson
- Operational Risk Management: Best Practices in the Financial Services Industry (The Wiley Finance Series - 1st Edition); by Ariane Chapelle
- Risk Assessment Framework: Successfully Navigating Uncertainty; by Ray W Frohnhoefer (Author) and Luis C Pangilinan (Contributor)
- The Disaster Recovery Handbook: A Step-by-Step Plan to Ensure Business Continuity and Protect Vital Operations, Facilities, and Assets; by authors: Michael Wallace and Lawrence Webber
- The Essentials of Risk Management, (2nd Edition); by authors: Michel Crouhy, Dan Galai and Robert Mark
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ARTICLES ABOUT: Risk Mitigation / Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
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WEBINAR;
ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS: Risk Mitigation / Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
ORGANIZATIONS / COMPANIES SPECIALIZING IN BCP:
- Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) International: is the oldest and largest nonprofit that helps organizations around the world prepare for and recover from disasters by providing education, accreditation, and thought leadership in business continuity, disaster recovery, cyber resilience and related fields. Founded in 1988, DRI has certified 15,000+ resilience professionals in 100+ countries and at 95 percent of Fortune 100 companies.
- WORLD TRADE CENTRE TORONTO INSTITUTE - gives organizations and individuals access to the full spectrum of skills and knowledge required for a company to become proficient exporters on a global scale. From international contract law to cultural gap bridging to financial hedging, participants can select the specific courses they need to fill their knowledge gaps while building international connections and networks in the process.
CATEGORY: MENTAL HEALTH & PHYSICAL WELLNESS
Recommended Books: Scents & Sensitivities / Chemical Allergens
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- Allergic to the Twentieth Century: The Explosion in Environmental Allergies--From Sick Buildings to Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (Hardcover); by Peter Radetsky (SOLD on AMAZON)
- Amputated Lives: Coping with Chemical Sensitivity; by Alison Johnson (SOLD AMAZON)
- Casualties of Progress : Personal Histories from the Chemically Sensitive; by Alison Johnson( SOLD on AMAZON)
- Chemical Exposures: Low Levels and High Stakes, (2nd Edition ); by Authors: Nicholas A. Ashford, and Claudia S. Miller
- Environmental and Chemical Toxins and Psychiatric Illness; by James S Brown Jr MD
- My House Is Killing Me!: A Complete Guide to a Healthier Indoor Environment; by authors: Jeffrey C. May, Connie L. May, and Forward by Jonathan M. Samet and Elizabeth Matsui
- Occupational Injuries and Illnesses 2019 edition (Three-Volume Set): by Robin Kobayashi (SOLD on AMAZON)
- Poisoned: How a Crime-Busting Prosecutor Turned His Medical Mystery into a Crusade for Environmental Victims; by Alan Bell
- Staying Well in a Toxic World: Understanding Environmental Illness, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, Chemical Injuries, and Sick Building Syndrome; by Lynn Lawson (SOLD on Amazon )
- The Case Against Fragrance; by Kate Grenville
- The Healthy Home: Simple Truths to Protect Your Family from Hidden Household Dangers; by Authors; Dave Wentz and Myron Wentz (SOLD on AMAZON(
- The Highly Sensitive: How to Stop Emotional Overload, Relieve Anxiety, and Eliminate Negative Energy: by Judy Dyer
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Articles About: Scents & Sensitivities / Chemical Allergens
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- A Comparison of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity with Other Hypersensitivity Illnesses Suggests Evidence and a Path to Answers; by Laurie Dennison Busby
- DO EMPLOYERS HAVE A DUTY TO ACCOMMODATE EMPLOYEES WITH SCENT SENSITIVITY? - CCPartners - Lawyers for Employers
- Employees With Scent Sensitivities: A Case Study; by Mary Lou Brady
- Olfaction and symptoms in the multiple chemical sensitivities syndrome; by P M Ross, J Whysner, V T Covello, M Kuschner, A B Rifkind, M J Sedler, D Trichopoulos, G M Williams
- Indoor Volatile Organic Compounds and Chemical Sensitivity Reactions; by Tin-Tin Win-Shwe, Hidekazu Fujimaki, Keiichi Arashidani, and Naoki Kunugita
- Profile of Patients with Chemical Injury and Sensitivity; by Grace Ziem and James McTamney
- REPORT: Recognition Inclusion and Equity - the Time is Now: Perspectives of Ontarians Living with ES/MCS, ME/CFS and FM; by Varda Burstyn
- Sensitization to early life stress and response to chemical odors in older adults; by R Bell, G E Schwartz, D Amend, J M Peterson, W A Stini
- Scent-Free Policy for the Workplace; OSH / CCOHS
- Scents and Sensibility: The fragrant workplace; by Wallace Immen
- What to Do About a Perfume Allergy - Healthline
- Fragrance Sensitivity: When Scents Cause Symptoms; by Diana Rodriguez
- Why it is not sufficient for employees with scent allergies to just ask their employer to enforce a for scent-free policy at the workplace (Case Law - where employer prevailed)
OTHER SCOLARLY ARTICLES:
- Asero, R., Tedeschi, A., Lorini, M., Caldironi, G., & Barocci, F. (2003). Sera from patients with multiple drug allergy syndrome contain circulating histaminereleasing factors. International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, 131, 195–200.
- Baraniuk, J. N., & Zheng, Y. (2010). Relationships among rhinitis, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue. Allergy and Asthma Proceedings, 31, 169–178.
- Belpomme, D., Campagnac, C., & Irigaray, P. (2015). Reliable disease biomarkers characterizing and identifying electrohypersensitivity and multiple chemical sensitivity as two etiopathogenic aspects of a unique pathological disorder.
- Reviews on Environmental Health, 30, 251–271.
- Benemei, S., Fusi, C., Trevisan, G. M., & Geppetti, P. (2014). The TRPA1 channel in migraine mechanism and treatment. British Journal of Pharmacology, 171, 2552–2567.
- Bogousslavsky, J. (2007). Marcel Proust’s diseases and doctors: The neurological story of a life. Frontiers of Neurology and Neuroscience, 22, 89–104.
- Boneva, R. S., Decker, M. J., Maloney, E. M., Lin, J. M., Jones, J. F., Helgason, H. G. . Reeves, W. C. (2007). Higher rate and reduced heart rate variability persist during sleep in chronic fatigue syndrome: A population-based study. Autonomic Neuroscience, 137, 94–101.
- Bork, K., Hardt, J., & Witzke, G. (2012). Fatal laryngeal attacks and mortality in hereditary angioedema due to C1-INH deficiency. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 130, 692–697.
- Caccamo, D., Cesareo, E., Mariani, S., Raskovic, D., Ientile, R., Curro, M. . DeLuca, C. (2013). Xenobiotic sensor- and metabolism-related gene variants in
- environmental sensitivity-related illnesses: A survey on the Italian population.
- Oxidative Medicine and Cell Longevity, 2013, doi:10.1155/2013/831969
- Calligaris, L., Stocco, G., De Iudicibus, S., Marino, S., Decorti, G., Barbi, E., . Ventura, A. (2009). Carbamazepine hypersensitivity syndrome triggered by a human herpes virus reactivation in a genetically predisposed patient. International Archives of Allergy Immunology, 149, 173–177.
- Colombo, G., Yacoub, M. R., Burastero, S. E., Garattini, E., Girlanda, S., Saporiti, N., .Sabbadini, M. G. (2009). Multiple drug hypersensitivity: Insight into the underlying mechanism and correlation with autoimmune diseases. European Annals of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 41, 50–55.
- Comi, A. L., Tedeschi, A., Lorini, M., & Miadonna, A. (2007). Novel clinical and serological aspects in non-allergic asthma. Respiratory Medicine, 101, 2526–2533.
- Cornett, P. M., Matta, J. A., & Ahern, G. P. (2008). General anesthetics sensitize the capsaicin receptor transient receptor potential V1. Molecular Pharmacology,
- 74, 1261–1268.
- Daubner, B., Groux-Keller, M., Hausmann, O. V., Kawabata, T., Naisbitt, D. J., Park, B. K., . Pichler, W. J. (2012). Multiple drug hypersensitivity: Normal Treg cell function but enhanced in vivo activation of drug-specific T cells. Allergy, 67, 58–66.
- Deering-Rice, C. E., Shapiro, D., Romero, E. G., Stockmann, C., Bevans, T. S., Phan, Q. M., . Reilly, C. A. (2015). Activation of transient receptor potential ankyrin-1 by insoluble particulate material and association with asthma. American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology, 53, 893–901.
- Del Fiacco, M., Quartu, M., Boi, M., Serra, M. P., Melis, T., Boccaletti, R., . Cianchetti, C. (2015). TRPV1, CGRP and SP in scalp arteries or patients suffering from chronic migraine. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, 86, 393–397.
- Ferre Ybarz, L., Cardona Dahl, V., Cadahia Garcia, A., Ruiz, E., Vazquez, A., Fernandez de Sevilla, T., & Alegre Martin, J. (2005). Prevalence of atopy in chronic fatigue
- syndrome. Allergologia et Immunopathologia, 33, 42–47.
- Fiebiger, E., Maurer, D., Holub, H., Reininger, B., Hartmann, G., Woisetschlager, M., . Stingl, G. (1995). Serum IgG autoantibodies directed against the alpha chain of Fc epsilon RI: A selective marker and pathogenetic factor for a distinct subset of chronic urticaria patients? Journal of Clinical Investigation, 96, 2606–2612.
- Galland, L. (1987). Biochemical abnormalities in patients with multiple chemical sensitivities. Occupational Medicine, 2, 713–720.
- Greaves, M. W. (2003). Chronic idiopathic urticaria. Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 3, 363–368.
- Hasegawa, M., Ohtomo, M., Mita, H., & Akiyama, K. (2005). Clinical aspects of patients with MCS—from the standpoint of allergy. Arerugi, 54, 478–484.
- BUSBY 96 ECOPSYCHOLOGY JUNE 2017
- Hilgers, A., & Frank, J. (1994). Chronic fatigue syndrome: Immune dysfunction, role of pathogens and toxic agents and neurological and cardial changes.
ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS: Scents & Sensitivities / Chemical Allergens
Organizations / Networks that Specialize in Environmental Sensitivities/Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (ES/MCS) :
- Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) - Organization that works towards the elimination of work-related illnesses and injuries. They serve Canadians - and the world - with credible and relevant tools and resources to improve workplace health and safety programs.
- Chemical Injury Information Network - A support and advocacy organization for people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) and those that care for them.
- Invisible Disabilities Association - Non-profit organization whose mission it is to encourage, educate and connect people and organizations touched by illness, pain and disability around the globe.
- Job Accommodation Network - Accommodation and Compliance: Fragrance Sensitivity
- Ontario Centre of Excellence in Environmental Health - ‘In a Nutshell" - Its mission is to achieve ‘recognition, inclusion and equity’ for people living with the often painful and disabling conditions of ES/MCS (environmental sensitivities/multiple chemical sensitivity), ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/ chronic fatigue syndrome) and FM (fibromyalgia).
- Chemical Sensitivity Foundation - It's primary goal is to raise public awareness about chemical sensitivities. The foundation provides videos, a bibliography of chemical sensitivities research, a guide to HUD housing, and other helpful information including this Chemical Sensitivities Brochure by Dr. Anne McCampbell.
ADDITIONAL ONLINE GROUP SUPPORT: (The following list of online support groups is intended as a starting point for those looking for a safe space to share their experiences, gain support and insights to end the cycle of addiction relapse.)
- Fragrance Allergy Support Group - Closed Support Group on Facebook for members with scent allergies and chemical sensitivities sharing their experiences and challenges with others who can relate.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS: Workplace Health & Safety
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- Lone Working Personal Safety: A guidebook for health & social care workers; by Gerard O'Dea
- Rising Above A Toxic Workplace: by Gary Chapman (AND), Paul White
- Staying in the Game: The Playbook for Beating Workplace Sexual Harassment: by Adrienne Lawrence
- The Culture Question: How to Create a Workplace Where People Like to Work: by AUTHORS: Randy Grieser, Eric Stutzman, Wendy Loewen , (AND), Michael Labun (SOLD on AMAZON)
- The Healthy Workplace: How to Improve the Well-Being of Your Employees---and Boost Your Company's Bottom Line: by Leigh Stringer
- The Palgrave Handbook of Workplace Well-Being: by Satinder K. Dhiman
- The Workplace Bullying Handbook: How to Identify, Prevent, and Stop a Workplace Bully: by Paul Pelletier
- Workplace Wellness that Works: 10 Steps to Infuse Well-Being and Vitality into Any Organization: by Laura Putnam
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ARTICLES ABOUT: Workplace Health & Safety
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- A Quick Reference Guide for Dealing with Bullying and Harassment: by Barry Winbolt MSc
- Time’s Up for Toxic Workplaces: by Manuela Priesemuth
ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS: Workplace Health & Safety
ONLINE RESOURCES:
- ACAS - the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service - Independent Public Body in the UK that receives funding from the government. Agency works with millions of employers and employees every year to improve workplace relationships and resolve workplace disputes between employers and employees. It also provides free and impartial advice to employers, employees and their representatives on: employment rights / best practice and policies / resolving workplace conflict.
- A Lone Worker Policy Guide: Create a Safety Policy for Your Lone Workers in Your Organization (Free Template)
- Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation - Resources for Potential and Current Workers: Resources designed to directly assist individuals with psychiatric disabilities consider, get, and retain employment.
- Depression, PTSD, and Other Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace: Your Legal Rights: Information from the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) about legal rights in the workplace for individuals with mental health conditions.
- Employment Intervention Demonstration Program: A multisite research study from the University of Illinois at Chicago of innovative programs that combine vocational rehabilitation with clinical services and supports.
- Health & Safety Guidance: Section C.04 – Lone Working and Personal Safety: A helpful guide that lays out generic guidance to assist with identifying, through a risk assessment process, the potential risks of those tasks which may be undertaken by a lone worker. The policy is intended to clarify responsibilities and to identify the ‘best practice’ in relation to lone working.
- Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee (ISMICC): A Federal advisory committee that reports to Congress and Federal agencies on issues related to serious mental illness and serious emotional disturbance.
- Mental Health at Work: How to Care for Yourself in These Stressful Jobs - A comprehensive resource guide prepared by AllTrucking.com that helps not just truckers but also those working in all sorts of at-risk professions readily recognize specific workplace risk exposures and provide them with practical tips to promote their mental and physical health. This guide identifies some stark statistics about the various risks facing different professions in hopes of opening the discussion and to break current stigma around workplace mental health risks and injuries so as to support workers' mental health day in and day out.
- Mesothelioma Support Groups. Mesothelioma support groups offer a dimension of care aimed at improving your sense of well-being. These groups are a safe place to go to share your day-to-day feelings, medical victories, and losses with people who truly understand and care about your journey.
- Right to refuse or to stop work where health and safety in danger (In Ontario Canada - the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) gives a worker the right to refuse work that he or she believes is unsafe to himself/ herself or another worker. A worker who believes that he or she is endangered by workplace violence may also refuse work. The Act sets out a specific procedure that must be followed in any work refusal. It is important that workers, employers, supervisors, members of joint health and safety committees (JHSCs) and health and safety representatives understand the procedure for a lawful work refusal.)
RECOMMENDED BOOKS: PTSD / Trauma Recovery
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- 101 Tips for Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury: Practical Advice for TBI Survivors, Caregivers, and Teachers; by Kelly Darmofal
- Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking Hardcover: by Dr. Caroline Leaf
- Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A Guide and Map for Recovering from Childhood Trauma; by Pete Walker
- EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: 21 EFFECTIVE TIPS TO BOOST YOUR EQ (A Practical Guide To Mastering Emotions, Improving Social Skills & Fulfilling Relationships For A Happy And Successful Life); by Alison L Alverson
- From Recovery to Restoration: 60 Meditations for Finding Peace & Hope in Crisis (Peace & Hope in Crisis Series); by Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage and Scotty Smith
- From Trauma to Freedom: One Woman's Journey and a Holistic Guide for Healing: by Kristina Lea and Heather Ensworth
- Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts: by Jennie Allen
- Headstrong: Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury: by JoAnne Silver Jones
- Heal For Life: How to Heal Yourself from the Pain of Childhood Trauma: by Liz Mullinar
- How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self: by Dr. Nicole LePera
- Post-Traumatic Thriving: The Art, Science, & Stories of Resilience: by Randall Bell PhD
- Struggle Well: Thriving in the Aftermath of Trauma: by Ken Falke and Josh Goldberg
- The Adverse Childhood Experiences Recovery Workbook: Heal the Hidden Wounds from Childhood Affecting Your Adult Mental and Physical Health: by Glenn R. Schiraldi PhD
- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma: by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
- The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture: by Gabor Maté (Author) (with) Daniel Maté
- The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse: by Dan B. Allender
- Trauma and the Struggle to Open Up: From Avoidance to Recovery and Growth: by Robert T. Muller
- Traumatic Stress: The Effects of Overwhelming Experience on Mind, Body, and Society: by Bessel A. van der Kolk, Alexander C. McFarlane, et al.
- What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing; by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry
- Widen the Window: Training Your Brain and Body to Thrive During Stress and Recover from Trauma: by Elizabeth A. Stanley PhD and Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
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ADDITIONAL BOOKS AVAILABLE ONLY ON AMAZON:
Healing & Recovery From Illness:
- Breast Cancer: Daughters Tell Their Stories by Julianne S. Oktay (Amazon rating 3.5 stars). (Paperback - July 2005). $34.95.
- The Etiquette of Illness: What to Say When You Can't Find the Words. by Susan P. Halpern. (Amazon rating 5 stars). $12.21.
Healing & Recovery for Survivors and Supporters:
- Allies in Healing: When the Person You Love Was Sexually Abused As a Child, a Support Book. Laura Davis. (Amazon rating 4 stars). $11.36.
- Bad Therapy: Master Therapists Share Their Worst Failures by Jeffrey A. Kottler (Paperback) $22.95.
- Beyond the Tears: A True Survivor's Story (Paperback) by Lynn Tolson. (Amazon rating 5 stars). $17.05.
- Crash Course: A Self-Healing Guide to Auto Accident Trauma and Recovery by Laurence S. Heller et al. (Amazon rating 4.5 stars). $12.03.
- The Courage to Heal 4e: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse 20th Anniversary Edition (Paperback) by Ellen Bass (Preface), Laura Davis (Preface). (Amazon rating 4 stars). $15.61.
- The Courage to Heal Workbook. Laura Davis. (Amazon rating 4.5 stars). $16.29.
- Getting Through The Day: Strategies For Adults Hurt As Children by Nancy Napier. (Amazon rating 4.5 stars). List Price: $12.37. Amazon's Price: $11.17.
- Ghosts in the Bedroom: A Guide for Partners of Incest Survivors. Ken Graber. (Amazon rating 4 stars). $8.95.
- Gifts From The Child Within: Self-discovery and Self-recovery Through Re-Creation Therapy, 2nd Edition by Barbara Sinor (Paperback - Dec 1, 2007) (Amazon rating 5 stars). $18.44.
- Growing Beyond Survival: A Self-Help Toolkit for Managing Traumatic Stress. Elizabeth G. Vermilyea. (Amazon rating 5 stars). $16.47.
- Guilt is the Teacher, Love is the Lesson by Joan Borysenko. (Amazon rating 3.5 stars). $11.58.
- Haunted Marriage: Overcoming the Ghosts of Your Spouse's Childhood Abuse by Clark Barshinger, Ph.D. and Lojan LaRowe, Ph.D. An insightful book for couples when one of the partners is dealing with PTSD.
- Healing from Trauma: A Survivor's Guide to Understanding Your Symptoms and Reclaiming Your Life. by Jasmin Lee Cori. (Amazon rating 5 stars). $10.17.
- Healing Together: A Couple's Guide to Coping with Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress by Suzanne B. Phillips. $11.53.
- Healing the Trauma of Abuse: A Woman's Workbook by Mary Ellen Copeland and Maxine Harris. Amazon rating 4.5 stars. $17.22.
- Healing Together: A Couple's Guide to Coping with Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress by Suzanne B. Phillips. $11.53.
- Healing Trauma: Restoring the Wisdom of the Body. Peter A. Levine (Reader). (Amazon rating 3.5 stars). $14.16.
- How to Control Your Anxiety Before it Controls You by Albert Ellis, PhD. (Amazon rating 3.5 stars). $10.61.
- I Can't Get Over it: A Handbook for Trauma Survivors. Aphrodite Matsakis, Ph.D., Author, New Harbinger Publications, Inc., 1992. $12.03.
- Life, Reinvented: A Guide to Healing from Sexual Trauma for Survivors and Loved Ones: by Erin Carpenter
- Little by Slowly: From Trauma to Recovery: by John P. Maloney Jr.
- The Insider's Guide to Mental Health Resources Online, 2000/2001 Edition (Clinician's Toolbox, The) by John M. Grohol. (Amazon rating 4 stars). $21.95.
- The Language of Emotional Intelligence: The Five Essential Tools for Building Powerful and Effective Relationships by Jeanne Segal (Paperback - Jul 1, 2008). (Amazon rating 5 stars). $10.85.
- Life After Trauma: A Workbook for Healing. Dena Rosenbloom, PhD, and Mary Beth Williams, PhD, Guilford Press. $13.57.
- Mind Wide Open: Your Brain and the Neuroscience of Everyday Life by Steven Johnson. (Amazon rating 4 stars). $9.90.
- No Comfort Zone: Notes on Living with PTSD by Marla Handy. (Amazon rating 5 stars). $11.39.
- REBOOT After Recovery From Trauma: Life Hacks to Overcome Post-Trauma Fatigue & Paralysis: by Bonnie Zieman
- The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Relationship: How to Support Your Partner and Keep Your Relationship Healthy. by Diane England (Paperback) (Amazon rating 5 stars) $10.17.
- The PTSD Workbook: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms by Dr. Mary Beth Williams, $12.21.
- The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook by Martha Davis, $13.57.
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert (Paperback) by John M. Gottman. $10.20.
- Trauma & Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror. Author, Judith Herman, M.D. Basic Books, 1992. For professionals and survivors of trauma. Highly recommended (Amazon 5 stars).
- Self Matters : Creating Your Life from the Inside Out by Phillip McGraw (Author). (Amazon rating 4 stars). $11.20.
- Trust After Trauma: A Guide to Relationships for Survivors and Those Who Love Them by Aphrodite Matsakis. (Amazon rating 3.5 stars). $14.16.
- Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma: The Innate Capacity to Transform Overwhelming Experiences. Peter A. Levine, Ann Frederick (Contributor). $12.21.
- Your turn for care: Surviving the aging and death of the adults who harmed you. by Laura S. Brown PhD. $15.99.
Inspirational:
- The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have (Paperback) by Mark Nepo. (Amazon rating 5 stars). $10.99.
- Change Your Life!: A Little Book of Big Ideas by Allen Klein. (Amazon rating 5 stars). $10.17.
- Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. (Amazon rating 4 stars). $8.97.
- 50 Self-Help Classics: 50 Inspirational Books to Transform Your Life by Tom Butler-Bowdon (Mar 16, 2003) (Amazon rating 4.5 stars). $13.57.
- The Power of Inner Choice: 12 Weeks to Living a Life YOU Love by Mary E. Allen MCC. (Amazon rating 5 stars). $12.71.
- Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson by Mitch Albom (Oct 8, 2002) (Amazon rating 4.5 stars). $11.19.
ARTICLES ABOUT: PTSD / Trauma Recovery
To access the various topical and insightful articles written by Subject Matter Experts on this subject please CLICK on LINKS to Article Titles below.
- 8 Tips for Healing Emotional Wounds and Trauma: by Sharon Martin
- 12 Ways To Stay Positive While Recovering On Crutches - If your injury has left you in crutches and you are struggling mentally, then this article is for you.
- Don't Make it Worse! Use of Alcohol or Drugs After Trauma; by Angie Panos, Ph.D., CEAP and Patrick Panos, Ph.D., ABPP
- The Effects of Toxic Stress On The Brain & Body – How to Heal & Protect: by Karen Young
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Understanding Trauma and Self-Help: Help Line
- PTSD Fact Sheet: Finding a Therapist: by the National Center for PTSD, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Self-Care After Trauma; Tips from RAINN
- Surviving the Crash: Stress Reactions of Motor Vehicle Accident Victims; by Tara E. Galovski, Ph.D. & Connie Veazey, M.A.
- The Emotional Toll of Motor Vehicle Accidents on Truck Drivers; by Dennis Kramer, PhD.
- What Is a TBI? - by BrainLine ( explains the short term and long term effects of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- What Parts of the Brain Are Impacted by PTSD? - by Col. Michael Roy, MD (Ret)
- What You Need to Know About Mental Health Support Groups: by: Kathleen Smith, PhD, LPC
- When Treatment Becomes Trauma: Defining, Preventing, and Transforming Medical Trauma: by Michelle Flaum Hall and Scott E. Hall
VIDEOS:
- A Proven (and Easy) Way to Strengthen the Brain Against Anxiety - offered by Hey Sigmund
- The 5 Levels of Compassion -. Dr. Gabor Maté, international best-selling author, explores inner judgement and the five levels of compassion. This is an excerpt from Trauma & Awakening, a 12 hour online course with Dr Gabor Maté and Hameed Ali (A H Almaas). To find out more, you can register for an additional free 3-part video series <CLICK HERE>.
- Understanding PTSD - Webinar by Mindspring (Nov-10-2021)
- Understanding Trauma - Webinar by Mindspring (Nov-9-2021)
ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS: PTSD / Trauma Recovery
ORGANIZATIONS / AGENCIES IN THE FIELD OF MENTAL HEALTH / TRAUMA RECOVERY SUPPORTS:
- Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime (CRCVC) - Charitable organization (since January 1, 2017) that provides support, research and education to survivors of serious crime and stakeholders in Canada. Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - they offer bilingual services (English & French). All services are free of charge and confidential.
- CRVCV's Resource Page - Comprehensive list of all victim support services, agency groups and online resource materials.
- Gift From Within - An international nonprofit organization for survivors of trauma and victimization. It is dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals. It develops and disseminates educational material, including videotapes, articles, books, and other resources through its website; maintains a roster of survivors who are willing to participate in an international network of peer support.
- GriefNet.org - An Internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss with 37 e-mail support groups and two web sites.
- Hey Sigmund - Excellent online resource for individuals recovering from various forms of trauma. The website provides the tools to uncover what is waiting patiently beneath our skin to be discovered, or to make a life that is already beautiful, even more so.
- RAINN's The National Sexual Assault Hotline Outreach Guide (for USA)
- MusiCares - A resource for those in the music industry.
Finding a Service Provider Using the Internet:
These resources can help you locate a therapist, counselor, or mental health provider who is right for you. Note: These resources can be used by anyone struggling with PTSD and other forms of trauma.
- Sidran Institute Help Desk will help you find therapists who specialize in trauma treatment.<Email >or Call the Help Desk at TEL: (410) 825-8888 ext. 102.
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) - offers a therapist search by location and mental health disorder. Call: TEL: (240) 485-1011 or <Email>
- Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies - offers a search of licensed therapists who offer cognitive or behavioral therapies.
- EMDR International Association has a locator listing professionals who provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.
- ISTSS Clinician Directory is a service provided by the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) that lets you consider many factors in searching for a clinician, counselor, or mental health professional.
- American Psychological Association has a Psychologist Locator that allows you to search by location, specialty, insurance accepted, and gender of provider.
- Psychology Today, offers a therapist directory by location. You can also find treatment centers here.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers a Mental Health Services Locator by location and type of facility (inpatient, outpatient, residential). Call for assistance 24 hours a day 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
HELPLINES FOR PEOPLE IN DISTRESS:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the USA - Call TOLL-FREE : 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) or for hearing impaired: TTY: 1-800-799-4889. This hotline is free of charge - offering confidential support for people in distress, 24/7.
- The Canada Suicide Prevention Service Service is available 24/7 for voice and 4pm to 12am ET for text.
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or for persons with hearing loss - TTY: 1-800-487-4889 - a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
CATEGORY: PERSONAL SAFETY & SECURITY
Recommended Books: Child Safety & Security
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BOOKS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN & TEENS:
- A Smart Kid's Guide to Avoiding Online Predators: by David J Jakubiak
- A Terrible Thing Happened: by Margaret Holmes
- Bully; by Patricia Polacco
- Dragon and The Bully: Teach Your Dragon How To Deal With The Bully. A Cute Children Story To Teach Kids About Dealing with Bullying in Schools; by Steve Herman
- How Are You Feeling Today Baby Bear?: Exploring Big Feelings After Living in a Stormy Home: by Jane Evans
- Internet Safety for Kids and Young Adults: by Jeff Sechler
- My Body Belongs to Me - A book about body safety: by Jill Starishevsky
- No Means No!: Teaching children about personal boundaries, respect and consent; empowering kids by respecting their choices and their right to say, 'No!' (Paperback – Picture Book) by Jayneen Sanders
- Not Everyone Is Nice: Helping Children Learn Caution With Strangers: by Frederick Alimonti (SOLD on AMAZON)
- Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept: by Jayneen Sanders
- Be Smart, Strong & Safe - (FREE) Downloadable Activity book that teaches children ages 11 to 12 about healthy boundaries and how to be safe by: ProtectChildren.ca.
- There's Only One You!: A Gun Safety Book for Children – Illustrated: by AUTHORS: Ryan M Cleckner (AND) Fairchild Miller
BOOKS FOR ADULTS (Parents, Caregivers, etc.)
- Let Your Child Stay Safe On Internet: 50 Parent's Tips To Protect Your Kids From Online Predators: Internet Safety For Students: by Benny Rosales
- Preparing Our Kids for Digital Immersion: Why It’s So Important to Educate Kids About Coding, Cybersecurity, Online Predators, and Cyberbullying: by Bjorn Beam
- Protecting the Gift: Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe (and Parents Sane): by Gavin De Becker
- Protecting Your Child from Predators: by AUTHORS: Beth EdD Robinson (and), Latayne C. PhD Scott
- Safety On: An Introduction to the World of Firearms for Children: by Yehuda Remer
- Stranger Danger - How to Talk to Kids About Strangers; by Kristi Porter
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Articles About: Promoting Child Safety & Security
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- Child Passenger Safety
- Keeping Children with Disabilities Safe
- New Sextortion Tactics Reported to Cybertip.ca
- Talking with Teens about Healthy Relationships
- What is Sextortion? - How it happens, What to Do When it Happens, and list of tools and advice to help parents protect their kids online
- Western University - Center for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children Report: Examines the potential increased risks for online sexual exploitation and abuse of children during the COVID-19 pandemic. To read more about the strategies that parents can use to help keep their children safe while continuing to use the Internet for positive uses please <CLICK HERE>
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & STRATEGIES & TOOLS:
- Child Cyberbullying: All You Need to Know - resource guide by HQPrivacy - speaks to different types of cyberbullying that parents may want to keep an eye out for, how to identify when someone may be a victim and what they can do about it. Included a large collection of external resources for anyone who may be a victim of cyberbullying.
- Child Sex Abuse – Helping a Child Who Has Been Sexually Abused - An extensive online guide on how to assist children who have been sexually abused. There is a lot of helpful information for victims and families of victims on it, including knowing the warning signs and where to get help.
- The Fourth R: Strategies for Healthy Youth Relationships The Fourth R is a school-based evidence-based program that that promotes healthy relationships and targets dating violence, bullying, peer violence, and group violence.
- Healthy Relationships? Healthy teens Centre for Addiction and Mental HealthThis website provides information about healthy youth relationships as well as further links to tips for parents on building and promoting healthy relationships with teenagers.
- Healthy Relationships Training Module (HRTM) Promoting Relationships & Eliminating Violence Network (PREVNet)The Healthy Relationships Training Module (HRTM) provides adults the training they need to help young people develop healthy social skills.
- Learning to end abuse: Tools for Change Tools for Change Educator's Website is a comprehensive listing of resources that promote healthy, equal relationships, reviewed and critiqued using a strengths-based model.
- QMUNITY Gab Youth - QMUNITY Gab Youth is a safe place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, two-spirit, intersex, queer, questioning (queer) youth 25 years of age and under and their allies. This website link has information and resources on healthy relationships for youth.
- A Guide for Healthy Dating Relationships University of Victoria The brochure focuses on practical advice for teens, counsellors, teachers, parents and practitioners on how to identify healthy dating behaviours and ways to develop these skills.
- Healthy Relationship Tips Red Cross This website provides information and tips about what healthy relationships look like, keeping your relationship positive, and what your rights are in a relationship.
VIDEO LINKS:
ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS: Child Safety & Security
ORGANIZATIONS & NON-PROFIT AGENCIES PROMOTING CHILD SAFETY & SECURITY:
- ARCH National Respite Network
- Canadian Coalition Against Internet Child Exploitation (CCAICE) - is a voluntary multi-sector group of industry, government, non-governmental and law enforcement stakeholders from across the country.
- Center for Effective Parenting
- Canadian Centre for Child Protection - A national charity dedicated to the personal safety of all children. Our goal is to reduce the sexual abuse and exploitation of children, assist in the location of missing children, and prevent child victimization through a number of programs, services, and resources for Canadian families, educators, child-serving organizations, law enforcement, and other parties.
- Child Find Canada
- Circle of Parents
- Cybertip.ca - Canada’s tipline to report the online sexual exploitation of children
- HQPrivacy - excellent online safety & security resource for the promotion of personal safety & security strategies for children and adults of all ages
- KidsAndCars.org
- Kids In the Know: A national, interactive safety education program that uses age-appropriate lessons to increase children’s personal safety skills in order to reduce their risk of victimization online and in the real world.
- Missing Children and Adults Association (MCAA)
- Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC)
- National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
- National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
- National Child Exploitation Crime Centre (NCECC) – created to help protect children from online sexual exploitation (Canada)
- National Children’s Alliance
- National Parent Helpline
- NHTSA (Car Seat Recall Registry)
- NoHeatStroke.org
- Parents Anonymous
- ProtectKidsOnline.ca is here to help parents/guardians stay on top of the digital world their children are engaging in. Provider of information about the ever-changing online interests of young people, the potential risks they face and proactive strategies to help keep child/adolescent safe while online.
- Safe Kids (United States)
- Safe Kids (Worldwide)
- Text4baby
- The Doe Network – International Centre for Unidentified & Missing Persons
- YouCan: Peacebuilding for Youth - YOUCAN is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to building a culture of peace among youth and is the leading organization run for-youth-by-youth.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS: Domesitc Abuse / IPV
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- Abuse OF men BY women: It happens, it hurts, and it's time to get real about it: by Ann Silvers M.A.
- Boundaries After a Pathological Relationship; by Adelyn Birch
- Domestic Violence 101: Survival Guide for Intimate Partner Violence; by Howexpert Press and Amanda Reilly
- From Villain to Hero: Encouragement and a map to stop domestic violence or abuse that hurts the ones you love; by Michael Clark
- How To Change The Game: 10 Simple & Powerful Keys To End Coercive Control & Abuse For Good - by Trish Brennan (SOLD on AMAZON)
- LGBTQ Intimate Partner Violence: Lessons for Policy, Practice, and Research; by Adam M. Messinger
- Male Domestic Abuse Is More Common Than You Think: Secrets Around Men Experiencing Abuse: Adhd Toxic Relationships; by Bart Kalsow
- Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself: by Nedra Glover Tawwab
- The Emotionally Abusive Relationship: How to Stop Being Abused and How to Stop Abusing; by Beverly Engel
- The Verbally Abusive Relationship, Expanded Third Edition: How to Recognize It and How to Respond (Expanded): by Patricia Evans
- Transgender Intimate Partner Violence: A Comprehensive Introduction; Adam M. Messinger (Editor) Xavier L. Guadalupe-Diaz (Editor)
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ARTICLES ABOUT: Domesitc Abuse / IPV
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- Dealing with Domestic Abuse: Lessons from Kathy: by Dr. Angelea Panos
- How To Be Supportive Of Men Experiencing Abuse?: By Tatiana Shams
- Understanding the Victims of Spousal Abuse: by Frank M. Ochberg, M.D. (This article is geared towards understanding the spousal abuse of women.)
Resources, Continuing Education, and Training Webinars for Social Workers & Those Looking for Added Information:
- Keeping survivors safe & healthy: VAW shelters’ responses to COVID-19
- Protecting children from abuse in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Assessing Danger in Abusive Relationships: An Overview of Intimate Partner Violence and Risk Factors for Lethality
- Reducing Vulnerabilities and Promoting Resilience in Children and Youth Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
- Effective Workplace Response to Intimate Partner Violence
- Understanding the Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on Children and Youth: Implications for Relationship-based Intervention
- What supports are available for diverse older women who experience intimate partner violence?
- Religion and Intimate Partner Violence
- Technology and Family Violence
VIDEOS:
- WHY AREN'T ABUSERS HELD MORE ACCOUNTABLE: FLIPPING THE SCRIPT "WHY DOESN'T THE VICTIM JUST LEAVE?" - NCADV Webinar video recording ( November 18. 2021) - Available on: https://youtu.be/MPv1qdckN7w?t=1
- A downloadable version of the above NCADV PowerPoint Presentation can also be found here: https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2497/abuser_accountability_-_final__slides.pdf
For questions or comments about the NCADV webinar please don't hesitate to contact the event host by email: webinars@ncadv.org.
GUIDES & TOOLKITS:
- Domestic Violence & Substance Abuse - published by Sunshine Behavioral Health (valuable information desgined for both male and female survivors of domestic abuse / intimate partner violence)
You can also find additional articles written by Remedy Max about domestic abuse prevention and how to recognize and break free from the cycle of domestic abuse.
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ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS: Domesitc Abuse / IPV
If you believe your partner is being abusive towards you are feeling overwhelmed in your relationship then consider reaching out to the following agencies for help:
CANADA:
- THE NATIONAL COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE'S VISION (NCADV)
- ShelterSafe.ca (List of Women Shelters Across Canada)
- Government of Canada - Safety Plan for Victims of Domestic Violence
USA:
- National Institute of Justice
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Office on Women's Health
- National Domestic Violence Hotline - Advocates are also available to chat 24/7 TEL: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 1-800-787-3224
- National Center for Victims of Crime - TEL: 1-855-4-VICTIM (1-855-484-2846)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline - TEL: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
- National Sexual Assault Hotline - TEL: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline TEL: 1-866-331-9474 1-866-331-8453 (TTY)
- National Victims of Crime Hotline - TEL: 1-855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846)
If you feel you are in danger and at risk of being seriously physically injured or worse by your intimate partner please call 911 for police assistance.
ORGANIZATIONS / AGENCIES IN THE FIELD OF MENTAL HEALTH / TRAUMA RECOVERY SUPPORTS:
- Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime (CRCVC) - Charitable organization (since January 1, 2017) that provides support, research and education to survivors of serious crime and stakeholders in Canada. Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - they offer bilingual services (English & French). All services are free of charge and confidential.
- CRVCV's Resource Page - Comprehensive list of all victim support services, agency groups and online resource materials
- Gift From Within - An international nonprofit organization for survivors of trauma and victimization. It is dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals. It develops and disseminates educational material, including videotapes, articles, books, and other resources through its website; maintains a roster of survivors who are willing to participate in an international network of peer support.
- GriefNet.org - An Internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss with 37 e-mail support groups and two web sites.
- Hey Sigmund - Excellent online resource for individuals recovering from various forms of trauma. The website provides the tools to uncover what is waiting patiently beneath our skin to be discovered, or to make a life that is already beautiful, even more so.
- RAINN's The National Sexual Assault Hotline Outreach Guide (for USA)
- MusiCares - A resource for those in the music industry.
- Sunshine Behavioral Health - Offering a comprehensive addiction treatment and recovery program from inpatient rehab centers to intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) as well as sober living homes for stubstance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders including domestic abuse prevention and support.
- The Recovery Village - The Recovery Village Drug and Alcohol Rehab delivers comprehensive treatment services for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. They also offer excellent resources about domestic abuse prevention and support..
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS: (The following list of online support groups is intended as a starting point for those looking for a safe space to share their experiences, gain support and insights in how to protect oneself against Domestic Abusive / Intimate Partner Violence as well as learning how to break free from the cycle of abuse.)
REMEDYBLOX PRIVATE ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP:
- "Recognizing Toxic People & Abusive Relationships" -- A closed online support group that launched in February 2019 . This Facebook group is open to both men and women who have or continue to experience physical, emotional, mental, financial and/or sexual abuse by their intimate partner/spouse or their ex who is refusing to let go and is behaving in a threatening way. This group is a closed group to offer all members the value of posting openly about their personal ordeal, to seek help from others, share their success stories, etc. for the benefit of fellow members who have gone through or are dealing with an abusive partner/spouse. To join the discussion and receive added support from others <CLICK HERE>.
ADDITIONAL ONLINE SUPPORT PLATFORMS:
- Domestic Violence & Emotional Abuse Support Group: This group is for anyone that has been a victim/survivor of domestic violence (regardless of form), anyone who wants to find out more about domestic violence and for perpetrators of domestic violence who’d like to change their ways.
- Domestic Violence Awareness: A private online support forum for domestic violence survivors that brings insights, support and opportunity for healing to its more than 2.5K members
- Domestic Violence Awareness - Fight to End Domestic Violence: An online group of almost 14K members designed to bring together people who want to learn about Domestic Violence and for people who have been in a physically or mentally abusive relationship. This group appreciates the value that comes from offering people to talk about their ordeal with others who have gone through similar and truly understand the scope and turmoil this form of abuse creates.
- Domestic Violence Survivors: An online private group comprised of over 12.5K women and men who have experienced domestic violence in their lives and are looking for extra support to get threw the ordeal they experienced by their abusive / violent intimate partner.
- Mothers of Lost Children: Facebook group [ Mothers of Lost Children is a grassroots advocacy and support organization run by mothers of abused children who have lost (or are fighting not to lose) custody of their children to an abusive partner and corrupt courts/CPS who are “legally kidnapping and trafficking our children”. Made up of mothers and advocates who are focused on the issues that cause good safe mothers to lose custody and prevent them from protecting their children and interfere with justice being served.
- Sister 2 Sister A Safe Space to Talk:A private online forum open to women only to provide them with a safe space to speak in confidence about their domestic abuse experiences. Members gain access to resources as well as emotional support from others who have or are going through similar challenges.
- S.O.D.A (Survivors of Domestic Abuse): An online support group that offers support to women that are domestic abuse survivors or who are in domestic abuse relationships.
- Women Support Group For Narcissistic Abuse / Recovery: Support group restricted to women only who are looking to talk about their personal experiences and to gain support as they move forward on their next chapter in life.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS: Elder Abuse
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- A Memoir Of Elder Abuse: Alzheimer's, Elder Abuse, & Fraud: Effects Of Elder Abuse; by Krystin Beougher
- Elder Abuse and Nursing: What Nurses Need to Know and Can Do; by Carol Miller MSN RN-BC
- Elder Abuse Prevention: Emerging Trends and Promising Strategies; by Lisa Nerenberg MSW MPH
- Elder Abuse: Research, Practice and Policy; by XinQi Dong
- Nursing Home Survival Guide: Helping You Protect Your Loved Ones Who Need Nursing Home Care by Preserving Dignity, Quality of Life, and Financial Security; by Evan H. Farr CELA
- The Family Guide to Preventing Elder Abuse: How to Protect Your Parents and Yourself; by Thomas Lee Wright (Editor)
- The Wolf at the Door: Undue Influence and Elder Financial Abuse; by Michael Hackard
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ARTICLES ABOUT: Elder Abuse
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COVID Pandemic & Impact on Canadian Seniors:
- Canada's Military releases damning report on Ontario's long-term care conditions during COVID-19 Pandemic. I May 14, 2020 (The full report was released by the media after the Ontario's provincial government came under intense fire for the deplorable findings documented by military personnel who have been brought in to help care for seniors in 5 hardhit long-term care homes during COVID).
- Ontario’s Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission, Final Report (Recommendations made to Better Protect Seniors in Long Term Care Facilities), April 30, 2021 [322 page – 4,559kb]
Elder Abuse Prevention Resources / Articles:
- Elder Abuse: For Many Aging Americans, Home is Where the Fraud is; by Anne-Marie Botek
- How to Prevent Elders from Being Scammed; by Marlo Sollitto
- How to Protect Elderly Parents from Identity Theft; by Carolyn Rosenblatt
- Preventing the 5 Kinds of Elder Abuse; by Leonard J. Hansen
- Protecting Against Senior Investment Fraud; by Marlo Sollitto
- Senior Citizen Internet Security Resources - by PrivacyHQ
- Top 10 Questions & Answers About Elder Abuse
- What to Do if You Suspect a Senior Is Being Financially Abused or Exploited; by Carolyn Rosenblatt
VIDEOS:
ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS: Elder Abuse
Organizations / Advocacy Groups for Seniors
- N.A.P.S.A. - National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) is a national non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization with members in all fifty states. Formed in 1989, the goal of NAPSA is to provide Adult Protective Services (APS) programs a forum for sharing information, solving problems, and improving the quality of services for victims of elder and vulnerable adult mistreatment. Its mission is to strengthen the capacity of APS at the national, state, and local levels, to effectively and efficiently recognize, report, and respond to the needs of elders and adults with disabilities who are the victims of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and to prevent such abuse whenever possible.
- C.A.R.P.—Canada’s largest advocacy association for older Canadians promoting equitable access to health care, financial security, and freedom from ageism.
- AARP - A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization in the United States of America that empowers people to choose how they live as they age.
- Aging Care - Excellent resource hub about all topics relating to Seniors Health & Safety
- American Bar Association - The Senior Lawyers Division’s Elder Abuse Prevention Committee has compiled a list of resources in each state where elder abuse can be reported.
ORGANIZATIONS / AGENCIES IN THE FIELD OF MENTAL HEALTH / TRAUMA RECOVERY SUPPORTS:
- Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime (CRCVC) - Charitable organization (since January 1, 2017) that provides support, research and education to survivors of serious crime and stakeholders in Canada. Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - they offer bilingual services (English & French). All services are free of charge and confidential.
- CRVCV's Resource Page - Comprehensive list of all victim support services, agency groups and online resource materials
- GriefNet.org - An Internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss with 37 e-mail support groups and two web sites.
- Hey Sigmund - Excellent online resource for individuals recovering from various forms of trauma. The website provides the tools to uncover what is waiting patiently beneath our skin to be discovered, or to make a life that is already beautiful, even more so.
- RAINN's The National Sexual Assault Hotline Outreach Guide (for USA)
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS: (The following online support group list - is intended as a starting point for those looking for a safe space to share their experiences, gain support and insights in how to safeguard oneself against various types of exploitations, abuses, controls perpetrated by Narcissistic / Toxic Individuals.
REMEDYBLOX PRIVATE ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP:
- "Recognizing Toxic People & Abusive Relationships" --A closed online support group that launched in February 2019 . This Facebook group is open to both men and women who are struggling with a particular difficult relationship with a narcissist intimate partner, a toxic and/or abusive family member, care provider, a neighbor, etc... This group is a closed group to offer all members the value of posting openly about their personal ordeal, to seek help from others, share their success stories, etc. for the benefit of fellow members who have gone through or are dealing with a narcissistic / toxic and or abusive individual looking to exploit someone who is elderly. To join the discussion and receive added support to safeguard against elder abuse in the future as well as to heal from past abuses <CLICK HERE>.
ADDITIONAL ONLINE SUPPORT PLATFORMS:
- Elder Abuse Awareness - Open / Public Facebook Group providing great insights, resources, tools to recognize and end elder abuse.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS: Home Safety & Home Security / CPTED
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Home Security:
- 28 Powerful Home Security Solutions: How to Stop Burglars from Targeting Your Home and Stealing Your Valuables: by Damian Brindle
- 28 Ways To Improve Your Home Security: Keeping Your Family Safe And Secure: Home Security Measures: by Marcell Rayl
- Fundamentals of Home Security: How to Improve the Security of Your Home: by Anthony Ekanem
- How to Be Invisible: Protect Your Home, Your Children, Your Assets, and Your Life: by J. J. Luna
- Prepared Not Scared: Your Go-To Guide for Staying Safe in an Unsafe World: by Bill Stanton
- Prepper's Home Defense: Security Strategies to Protect Your Family by Any Means Necessary – Illustrated: by Jim Cobb (SOLD on Amazon)
- The Secure Dad's Guide: A Complete Guide To Home Security, And Techniques To Keep Your Family Safe: Ways To Prevent Sneaking Out: by Aide Borgstede
CPTED:
- Rebuilding Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design: Strengthening the Links with Crime Science: by Rachel Armitage (Editor), Paul Ekblom (Editor)
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ARTICLES ABOUT: Home Safety & Home Security / CPTED
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HOME SAFETY ARTICLES:
- 5 Hazards to be Aware When Buying a House: by Joe Boylan
- 10 Warning Signs Before Buying A House: By A Thorough Inspector: by Financial Samurai
- 13 Sneaky Signs There Might be Mold in Your House: by Sophia Mitrokostas
- A Home Safety Checklist for Wheelchair Users: by Cooper Klein I Jan 14, 2019
- Safety Hazards to Watch for Around the House: by Rebecca Edwards
- What Are Some General Home Safety Tips?: by SafeWise Team
- What Should I Do in the Event of a House Fire?: by Katie McEntire
- Where Should I Install CO Monitors? by SafeWise Team
HOME SECURITY ARTICLES:
- 7 Home Security Tips to Keep Your New House Safe From Crime: by Marian White
- 8 Surprising Home Burglary Facts and Stats: by Rebecca Edwards
- 25 Home Security Mistakes to Avoid: by Smart Locks
- Condo Security Tips: No Concierge? No Problem: by Storeys
- Condo Safety and Security Checklist: by DMCI Communities
- What burglars said were the biggest deterrents, what didn't stop them, and how you can protect your home. - Survey Results by News Channel KTB7
CPTED ARTICLES:
- CPTED Guidebook: by National Crime Prevention Council (in Singapore)
- How Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Works
- The Dark Side of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) - when not implemented properly: by Paul Cozens and Terence Love
VIDEOS:
- 10 Easy Steps to Prevent Home Invasions - Proactive Measures to Reduce Incidence of Home Invasion
- 10 Simple Ways to Secure Your Home
- 12 Ways to Protect Your Home While You’re Away
- Ex-Burglar's Tips on How to Protect Your Home
- Home Security Tips Changing Bad Habits - Door Locks
- How To Survive A Home Invasion - When to run, When To Hide and When to Fight
- A Navy SEAL Reveals Home Invasion Survival Tips - The 4 D's: How to Deter, Detect, Deny, and Defend
- If You See These Signs Near Your Door, Call the Police! - 10 security life hacks to protect your home against thieves. Here are the most common schemes burglars usually stick by.
- Inside the Mind of a Thief | Burglar Confessions
- What To Do When Burglars Are Watching Your House
ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS: Home Safety & Home Security / CPTED
- CPTED Ontario: Developed in 2001 as an Association with a mission to reduce crime thereby working towards an improvement of the quality of life by promoting Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles in Ontario, Canada - it provides resource materials through educational pamphlets, newsletters and an active website, hands on training, conferences and zone meetings. All resources cover a wide variety of themes and topics that will help educate and promote CPTED Ontario's three Principles.
- Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice - Oxford University Press - Online resource - provider of lead criminology based research and findings. It is part of the larger online Oxford Research Encyclopedia, a dynamic digital encyclopedia continuously updated by the world’s leading scholars and researchers.
- National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC): Nation’s leader in crime prevention. As a private, nonprofit organization in the USA, NCPC helps millions of Americans keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe from crime.
- NATIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH - A Division of the National Sheriffs' Association. One of the oldest and most well-known crime prevention programs in history. While the modern day concept of program rose to prominence in the late 1960s in response to an increasing burglary rate, the roots of Neighborhood Watch can actually be traced all the way back to the days of Colonial settlements, when night watchmen patrolled the streets. The modern version of the Neighborhood Watch-USAonWatch Program was developed as a result of the multiple requests from sheriffs and police chiefs around the country who were looking for a crime prevention program that would incorporate citizen involvement and address the increasing number of burglaries taking place, especially in rural and suburban areas. In 1972, the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) took the concept a step further by seeking funding to make the program a national initiative
- The International Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Association (ICA): An international non-profit association founded in Calgary, Canada in 1996. The ICA promotes the use of CPTED globally and supports local organizations, practitioners and communities that utilize CPTED principles to create safer communities and environments.
CATEGORY: SOCIAL RISK MITIGATION
Recommended Books: Deviant Human Behaviors / Personality Disorders
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NARCISSISM / SOCIOPATHY / PSYCHOPATHY:
- Are You Living with a Narcissist?: How Narcissistic Men Impact Your Happiness, How to Identify Them, and How to Avoid Raising One; by Laurie Hollman
- Becoming the Narcissist's Nightmare: How to Devalue and Discard the Narcissist While Supplying Yourself: by Shahida Arabi
- Disarming the Narcissist: Surviving & Thriving with the Self-Absorbed; by Wendy T Behary (Author) Daniel J. Siegel (Preface by) Jeffrey Young (Foreword )
- Emotional Blackmail: When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation, and Guilt to Manipulate You; by Susan Forward and Donna Frazier
- Emotional Vampires: Dealing with People Who Drain You Dry; by Albert Bernstein
- Kill 'Em All: A True Story of Abuse, Revenge and the Making of a Monster (Ryan Green's True Crime); by Ryan Green
- Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited (FULL TEXT, 10th edition); by Sam Vaknin
- Psychological Warfare and Deception: What You Need to Know about Human Behavior, Dark Psychology, Propaganda, Negotiation, Manipulation, and Persuasion: by Neil Morton
- The Covert Passive-Aggressive Narcissist: Recognizing the Traits and Finding Healing After Hidden Emotional and Psychological Abuse; by Debbie Mirza
- The Narcissistic Family: Diagnosis and Treatment; by Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman, Robert M. Pressman
- Trapped in the Mirror; by Elan Golomb
- Will I Ever Be Good Enough?: Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers; by Karyl McBride
- Why Is It Always about You?: The Seven Deadly Sins of Narcissism; by Sandy Hotchkiss (Author) James F. Masterson (Foreword
Recovery / Self-Help:
- "Don't You Know Who I Am?": How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility; by Ramani S. Durvasula Ph.D
- Freeing Yourself from the Narcissist in Your Life: At Home. at Work. with Friends; by Linda Martinez-Lewi
- From Love Trauma To Fearless Love: 7 Tango Steps for Breaking Free from Narcissists and Predators: by Jianny Adamo
- Gaslighting & Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: Recover from Emotional Abuse, Recognize Narcissists & Manipulators and Break Free Once and for All; by Don Barlow
- Gaslighting Recovery Workbook: How to Recognize Manipulation, Overcome Narcissistic Abuse, Let Go, and Heal from Toxic Relationships; by Amy White
- MANIPULATION AND DARK PSYCHOLOGY: Second Edition: More Than 31 Practical Strategies to Defend Yourself From Manipulators | Learn How Persuasion Works and How to Use It in Your Life (+ BONUS: Gaslighting Paperback): by Jason Art
- Psychopath Free: Recovering from Emotionally Abusive Relationships with Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Other Toxic People: by Jackson MacKenzie
- Should I Stay or Should I Go: Surviving A Relationship with a Narcissist: by Ramani Durvasula Ph.D.
- The Gaslighting Recovery Workbook: Healing from Emotional Abuse: by Amy Marlow-Macoy
- The Narcissist: Reclaim Your Power and Be in Charge of Your Life Break Free of Abuse from Aggressive Narcissism Experience Healing and Recovery with Empath and Practical Solutions: by Melanie Cohen
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Articles About: Deviant Human Behaviors / Personality Disorders
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- 3 Signs the Narcissist is Preparing to Discard You: by NARCWISEMAGGIE
- 6 Warning Signs that You’re Being Gaslighted: by Charlotte Hilton Andersen
- 15 Signs You're Dealing With A Narcissist: by Margalis Fjelstad, Ph.D., LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- 20 Diversion Tactics Highly Manipulative Narcissists, Sociopaths And Psychopaths Use To Silence You: by Shahida Arabi
- All About Narcissistic Personality Disorder: by Medic - News Today
- How Long Does It Take To Heal? by Laura Charanza
- How Narcissists Use Micromanipulations to Stay in Control: Narcissists use a mix of direct and covert tactics to manipulate others: by Devon Frye
- How to Spot If You’re Being Gaslighted: by Robin Stern
- How To Know If You're Dealing With Gaslighting In Your Relationship: by Jayda Shuavarnnasri, M.A.
- Idealize, Devalue, Discard: The Dizzying Cycle of Narcissism: by Andrea Schneider, LCSW,
- Living with Pathological Narcissism: A qualitative study by Nicholas J. S. Day, Michelle L. Townsend and Brin F. S. Grenyer
- Recognizing Antisocial Behavior in Adults and Children:: by Healthline
- Qualities of a Narcissistic Sociopath: by Arlin Cuncic
- What the New Science of Narcissism Says About Narcissists - by PSYCHE
- When a Narcissist Flips the Script and Puts the Blame on You
VIDEOS:
- 11 Tactics or not letting narcissists into your life in the first place: by Dr. Ramani
- Anti-Social Personality Disorders: The Psychopath & The Sociopath: by Dr. Ramani
- 1st Stage - Narcissistic Love Bombing: by Rebecca Zung
- 2nd Stage - Narcissistic Devaluing (What to Be Aware Of): by Rebecca Zung
- 3rd Stage - Narcissistic Discarding When is a Narcissist Finished With You? : by Rebecca Zung
- Narcissists And Their Flying Monkeys - by Dr. Carters
- The Abusive Cycle of Unhealthy (Narcissistic) Relationships | Idealize, Devalue and Discard Phases: by Stephanie Lyn
- The 5 Signs Someone Has Suffered Narcissistic Abuse - by Dr. Ramani
- Psychopath vs Sociopath - What's The Difference?
- This is something you probably didn't know was gaslighting: by Dr. Ramani
You can also find additional articles written by Remedy Max about Narcissistic Abuse and other forms of toxic / deviant personality disorders where she provides keen insights into this form of caustic and psychologically damaging abuse and how one can effectively safeguard against it in the future. .
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ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS: Deviant Human Behaviors / Personality Disorders
ONLINE RESOURCES:
- Healthline - 11 Signs You Are Dating a Narcissist and How to Get Out
- Psychology Today - Great online resource providing latest clinical findings, articles and support links for survivors of NDP abuse.
- Surviving Narcissism - Excellent resource about Narcissistic Personality Disorder and how to safeguard against this form of abuse.
ORGANIZATIONS / AGENCIES IN THE FIELD OF MENTAL HEALTH / TRAUMA RECOVERY SUPPORTS:
- Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime (CRCVC) - Charitable organization (since January 1, 2017) that provides support, research and education to survivors of serious crime and stakeholders in Canada. Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - they offer bilingual services (English & French). All services are free of charge and confidential.
- CRVCV's Resource Page - Comprehensive list of all victim support services, agency groups and online resource materials
- Gift From Within - An international nonprofit organization for survivors of trauma and victimization. It is dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals. It develops and disseminates educational material, including videotapes, articles, books, and other resources through its website; maintains a roster of survivors who are willing to participate in an international network of peer support.
- GriefNet.org - An Internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss with 37 e-mail support groups and two web sites.
- Hey Sigmund - Excellent online resource for individuals recovering from various forms of trauma. The website provides the tools to uncover what is waiting patiently beneath our skin to be discovered, or to make a life that is already beautiful, even more so.
- RAINN's The National Sexual Assault Hotline Outreach Guide (for USA)
- MusiCares - A resource for those in the music industry.
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS: (The following list of online support groups is intended as a starting point for those looking for a safe space to share their experiences, gain support and insights in how to safeguard oneself against Narcissistic Abuse.)
REMEDYBLOX PRIVATE ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP:
- "Recognizing Toxic People & Abusive Relationships" --A closed online support group that launched in February 2019 . This Facebook group is open to both men and women who are struggling with a particular difficult relationship with a narcissist intimate partner, family member, neighbor, someone at work, etc... This group is a closed group to offer all members the value of posting openly about their personal ordeal, to seek help from others, share their success stories, etc. for the benefit of fellow members who have gone through or are dealing with a narcissistic / toxic relationship. To join the discussion and receive added support to safeguard against this form of caustic abuse in the future as well as to heal from past narcissistic traumatization <CLICK HERE>.
ADDITIONAL ONLINE SUPPORT PLATFORMS:
- Abuse and Narcissistic Education Support Group with Love 123: Support for anyone who has been harmed by Narcissistic Abuse.
- Narcissistic Abuse and Toxic Relationship Forum - Open Public Facebook Group providing support and education to people involved in and/or recovering from toxic relationships with narcissists and sociopaths.
- Narcissistic Family Support Group - Online community support group on Facebook for those who have a family member with NPD.
- Overcome Narcissistic Abuse: The group has been founded by a survivor of Narcissistic Abuse to provide any one who has been abused with a safe place to freely talk and post about their story.
- Women Support Group For Narcissistic Abuse / Recovery: Support group restricted to women only who are looking to talk about their personal experiences and to gain support as they move forward on their next chapter in life.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS: Stalker Survival
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- Antidote For A Stalker: Our newest guide designed to generate a better understanding of the ever evolving menace of stalking: by Mike Proctor
- How to Be Invisible: Protect Your Home, Your Children, Your Assets, and Your Life: by J. J. Luna
- Spotting Danger Before It Spots You: Build Situational Awareness To Stay Safe (Head's Up):by Gary Dean Quesenberry
- Survive the Unthinkable: A Total Guide to Women's Self-Protection: by Tim Larkin
- Surviving a Cyberstalker: How to Prevent and Survive Cyberabuse and Stalking: by Alexis Moore
- Surviving a Stalker: Everything You Need to Know to Keep Yourself Safe: by Linda Gross
- Surviving a Stalker: Stay Safe. Avoid Conflict. Regain Your Life: by Linden Gross
- Violence of Mind: Training and Preparation for Extreme Violence: by Varg Freeborn
- When Violence Is the Answer: Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is at Stake: by Tim Larkin
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ARTICLES ABOUT: Stalker Survival
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- Assessing and Managing the Risks in the Stalking Situation: by Paul E. Mullen, Rachel Mackenzie, James R. P. Ogloff, Michele Pathé, Troy McEwan and Rosemary Purcell
- Clinical Study of Stalkers: by Paul E. Mullen, M.B.B.S., D.Sc., F.R.C.Psych., Michele Pathé, M.B.B.S., F.R.A.N.Z.C.P., Rosemary Purcell, B.A., M.Psych., and Geoffrey W. Stuart, B.A., B.Sc.(Hons.), Ph.D.
- 2 Red Flags of a Partner Who's Becoming a Stalker / What to do when you are seeing a little too much of your dating partner: by Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D.
- Inside the Mind of a Stalker: by Carrie Manner
- Psychological Impact of Stalking on Male and Female Health Care Professional Victims of Stalking and Domestic Violence: by Daniela Acquadro Maran and Antonella Varetto
- Stalking Intervention: Know the 5 Stalker Types, Safety Strategies for Victims: Current Psychiatry. 2007 May;6(5):31-38. By James Knoll, MD Phillip J. Resnick, MD
VIDEOS:
ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS: Stalker Survival
ORGANIZATIONS / SUPPORT AGENCIES:
- National Center for Victims of Crime - The National Center for Victims of Crime is a nonprofit organization that advocates for victims’ rights, trains professionals who work with victims, and serves as a trusted source of information on victims’ issues. After more than 35 years, they remain the most comprehensive national resource committed to advancing victims’ rights and helping victims of all sorts of crime rebuild their lives.
- Stalking Victims Sanctuary - The Feminine Woman has merged & acquired the Stalking Victims service provider. Hosts many valuable articles, courses and support to victims of stalking. (Note: This is a for-profit service provider.)
- Safehope - Based in Newton, KS, provides advocacy and support 24-hours a day and seven days a week to all survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking free of charge including secondary victims of domestic and sexual violence in Harvey, Marion and McPherson counties who are seeking emergency shelter but also for outreach victims and their families in rural service area for crucial outreach services.
- Abused Adult Resource Center - Provider of free and confidential assistance 24 hours a day/7 days a week to survivors of: Domestic Violence / Dating Violence / Rape/Sexual Assault / Stalking / Human Trafficking / Elder Abuse. They also assist victims with with obtaining Domestic Violence Protection Orders and Sexual Assault Restraining Orders (in North Dakota).
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS: (The following list of online support groups is intended as a starting point for those looking for a safe space to share their experiences, gain support and insights about how to protect themselves against a stalker.
REMEDYBLOX PRIVATE ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP:
- "Recognizing Toxic People & Abusive Relationships" - A closed online support group that launched in February 2019 . This group is open to both men and women who are struggling with a particular difficult relationship with someone they know or are involved with (e.g., intimate partner, family member, neighbor, someone at work, etc..) who is causing them some form of undue hardship by being abusive, manipulative and controlling. This group is a closed group to offer all members the value of posting openly about their personal ordeal for the benefit of gaining added insights and support from fellow members who have gone through or are going through a similar abusive relationship. Insights and information shared in this group is intended to help members learn not just how to survive but how to thrive after gaining their freedom from their abuser that was physically, emotionally, mentally, sexually and/or financially abusive or who is refusing to leave them alone after the relationship ended. To join our group <CLICK HERE>.
ADDITIONAL ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS :
- More Support for Victims of Harassment or Stalking - A Private Facebook support page for victims of stalking Harassment.
- Stalking Support Group - This is a private support group on Facebook for those who have experienced being stalked or who are still being stalked.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS: Toxic People
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- Boundaries (updated and expanded edition) - When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life: by authors: Henry Cloud (AND) John Townsend (SOLD on AMAZON)
- Breaking Toxic Soul Ties: Healing from Unhealthy and Controlling Relationships; by Tom Brown
- But It's Your Family...: Cutting Ties with Toxic Family Members and Loving Yourself in the Aftermath; by Sherrie Campbell
- Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Difficult People: Over 325 Ready-to-Use Words and Phrases for Working with Challenging Personalities: by Renee Evenson (SOLD on AMAZON)
- Red Flags: Frenemies, Underminers, and Ruthless People: by Wendy L. Patrick
- Surviving the Toxic Family: Taking yourself out of the equation and taking your life back from your dysfunctional family: by Marina Williams LMHC
- The Toxic Boss Survival Guide Tactics for Navigating the Wilderness at Work: by authors: Craig Chappelow , Peter Ronayne (AND) Bill Adams
- Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life; by Susan Forward
- Toxic People: Toxic People: 10 Ways Of Dealing With People Who Make Your Life Miserable: by Dr Lillian Glass (SOLD on AMAZON)
- Toxic Relationships 101: 5 Easy Ways To Handle Your Abuser, Control Your Own Future, And Walk-Away Happier Than EVER in 7 Weeks!: by J. Fairbank
- When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People: by Gary Thomas
- Whole Again: Healing Your Heart and Rediscovering Your True Self After Toxic Relationships and Emotional Abuse: by Jackson MacKenzie, Shannon Thomas - foreword, et al.
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ARTICLES ABOUT: Toxic People
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- 8 Not-So-Obvious Signs You Have Toxic Friends: by Karen Lenore
- 10 Signs You Had Toxic Parents — And How to Break the Cycle
- 15 Signs of a Toxic Relationship: by Karen Young
- 21 Subtle Signs You Have A Toxic Boss and How to Deal: by Bonnie Marcus M.Ed, CEC
- 10 Ways to Free Yourself from Toxic Parents: by Sharon Martin
- Signs of a Toxic Person - Dan Brennan, MD
- The Effects of Toxic Stress On The Brain & Body – How to Heal & Protect: by Karen Young
- Toxic People: 12 Things They Do and How to Deal with Them: by Karen Young
- Toxic Relationships
- Toxic Relationships: How to Let Go When It’s Unhappily Ever After: by Karen Young
VIDEOS:
ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS: Toxic People
ONLINE RESOURCES / SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS:
- FairgyGodBoss - Provides topical articles, videos and community feed for members struggling with a toxic person/relationship.
- Hey Sigmund - Excellent online resource for individuals recovering from various forms of trauma. The website provides the tools to uncover what is waiting patiently beneath our skin to be discovered, or to make a life that is already beautiful, even more so.
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS: (The following list of online support groups is intended as a starting point for those looking for a safe space to share their experiences, gain support and insights to end the cycle of abuse as well as learn to recognize the early warning signs of abusive, toxic individuals in the future.)
REMEDYBLOX PRIVATE ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP:
- "Recognizing Toxic People & Abusive Relationships" - A closed online support group that launched in February 2019 . This group is open to both men and women who are struggling with a particular difficult relationship with someone they know or are involved with (e.g., intimate partner, family member, neighbor, someone at work, etc..) who is causing them some form of undue hardship by being abusive, manipulative and controlling. This group is a closed group to offer all members the value of posting openly about their personal ordeal for the benefit of gaining added insights and support from fellow members who have gone through or are going through a similar abusive relationship. Insights and information shared in this group is intended to help members learn not just how to survive but how to thrive after gaining their freedom from their abuser that was physically, emotionally, mentally, sexually and/or financially abusive or who is refusing to leave them alone after the relationship ended. To join our group <CLICK HERE>.
ADDITIONAL ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS:
- Men Addicted to Toxic Women - Private online support group on Facebook offering a safe space to MEN only who are addicted to toxic women and are looking for support, opportunity to share their experiences with others and find ways of breaking free from the cycle of toxic and abusive relationships.
- Narcissistic Abuse and Toxic Relationship Forum - Open Public Facebook Group providing support and education to people involved in and/or recovering from toxic relationships with narcissists and sociopaths.
- Toxic Relationships - Private online support group on Facebook for survivors of Narcissistic abuse.
- Toxic Relationship Healing - Private online support group on Facebook providing the support needed to either those who made the move away from a narcissistic abuser or who are looking to make the move, or to help them pick up the pieces. Every person who has been through the mill of a toxic relationship can vouch that beyond the heartbreak of breaking up, there is so much work to be done to heal, and not only heal, but to put it all back together again.
- Toxic Relationship Recovery - Open Facebook page offering support, inspiration and other strategies for keeping safe against toxic and abuse individuals.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS: Unhealthy Relationships
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- Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents: by Lindsay C. Gibson
- Choosing Healthy Relationships: In Life, Wellness, and Love; by Jenni Viken (SOLD on AMAZON)
- Deal Breakers: When to Work on a Relationship and When to Walk Away (Reprint): by Bethany Marshall
- Exposing the Abusive Female; by Kimberly C Taylor
- Let It Go...Now!!: 10 Ways To Avoid An Unhealthy, Relationship: by Melinda Y. Stewart (SOLD on AMAZON)
- Men Who Hate Women: From Incels to Pickup Artists: The Truth about Extreme Misogyny and How it Affects Us All (Undercover Look at the Everyday Danger of Radicalized Toxic Masculinity): by Laura Bates
- Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex; by Michael Todd
- Single, Dating, Engaged, Married: Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age; by Ben Stuart
- The Betrayal Bond: Breaking Free of Exploitive Relationship; by Patrick Carnes PhD
- Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay: A Step-By-Step Guide to Help You Decide Whether to Stay in or Get Out of Your Relationship: by Mira Kirshenbaum
- UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS: LET'S STOP THE MADNESS!: A guide for those in unhealthy relationships AND for those who want to help them! - by Roxanne Elizabeth Epperson
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ARTICLES ABOUT: Unhealthy Relationships
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- A Guide to Finding Yourself
- 3 Steps to Sustaining a Loving Relationship: by Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.
- Do You Provoke Your Partner? 5 habits you may not realize are creating conflict in your relationship; by Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.
- Healthy Relationships Matter More Than We Think: by Robyn E. Brickel, M.A., LMFT
- How to Set Healthy Boundaries: by Sharon Martin
- Taking Responsibility for Your Happiness -Why you shouldn’t over-rely on your partner to make you happy; by Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.
- Why Do We Keep Ending Up in the Same Kinds of Relationships? The Answer Lies in Our Attachment Styles: by Tamsen Firestone Ph.D.
VIDEOS:
- 12 Signs You're in an Unhealthy Relationship
- Select the right relationship: by Alexandra Redcay
- The difference between healthy and unhealthy love: by Katie Hood
- The 7 Signs Of A TOXIC & UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP (It's Time To Leave...): by Lisa Romano
- Verbal Abuse in Relationships -- Know the Signs You Should Not Ignore: by Lisa Romano
ONLINE RESOURCES & LINKS: Unheatlty Relationships
ONLINE RESOURCES:
- PSYCHE ALIVE - Comprehensive resource offering articles, webinars, videos about relationships and social interactions.
ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS: (The following list of online support groups is intended as a starting point for those looking for a safe space to share their experiences, gain support and insights to end the cycle of abuse as well as learn to recognize the early warning signs of abusive, toxic individuals in the future.)
REMEDYBLOX PRIVATE ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP:
- "Recognizing Toxic People & Abusive Relationships" -A closed online support group that launched in February 2019 . This group is open to both men and women who are struggling with a particular difficult relationship with someone they know or are involved with (e.g., intimate partner, family member, neighbor, someone at work, etc..) who is causing them some form of undue hardship by being abusive, manipulative and controlling. This group is a closed group to offer all members the value of posting openly about their personal ordeal for the benefit of gaining added insights and support from fellow members who have gone through or are going through a similar abusive relationship. Insights and information shared in this group is intended to help members learn not just how to survive but how to thrive after gaining their freedom from their abuser that was physically, emotionally, mentally, sexually and/or financially abusive or who is refusing to leave them alone after the relationship ended. To join our group <CLICK HERE>.
ADDITIONAL ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS:
- Psyche Alive - Public Facebook Page that encourages us to understand and challenge the deeper issues that prevent us from living a life that is as joyful, rewarding and meaningful as it can be.
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