RESOURCES

You, or your child, may have trauma patterns that started in the early years. These resources may help you understand the affects of this trauma and how to better cope.

“Do Trauma and Abuse Have the Last Word?No! When someone suffers through trauma, can healing happen? Dr. Langberg explains that what trauma destroys, Jesus can and does restore.”

“Gabor Maté (“Hungarian-born Canadian physician with a background in family practice and a special interest in childhood development and trauma”) creatively explores the connection between attachment, threatened authenticity and addiction.

“Trauma is a fact of life. In The Body Keeps the Score, van der Kolk shows how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain and exposes the tremendous power of our relationships both to hurt and to heal—and offers new hope for reclaiming lives.”

“Birth injuries are caused by physical harm or untreated illnesses around the time of birth. Treatment can help to manage long-term health effects and improve quality of life, but more severe injuries may leave babies with lifelong disabilities.”

“Therapy, Life Coaching and Resources for those healing from chronic illness and/or with physical, developmental or age-related disabilities meets you exactly where you are, which is in perfect and divine timing. As an organization, we are rooted in a foundation of respect, sensitivity, compassion, and understanding, using a holistic approach. We believe healing begins within, focused on the abundant strengths and resources you already have.”

“The struggle of living with chronic genetic disorders which cause chronic illness is unbearable. . . This is a safe space for those who need refuge and crave knowledge of the unknown of our invisible illnesses.”

“Emotional legacies are often hidden, encoded in everything from gene expression to everyday language, and they play a far greater role in our emotional and physical health than has ever before been understood.”

Robyn Gobbel, who has been referred to as “neuroscience with heart, wrapped in glitter and fun” has great insight into the connection between trauma and attachment.

RAD is a developmental attachment disorder that occurs in the midst of extreme attachment trauma. Though RAD is a rare diagnosis among the general population, the resources shared by RAD Advocates are an invaluable source of understanding the affects of attachment wounds.

“What do you want for your marriage? Want some peace? Want to feel close? Want to feel valued? Want to experience marriage the way God intended? Then why not try some Love and Respect.”

“Discover how to move on, make peace with painful memories, and create a life that’s beautiful again.”

“If your life has been affected by addiction (yours or someone else's), abuse, trauma or toxic shaming, you may also be struggling with another invisible problem - codependency. This easy to understand, interactive book will reveal how codependency has sabotaged you, the lies it created in your beliefs and the truths that expose them.”

“The answer to why people feel and act the way they do lies in the profound effect of a child's bonding process with his or her parents. This book is for anyone who desires closeness, especially in the most intimate relationships: marriage, parenting, close friends, and ultimately with God.”

The American Psychological Association just released its “Stress in America” survey for 2022. Its findings are not surprising. The world offers us much to worry about and much to fear. As Christians, we are called to “fear not” over and over. So how might we “fear not” in a time of crisis?”

“ The mission of Dougy Center is to provide grief support in a safe place where individuals can share their experiences before and after a death. We provide support and training locally, nationally, and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children who are grieving.”

“Join Gayle Roper as she draws on her emotions during the loss of her beloved husband and offers you a compassionate devotional to encourage you through your darkest days. She knows a widow's pain is deep and that God's love is deeper still. It’s in His love you'll find your deepest comfort.”

“Describing emotions is a complex and often extremely challenging — not to mention sometimes undesirable — task that leaves many people overwhelmed and even more confused than the feelings themselves. However, this ability is an important one to have in developing emotional intelligence.

Having emotional intelligence is important for all aspects of life, but especially in the workplace it can help you improve your communication and productivity. When you have control over your emotions and can recognize how your or others are feeling, it will help you better communicate with colleagues and come to faster resolutions.”

“An essential exploration of why and how women’s sexuality works. is that every woman has her own unique sexuality. Once you understand the factors to your own sexuality you can create for yourself better sex and more profound pleasure than you ever thought possible.”

Personal note: This book is quite risque at times, as the author holds no punches in discussing all things related to human sexuality.

“Authentic Intimacy is a unique teaching ministry devoted to teaching on God's design for intimacy and sexuality. Our vision is represented by two words that are rarely put together: SEXUAL DISCIPLESHIP®. We want men and women to understand God's purpose and redemption related to their sexuality.”

“If you’ve ever seen a person out in public dressed up like a cartoon animal character in a fursuit, you may have been confused as to why they were dressed like a mascot out in public. You may have even wondered what they actually do. They’re called furries, and it turns out that there’s a very large community — both online and in real life — they belong to.”

“First romances, Friday night lights, and finding yourself—it’s easy to see why tv shows about teens are so popular. But not all teen series are so enriching. Once you look beyond the high-school basics, you’ll find that some shows about teens aren’t made for teens at all. From inappropriate student-teacher relationships to drug use, we’ve compiled a list of shows that aren’t for teens and should be skipped or watched with an adult.”

“Whether you are a betrayed parent, a parent who cheated, or an adult child whose parent was unfaithful, reading this book will help you understand and courageously deal with the adverse effects of parental infidelity.”

“The Switching Hour is that time both hoped for and dreaded, when children go from one world to another as they shuttle between divorced parents. Written from the child's point of view, this book will help parents simplify family life as children transition between parents.”

“Divorce is painful and confusing. Perhaps now more than ever, you want to give your child all the love, support, and guidance he or she needs, but everything seems harder and more complicated. This warm, empathetic guide shows you how to address various issues that arise with divorce.”

“ In this relatable and reassuring contemporary classic, a mother tells her two children that they're all connected by an invisible string made of love. This heartwarming picture book explores questions about the intangible yet unbreakable connections between us.”

“Broad enough to encompass many forms of grief, this book reassures kids that they are not alone in their feelings and even suggests simple things they can do to feel better, like drawing, dancing, and talking to friends and family.”

Just as adults grieve differently and experience the cycles of grief in different ways, so do children. The article from the Child Mind Institute is full of resources to understand grief, for children and adults.

Christian-based tips to help your child through the grieving process from Focus on the Family.

“How to teach kids about emotions and feelings? The book includes a cute story that kids can relate to, beautiful illustrations that capture children's attention, calming-down activities for kids, instructions to adults, and various activities.”

Encouraging Emotional Growth: Slumberkins is dedicated to helping families raise caring, confident, and resilient children through affirmations, stories and creature characters.

“Listening to my Body is an engaging and interactive book that guides children through the practice of naming their feelings and the physical sensations that accompany them. Learning to tune into their bodies and do this, is a foundation for self-regulation.”

“Eraser wants to create like the other school supplies so that she can shine like the others. She decides to give it a try, but it’s not until the rubber meets the road that Eraser begins to understand a whole lot about herself.”

“What kids tell themselves matters! It becomes their inner voice. It can help them connect with their power within. I Can Do Hard Things introduces children to the practice of using mindful affirmations for support and encouragement when they need it.”

“This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. But what happens when one mischievous little seed changes his mind about himself, and decides that he wants to be—happy? The Bad Seed proves that positive change is possible for each and every one of us.”

Scribble stones is about a little stone who thinks he will be become something amazing but then soon realizes he had become a dull paper weight. He's on a mission to become something greater and in the process brings joy to thousands of people.

Some children learn best by seeing writing and performing writing tasks. Check out the worksheets here to help your child manage tough behaviors and emotions.

A book about coping with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder).

“Eleven-year-old Felix Twain's life revolves around the number two – and that's become a problem. A problem so bad that he's on the verge of being expelled from school... but a new friend turns Felix's world upside down.”

There are so many instinctual and environmental factors that may be affecting your child’s mental health. The Child Mind Institute has completed extensive research regarding so many of these factors.

“The “Mineola Grows” project is dedicated to creating learning environments that help students foster this skill, through an understanding of age-appropriate neuroscience. Our collection of in-classroom activities, video lessons, and Professional Development are based on over a decade of research and exploration into Growth Mindset best-practices. They are, of course, always growing.”

“Grace doesn’t fit well with stricter models of parenting. Grace-based parenting is a heart-activated plan that takes its cues from a daily walk with Jesus Christ. Because of this, grace and strict parenting textbooks will never find themselves in agreement.” ― Tim Kimmel, author

“My goal in writing this blog is to help parents keep their kids safe. I’m going to share what I’ve learned in the last 25 years of working with traumatized kids and what I am continuing to learn as a parent and a grandparent.” - Dr. Beth Robinson

“This book explains the causes of the crucial breakdown of parental influence—and demonstrates ways to “reattach” to sons and daughters, establish the proper hierarchy in the home, make kids feel safe and understood, and earn back your children’s loyalty and love. By helping to reawaken instincts innate to us all, Neufeld and Maté will empower parents to be what nature intended: a true source of contact, security, and warmth for their children.”

“ The authors explain - and make accessible - the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures. By applying these discoveries to everyday parenting, you can turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child’s brain and foster vital growth.”

“ Beyond Behaviors, internationally known pediatric psychologist, Dr. Mona Delahooke describes behaviors as the tip of the iceberg, important signals that we should address by seeking to understand a child’s individual differences in the context of relational safety.”

Your child does not lie because they’re a “bad kid.” If we can identify the purpose of the lie, we can help stop the behavior.

Dr. Bryson has created extraordinary material to “help you raise children who are happy, healthy and fully themselves.”

“Drawing on important new research, Daniel Siegel explores exciting ways in which understanding how the brain functions can improve the lives of adolescents, making their relationships more fulfilling and less lonely and distressing on both sides of the generational divide.”

Our kids are growing up in a media-driven world and it’s often difficult to keep up with the newest online risk. Cyberwise has resources to help you stay informed.

“This book provides practical steps to ensure you’re doing all you can to reduce the risks of abuse. But since you cannot be with your child 24/7, the authors teach you how to help your child develop awareness and strategies in the face of potential dangers.”

“Recently, we discovered that Spotify — arguably the most popular music streaming app today — has a large selection of pornographic content. Looking closer, our team found that nearly every music platform out there has this type of content as well. This includes platforms like YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and Pandora. Considering the amount of time the average kid spends listening to music on any one of these platforms, we figured parents needed to know about this.”

“Social media is a big part of everyday life for adults, but it's also becoming a huge part of kids' lives, too. Because of this, there are concerns about minors' social media use with the rise of a new breed of celebrity: the social media influencer. As of 2021, roughly two-thirds of American teenagers followed social media influencers — that's a lot more than the 29% of American adults who do.”

“This book will help you understand your teen's world and give you effective strategies in the midst of cultural pressures. The authors provide scientifically reliable and biblically based information about gender fluidity, types of intimacy, online dangers, setting boundaries, and more.”

Living Well Health and Wellness Center

Functional Medicine Psychiatry and PschoNeuroImmunology

“Identifying the root cause to restore health.”

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist.

Tyler, TX

“Dr. Donald Fulsom, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in Tyler, TX and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1998. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.”

Pediatric Psychology, Pediatric Neuropsychology, Autism Program, OCD and Anxiety Disorders Program

“Our clinic provides psychiatric evaluations and pharmacological management of neuropsychiatric symptomatology.”

“We strive to provide the highest level of professional services to our patients with the respect and compassion necessary to create a comfortable collaboration. Our ultimate goal is to enhance the lives of our patients by evaluating their unique characteristics and developing a treatment plan to fit each person’s needs.”

Denison, TX

“CPD Integrated Healthcare offers primary care and outpatient behavioral health services in the same office.”

Charlie Health offers personalized, online

Dana Kay is a Board Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Practitioner. “My goal is to assist families who have children with ADHD, through nutrition and functional lab testing and to discover HIDDEN stresses and dysfunctions, as well as implementing a holistic and all-natural family approach to health and wellness.”