Additional Resources


As a mother of sons who have been diagnosed with mental health challenges and with addictions, I've tried many different tools and resources to help me along my own journey to move out of the "Mom Code" and into my "Love Another Way" strategies so that I could encourage them to make better choices and regain joy in my home and my heart.

Along the way I've found some resources that truly made a difference for me and that I hope can make a difference for you, as well. I'll update this page over time as I find new resources to help.

Barbara

Nifty Metal Straws

The single most requested item of all. These are the "nifty metal straws" that Barbara talks about rarely handing out anymore.   Amazon

A Few Book Recommendations

Two Books written by Eric's AA sponsor

Eric's sponsor has actually authored a couple of books that both my kids and I really like. They consist of brief daily passages that are relevant to everyday life and offer some great wisdom. I would definitely suggest checking them out. Plus, they can serve as a cool conversation starter with other people in your life.

Inspiration With Explanation: 365 Life-Changing Goals Amazon

Inspiration With Explanation: 365 Life-Changing Goals Volume II Amazon

Two very useful books I read very early in my journey.

Difficult Conversations: How To Discuss What Matters  Amazon

I Am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help  Amazon

A recent read that explains dopamine and what happens to the brain during addiction. Highly recommend.

The Molecule of More  Amazon

Meet Maybeth Wallace. She's a grandmother who started a book writing project with her grandson. And as addiction took her time and attention, it ended up in limbo. As Beth mastered Love Another Way, she chose to make this book's completion a priority. And then did just that. I, for one, am so glad she did. A true Solution-Oriented Warrior!

And the thing is that the message in this book is a wonderful reminder to us adults as well. It has the power to make the world a better place, one person at a time.

Glennie's Gift Amazon

For those of you with grandchildren

These emotional learning books and cuddly plush animals are highly recommended.

Slumberkins on Amazon

Pema Chödrön

I lived with Pema’s voice in my ears for several years early in Eric’s journey. I still pull her CDs out from time to time. Following her message helps me control my emotions - or rather tame them - and allows me to communicate differently with everyone around me. 

 She has books also for some of these. I prefer the audio. 

 The first audio listed below I have purchased 6 copies of. I loan it to someone and expect to give it back. People do not give it back. People tell me they love it, but they do not offer to give it back. :) So, I buy a new copy. LOL

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times Heart Advice for Difficult Times

Amazon

The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times

Amazon

Don't Bite the Hook: Finding Freedom from Anger, Resentment, and Other Destructive Emotions

Amazon (print unavailable)

Good Medicine: How to Turn Pain into Compassion with Tonglen Meditation (2 Discs)

Amazon (print unavailable)

Getting Unstuck: Breaking Your Habitual Patterns and Encountering Naked Reality

Amazon (print unavailable) 

Unconditional Confidence: Instructions for Meeting Any Experience with Trust and Courage

Amazon (print unavailable) 

Making Friends with Your Mind: The Key to Contentment

Amazon (print unavailable)

Brené Brown

Everything Brené puts out is worth watching or reading, IMO.

The Call to Courage - Wonderful - Netflix

The Anatomy of Trust - How the small positive things we do build trust - as she says “in very small moments.” She also talks about how ASKING for help builds trust.  

And profound comments on how we get value from being the helper in a relationship. 

Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone

Amazon

Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.

Amazon

Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

Amazon

Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience

Amazon

Dr. Gabor Maté

We highly recommend all of Dr. Maté's work and it is informative not just around our addicted loved ones, but may also apply to each of us. Here's the link.

The Anonymous People

This is an extremely well-made and impactful movie featuring individuals in sustained recovery.

I highly recommend everyone who has any addiction impact in their lives watch it. It's available inexpensively on Amazon for US viewers. Here's the link.

Recommendations from a codependency coach.


Gratitude: A Day and Night Reflection Journal 

Amazon

Journey to the Heart: Daily Meditations on the Path to Freeing Your Soul 

Amazon

Happy Light

Kara has been recommending a Happy Light for about a year now. I finally ordered one because I can use all the help I get as we go into the darker months. Here’s the one I chose.

Happy Light


Personal protection device - that makes noise and flashes light

Kara recommended this for us. I’d like to suggest also it might be a good gift idea for ladies in our lives. :)

Personal Alarm


Untamed by Glennon Doyle

Untamed by Glennon Doyle has been highly recommended by a number of our students and clinicians. 

This is available here on Amazon

Narcan

There is so much we are powerless to do. Here is something we can all do, if we choose.

Get some Narcan - keep it somewhere where it will always be available to you no matter where you are. It may save someone you love; it may save a stranger.

Consider saying to your loved one: "Can I at least give you some Narcan?" Because if we can keep them alive, there is the hope of recovery.

Store in a place where it will not get too hot or cold. Perhaps a purse?

You'll need to do some research in your local area on where you can acquire Narcan.



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  • When your loved one is in the middle of their "mess", it's easy to get frustrated. But that only makes things worse. Here's a better way. Get started with this 4-step strategy you can use to shift how you respond to your loved one, even in the middle of their "mess" using the Manage Addiction Any Chaos Blueprint.
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  • Life is short. Treat yourself (for a change). Get the full VIP Edition of The Transformative Boundaries Experience. Join this amazing group of women. You are worth it.
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  • Love Another Way is a lifestyle. A way of understanding this disease. A new way of behaving toward the disease. Dip your toe into what Love Another Way is with my JumpStart Guide.
  • Love Another Way. Weekly Insights - Curated directly from conversations within The Transformative Boundaries Experience, these short-laser-focused video clips provide both guidance and inspiration on a weekly basis.
  • When your loved one is in the middle of their "mess", it's easy to get frustrated. But that only makes things worse. Here's a better way. Get started with this 4-step strategy you can use to shift how you respond to your loved one, even in the middle of their "mess" using the Manage Addiction Chaos Blueprint.
  • Your life is about to change. This workshop will give you the answers you've been looking for. Click here to watch it now.
  • When your adult child misinterprets your well-meaning attempts to help them as “acts of aggression”, you need to Decode Addiction to finally get through to your son or daughter and end the cycle of chaos and worry, all without pleading, yelling or further enabling their disease. Join our VIP waiting list. We’ll give you a priority opportunity to join the next session.
  • Feeling like you're constantly walking on eggshells in your relationship? Discover the transformative communication tools you need to get what you want without “setting them off” or feeling like “the bad guy.” Transformative Communications – it's time for real results!

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