Dr C’s BOOK HAVEN

The following resources have been recommended by Psychologists and health care providers as well as patients. They are excellent books to help improve various mental mental related difficulties and I feel comfortable in personally recommend each and everyone, as several I have used with clients and have had good feedback.

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Dr Hallowell is a well respected Psychiatrist, author, International Speaker and Director of the Hallowell Clinic in New York.  He  was also diagnosed with ADHD as a adult. Dr Hallowell has a written  an invaluable guide to the causes, symptoms and treatment of ADHD through the use of case histories. 

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"The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome" is the definitive handbook for anyone affected by Asperger's syndrome (AS). This is the go to handbook for the newly diagnosed with adult Autism, and anyone else interested in Asperger's Syndrome. While the first edition  was first published over a decade ago (1998), this updated edition includes an introduction the DSM 5 diagnostic criteria as well as a frequently asked question section and resources for anyone wanting to know more as a specific aspect of Asperger's Syndrome. Giving the "textbook" look and feel I often suggest you pick a particular chapter relevant to what you are looking for, rather than reading cover to cover.

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Dr Barkley is world renowned research and clinician in ADHD and has updated his class text. This book guides from getting an assessment, discuss medication and other treatments that can help.  A one stop handbook for better managing adult  ADHD.  

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A very helpful and short guide for parents and professionals that has chapters on diagnosis, social behaviour, language and interest and routine, motor clumsinsess, cognition and a frequently asked question section. All in all very informative and helpful book by the world famous Professor Tony Attwood.

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A big book (544 pages) but a Sunday Times best seller providing a history and development of the Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome  diagnosis and interventions through case studies of individuals who have received these diagnosis (or the early incarnations). Highly recommended.

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First person narrative of teenage with Autism investigating the death of a neighbours dog. Gives an insight to the World of a 15 year Autistic boy and how he navigates life while investigating the surprising death of a neighbours dog.

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A very helpful Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) work book that you can use without the need of a clinician. Full over examples, strategies and techniques to help you overcome emotional distress. Another key text from the Books on Prescription scheme.

Accessible yet authoritative CBT self-help guide for the effective treatment of common emotional problems, including depression, anger, anxiety, self-esteem and stress. Another big book but again only pick the bits helpful to you. It comes with a wealth of resources, strategies and several questionMarie’s to help you manage your difficulties effectively. One of the books on prescription choices from the The Reading Agency.

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Best selling mindfulness book. A practical look at the simply but powerful strategies and techniques used to learn and improve your mindfulness skills. Designed to be used everyday to get the best out of it.

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A little stress can improve your performance but too much can be a problem and is one of the common difficulties people struggle with. This book will help you become your own therapist.

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A third of the population sleep badly, but you don’t have to be one of them. Using a blend of mindfulness and new ACT therapy techniques, the book shares a unique five-week plan to cure your sleep problem whether it’s a few restless nights or a lifetime of insomnia. The Sleep Book is the sum of a doctorate degree in sleep and well over 12,000 hours spent working with more than 2,000 insomniacs in one-to-one clinics, workshops and retreat environments.

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Depression is the predominant mental health condition worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. But it can be treated effectively with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). While not specifically designed for client with ADHD or Autism a very helpful and brief introduction.

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A very helpful Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) work book that you can use without the need of a clinician. Full over examples, strategies and techniques to help you understand and overcome Anxiety. Another key text from the Books on Prescription scheme.

The 3rd edition of the highly acclaimed self help book for those struggle with depression. Using case studies a step by step guide to helping your understand and lift you out of depression.

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A best selling self-help book now part of the books on prescription scheme  (UK). A very popular guide using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)  to help manage a range of anxiety related difficulties. 

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Much more than people's usually experience of anxiety, Generalised Anxiety Disorder can be a debilitating disorder. The step by step using friendly guide explains what worry is and how to manage it. Helping you understand that worry is at the root of your difficulties and the various problems you experience. 

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Outlines the many forms of panic as well using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques in treating this difficulty. 

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Unnecessary worrying about your health can be distressing. This CBT based book using a step by step approach can help you understand,  recognise and develop effective strategies to manage it. 

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Do you struggle with obsessive thoughts, ideas and rituals and would like control back, then this  practical book will help you conquer OCD. Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)  real life examples are used to to give advice and support for friends and family of OPCD suffers.

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