While there is no substitute for caring, professional therapy, FirstStep offers these sources of information in the hopes that you will find something that speaks to you. We can all strive to be more enlightened by leveraging our intellect, our conscience, and the practice of critical thinking.

Books

• Don't Sweat the Small Stuff . . .and it's all small stuff - Richard Carlson
• Family First - Dr. Phil McGraw
• Is My Child OK?: When Behavior is a Problem, When It's Not, and When to Seek Help - Henry A. Paul
• Self Matters - Dr. Phil McGraw
• The Path to Love: Renewing the Power of Spirit in Your Life - Deepak Chopra
• The Power of Intention - Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen R. Covey
• Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life - Spencer Johnson
• You Don't Have to Take it Anymore: Turn Your Resentful, Angry, or Emotionally Abusive Relationship into a Compassionate, Loving One - Steve Stosny

Internet

• About.com - Alcoholism & Substance Abuse
• About.com - Mental Health articles
• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
• Attention Deficit Disorder Association
• Dr. Phil - "Life Strategies"
• mommytrakd.com - "The Working Mother's Guide to Managed Chaos"
• National Association of Social Workers
• National Institute of Mental Health
• National Mental Health Information Center
• Steve Pavlina - "Personal Development for Smart People"
• Stress Management
• "The Work" of Byron Katie
• Transcendental Meditation
• Web MD