INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

Resources: Resources

HELPFUL READING FOR PARENTS

Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions by Pat Harvey, LCSW-C and Jeanine A Penzo, LICSW

*Great for remembering a basic philosophy in parenting: your child is doing the best they can and they can also do better.

Common Sense Parenting by Ray Burke and Ron Herron

*(Don't be put off by the title, just because you read it doesn't mean you

don't ALREADY use common sense!). Great for learning the basics of structure, consequences and effective communication.

The Highly Sensitive Child by Elaine N. Aron

*How to understand and help children who are overwhelmed easily by their environments and are possibly very

reactive to them.

The Mindful Child by Susan Kaiser Greenland

*Read this to learn more about mindfulness techniques you can use as you parent and how to help your child learn them as well.

The Whole Brained Child by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

*Learn all about how to support your child through their development by using a neuropsychological perspective to understand their BIG feelings and seemingly oversized reactions.

Brainstorm by Daniel J. Siegel

*Understand the teenage brain and how to navigate your relationship with your child.

RESOURCES IN NEW YORK CITY

NYC WELL

This is a 24/7 hotline for anyone in need of crisis or non crisis mental health and substance use services. It is not a substitute for 911, however.

https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/

National Alliance on Mental Illness New York Chapter (NAMI)

If you are are caregiver for someone struggling with mental health concerns, check out NAMI for support.

https://www.naminycmetro.org/

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