Resources

The list below was created to provide resources to aide in your emotional, relational, and spiritual healing and growth.

The following are recommendations for books, websites, etc. organized by topics such as Anxiety, Stress, Relational Struggles, Grief, Anger, Fear, and more.

We have also compiled a list of miscellaneous Community Resources for those in need at the end of the page.

Simply click on the subject for a list of resources. In some cases, a direct link is provided.

ABORTION

Books:

Empty Arms by Pam Vredevelt

Empty Womb, Aching Heart by Marlo Schalesky

Every Life is Beautiful: The October Baby Bible Study by Jon Erwin and Andrew Erwin

Forgiven and Set Free by Linda Cochrane

Help for the Post-Abortion Woman by M. S. Reisser and Paul Reisser

A Season To Heal by Luci Freed and Penny Yvonne Salazar-Phillips

A Silent Sorrow: Pregnancy Loss – Guidance and Support for You and Your Family by Ingrid Kohn and Perry-Lynn Moffitt and Isabelle Wilkins

Tilly by Frank E. Peretti and Michael W. Smith

You’re Not Alone: Healing Through God’s Grace After Abortion by Jennifer O’Neill

Community Resources:
Pregnancy Care Centers

Websites:
www.aacc.net Search “Pregnancy” “Abortion” “Miscarriage”
http://www.hopefortheheart.org/ Search Resources for Abortion or Pregnancy—unplanned
www.desiringgod.org search Pregnancy

ABUSE

Books:

Articles:

A Biblical Definition of Abuse by Greg Gifford (Biblical Counseling Coalition)Wisdom for Abused Women by Julie Ganschow (Biblical Counseling Coalition)

Videos:

Jackie Hill Perry Shares Her Personal Story of Abuse

Community Resources:

Center Pointe Christian Church Counseling
Thomas S. Thompson Ph.D. & Associates
A Sound Mind Counseling

Doug Reed & Associates, 5750 Gateway Blvd #203, Mason, OH 45040, (513) 779-7400

Websites:

https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org

ANXIETY & STRESS

Books:

Freedom from Depression Workbook, The by Les Carter and Frank Minirth

Happiness is a Choice: A Manual on the Symptoms, Causes, and Cures of Depression by Frank M.D. Minirth, Dr. Paul Meier

Living Fearlessly by Sheila Walsh

Living Without Worry by Timothy Lane

Out of Control & Loving It by Lisa Bevere

Power Over Panic by Lucinda Bassett

When Perfect Isn’t Good Enough by Martin Antony, Richard Swinson

Why Am I Crying?: A Helpful and Honest Look at Depression by Martha Maughon

Wired For Joy by Laurel Mellin

Worry Workbook, The by Les Carter and Frank Minirth

Articles:

Grace Greater Than All Our Worries by Christina Fox (Desiring God)

Five Ways to Address Sleep Anxiety by Andrea Lee (Biblical Counseling Coalition)

Video:

When Anxiety Attacks by Pastor Steven Furtick

Community Resources:
Center Pointe Christian Church Counseling
Thomas S. Thompson Ph.D. & Associates
A Sound Mind Counseling

Doug Reed & Associates, 5750 Gateway Blvd #203, Mason, OH 45040, (513) 779-7400

Eve Center Online Book Study, Anxiety Free Living

Websites:
www.aacc.net Search “anxiety” or “depression”
http://www.hopefortheheart.org/ Search Resources for anxiety or depression

ANGER

Books:

Anger Workbook for Christian Parents, The by Les Carter and Frank Minirth

Anger Workbook, The: An Interactive Guide to Anger Management by Les Carter and Frank Minirth

How To Handle Your Emotions by June Hunt

Keeping Your Cool When Your Anger is Hot by June Hunt

Making Anger Your Ally by Neil Clark Warren

Community Resources:

Center Pointe Christian Church Counseling
Thomas S. Thompson Ph.D. & Associates
A Sound Mind Counseling

Doug Reed & Associates, 5750 Gateway Blvd #203, Mason, OH 45040, (513) 779-7400

Websites:
www.aacc.net Search “Anger”
http://www.hopefortheheart.org/ Search Resources for

BOUNDARIES

Books

Beyond Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

Boundaries Face to Face by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

Boundaries in Dating by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

Boundaries In Marriage by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

Boundaries Participant’s Guide by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

Boundaries With Kids by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

Community Resources:
Eve Center Online Book Study, Boundaries

Websites:
www.aacc.net Search “Boundaries”
http://www.cloudtownsend.com

CO-DEPENDENCY

Books:

Adult Children of Alcoholics by Janet G. Woititz

Breaking the Cycle of Hurtful Family Experiences by Robert S. McGee

Can Christians Love Too Much? : Breaking the Cycle of Codependency by Margaret J. Rinck

Kids Who Carry Our Pain: Breaking the Cycle of Codependency for the Next Generation by Robert Hemfelt

Love Is A Choice by Robert Hemfelt and Frank Minirth

Love Is A Choice Workbook by Robert Hemfelt and Frank Minirth

Please Don’t Say You Need Me: Biblical Answers for Codependency by Jan Silvious

When People Are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man by Edward T. Welch

When Pleasing You Is Killing Me by Les Carter

Community Resources:
Eve Center Online Book Study, Take Your Life Back

Websites:
www.aacc.net Search “codependence”
http://www.hopefortheheart.org/ Search Resources for Codependence

DEPRESSION

Books:

Freedom from Depression Workbook, The by Les Carter and Frank Minirth

Happiness is a Choice: by Frank M.D. Minirth, Dr. Paul Meier

Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson

Living Fearlessly by Sheila Walsh

Living Without Worry by Timothy Lane

Out of Control & Loving It: Giving God Complete Control of My Life by Lisa Bevere

From Panic to Power by Lucinda Bassett

When Perfect Isn’t Good Enough by Martin Antony, Richard Swinson

Why Am I Crying? : A Helpful and Honest Look at Depression by Martha Maughon

Wired For Joy by Laurel Mellin

Worry Workbook, The by Les Carter and Frank Minirth

Community Resources:

Center Pointe Christian Church Counseling
Thomas S. Thompson Ph.D. & Associates
A Sound Mind Counseling

Doug Reed & Associates, 5750 Gateway Blvd #203, Mason, OH 45040, (513) 779-7400

Websites:
www.aacc.net Search “anxiety” or “depression”
http://www.hopefortheheart.org/ Search Resources for anxiety or depression

FEAR

Books:

Afraid No More by H. Norman Wright

Brave by Angela Thomas

Facing Your Giants by Max Lucado

Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear by Max Lucado

Let It Go! : Breaking Free from Fear and Anxiety by Tony Evans

Fear: No Longer Afraid by June Hunt

Overcoming Worry – Discovery Series: Turning Fear into Faith by David Egner

Articles:

Overcoming Worry with an Action Plan by Lucy Ann Moll (Biblical Counseling Coalition)

Websites:
www.aacc.net Search “Fear”
http://www.hopefortheheart.org/ Search Resources for Fear
www.desiringgod.org Search Fear

FORGIVENESS

Books:

Choosing to Forgive Workbook by Frank Minirth and Les Carter

Dare to Forgive: The Power of Letting Go and Moving On
by Edward M. Hallowell, M. D.

Disappointment With God by Philip Yancey

Forgiving What You Can’t Forgetby Lysa TerKeurst

Forgiveness: Reflecting God’s Mercy (31 Day Devotionals for Life) by Hayley Satrom

How to Forgive Ourselves – Totally by R. T. Kendall

Total Forgiveness by R. T. Kendall

Total Forgiveness Experience by R. T. Kendall

Totally Forgiving God: When It Seems He Has Betrayed You by R. T. Kendall

Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds by Chris Brauns

Articles:

The Art of an Apology by Lucy Ann Moll (Biblical Counseling Coalition)

Six Step Apology by Ford Taylor

Community Resources:
Church!
Eve Center Book Study “Total Forgiveness”

Websites:
www.aacc.net Search “Forgiveness”
http://www.hopefortheheart.org/ Search Resources for Forgiveness

GRIEF

Books:

Beyond Tears: Living after losing a child by Ellen Mitchell and Rita Volpe

God’s Healing for Life’s Losses: How to Find Hope When You’re Hurting by Robert W. Kellemen

The Emotionally Absent Motherby Jasmine Lee Cori

From We to Me: Embracing Life Again After the Death or Divorce of a Spouse by Susan J.R.N., Ed D. Zonnebelt-Smeenge and Robert C. De Vries

I Wasn’t Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping, and Healing After the Sudden Death of a Loved One by Pamela Blair and Brook Noel

If God Is So Good, Why Do I Hurt So Bad by David Biebel

Longing for Daddy by Monique Robinson

Motherless Daughters by Hope Edelman

Necessary Losses by Judith Viorst

Shattered Dreams: God’s Unexpected Path For Joy by Larry Crabb

Triumph Through Tragedy by David Wilkerson

PDF Documents: Ball of Grief

Articles:

Grief is an Exhausting Journey by Paul Tautges (Biblical Counseling Coalition)

Pastor Rick Warren: How to Get Through What You’re Going Through

Community Resources:
The Healing Center
Eve Center GOLD Recovery Group

Websites:
www.aacc.net Search “Grief”
http://www.hopefortheheart.org/ Search Resources for grief
www.griefshare.org

GUILT & SHAME

Books:

Articles:

Community Resources:

Websites:
www.aacc.net
http://www.hopefortheheart.org/

INFERTILITY

Books:

Articles:

The Silent Struggle of Childlessnessby Chelsea Patterson Sobolik (Desiring God)

Infertility: Silent, but Very Painful Suffering by Rob Green (Biblical Counseling Coalition)

Stewarding Your Infertility by Rob Green (Biblical Counseling Coalition)

Fruitful Infertility by Anna Mondal (Biblical Counseling Coalition)

Interviews:

Care for Couples Struggling with Infertility with John Piper (Desiring God)

Community Resources:

Websites:

https://www.waitinginhopeinfertility.com/

https://justbetweenus.org/topics/struggling-with-infertility/

LONELINESS

Books:

Indwelling Christ, The – How To Immediately Overcome Inhibitions, Phobias, Anger, Bitterness, Loneliness, and Loss While Substantially Increasing Your Personal Happiness and Social Intimacy by Dennis Eagle

Loneliness: How to Be Alone but Not Lonely by June Hunt

Loneliness: Trusting God for a Way Out by Elmer Towns

Path of Loneliness, The: by Elisabeth Elliott

When Women Walk Alone: Finding Strength and Hope Through the Seasons of Life by Cindi McMenamin

Websites:
www.aacc.net Search “Loneliness”
www.desiringgod.org search loneliness

PREGNANCY LOSS

Books:

Atonement Child, The by Francine Rivers

Empty Arms by Pam Vredevelt

Empty Womb, Aching Heart by Marlo Schalesky

Every Life is Beautiful: The October Baby Bible Study by Jon Erwin and Andrew Erwin

Forgiven and Set Free by Linda Cochran

Help for the Post-Abortion Woman by M. S. Reisser and Paul Reisser

Season To Heal, A by Luci Freed and Penny Yvonne Salazar-Phillips

Silent Sorrow, A by Ingrid Kohn and Perry-Lynn Moffitt and Isabelle Wilkins

Tilly by Frank E. Peretti and Michael W. Smith

You’re Not Alone: Healing Through God’s Grace After Abortion by Jennifer O’Neill

Community Resources:
Pregnancy Centers

RELATIONAL STRUGGLES

Books:

Attachments: Why You Love, Feel, and Act the Way You Do by Tim Clinton and Dr. Gary Sibcy

Avoiding Mr. Wrong by Stephen Arterburn and Margaret Rinck

Bold Love by Dan B. Allender and Tremper Longman III

Connecting: Healing Ourselves and Our Relationships by Larry Crabb

The DNA of Relationshipsby Gary Smalley

Emotionally Destructive Relationship by Leslie Vernick

The Five Love Languages by Gary D. Chapman

How To Act Right When Your Spouse Acts Wrong by Leslie Vernick

If You Had Controlling Parents by Dan Neuharth

Loving Well by William P. Smith

Love For A Lifetime by James Dobson

The Mom Factor by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

New Life After Divorce by Bill Butterworth

When Helping You is Hurting Me: Escaping the Messiah Trap by Carmen Renee Berry

Community Resources:
Eve Center ROSE Recovery Group
Eve Center Book Studies

Websites:
www.aacc.net Search “Relationship”
http://www.hopefortheheart.org/ Search Resources for marriage, singleness, rejection, blended family, caregiving
www.PFL.org Practical Family Living
www.desiringgod.org search “relationships”

SEXUAL IDENTITY

Books:

The Gift of Sex by Clifford L Penner

Articles:

Equipping Kids with Gender Dysphoria

Videos:

Discovering God’s view of Sexuality

Gay Girl, Good God

One’s Sexual Abuse Story

VOLUNTEER RESOURCES

Books:

Counseling Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Diane Mandt Langberg, PH. D.