SPIRITUAL RECOVERY HUB

www.SoberRecovery.com
This is a 12-step oriented site with "2700 recovery resources in 75 categories" providing "information and help for alcoholism, alanon, substance abuse, abuse and trauma, and mental health. A constantly updated library for drug rehab, sober living houses, alcoholics anonymous and residential programs." Very useful. Includes chat and email discussion groups.

The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You
by Elaine Aron (Random House; 1996; 251 pages)

You may not be dysfunctional; you may be highly sensitive. According to Elaine Aron, 20% of the population are Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs). HSPs tend to be labeled as shy and introverted, which, according to the author, is an unfair and limiting characterization. HSPs are simply people who thrive in a peaceful, nourishing environment and have a different set of talents and gifts than the aggressive used-car-salesmen of the world. More information at www.hsperson.com

The Narcissistic Family: Diagnosis and Treatment
by Stephanie Donaldson-Pressman and Robert M. Pressman
(Jossey-Bass; 1997; 192 pages)

This book extends the concept of adult children of alcoholics. For example, non-addicted parents can seriously damage their children if they are consistently too self-absorbed to acknowledge and meet their children's emotional needs. Includes treatment suggestions. Written by counselors for counselors, but useful for anyone.

Growing Sane: Psychological Disturbances Accompanying the Growth of Consciousness
by James Stallone and Sy Migdal (Upshure Press; 1991; 150 pages)

The book "helps seekers smooth out the difficulties experienced on the journey to realizing their full potential." In other words, it is a guide for individuals who have chosen fast paths of self-development but have brought along the heavy baggage of psychological imbalance or limitations of personality. It deals with both minor issues (grew up in a dysfunctional family) and more substantive dilemmas (are you psychotic or just experiencing a temporary altered state of consciousness on the way to enlightenment?).

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