Resource library - Advocate Health Care

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ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE
CONGREGATIONAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS
RESOURCES FOR HEALTH MINISTRY PROGRAMS

The materials listed here are available through the Congregational Health Partnerships Office at
Advocate Health Care, 205 Touhy Ave., Suite 127, Park Ridge, IL 60068. Materials may checked out
with a valid, current credit card. Materials can be ordered over the phone at 847-384-3513 or via email
at [email protected]. The library is also open for anyone to visit during business
hours, Monday through Friday. Please call ahead to make sure someone will be available to assist you.

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1 Caregiving Page 2
2 Children & Youth Page 6
3 Congregations & Health Ministries: Page 14
3a Activities, Resources & Assessments Page 14
3b Anointing Page 22
3c General Information Page 22
3d ―How To‖ Resources Page 26
3e Programs Page 30
3f Evaluation Page 33
26 Denominations/Religious Traditions Page 33
4 Diet & Nutrition Page 34
5 Disabilities Page 36
6 Domestic/Sexual Violence Page 37
7 End of Life Care Page 40
8 Family Page 46
10 Grief Page 48
11 Health & Spirituality Page 52
12 Health Care Justice/Health Disparities Page 58
13 Health Topics: Page 62
13a Arthritis Page 62
13b Cancer Page 62
13c Cardiac Health/Heart Disease Page 71
13d Diabetes Page 73
13e Fitness/Body Wellness Page 74
13f HIV/AIDS Page 76
13g Infection Page 79
13h Mental Health Page 79
13i Smoking Cessation Page 85
13j Stress Page 85
14 Jewish Resources Page 86
25 Miscellaneous Page 89
15 Older Adults Page 93
16 Parish Nursing Page 104
17 Pastors--Self-Care Page 115
18 Policies, Statements, Reports Page 116
19 References/Journals Page 119
20 Safety Page 135
9 Sexuality Page 136
21 Spanish Resources Page 137
24 Spirituality Page 140
22 Substance Abuse Page 147
23 Videos Page 149
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1 CAREGIVING

&Thou Shalt Honor...CareGiving. 1.W14.463
Action Guide & Video. Willand-Bell Productions. 2002 (cross referenced – Programs, Family,
Videos)
An action guide for community organizers with a 15 minute preview video. It is about caring
for aging parents, spouses and friends. It focuses on family members coming together,
communicating, and navigating their way through the medical, financial and legal labyrinths of
caregiving.

After Goodbye: A Daughter's Story of Grief and Promise. 10.F18.938
Book. Lynette Friesen Sorin Books. 2005 (cross referenced – Grief)
Written with gentle honesty and moving detail, this book beautifully describes what it is to
accompany another through sickness and dying. This book is an excellent guide for those who
are journeying with elderly parents of who have lost a loved one.

Aging Parents & Common Sense: A Practical Guide/A Directory of Resources for You & Your
Parents. 1.A205.1061
Binder. AXA Equitable. 2006
This guide is designed to offer suggestions and ideas for adults who are - or expect to be -
providing support and care to their aging parents or other relatives. The directory of resources
lists information on organizations referenced in this guide as well as additional organizations
and publications that can help you and your parents cope with the problems of aging.

Called to Care: Pocket Handbook for Caregivers. 1.U30.833
Booklet. United Church of Christ. 2001
Bible study and prayer help caregivers prepare for making contact. Reading a psalm or the
lectionary text for the day is a way to focus or center yourself for caregiving. This booklet
contains pages of inspirational writings.

Care for the Family Caregiver: A Place to Start/Palliative Care: Complete Care Everyone Deserves.
1.N84.1059
Binder. National Alliance for Caregiving. 2006
The information in this binder is designed to give you an overview of the basic aspects and
issues involved with caregiving. It provides basic information about many important and
universal aspects of caregiving. There is also a section on Palliative Care.

Caregiver’s Companion: Ministering to Older Adults. 15.D13.186
Rev. J. Daniel Dymski. Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame, IN. 1997. (cross referenced – Older
Adults)
In the new millennium ministry to the sick will be a ministry primarily entrusted to lay men and
women. This volume provides the lay minister with excellent insights pastorally, practically,
and spiritually. A wide-ranging list of excellent resources and bibliography is also included.

Caregiving: The Spiritual Journey of Love, Loss, and Renewal. 1.W1.6
Book. Beth Witrogen McLeod. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, New York. 1999.
Framed by the author’s personal odyssey as a caregiver and richly informed by the inspiring
and poignant tales of others, Caregiving explores medical and financial problems, all aspects of
spirituality, and such issues as depression, stress, housing, home care, and end-of-life concerns.

Caregiving and Loss: Family Needs, Professional Responses. 10.D10.119
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Book and Video. Foreword by Rosalyn Carter. Edited by Kenneth J. Doka and Joyce D. Davidson.
Hospice Foundation of America, Washington, DC. 2001. (cross referenced – Grief, Videos)
This book was produced as a companion to Hospice Foundation of America’s eighth annual
National Bereavement Teleconference. Focuses on policy issues, the caregiving experience
and caregiving at the end of life.

CARESS: A Community Approach. 1.M59.964
Spiral Book. Metropolitan Family Services. 2004
Caregivers Assistance Registry and Enhanced Support System (CARESS) This manual is a
training resource for professionals, community members and volunteers who regularly come
into contact with caregivers and who, with education and information on available support
systems, are in a key position to help caregivers get connected to resources that can aid them in
their care for their loved ones.

Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease: A Christian Perspective. 15.H12.187
Elizabeth T. Hall. The Haworth Pastoral Press. Binghamton, NY. 2000 (cross referenced – Older
Adults)
Through this book, clergy and caregivers will discover a woman’s touching story of caring for
her mother who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. You will also find practical day-to-day tips
for living with a loved one suffering from senile dementia and how your spirituality can make
the journey easier for both of you.

Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease. 1.U1.5
Booklet. U.S. Dept. Of Health & Human Services. 2009
This is an easy to use guide from the National Institute on Aging for caregivers of people with
Alzheimer's disease.

Caring for the Patient with Cancer at Home. 13b.A60.376
American Cancer Society. 2001 (cross referenced – Cancer)
This book explains various aspects of cancer. It discusses what to look for; what to do; what
not to do; and when to call the doctor in each aspect.

Church & Society Encircling Care: A New Vision for Congregational Caregiving. 1.P42.410
Book. Presbyterian Church. 2002
March/April Vol. 92 #4 - This volume describes the varying and complex images of
caregiving; the warm and spiritually led volunteers who gather around someone who needs an
assist; the family caregivers who put aside their own immediate needs to lovingly support a
spouse or partner, parent or child through difficult times; the congregation that must first look
within and accept the vulnerability of its own members before beginning a caregiving ministry
within its own walls.

The Comfort of Home: An Illustrated Step-by-step Guide for Caregivers. 1.M1.3
Book. Maria M Meyer with Paula Derr, RN. Care Trust Publications LLC. 1998.
An easy-to-read, simple and practical book on all the issues related to home care. Topics
include safety, nutrition, everyday activities, avoiding infections and illness, communication
with health care providers, end-of-life documents, and avoiding caregiver burnout.

Coming Back: A Gift of Caring. 23.A111.567
Video. American Heart Association. 1996 (18 minutes) (cross referenced – Cardiac Health/Heart
Disease, Videos)
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This video is about caregiving, what it's like to help a stroke survivor begin coming back from a
stroke. The responsibilities commonly associated with this type of caregiving are discussed as
well as the importance of setting limits and avoiding burnout.

The Complete Eldercare Planner. 1.L35.364
Book. Joy Loverde. Three River Press. 2009 (cross referenced – Older Adults)
This revised and updated edition will address: Where to Start, Which Questions to Ask, and
How to Find Help. Some of the topics discussed are finding the right housing, getting the best
insurance, wills and other legal issues.

A Family Caregiver's Guide to Hospital Discharge Planning. 1.N85.1060
Guía sobre la Planificación del Alta hospitalaria para los Cuidadores Familiar
Binder. National Alliance for Caregiving. 2006. (cross referenced – Spanish Resources)
This is a guide to the discharge planning process. By covering these topics - What is it?; Who
does it?; When should it happen?; What will insurance pay for?; What else should you know? -
it will help you get started. The back section has the information in Spanish.

A Family Caregiver's Guide to Long Term Care. 1.G29.704
Binder. Robyn J. Grant Evanston Commission on Aging
This manual is designed to help family caregivers advocate for the best possible quality of life
and quality of care for your loved one. Its purpose is to provide you the information,
suggestions and tips you need to navigate your way through the nursing home experience in a
manner that results in a positive experience for you and your loved one.

A Family Caregiver’s Guide to Planning & Decision Making for the Elderly. 1.W2.9
Book. James A. Wilkinson. Fairview Press, Minneapolis, MN. 1999. (cross referenced – Older
Adults.)
Forms, checklists, and practical advice on health, housing, finances, and more can be found in
this book. It helps caregivers and aging adults keep essential information, plan for the future,
and make the right decisions to ensure a safe and healthy living environment.

The Good Listener. 1.S1.1
Book. James E. Sullivan. Ave Maria Press, Notre Dame, IN. 2000. (cross-referenced – Activities,
Resources & Assessments)
Reflective journey into the art of listening.

Handbook for Long-Distance Caregivers. 1.F13.734
Binder. Family Caregiver Alliance. 2003
This booklet serves as a roadmap for families new to the challenges of caring from afar for
those affected by chronic or disabling health conditions. It takes a step-by-step approach to
assessing the care situation, developing a care team, holding a family meeting, accessing
community services, and balancing work and caregiving responsibilities.

The Home Care Companion’s Quick Tips for Caregivers. 1.K1.2
Book. Marion Karpinski, R.N. Healing Art Communications. 2000.
Hands-on caregiving advice and caregivers need day-to-day from how to position someone in
bed to protecting your back to nutrition for health and well-being.

I’ll Take Care of You: A Practical Guide for Family Caregivers. 1.I1.4
Book. Joseph A. Ilardo. . Ph.,L.C.S.W., L.C.S.W. and Carole R. Rothman, Ph.D. New Harbinger
Publications. Oakland, CA. 1999.
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This book is a clear guide to the complex reality of caregiving. The authors lead readers
through the process of recognizing, first, that they are caregivers as well as family members,
and second, they have rights as well as responsibilities. Caregivers and support group leaders
alike will enjoy and benefit from the creative exercises and activities.

In Times of Caregiving. 24.H49.845
Book. Robert M. Hamma Ave Maria Press. 2004 (cross referenced – Spirituality)
This book offers a simple way to pray, a way to reconnect with God's love and presence. Each
chapter focuses on issues and emotions that trouble caregivers: fatigue, fear, uncertainty,
loneliness, gratefulness, anger, crises, the need to see Christ, guilt, praying for others.

Information for Older Americans and Their Caregivers. 15.E31.1145
Folder. Environmental Protection Agency. (cross referenced – Older Adults)
5 Fact Sheets with information on: Environmental Hazards Weigh Heavy on the Heart;
Effective Control of Household Pests; Planning for Excessive Heat Events; Water Works; Age
Healthier Breathe Easier.

A Loving Voice: A Caregiver’s Book of Read-Aloud Stories for the Elderly. 15.B12.212
Carolyn Banks and Janis Rizzo. Charles Press Publishers. 1992. (cross referenced – Older Adults)
This wonderful collection of short stories is meant to provide some moments of pleasure for
elderly relatives, patients or friends, particularly those confined to nursing homes, hospitals or
those are housebound.

N/NW Suburban Lending Closet Directory. 15.S48.951
Folder. Seniors in Action. 2005 (cross reference – Older Adults)
A list of north/northwest Illinois cities which lend equipment to individuals for a short period
of time. It includes contact information, location, requirements and type of equipment
available.

Personal Caregiving to the Terminally Ill: A Gentle Death. 7.C21.351
Callari, Elizabeth S. Tudor Publishers, Inc. 1986 (cross referenced – End of Life)
This book, written for family and friends as well as for the professional caregiver, provides
practical strategies for personal, compassionate care of the terminally or chronically ill.

The Prepared Family Caregiver Course. 1.P46.524
Binder. Penn State College of Medicine. 2002 (cross referenced – Cancer)
Shorter hospital stays and greater reliance on outpatient care in cancer is shifting a significant
part of medical care into the hands of family members and friends. These unskilled,
emotionally involved persons are being asked to take on caregiving responsibilities that, until
recently, were assigned to skilled health professionals. To carry out their responsibilities, they
need information and guidance from health professionals and they also need encouragement to
become active problem solvers rather than passive followers of orders.

Rough Crossings: Family Caregivers’ Odysseys through the Health Care System. 18.U16.257
United Hospital Fund. New York, NY. 1998. (cross referenced – Policies, Statements, Reports)
This special report explores the experiences of family caregivers as their loved one transitions
from health facility to the community. This book contributes to the development of responsible
and reasonable ways to respect, understand, and help all families coping with serious illness
and the major transitions that mark that journey.

So Far Away: Twenty Questions for Long-Distance Caregivers. 1.N91.1110
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Magazine. National Institute on Aging. 2006
This booklet focuses on some of the issues unique to long-distance caregiving. It is a gateway
to ideas and resources that can help make long-distance caregiving more manageable and
satisfying.

To Survive Caregiving: A Daughter's Experience, a Doctor's Advice on Finding Hope, Help and
Health. 1.W53.536
Book. Cheryl Woodson. Infinity Publishing. 2007
How does a doctor cope when she specializes in geriatrics and struggles to care for her own
ailing parent? Dr. Woodson's experience as daughter and doctor helps caregivers give great
care while they protect their own health, finances and relationships.

Toward a National Caregiving Agenda: Empowering Family Caregivers in America. 1.N2.8
Magazine. Proceedings of a Caregiver Empowerment Summit, Convened by: The National Alliance
for Caregiving in collaboration with Partnership for Caring, Bethesda, MD 20814. 2001. (cross-
referenced – Policies, Statement, Reports)
Proceedings from a caregiver empowerment summit held last summer in Washington, DC, with
sponsorship from Pfizer and MetLife Mature Market Institute.

What my Family Needs to Know When... 15.T10.782
Binder. Transitions Caregivers Support Group. 2004 (cross referenced - Older Adults)
Binder that outlines what type of information should be listed and kept together to be available
for the family in the event of a sickness, injury or death.

2 CHILDREN & YOUTH

An Activity Book for African American Families: Helping Children Cope with Crisis. 2.U32.893
Booklet. U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services. 2003 (cross referenced – Family)
This guidebook is designed to help you and your family find different ways to help your
children cope with crisis. These methods work well with children ages 12 and under.

Age-Specific Health Behavior Assessment. 3a.N40.636
National Wellness Institute, Inc. and Congregational Health Services, International Parish Nurse
Resource Center. 1998. (cross referenced – Activities, Resources & Assessments, Older Adults)
A pencil and paper assessment of behaviors in numerous wholistic health categories, including
physical, safety, nutrition, emotional, relational, environmental, intellectual, social and
spiritual. An individual report summarizes the results. Aggregate results are also provided for
the group. Tests are available for children, adolescents, adults and older adults.

All Kids. 2.S24.427
Packet. State of Illinois. 2009 (cross referenced – Spanish Resources, Health Care Justice/Health
Disparities)
A packet of information relating to the new Illinois children's health insurance law. Information
is in both English and Spanish.

ALL KIDS Training Tour - Training Manual. 19.S59.1052
Binder. State of Illinois – Department of Healthcare and Family Services. 2006 (cross referenced –
References/Journals, Family)
A binder from the State of Illinois, Department of Healthcare and Family Services explaining
the new healthcare programs for children, families, seniors and persons with disabilities.

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Back-to-School 2002 Campaign Action Kit. 12.C23.357
Covering Kids. 2002 (cross referenced – Health Care Justice/Health Disparities)
The goal of the national campaign is to get the word out that low-cost and free health care
coverage programs are available for many families, especially working families. Inside this
binder you will find the tools you need to effectively launch your Back-to-School enrollment
effort.

Bless Our Children: Preventing Sexual Abuse. 2.C27.432
Video with Study Guide. Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence, Seattle, WA.
1993. (40) minutes (cross referenced – Videos, Domestic Violence)
The story of one congregation’s efforts to include sexual abuse prevention in their children’s
religious education.

Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents. 2.G5.124
Morris Green, M.D., National Center for Maternal and Child Health. Arlington, VA. 1994 (cross
referenced – Policies, Statements, Reports)
"Bright Futures" seeks to answer the challenging question of how those who care for children
can be more effective in disease prevention and health promotion. The recommendations
offered portend major changes in the delivery of preventive and health-promoting services, and
in the education of health professionals.

Building Assets in Congregations. 2.R11.500
Eugene C. Roehlkepartain Search Institute. 1998 (cross referenced – Activities, Resource &
Assessments)
A practical guide for helping youth grow up healthy.

Celebrating Peace: Young Peacemaker’s Club. 2.G9.310
Kelly Guinan. Herald Publishing House. 1994.
Activities to help children understand the benefits of peacemaking, heighten their self-esteem,
increase their use of conflict resolution skills and appreciate diversity.

Child and Adolescent Injury in Chicago. 18.C17.246
Jennifer Cartland, PhD., Patricia Meleedy-Rey, M.P.H., Katherine Kaufer Christoffel, M.D.,
M.P.H. Child Health Data Lab. Children’s Memorial Institute for Education and Research.
2001. (cross referenced – Policies, Statements, Reports)
This report describes serious injury to children and adolescents in Chicago, organized to
highlight ways to prevent future injuries.

Children Together: Teaching Girls & Boys to Value Themselves and Each Other. 2.G28.629
Book. Kathryn Goering Reid Pilgrim Press. 2000
This book will help the church teach children about inequality and discrimination and help
children learn to value themselves and others for who they are. Each age-appropriate lesson
covers topics such as learning to work together, exploring individual potential, media and
stereotypes, and sexual harassment.

Children’s Health. 2.P7.125
Kopy Kit(R) Reproducible Resources. Parlay International, Emeryville, CA. 1999.
One page information sheets on a variety of children’s health topics.

The Children's Health Market, Inc. 2.T8.523
Folder. The Children's Health Market, Inc. 2002
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A comprehensive health and substance abuse prevention curriculum for Kindergarten through
6th grade. Folder is full of materials to use.

Coming Out Young and Faithful. 2.M49.630
Book. Leanne McCall Tigert Pilgrim Press. 2001 (cross reference – Sexuality)
These are the stories of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning teenagers who
describe their experiences in their own voices, young people tell of their lives in a fresh, candid
and honest manner. They speak of their hurts and hopes. They speak of their vision for
themselves and their church communities.

Common Threads of Teenage Grief. 10.T3.112
By Teens Who Know & Janet N. Tyson, Licensed Professional Counselor. Helm Publishing, Lake
Dallas, TX. 1998. (cross referenced – Grief)
This is a book about understanding grief and healing. It is for teens, their families and friends.
Written by a middle school counselor and nine teens, using their own words and experiences to
illustrate their struggles with grief and how they overcome it.

Courageous Pacers: The Complete Guide to Running, Walking, & Fitness for Kids. 2.E1.126
Tim Erson, M.S., P.T., Michael A. Diaz. Pro-Activ Publications. 1993.
A fun, information-packed book on running, exercise and fitness. Includes a logbook and
journal. Based on the experience of the Courageous Pacers program in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Discussion Starting Skits for Teenagers: Facing Substance Abuse. 22.P29.307
William R. Pike. Resource Publications, Inc. San Jose, California. 1996. (cross referenced –
Substance Abuse)
Skits that deal with health, abuse and addiction, and social, interpersonal and legal. The section,
―Solutions,‖ encourages discussion about responsibility and accountability among students,
teachers and parents. While written for teachers, it could be used equally effectively by youth
leaders.

District of Columbia Responses to Youth Violence: Impact on the Latino Community. 2.W42.954
Booklet. Washington Lawyers Committee. 2004 (cross reference – Domestic/Sexual Violence)
This booklet discusses the Washington Lawyers Committee 's executive summary of findings
and recommendations concerning youth violence and Latinos in the District of Columbia.

Empowering Our Children: Integration of Wholeness and Health in Christian Education. 2.B11.127
B. Balsmeyer, RNC, MS and N.Heberling, RN. 4641 Wicklow Drive, Middletown, Ohio, 45042.
513-422-8928 (cross referenced – ―How to‖ Resources)
How to integrate health and wellness into Christian Education programs. Includes twenty
lesson plans with activity pages, lists of supplies needed, and scripture and music suggestions.

Faith in Their Futures: The Youth & Congregations in Partnership Program of the Kings County.
2.P57.828
Book. Publication of Public/Private Ventures. 2004 (cross referenced – Health Care Justice/Health
Disparities)
This report is about an innovative local programs, which aims to reduce criminal recidivism,
subsequent adult criminality and self-destructive behaviors among young offenders. As its
name suggests, Youth and Congregations in Partnership (YCP) relies heavily on religious
organizations to work with young people. Its central activity, which is reinforced by other
services, is mentoring of youth ages 13 to 19 by adult volunteers recruited from places of
worship in Brooklyn. While YCP is defined as nonsectarian and forbids congregational
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proselytizing of youth, the program is built on a partnership between the District Attorney's
office and local faith-based organizations.

Finding Your Way After Your Child Dies. 10.V2.113
Phyllis Vos Wezeman, Kenneth R. Wezeman. Ave Maria Press. 2001 (cross referenced – Grief)
Built around the occasions that bring grief around a child’s death to the surface, this book leads
parents through a format of reflection, ritual, reading and response.

Five-Minute Bible Stories 2.R17.971
Book. Lois Rock Augsburg Books. 2004
Twenty of the most popular Bible stories retold with sincerity and good humor. Each one can
be read in just five minutes.

Gangs and Adolescent Violence. 2.C82.957
Booklet. Center for the Study & Prevention of Violence. 1996
A paper written on the study of group processes among youth, gangs, and violence.

The Goodbye Game. 2.C8.128
for Ages 6-12. 4 Players. Childswork/ Childsplay, LL, a subsidiary of Genesis Direct, Inc., Secaucus,
NJ (cross referenced – Grief)
A board game designed to help grieving children complete the mourning process and to teach
non-bereaved children to communicate about subjects related to death and dying. It is
recommended that adults using this game have a background in grief counseling.

Growing Through Grief: K-12 Curriculum to Help Young People Through All Kinds of Loss.
10.O3.116
Donna O’Toole. Compassion Press. Burnsville, NC. 1989. (cross-referenced – Grief)
"Growing Through Grief" is designed as an experiential learner-centered curriculum. Both the
cognitive content and the learning experience of sessions are important. This dual approach
recognizes that youth developing competency in dealing with change and suffering need
encounters that will increase insight, and abilities in both cognitive and affective domains.

Healthy Steps: Strategies for Change. 2.B29.805
Binder. Boston Univ. School of Medicine, Dept. of Pediatrics. 1999
An approach to enhanced primary care of children from birth to three. It emphasizes the
importance of a close relationship between health care professionals and mothers and fathers in
addressing the physical, emotional, and intellectual growth and development of children in the
early years.

Healthy Steps: Strategies for Change. 21.B30.806
Multimedia Kit. Boston Univ. School of Medicine, Dept. of Pediatrics. 2000
This is an interactive multimedia training and resource kit. It emphasizes the importance of a
close relationship between health care professionals and mothers and fathers in addressing the
physical, emotional, and intellectual growth and development of children in the early years.
This kit consists of a user’s manual, a CD ROM and 9 separate videos each covering a different
topic.

Hear Their Cries: Religious Responses to Child Abuse. 2.C28.433
Video with Study Guide. Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence, Seattle, WA.
1992. (48 minutes) (cross referenced – Domestic Violence, Videos)
A documentary on the role of clergy and lay leaders in preventing child abuse.
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It Helps to Have Friends When Mom or Dad Has Cancer. 13b.A77.394
American Cancer Society. 2001 (cross referenced – Cancer)
Children discuss coping with a parents’ cancer.

It Takes More Than Love: A Four Session Video Curriculum on Positive Parenting. 2.H9.129
Augsburg Youth and Family Institute Seraphim Communications. 1995 (cross referenced – Videos,
Family)
Based on the Search Institute’s work on asset development for youth, this curriculum addresses
intentional parenting, value-centered parenting, nurture-centered parenting and inclusive
parenting. An excellent resource.

Keeping Youth Drug Free. 22.S34.739
Booklet. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Service Administration. 2002 (cross referenced –
Substance Abuse)
Children today are exposed to illegal drugs as early as elementary school, so it's never too early
to talk with your child about drugs. This guide will help you do just that. It is designed for
parents and caregivers of children ages 7 to 13.

Let Me Grow Up in Peace. 2.E5.419
Erikson Institute Aid Assoc. Lutherans. 1996
This book is about violence and how it makes us feel. It's also a book that helps us know what
to do about violence.

Life or Death: Resources for Addressing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth Suicide.
9.U37.1146
Folder. United Church of Christ. 1999 (cross referenced – Sexuality)
Contains several papers compiled by the Youth and Young Adult Program of the United
Church of Christ Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns.

Living With Grief: Children and Adolescents. 10.D44.1176
Book & DVD Edited by Kenneth J. Doka Hospice Foundation of America 2008 (cross referenced –
Grief)
This book was produced as a companion to the 15th annual teleconference which focuses on
the experience of grieving children and adolescents, and the ways that hospice professionals,
parents, teachers, and others can vest support them as they cope with death and bereavement.

Living With Grief: Children, Adolescents, and Loss. 10.D9.118
Edited by Kenneth J. Doka. Hospice Foundation of America. 2000. (cross referenced – Grief) (See
video section for accompanying video)
This book was produced as a companion to Hospice Foundation of America’s seventh annual
National Bereavement Teleconference. Chapters address theory in childhood bereavement,
clinical approaches with children and adolescents and special losses.

Lost Boys: Why Our Sons Turn Violent and How We Can Save Them. 2.G6.130
James Garbarino, Ph.D. Anchor Books, A Division of Random House, New York, NY. 1999.
The author proposes that, in spite of the hazards posed by family, societal neglect, and easy
access to firearms, there is reason to hope that children can become less violent. Assists
parents and teachers in recognizing and responding to key warning signals.

Making Healthy Choices: A Key to Abundance. 2.P8.138
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