DOCUMENT RESUME EC 304 043 ED 384 202 Coping Skills. TITLE Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. National INSTITUTION Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. ISBN-0-8-444-0799-2 REPORT NO 93 PUB DATE NOTE 89p. Coping Skills, CMLS, P.O. Box 9150, Melbourne, FL AVAILABLE FROM 32902-9150 (free). Bibliographies (131) Reference Materials PUB TYPE MF01/PC04 Plus Postage. EDRS PRICE Aging (Individuals); Alcoholism; *Blindness; Child DESCRIPTORS Family Abuse; *Coping; Death; Divorce; Drug Abuse; Relationship; Health; Individual Development; Interpersonal Relationship; Marriage; Self Help Programs; Visual Impairments; Visually Impaired Mobility ABSTRACT 150 This annotated bibliography lists approximately coping braille books and 300 audiocassettes of books which address items listed are skills for people in a variety of situations. All provided by the National avai'l. .tble in the network library collections Handicapped of the Library Service for the Blind and Physically listed Library of Congress. Cassettes and braille formats are self separately under each of the following topical areas: divorce; families; child development; relationships; marriage and other addictions; abuse; health and healing; alcohol, drug, and visual issues, and aging; disabilities (subdivided into general, and mobility issues); providing care for a loved one; death bibliographies of books bereavement; and general. A list of other provided. 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National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Coping skills / National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, the Library of Congress. p. cm. Includes index. ISBN 0-8-444-0799-2 1. Blind--books and reading--Bibliography--Catalogs. 2. Talking books--Bibliography--Catalogs. 3. Life skills- National - Bibliography -- Catalogs. 4. Library of Congress. Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped- I. Title. -Catalogs. Z5346.L5 1993 93-32178 [HV1721) CIP 011'.38--dc20 Contents Disabilities v Introduction General 38 Cassettes Self Development 39 Braille Cassettes 1 Visual Issues Braille 7 39 Cassettes 40 Braille Relationships Mobility Issues Cassettes 11 41 Cassettes Braille 14 Providing Care for a Loved One Marriage and Divorce 43 Cassettes Cassettes 17 44 Braille Braille 18 Death and Bereavement Families 46 Cassettes 19 Cassettes 46 Braille 20 Braille General Child Abuse 48 Cassettes 22 Cassettes 48 Braille 22 Braille 50 Other Bibliographies Health and Healing 23 Cassettes Index 27 Braille 51 Cassettes 68 Braille Alcohol, Drug, and Other Addictions 30 Cassettes 79 Order Form 33 Braille Aging 34 Cassettes 36 Braille Introduction of the outside help that eases the way of Situations that require people to change transition. the way they live can be very disorienting. Throughout every section of this bibli- Coping Skills is a selected list of books ography, developing self esteem is a com- about dealing with problems and adjusting mon theme. It is a prominent feature of the to changes in life. Most sections are de- first section, "Self Development," which voted to a specific subject: self develop- includes a variety of self-improvement ment, relationships, marriage and divorce, topics. Some of the best known authors of families, child abuse, health and healing, the self-help genre are cited here: John alcoholism and other addictions, aging, Bradshaw, Robert Fulghum, Wayne Dyer, disabilities, providing care for a loved M. Scott Peck, and Dale Carnegie. one, and death and bereavement. In each Relationships between men and women section titles are separated according to are examined in "Relationships" and medium, then listed in alphabetical order "Marriage and Divorce." "Relationships" by author. All books listed are available on includes books about romantic and .cassette or in braille in the network library nonromantic alliances, including the work collections provided by the National Li- of Melody Beattie on codependency. brary Service for the Blind and Physically "Families" concentrates chiefly on Handicapped, Library of Congress. parenting topics. Families often believe Few things can make people feel iso- that their personal difficulties are a sign of lated more quickly than a serious problem. failure and find it a relief to discover that Support from family and friends, commu- they are not alone. nication with others who have dealt with "Child Abuse" covers several aspects of similar situations, and the advice of the topic from The Courage to Heal, trained professionals are important. Gerald which concent-ates on the emotional Jahoda in his book How Do I Do This damage that surfaces in later life, and When I Can't See What I'm Doing? com- Children at Risk, My Fight against Child ments on the loss of his sight in terms that Abuse, which includes preventive steps for apply to other major life changes: parents. "Health and Healing" includes books on All of us who face loss of sight have to stress management, depression, and pho- go through this period of adjustment and bias. The effects of mind-body interaction transition. It may take a year or it may on healing, as seen in the work of Norman take longer, depending on how good we Cousins and Bernie Siegel, also come are at solving problems. We can and under this heading. should draw on outside help to shorten "Alcohol, Drug, and Other Addictions" this period of adjustment. includes the classic texts of Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Ala-Teen, and In an age of fractured communities, Rational Recovery. Books about dealing people frequently lack the support system with a parent or child with a problem of that family and friends have traditionally substance abuse are here rather than in provided. Books can be an important part "Families." Introduction and Bereavement" includes books for Aging is a process that begins at birth. specific situations, such as Widower and "Aging" contains books about special The Bereaved Parent, as well as more problems arising after the age of fifty. general works such as Living Through Information to help people understand Mourning. how the aging process affects them per- Books that cover a variety of topics are sonally and advice for the children of listed under the heading of "General." elderly parents come under this heading. Distillations of the advice columns of People with disabilities frequently find Dear Abby and Ann Landers are found it productive to compare notes on assistive here along with Kim Williams' Book of devices they have discovered and various Uncommon Sense: A Practical Guide with alternative techniques they have devel- Ten Rules for Nearly Everything. oped to increase their independence. The large-print edition of this bibliogra- Books in "Disabilities" cover general phy lists both recorded and braille titles. topics, such as self esteem, finding the The disc edition lists only cassettes; the right doctor, and family relationships, as braille edition lists only braille. In the well as the specific areas of adjustment for large-print and disc editions, books avail- loss of vision and mobility. Personal tech- able on flexible disc are cited at the end of niques for many activities are detailed in the annotation for the cassette version. such books as When the Cook Can't Look, To order books, fill out the order form at An Easier Way, The Wheelchair Child, and the back of the bibliography and send it to How Do I Do This When I Can't See What numbers your cooperating library. Book I'm Doing? medium. Flex- are separated according to Serious illnesses pose problems on a ible discs are listed separately. number of fronts for both patient and caregiver. It is easy to concentrate on medical treatment and forget that illness takes its toll in many ways. "Providing Care for a Loved One" includes books such as Caring for the Parkinson Patient, Heartmates: A Survival Guide for the Cardiac Spouse, and Mainstay: For the Well Spouse of the Chronically Ill that help the caregiver deal with the emotional impact and physical stress of the situation. An important type of support comes from shared experience. It is now common knowledge that grief goes through a series of distinct phases. However, until the ground-breaking work of Elisabeth Kiibler-Ross, mourners were sometimes embarrassed by their feelings and thought they were alone in their reactions. "Death Self Development Intimate Connections: The New and Cassettes Clinically Tested Program for Overcoming Loneliness Developed at the Playing the Game: A Psychopolitical Presbyterian-University of Pennsylvania Strategy for Your Career RC 17189 Medical Center RC 23228 by Raymond B1FInk by David D. Burns narrated by Je:ry Fordyce narrated by Paul Baker 2 cassettes 3 cassettes The author contends that ability, dedica- A self-help manual for achieving self- tion, and competence are not sufficient to confidence. Assuming that thoughts have in the guarantee success or even survival feel and behave, an impact on the way we work world. He sets forth the essential the author suggests ways to overcome political and interpersonal skills an em- shyness and depression and explores the ployee needs to manipulate subordinates, role of intimacy in our lives. 1985. successfully. 1981. peers, and supervisors Bus 9 to Paradise: A Loving Voyage Homecoming: Reclaiming and RC 23902 Championing Your Inner Child by Leo Buscaglia RC 31960 narrated by Paul Baker by John Bradshaw 2 cassettes narrated by Bill Wallace The author celebrates the here and now 3 cassettes with the ultimate message that "life is A counselor, theologian, and television wonderful, joy is our birthright, and love personality claims that many people har- is what it's all about." Also issued on bor a wounded inner child with leftover flexible disc as FD 23902. Bestseller feelings from past hurts. This inner child individual's life and 1986. can contaminate an Living, Loving, and Learning RC 17739 marital problems, cause overreactions, by Leo Buscaglia addictions, toxic parenting, and destruc- narrated by Bob Askey tive relationships. He describes how to 2 cassettes heal the wounded child within. Also is- Series of lectures originally delivered sued on flexible disc as FD 31960. between 1970 and 1981 on the need of Bestseller 1990. people for one another. Includes stories The Magic of Believing RC 19698 and anecdotes illustrating the joys and by Claude M. Bristol pitfalls that the search for love entails in narrated by Russ Weinstein self-help these troubled times. Reassuring 2 cassettes philosophy. Also issued on flexible disc as skeptical A hard-headed businessman and FD 17739. Bestseller 1982. whatever newspaper man tells how to get harnessing the un- you want in life by limited power of your subconscious mind. 1948. 8 1 Self Development Cassettes How to Win Friends and Influence "Don't let people take advantage of your People RC 10972 purse, connections, talent, knowledge, time, and energy," she counsels. She by Dale Carnegie believes that nice people have rights narrated by Edwin Horton too. 1983. 2 cassettes The Sky's the Limit RC 15805 This popular guide to getting along with people in business or in society cites by Wayne W. Dyer examples of successes or failures of well- narrated by Bob Butz known people. Also issued on flexible disc 3 cassettes as FD 10972. 1936. Explains how we can achieve heights of Everything to Gain: Making the Most of happiness and fulfillment by developing the Rest of Your Life RC 25995 our human potential. Advises that we adopt a no-limit attitude to personal by Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter achievement, "accept our animal nature, narrated by Mitzi Friedlander and retain the fantasy and candor of child- 2 cassettes hood." Also issued on flexible disc as FD Account of how the former president and 15805. Bestseller 1980. first lady made the transition from the You'll See It When You Believe It White House to Plains, Georgia. In this RC 30718 joint narrative with individual interjec- tions when recollections or interpretations by Wayne W. Dyer narrated by Andy Chappell differ, the Carters tell of their involvement in a host of projects and volunteerism. 2 cassettes The author gives a set of directions for Also issued on flexible disc as FD 25995. personal transformation. He argues that Bestseller 1987. The Inner World of the Middle-Aged the human being is a spirit in a body, not a Man RC 16153 body with a spirit, and emphasizes spiri- tual experience. Using examples and by Peter Chew anecdotes, he describes why and how to narrated by Don T. Robinson visualize what you want from life. 1989. 2 cassettes Lifebalance: Priority Balance, Attitude A journalist examines the numerous prob- Balance, Goal Balance in All Areas of lems and pitfalls that confront men in their Your Life RC 27687 middle years and suggests positive ways by Richard and Linda Eyre to face the future. 1976. How to Be a Really Nice Person: Doing narrated by Jill Ferris the Right ThingYour Way RC 21306 2 cassettes The authors, who have nine children, run by Pat Collins and John Malone several businesses, revel in the arts, and narrated by Nita Elliott enjoy life, reveal their "secret"the abil- 1 cassette ity to balance work and family life. The Undertakes to replace traditional rules of underlying theme encompasses thinking correct behavior and etiquette with guide- and rethinking one's priorities and sug- lines designed to convey "niceness" with- out interfering with one's own priorities. 2 Self DevelopmentCassettes and about the Montgomery bus boycott; living life gests innovative approaches to long, children. He advises, "Love them to its fullest. 1987. and let them go early." Also issued on Talking between the Lines: How We Bestseller flexible disc as FD 30956. Mean More Than We Say RC 16052 1989. by Julius and Barbara Fast Practical Guide to I'm OK, You're OK: A narrated by Judi Hanna Transactional Analysis RC 14830 1 cassette by Thomas A. Harris Understanding and using narrated by John Stratton metacommunicaionhow we say what 2 cassettes the effects of breath, we say. Analyzes psychological self- A popular approach to pitch, stress, rhythm, tone, inflection, help based on the theory that each person in word choice, and emotional overlay the parent, contains three active elements: communicating. 1979. of trans- the adult, and the child. The goal Learned in All I Really Need to Know I healthy actional analysis is to achieve a Kindergarten: Uncommon Thoughts on the balance of these elements, freeing Common Things RC 28047 of the adult from the archaic recordings by Robert Fulghum Bestseller 1969. parent and the child. narrated by Harry Elders Everything You've Always Wanted to 1 cassette Too Weak Know about Energy, but Were his A retired Unitarian minister presents to Ask RC 12056 joy of thoughts and observations on the by Naura Hayden the life. The essays cover such topics as narrated by Mitzi Friedlander Ninth Sym- joys of Crayolas, Beethoven's 1 cassette child- phony, jumper cables, a shoebox of reevalua- Self-help work that emphasizes wife. A hood mementoes, and the author's mental, tion of habits that drain physical, kinder- frequently quoted maxim, from a of and emotional energy. Suggests ways is "When you garten graduation speech, developing changing these bad habits and world, it is best to hold go out into the Also issued on flex- a reservoir of energy. issued on hands and stick together." Also 1976. ible disc as FD 12056. Bestseller flexible disc as FD 28047. 1988. 12762 You Are Not the Target RC Down on It It Was on Fire When I Lay by Laura Archera Huxley RC 30956 narrated by Ila Toney by Robert Fulghum 2 cassettes narrated by John Rayburn self-improvement that A practical guide to 1 cassette and loving. includes "recipes" for living that all From the author who reminded us prin- The author applies psychological know we learned in we really need to other ciples, Oriental philosophy, and the kindergarten. Fulghum writes about the reader on to better means to spur things joy of climbing trees; about the The foreword mental and physical health. sink "grown-ups" do (such as cleaning isband, Aldous is written by the author's hi about strainers and plunging out toilets); Huxley. 1963. who began Rosa Parks, the black woman 3 10