External Referral Sources
please send any additions/updates/deletions to aictherapy@gmail.com
please send any additions/updates/deletions to aictherapy@gmail.com
All AiC Staff contact info is available in TN under the Staff Tab.
Dr. Rebecca Cho - 847-892-7300 ext 5 (Currently taking new clients as of 04/2023)
Location: Northbrook, Chicago, Virtual
Population: Ages 4 - 50, Treats everything except substance use and psychosis
Insurance: No
Dr. Sonya Sandhu - 847-562-5612
Population: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Location: Northbrook
Insurance: BCBS PPO
https://www.plenamind.com/dr-sonya-sandhu
Dr Howard Segal - (847) 509-8642 (Not currently taking clients as of 04/2023)
Location: 450 Skokie Boulevard Ste 504 - Northbrook
Population: Children, Adolescents and Adult Psychiatry
Insurance: NO
Dr. Robin Shapiro - (312) 520-96030 (Currently taking new clients BUT only works with therapist she "knows").
Location: Highland Park
Population: Children, Adolescents and Young Adult Psychiatry, Specialty with eating disorders
Insurance: NO
Dr. Purnima Gorepati - 1 847-861-0225 (Not currently taking clients as of 04/2023 *might have more flexibility in Summer)
Location: 707 Lake Cook Rd Ste 309 - Deerfield, IL and virtual
Population: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Anxiety, ADHD, OCD *no substance use*
Insurance: NO
Dr. Josh Kahn - (847) 509-8732
Location: 450 Skokie Blvd #504, Northbrook, IL
Population: Children and Adolescent Psychiatry
Insurance: NO
Dr. Brandon Gimbel
Location: 333 Skokie Blvd suite 114, Northbrook, IL
Population:
Insurance:
Dr. Sarah Stuerman - (224) 213-7360
Location: 707 Lake Cook Rd Ste 309 - Deerfield, IL
Population: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Insurance: NO
Dr. Carolyn Federman - (847) 686-0037 (Not currently taking clients as of 04/2023)
Location: 4180 Route 83 - Long Grove, IL
Population: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Insurance: BCBS PPO
Dr. Michael Feld - 847-400-5806 (Not currently taking clients as of 04/2023)
Location: 666 Dundee Rd #1302 - Northbrook, IL 60062
Population:
Insurance:
Dr. Jackie Haimes - (847) 328-4000 (Not currently taking clients as of 04/2023 *unless perfect fit*)
Location: Evanston
Population: Children - Adults, anxiety, adhd, depression, mood disorders
Insurance BCBS PPO, Aetna
Dr. Jodi Chase, MD - (847) 452-9518
Location:
Population:
Insurance
Heather Parkerson (NP)
Location:
Population:
Insurance:
Dr. Neil Fialkow - (847) 501-4418
Location: in Northfield
Population:
Insurance
Dr. Cathy Jaselskis - (847) 559-0609
Location: Northbrook
Population:
Insurance:
Dr. Jonathan Bloomberg, MD - 847-291-0088
Location: 425 Huehl road, suite 19a, Northbrook IL
Population: Child and adolescent psychiatrist
Insurance:
Meridian Psychiatric Partners - https://meridianpsychiatricpartners.com/
This form will allow you to skip the screening step, providing us with necessary information to determine level of care and proceed to the next available admission date. If we have a waitlist for the program, this will allow your patient to be put on the list right away until the next available admission date.
Exclusions to expedite: active substance use, active eating disorder, legal/court involvement that interferes with program hours, physical aggression, SI or HI with plan or intent, active psychosis, cognitive impairment/IQ below 85, Medicaid/Medicare or other non-commercial insurances.
SKYWAY Behavioral Health - https://skywaybehavioralhealth.com/
Population: 18+ PHP and IOP
Specialities:
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Complex Trauma
Systemic Trauma
Mood & Anxiety Disorders
Eating Disorders
In network with most commercial insurance
Plena Mind Center - https://www.plenamind.com/
Email: info@plenamind.com - Phone: 847-562-5612 - Address: 1450 Techny Road Northbrook, IL, 60062
Population: Child/Adolescent PHP and IOP
Specialities:
Anxiety disorders
Mood disorders (Depression, DMDD, Bipolar Disorder)
Trauma & Stress (PTSD, Adjustment Disorder)
Suicidal ideations
Non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors
School avoidance or phobia
Attachment concerns
Perfectionistic behaviors
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
In network with most commercial insurance
Suncloud:
Eating Recovery Center:
Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center: https://www.pathlightbh.com/
-Arielle Albert, PhD (Deveolpmental Neuropsychologist) http://ariellealbert.com
Chicago Office Skokie Office
65 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 2240 4905 Skokie Road, Suite 521 (Old Orchard Mall Professional Bld)
Chicago, IL 60601 Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: (312) 248-4878 Or email dralbert@ariellealbert.com
-Comprehensive Speech and Language Pathology https://comprehensiveslp.com/about-us/
Mara H Lane, M.S. CCC/SLP
Comprehensive SLP LLC
778 West Frontage Road, Suite 104 Northfield, IL 60093 (just north of Fields Volvo)
Phone: (847) 291-0700 Fax (847) 291-0703
Email: mara.lane8@gmail.com
Staff: Mara Lane, M.S. CCC/SLP (founder/owner)
Associates: Samantha Allen, M.S. CCC/SLP; Jennifer Bennett, M.S. CCC/SLP; Samantha Bernsen, M.S. CCC/SLP, Muriah Berry, MSW, LSCW; Jacqueline Carruth, MSW; Nancy Fell Cohen, M.S. CCC/SLP; Jamie Hochberg, M.S. CCC/SLP; Jackie Kahrilas, M.S. CCC/SLP; Karen Shane Lapinski, M.S. CCC/SLP; Eric Ross, M.S. CCC/SLP; Jan Healy Schwanke, M.S. CCC/SLP; Susan Segev, M.S. CCC/SLP; Amy Sapienza, M.S. CCC/SLP; Marci Steinberg, M.S. CCC/SLP
Evaluation Types:
Articulation/Phonology
Launguage
Auditory Language Processing
Oral Motor Functioning
Pragmatic (Social) Language
Decoding and Encoding for Reading Comprehension
Written Expression and Spelling
Deaf and Hearing Impairment/Cochlear Implants
Also has social pragmatic language group
-Peter Dodzik, Psy.D.
Northwest Behavioral Health Services PC
415 W. Golf Road, Suite 16 Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: (847) 577-0904
Evaluation Types:
Attention Deficit Disorders
Educational and Learning Evaluations
Neuropsychological Evaluations
Assessment and treatment of adults and children with neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders
Illuminate Psychological Assessments https://www.illuminateneuropsych.com/
3330 Old Glenview Road, Suite 10. Wilmette, IL 60091
P: (847) 443-8081 or info@illuminateneuropsych.com
Staff: Lisa Novak, PsyD (co-founder) & Noelle Ponterelli, PhD (co-founder)
Associates: Neal Paul, PsyD, Olena Vasilik, PsyD
Evaluation types:
Academic Achievement (reading decoding and fluency, reading comprehension, math computation and applied problems solving, spelling, written expression, annotating
Emotional Functioning (frustration tolerance, coping skills, anxiety, mood regulation)
Executive functioning (sustained and focused attention, impulse control)
Giftedness (twice exceptionalism, IQ testing for private school admissions)
Language skills (receptive and expressive language, oral comprehension, phonological awareness, social language and problem solving.,
Memory and Learning (acquiring new concepts, long term retention, verbal and visual memory skills)
Personality Style
Social Skills (reading social cues, making inferences, forming and maintaining friendships)
Sensory Motor Functioning (visual perception, fine motor coordination, and sensory regulation)
Study Skills
Kick Start Pediatric Therapy Network https://www.kickstartptn.com
Full services network that provides assessment, treatment and groups for young children to adults.
3545 Lake Avenue, Suite 200. Wilmette, IL 60091. Phone: (847) 386-6560 or info@kickstartptn.com
Clinical directors/Co-owners: Mindy Aharoni, M.S., OTR/L, Esther Weisz, M.S., OTR/L and Erika Larson M. Ed
Evaluation Types:
Developmental Screenings
Occupational Therapy
Speech Language Therapy
Therapy Services:
Young child (play therapy, PCIT, DIRFloortime)
Individual therapy for children, adolescents, adults and couples
Parent coaching
Perinatal Support group for pregnant women and mothers of infants up to 12 months
Other Services:
Therapeutic Preschool for kids 3-6;
Therapeutic Social groups for children (18m-3; 5-6; 7-9; 8-10)
Small group summer camp for kids 3-6 that aids in social skills, sensory processing, and language development
Sensory Motor Gym
Art groups for adolescents 14-18 and for parent/child art group for kids 2-5
IEP Consultation and Advocacy
Mind Chicago https://mindchicago.com/
4411 N. Ravenswood, Suite 225 Chicago, IL 60640 Phone: (312) 667-3775
Staff: David Myerson, PhD (co-founder) direct# (872) 264-7704
Associates: Jaime Long, PhD
Evaluation types:
Comprehensive Neuropsychological evaluation
Neuropsychological Consultation
Young Adult ADHD Evaluations
Young Adult Autism Evaluations
Neurobehavioral Associates, PC. http://www.chicagoneuropsychologist.com
Buffalo Grove Office Orland Park Office
1110 W. Lake Cook Road, Suite 355 10730 W. 143rd Street, Suite 37
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 Orland Park, IL 60462
Phone: (800) 564-0863. Or nba@neurobehavior.org
Staff: Michael Balthazor, PhD.; Jessica Paxton, PhD., Lisa Stanford, PhD, Kenneth Vincencio, PsyD., Jamie Walter, PsyD, Anne Wiley, PhD
Evaluation types:
Attention Deficit Disorders
Developmental Disorders
Learning Disorders
Medical Conditions
Memory problems or dementia
Neuropsychological Conditions (stroke, epilepsy, brain tumors, MS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinsons)
Psychiatric conditions
Traumatic brain injury
Northshore Pediatric Therapy https://www.nspt4kids.com
Neuropsychology Testing Center: 950 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Phone: (847) 486-4140
Staff: Greg Stasi, PhD; Rhiannon Law, PhD
Evaluation types:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Learning Disorders
Tic Disorders
Epilepsy
Sleep Disorders
Traumatic Brain Injury
Psychological consequences of medical conditions
# NSPT has several other locations listed below for therapy services but diagnostic testing is only done in the Des Plaines Office
3030 Salt Creek Lane Arlington Heights, IL 60005
1657 Cortland Street, Chicago (Bucktown), IL 60622
707 Lake Cook Road, Suite 312 Deerfield, IL
2530 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
1318 Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL 60025
917 Sherwood Drive, Suite 201; Lake Bluff, IL 60044
North Suburban Psychological Associates, Ltd. https://www.northsuburbanpsych.com
Phone: (847) 835-1770
4 Locations:
899 Skokie Blvd, Suite 106. Northbrook, IL 60062
917 Sherwood Drive, #1 Lake Bluff, IL 60044
2592 Grand Avenue. Lindenhurst, IL 60046
870 West End Court Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Staff: Alan Buntman, PhD, Mirian Fishman, PsyD, Sherly Green, LCSW, Carol Sweet Nichols, PhD, Pam Rezeck, PhD., Debbie Strauss, LCSW
Evaluation types: (Children aged 4 to adult)
Academic Achievement/Learning Learning
Attention/focus
Hyperactivity
Depression
Anxiety
Language skills/verbal expression
Executive functioning problems (organization, time management, following directions)
Memory/retention of concepts
Peer relations/social skills
Nonverbal Communication
Northwest Suburban Psychology Group https://www.nwsuburbanpsych.com
1020 W. Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 370 Deerfield, IL 60015. Phone: (847) 920-7187
Staff: Dr. Victoria Tuchscherer, PhD. and Dr. Elizabeth Heideman, PhD. (pediatric neuropsychologists)
Client types/issues they serve
Autism Spectrum Disorders
ADHD
Learning Disorders
Anxiety
Depressions
Neurological Disorders
Jeff O’Koon Psychology Group 2 office locations: http://okoonpsychgroup.com/
3633 West Lake Avenue 300 Center Drive
Suite 406 Suite 103
Glenview, Illinois 60025 Vernon Hills, IL 60061
For appointments call: (847) 729-5510
Staff: Jeff O’Koon, Ph.D. (founder/director)
Associates: Munriah Bolis, EdS; Marla Carson, PhD, Caitlin Cox, PsyD, Morgan Ferris-Johnston, PsyD, Graciela Franzwa, PsyD, Sarah Goldberg, PsyD, Terry Ann Hislop, PhD, Natalie LaDuke, PhD, Jacqueline Owens, PhD, Vanessa Wells, PsyD
Evaluation types:
Learning disabilities — from mild to severe
Executive functioning problems
Cognitive functioning
Giftedness
Language and speech disorders
Learning style — identifying strengths and weaknesses
Mood disorders, including anxiety and depression
Neurological conditions, such as seizure disorders
Special education advocacy and legal involvement, including mediation and Due Process hearings
Educational planning
Developmental delays
Autism spectrum disorder
Beth Osten and Associates https://www.bethosten.com/
3100 Dundee Road, Suite 704 Northbrook, IL 60062. Phone: (847) 633-1020
Staff: Beth Osten, MS, OTR/L (founder) Associates: Sarah Hearst, M.S., CCC/SLP Associates: Speech and Language staff: Michelle Cornell, Mary Ann O’Connell, Jessica O’Young, Lynda Thill Occupational Therapy Staff: Deborah Margolis, Aliza Soler, Weronika Zuczek Mental Health Staff: Michelle Kowalski (LCSW); Danielle Silbert (LCSW), Cheryl Singerman (LCSW)
Client types/issues they serve
Sensory processing challenges/disorders
Speech and Language concerns
Social Emotional Challenges
Feeding difficulties
Apraxia
Motor skills development
Auditory Processing/Language Processing Disorders
Social Pragmatic Difficulties/Disorders
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Learning Challenges/Learning Disorders
Fine and gross motor delays
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Down Syndrome
ADHD
Torticollis
Hypotonia (low tone)
Cerebral Palsy
Emotional and Behavioral Regulation Difficulties
Social/Emotional Development Difficulties
Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
They offer comprehensive therapeutic services for children and families with complex developmental needs including developmental delays, autism, regulatory and mood disorders, complex genetic disorders, and neuro-developmental challenges. We provide our therapeutic services using the DIRFloortime® model in conjunction with other therapeutic approaches and services.
Services and Programs
Occupational Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy
Mental Health Services
Feeding and Swallowing Therapy
Infant Massage
Early Intervention (0-3) services
Penguins Therapeutic Preschool (for children toddler – Kindergarten)
DIR (Developmental Individual Differences Relationship Based) Floortime
Safe and Sound Protocol – research based intervention designed to reduce stress and auditory sensitivity while enhancing social engagement and resilience
Interactive Metronome – a mode of assessment and training that can support the improvement of a neurological process called neurotiming Neurotiming involves the synching up of neural impulses in various areas of the brain which improves concentration and teaches the brain to work more efficiently.
Therapeutic Social Groups
Pediatric Consultation Center and Associates https://www.pccassociates.care/
1717 Deerfield Road, Suite 110 Deerfield, IL 60015. P: (847) 607-1416
Staff: Sharon Johnson, Ph.D. (founder)
Associates: Rachel Kornacker Psy.D.; Jill Caradec, MA; Alex Rouse
Evaluation types:
ADHD and Attention Problems
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Developmental Delays
Executive functioning problems
Cognitive functioning
Giftedness
Intellectual Functioning
Language and speech disorders
Learning Disabilities
Learning style — identifying strengths and weaknesses
Mood disorders and dysregulation
Neurological conditions, such as seizure disorders
Neurodevelopmentally complex children
Special education advocacy and legal involvement, including mediation and Due Process hearings
Educational planning
Attorneys:
Tiffany Hughes: visit her website or call: (773) 893-0228
Katz & Stefan: visit the website, or call: (312) 364-9000.
Anna Krolikowska: visit her website, or call: (847) 715-9328
Josh Jackson: visit his website or email: jjackson@jbpfamilylaw.com
Jason Adess: visit his website or email jadess@bergerschatz.com
Jordan Rosenberg: email jrosenberg@beermannlaw.com or call 312-262-2567
Mediators:
Ellen Feldman and Brian James, visit their website, or call: Ellen at: (847) 507-3204 or Brian at: (312) 524-5829.
Michael Cohen: visit his website or call: (224) 544-9990
Marjorie Jacobs - 847-564-1919 - https://www.marjoriejacobs.com/
Chicago Center for Evidence Based Treatment (CCEBT) - (312) 600-3936 or email at contact@ccebt.com
Location: Northbrook, Chicago, Palos Heights
Population: Adolescents and Young Adults Who Suffer from Eating Disorders, Anxiety and Related Disorders
Insurance: NO
Specialized therapists:
Abby Levin, AM, LCSW
abby@abbyevepsych.com
872-216-2889
BCBS PPO
Kelly Kilgallon, LCSW
Kkpsychotherapy@gmail.com
872-216-6220
BCBS PPO
Specialized ED Psychiatrists:
-Dr. Karen Bernstein- Adolescent Medicine at UIC
Location:
Population:
Insurance:
-Dr. Sadhana Dharmapuri- Adolescent Medicine at UIC
-Dr. Sejal Danawala- Adolescent Medicine at Advocate (North shore)
-Dr. Greg Montalto- Lurie Children's
Registered Dietitians:
Healthier Tomorrows:
Location: Lincoln Park, Chicago and Virtual
Population: all ages and genders struggling with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder, atypical anorexia, ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) as well as those struggling with behaviors such as food restriction, exercise addiction, compulsive overeating, chronic dieting, and emotional eating.
Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Blue Choice, United Healthcare, Northwestern University Aetna Student Health (NU-SHIP)
Malak Saddy
Location: Chicago or Virtual
Population: children, adolescents, and adults of all genders. I specialize in eating disorders, disordered eating patterns, Intuitive Eating, cultural diversity, and body image.
Insurance: NO
Nicole Michehl - Feed to Succeed
Location: Glenview and Virtual
Population: Birth - 20 years old,
Insurance: Yes
Perinatal Psychiatrists
Dylan Kathol, MD - North Side Psychiatry - 312-612-9667
Location: Chicago or Virtual
Population: Adult anxiety and mood disorders, perinatal and women’s mental health, stress management, concerns of emerging young adults, and coping with difficult life transitions.
Insurance: In-network with BCBS PPO
https://www.northsidepsychiatry.com
Nehama Dresner, MD - Wellsprings Health Associates - 312-573-0900
Location: Chicago
Population: Perinatal Psychiatry and women’s emotional development
Insurance
Aparna Chatterjee, MD, Connie Choi, M.D. and Rebecca Christophersen, A.P.N.
Meridian Psychiatric Partners - Main 312-640-7740 / Intake 312-640-7743
Location: Chicago, Evanston and Lake Forest
Population:
Insurance:
https://meridianpsychiatricpartners.com
1. Experience Camps (week long camp experiences for Grief): https://experiencecamps.org/camp. There are different session dates for the summer and different locations like California, Maine, Georgia, etc.
2. Pacific Quest- Hawaii- average stay is 10-12
3. Blue Fire Wilderness:
https://bluefirewilderness.com/faq-outdoor-therapy/ (average summer experience is 8-12 weeks)
Glenn Counseling Center in Glenview (mainly Christa) does individual EF sessions upon family request: https://www.glenncounseling.com/team
https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/executive-function-coaching-for-students-in-chicago
North Shore Executive Functioning - 312-380-9610 - https://nsefcoaching.com/
Educational/Transitional Consultant
The Aspire Group - https://www.theaspiregroup.com/
Location: Deerfield, IL
Population: Children, Adolescents and Adult
Insurance: NO
1. New Hope Academy- Arlington heights
2. Fusion Academy (private pay)- lake forest, Evanston, and Chicago campuses
3. Felicity- Deerfield
Developing the mind… elevating the spirit
4. Cove - Northbrook (mainly for learning disabilities as primary disability)
5. Wolcott college prep- Chicago (non therapeutic and is private pay, but tailored to executive functioning skill training and individualized learning strategies)
Jen Rafacz (confirmed 5/17)
Melissa Novak & Stacy Nadelhoffer
• Jason Best (confirmed 5/17)
• Laura Grimes (confirmed 5/17)
• Constance Bauer (confirmed 5/17)
• Dan Maloney (confirmed 5/17)
Talking to Children About Violence: Information for Parents and Educators: This article from the National Association of School Psychologists provides educators and parents with important information for talking to students about violence and fears.
Resilience in a Time of War: Tips for parents and teachers of elementary school children: This article from the American Psychological Association can help adults guide young children beyond fear to resilience.
Resilience in a Time of War: Tips for parents and teachers of middle school children: The American Psychological Association breaks out tips and strategies for parents and teachers of middle school-aged children.
How to Talk to Kids About Violence, Crime, and War: Common Sense Media gathers tips and conversation starters to help us talk to students of different ages about the toughest topics.
Helping Children Cope with Tragedy: The National Association of Elementary School Principals shares an article about helping students cope with tragic events.
-Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson, Psy.D.
Helpful Websites:
The National Alliance on Mental Illness
Information, education, support and resources
www.nami.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Cook County North Suburban
(Includes information on local parent support groups)
www.namiccns.org
Family Action Network
http://www.familyactionnetwork.net/#!
Trainings and workshops on a variety of topics, resources
Ellisa's Mission
http://www.elyssasmission.org/
Information, resources, upcoming and local events to promote awareness
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
www.aacap.org
Mental health resources for families
The American Psychological Association
Search for information about specific mental health conditions, research and publications
www.apa.org
Erika’s Lighthouse
Resources for parents and teens impacted by depression. Videos of teens talking about depression.
www.erikaslighthouse.org
The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation: The Balanced Mind Parent Network
Website for parents of children with depression and bipolar disorder
www.bpkids.org
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder
Information about ADHD, resources and links
www.chadd.org
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Information and resources for parents and support members
www.dbsalliance.org
Drugs.com
www.drugs.com
Search for basic information about prescription medications
Families for Depression Awareness
Information and resources for family members, links to blogs
www.familyaware.org
The Food and Drug Administration
Search for information, medication and recall information, research, planning
www.fda.gov
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Search by topic and resources/links
www.healthfinder.gov
The Mayo Clinic
Search for patient care information by topic, and medical research
www.mayoclinic.com
National Institutes of Health
Search by topic, self “quizzes,” and links
www.Medlineplus.gov
Mental Health America
Mental health information, local resources
www.nmha.org
The Brain and Behavior Research Foundation
Information and research on mental health issues
www.Narsad.org
National Eating Disorders Association
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
The National Institute of Mental Health
Search by topic, links on how to find treatment
www.nimh.nih.gov
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
www.ocfoundation.org
The Physician’s Desk Reference
Medical information about disorders and medications
www.Pdrhealth.com
Psych Central
Information and resources for a variety of mental health issues
www.Psychcentral.com
The National Association of Social Workers
Search for information about current updates and news, advocacy, and other resources
www.socialworkers.org
Teen Mental Health. Org
http://teenmentalhealth.org/learn/
Books:
Stress-Free Kids, by Lori Lite, Adams Media, Avon, MA 2014
The Mindful Way through Anxiety: Breaking Free from Chronic Worry and Reclaim Your Life. Susan Orsillo & Elisabeth Roemer. Guildford Press, New York, 2011.
The Optimistic Child: A Proven Program to Safeguard Children Against Depression and Build Lifelong Resilience, Martin Seligman, Houghton Mifflin, New York, 1995, 2007.
The Mindful Way through Depression. Mark Williams, John Teasdale, Zindel Segal, and Jon Kabat-Zinn. The Guilford Press, New York, 2007.
10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in my Head, Reduced Stress without Losing my Edge and Found Self-help Actually Works-a True Story. Dan Harris.Harper Collins, New York, NY. 2014.
The Practice: Simple Tools for Managing Stress, Finding Inner Peace, and Uncovering Happiness. Barb Schmidt. Health Communications, Inc. Deerfield Beach, FL. 2014.
(this book has a spiritual approach)
Building Emotional Intelligence: Techniques to Cultivate Inner Strength in Children. Linda Lantieri & Daniel Goleman. Sounds True, Inc. Boulder, CO. 2008
(comes with a CD to help parents coach children with mindfulness techniques. It is also broken down into two sections for young and older children