- Catherine's Corner -

Recommended Books

Beautiful Battlefields

Bo Stern

I cannot recommend this book enough! I read this book while in the throws of my son’s addiction and it was a lifesaver!

Calm my Anxious Heart

Linda Dillon

Prayers For the Prodigals

James Banks

Seated With Christ

Heather Holleman

Talking With Children About Loss

Maria Trozzi

The Joseph Calling

Os Hillman

When you wonder why you are struggling, and want to find purpose. This was an eye-opener in how the Spirit captures our attention in the tough stuff to prepare us for more.

The Power of a Praying Parent

Stormie Omatian

What Happens When Women Say Yes to God

Lysa Terkeurst

Devotions

These are great suggestions for starting a daily habit of refocusing on God’s Words and connecting with the Spirit! YouVersion has an abundance of daily devotion options as well as a multitude of bible translations to choose from. First 5 is a great option to take the First 5 minutes of your day with a great devotion. Proverbs 31 and Ann Voskamp share some great devotionals! Often, you will find the Spirit speaking to you in your problems

Resources for Parents of Addicted Loved Ones

PAL

Parents of addicted loved ones

Addicts Mom

Provides state and local chapter information

Al-anon

For families and friends of alcoholics

David Sheff

Filled with resources about addiction, books by David Sheff, and social media links. Author of “Beautiful Boy” (very raw secular book/movie about his son’s addiction). Very true to life. Very relatable for parents. Be forewarned. Not everyone is ready for the rawness of this book, so, if interested tread lightly if you are still fragile!

Nar-anon

For Families and friends of addicts

The Bible

The best way to find Healing is with the Bible and a Trusted Friend

Support Groups

I’ve offered up a variety of support groups for parents and family members of addicted loved ones. Find a group that fits you! One size does not fit all.

Resources for Cancer Survivors

Cancer.org

American Cancer Society Provides News, Support Groups, and local directories for survivors and families.

Cancer.net

Provides Support Group information

Mental Health

NAMI

The National Alliance on Mental Health - provides access to state and local charters, a crisis hotline, and more!

Self-Help

21 Day Brain Detox Podcast

(minimal fee)

This is a great option for those who are ready to change the pattern of negative thinking, and redirect those thoughts to positive and productive thinking. This program requires a daily, long term commitment to see progress, but it is so worth the effort!

Dr. Caroline Leaf

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