Educating Yourself!
Parents Helping Parents, Inc. Library
The following items in our library are available to you and your family free of charge.
We would like to thank the Edmond's Women's Club, parents and our corporate sponsors for their donations.
The items may be checked out at our offices which are located at Nichols Travel, (3416 S. Blvd. in Edmond (far SE corner of 33rd and Blvd. next to City Bites) or at our meetings. Please call Pat Nichols at 642-8198 and make sure the item(s) you wish to check out is available.
We encourage you to join a PHP committee and/or become a board member. Call Pat Nichols at 642-8198.
We also appreciate "any" donations regardless of the amount. There is a "donation box" on the front table at our meetings or you can mail your donation to PHP, 3416 S. Blvd., Edmond, Ok 73013
4 Part Video from the Dr. Phil Show (4 Hours)
"The High Is A Lie" CD from Dr. Mary Holley (40 minutes)
"Power Over Addiction" video by Dr. Mary Holley (40 minutes)
This video is the result of two years of research and is directed to the addict population, as well as parents that are facing drug problems in their families. A portion of the video also contains a personal Christian prospective on defeating addiction in the family by the author.
"Relapse" video by Dr. David Ohlms (30 minutes)
Dr. Ohlms explains how relapse begins when an addict loses conscious contact with the memory of the pain of their addiction. He then details the various signs of relapse.
Audio cassettes version available.
"Set-Up For Relapse" video by Michael Johnson (30 minutes)
Michael Johnson addresses how addicts unknowingly set themselves up for relapse. He addresses the dynamics surrounding relapse, and explains how anger, hidden motives, making deals, etc. are all set-ups for relapse. He explores the roles of family and peer relationships.
"Relationships In Recovery" Video by Meg Haycraft, MSW (29 minutes)
This video explains the difficulties we experience as we attempt to understand the changes we and our loved are experiencing during and after recovery. She explores how family members can help their loved one and avoid enabling tendencies which may contribute to relapse.
"Spirituality" video by Rev. Steve Little (60 minutes)
This video does a great job in explaining the 12 Step tradition and how a person's spirituality plays such an important role in his/her long term recovery. This is not about "religion" but an explanation of how vital this subject is to accomplish recovery.
Book: "Spirituality of Imperfection"
by Ernest Kurtz and Katherine Ketcham
This book speaks to anyone who yearns to find meaning--and even joy--within suffering. Many traditions and faiths are discussed.
"Detox - Your First Days" In Recovery video, by Dr. David Ohlms (20 minutes)
This video is very important in understanding what is happening to our loved one in both the physical and psychological sense during those first stages of withdrawal from alcohol and/or other drugs. The tape also explains what we can do to help.
"The Disease of Alcoholism: Adolescent" Video (14 minutes)
This tape contains a few new concepts you may not be familiar with.
"Disease of Alcoholism" cassette by Dr. Ohlms
Details on why alcoholism is a primary disease. He outlines its signs, symptoms and deadly progression.
"Good-bye Cocaine" video by Brother Earl Video (31 minutes)
The speaker educates us on the incredible compulsion of cocaine addiction and the triggers that create relapse (audio cassette version available).
"Resistance and Recovery" Video by Delbert Boone (31 minutes)
This video outlines how addictions affects the addict's life socially, psychologically, sp ritually and physically while creating a barrier for resistance to treatment. He explains why the longer an addict uses, the more resistant he becomes to recovery.
"Marijuana" by Dr. Ohlms (audio cassette)
Dr. Ohlms will convince those who have been diagnosed with addiction disease that a successful program of recovery is not possible if marijuana use is continued.
"Steps for Intervention for Parents" Video (8 minutes)
The following books are highly recommended
For Adolescents:
"Teens Under The Influence," by Katherine Ketcham,
"Choices & Consequences," by Dick Schaefer
"Parent As Coach," by Diana Haskins. (Available through PHP only)
Adult children:
"Beyond The Influence" by Katherine Ketchum
"Codependent No More" by Melody Beattie
Cassette series: "Language of Letting Go" by Melody Beattie
Is addiction a disease?
This nine page report is essential for all families to read and understand. The positive outcome of your situation will be greatly enhanced after reading, understanding and accepting the conclusions found in this report.
Top Ten Tools for Top Teen Parents
Samples of various teen and/or family contracts you can use and customize for your family.
House Bill 1425 (2005)
This bill has resended a previous law that gave teenagers (ages 16 to 17) the legal right to reject to admission to an inpatient treatment program. In addition, the bill discuses other legal rights of parents, child and the state.
Family Matters: An Intervention
Parents desperate to save their son's life turn to Dr. Phil, who prepares them for an intervention with their drug-addicted 21-year-old. Dr. Phil explains how to help someone who doesn't want to be helped.
Meth is the most addictive drug known to man. The CD covers basic anatomy and biochemistry of the brain as they relate to addiction. The different stages of addiction and the consequences one can expect.
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