Complex Trauma

National Child Traumatic Stress Network
www.NCTSN.org

Alcohol & Drug Abuse (General)

National Clearinghouse on Alcohol and Drug Information
www.health.org

National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov

Join Together
www.jointogether.org

Federal Resources

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
(includes CSAT, CSAP and CMHS)
www.samhsa.gov

SAMHSA Recovery Month
www.recoverymonth.gov

National Institute on Drug Abuse
www.nida.nih.gov

National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
www.niaaa.nih.gov

National Organizations

Child Welfare League of America
www.cwla.org

National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD)
www.nasadad.org

National Association of Children of Alcoholics
www.nacoa.org

National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia (CASA)
www.casacolumbia.org and www.casalibrary.org

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare
www.ncsacw.samhsa.gov

National Conference of State Legislators
www.ncsl.org

National Governors Association
www.nga.org

Family Organizations

Al-Anon Family Group (includes Ala-Teen)
www.al-anon.alateen.org

Circle of Parents
www.circleofparents.org

Faces and Voices of Recovery
www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org

Family Support America
www.frca.org

Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
www.ffcmh.org

Recommended Reading and Video List:
Addiction, Complex Trauma & Resiliency

Articles

Cook, A., Spinazzola, J., Ford, J. et al. (2005). Complex trauma in children and adolescents. Psychiatric Annals 35(5): 390-398.

Van der Kolk, K. (2005). Developmental trauma disorder. Psychiatric Annals 35(5): 401-408.

Books

Sybil & Steve Wolin, S. & Woblin, S. (1993). The Resilient Self: How Survivors of Troubled Families Rise Above Adversity. New York: Villard Books. (Strength-based language)

Eron, J. & Lund, T. (1996). Narrative Solutions. New York: Guilford. ("Preferred View" and how to use it)

O’Gorman, P. (1994). Dancing Backwards in High Heels: How Women Master the Art of Resilience. Center City, MN: Hazelden. 1-800-257-7800. (Full of exercises that can be used individually or to lead groups)

O’Gorman, P. & Diaz, P. (1988). 12 Steps to Self-Parenting. Deerfield Beach, FL: HCI. 1-800-441-5569. (Use of affirmations and meditations for children and spouses of alcoholics) *also available in an audio-book

O’Gorman, P. & Diaz, P. (2004). The Lowdown on Families Who Get High. Washington, DC: Child Welfare League of America. 1-800-407-6273. (Guide for helping professionals on addiction, parenting and recovery)

Audio & Videos

"Love is Not Enough" (Video) – O’Gorman and real parents speak to others about their children’s substance abuse, and how to cope. Order from Reelizations, 1-800-214-5680.

"12 Steps to Self-Parenting" (Audio). By O’Gorman & Diaz. Order from HCI, 1-800-441-5569.

"Creating Healthy Families" (Audio) by O’Gorman & Diaz. Order from Sounds True, 1-800-333-9185.