Selected Authentic Hope and Wholeness References

Anderson, N.T. (1990). Victory over the darkness: Realizing the power of your identity in Christ. Ventura CA : Regal Books.
Anderson, N. T., VanderHook, P., & VanderHook, S. (1996). Spiritual protection for your children: Helping your children and family find their identity, freedom and security in Christ. Ventura, CA: Regal.
Benson, P.L., Galbraith, J., & Espeland, P. (1998). What teens need to succeed: Proven, practical ways to shape your own future. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing.
Branden, N. (1994). The six pillars of self-esteem. New York, NY: Bantam.
Breggin, P.R., & Breggin, G.R. (1994). The war against children: How the drugs, programs, and theories of the psychiatric establishment are threatening America’s children with a medical “cure” for violence. New York, NY: St. Martin’s Press.
Brendtro, L.K., Brokenleg, M., & VanBockern, S. (1990). Reclaiming youth at risk: Our hope for the future. Bloomington , IN : National Educational Service.
Canfield, K. (1996). The heart of a father: How dads can shape the destiny of America . Chicago , IL : Northfield Publishing.
Chapman, G. (1995). The five love languages. Chicago , IL : Northfield .
Chapman, G. (2000). The five love languages of teenagers. Chicago , IL : Moody Press.
Chapman, G., & Campbell, R. (1997). The five love languages of children. Chicago , IL : Moody Press.
Chapman, G. (2002). The love languages of God. Chicago, IL: Northfield Publishing.
Coopersmith, S. (1967). The antecedents of self esteem. San Francisco, CA: W.H. Freeman and Company.
Covington, M.W., & Beery, R.G. (1976). Self worth and school learning. New York, NY: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston.
Dobson, J. (2001). Bringing up boys: Practical advice and encouragement for those shaping the next generation of men. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.
Dobson, J. (1999). The new hide and seek: Building self esteem in your child (25th anniversary ed.). Grand Rapids, MI: Fleming H. Revell.
Elkind, D. (1981). The hurried child: Growing up too fast too soon. Reading, MA: Addison Wesley.
Elkind, D. (1984). All grown up and no place to go: Teenagers in crisis. Reading, MA: Addison Wesley.
Elkind, D. (1987). Miseducation: Preschoolers at risk. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf.
Eyre, L., & Eyre, R. (1994). Teaching your children responsibility (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Simon & Schuster. (And their books on teaching joy, values, and sensitivity.)
Floyd, R.W. (1996). The meaning of a man: Discovering your destiny as a spiritual champion. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers.
Heald, C. (1994). Becoming a woman of purpose. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress.
Heath, D.H. (1994). Schools of hope: Developing mind and character in today’s youth. San Francisco, CA: Jossey Bass.
Hersch, P. (1998). A tribe apart: A journey into the heart of American adolescence. New York, NY: Fawcett Columbine.
The Holy Bible. Many translations are available. This is the instruction manual you are looking for.
Hunt, J. Healing the hurting heart. Dallas, TX: Hope for the Heart.
Hunt, J. Numerous “Biblical Counseling Keys.” Dallas, TX: Hope for the Heart.
Hunt, J. Seeing yourself through God’s eyes. Dallas, TX: Hope for the Heart.
Jones, D., & Kendall, J. (1995). Lady in waiting: Developing your love relationships. Shippensburg, PA: Treasure House/Destiny Image Publishers.
Jones, R.D. (2003). Angry at God: Bring Him your doubts & questions. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing.
Kruis, J.G. (2000). Quick Scripture reference for counseling (3rd ed.). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.
Ludtke, M. (1997). On our own: Unmarried motherhood in America. New York, NY: Random House.
Lynch-Fraser, D. (1992). Life’s little miseries: Helping your child with the disasters of everyday life. New York, NY: Lexington Books.
Mason, M. (1999). Practicing the presence of people: How to learn to love. Colorado Springs, CO: Waterbrook Press.
McDowell, J. (1984). His image: My image. San Bernardino, CA: Here’s Life.
McDowell, J. & Day, D. (1991). How to be a hero to your kids. Dallas, TX: Word.
McGee, R.S. (1990). The search for significance (2nd ed.). Houston, TX: Rapha Publishing.
Miller, K.C. (1997) The useful proverbs. Grand Rapids, MI: World Publishing.
Mitchell, H.H., & Thomas, E.M. (1994). Preaching for black self-esteem. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press
.Morgan, E., & Kuykendall, C. (2002). Make room for daddy: A mom’s guide to letting dad be dad. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
Morgan, E., & Kuykendall, C. (1997). What every child needs: Getting to the heart of mothering. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
Neal, C. (1995). Dancing in the arms of God: Finding intimacy and fulfillment by following His lead. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
Neal, C. (2004). Walking tall in Babylon: Raising children to be godly and wise in a perilous world. Colorado Springs, CO: Waterbrook Press.
Price, G.A. (2003). Twisted thinking transformed: Straight thinkers accept responsibility. Sturgeon Bay, WI: Priceless Publishing.
Pritchard, R. (1997). The ABC’s of wisdom: Building character with Solomon. Chicago, IL:
Moody Press.
Reasoner, R.W. (1982). Building self esteem: Parent’s guide and teacher’s guide. Palo Alto, CA: Consulting Psychologists Press.
Roehlkepartain, J. L., & Leffert, N. (2000). What young children need to succeed: Working together to build assets from birth to age 11. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing.
Rollins, C.E., & Dargatz, J. (1994). Building self esteem and confidence in yourself and your child. New York, NY: Galahad Books.
Smalley, G., & Trent, J. (1986). The blessing. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson.
Smalley, G., & Trent, J. (1987). The gift of honor. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson.
Swann, W.B., Jr. (1996). Self traps: The elusive quest for higher self esteem. New York, NY: W.H. Freeman and Company.
Tapscott, D. (1998). Growing up digital: The rise of the net generation. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Trent, J., Osborne, R, & Bruner, K. (Eds.) (2000). Spiritual growth of children: Helping your child develop a personal faith. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.
Trip, T. (1995). Shepherding a child’s heart. Wapwallopen, PA: Shepherd Press.
Wagner, M.E. (1975). The sensation of being somebody: An inspirational guide to boosting your self-image – and improving your life. New York, NY: Harper Paperbacks.
Welch, E.T. (2003). Motives: “Why do I do the things I do?” Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing.
White, J., & Weidmann, J. (Eds.) (2001). Spiritual mentoring of teens: Building your child’s faith through the adolescent years. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.
Young, B.B. (1991). How to develop self esteem in your child: 6 vital ingredients. New York, NY: Fawcett Columbine.

Koch, K.A. (2005). Finding authentic hope and wholeness: 5 questions that will change your life. Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers.

Kathy Koch, Ph.D., President, Celebrate Kids, Inc.
P.O. Box 136234 ▪ Fort Worth, TX 76136
(817) 238-2020 ▪ www.CelebrateKids.com ▪ www.AuthenticHope.com