therapeutic use

Literature guides to promote self understanding through bibliotherapy. Covers coping, death, differences, divorce, poverty, relationships, and self-concept.

Examines how individuals can better control their emotions and actions to live healthier and more productive lives. Marital problems, raising children, alcoholism, diseases, psychosomatic illness, and weight problems are only some of the difficult life situations explored.

In response to his grief over the loss of his wife and son to a drunk driver, Wyatt Blaine decides to start up an equine therapy program for troubled teens at his family's ranch and is solicited by the widow of the man responsible for his family's death, who wants Wyatt to welcome her son into his program, which leads all three individuals onto an unexpected path toward love and forgiveness.

Jan Chozen Bays, a physician and meditation instructor, offers dietary guidance to overcome personal struggles with food, and discusses how to identify unhealthy habits and food patterns. Includes an audio CD with guided exercises for mindful eating.

Twenty-five essays present information on the effects of marijuana use, the issue of marijuana legalization, and medical marijuana, as well as personal stories of marijuana use and abuse. Also includes a comprehensive introduction, a list of related organizations, and a bibliography.

A collection of controversial essays that debate the issues surrounding the legalization of marijuana for medical use.

Describes the nature and effects of lithium, how it is used to treat mood disorders and ADD, and alternative forms of treatment.

Describes the development of antibiotics and explores the recent phenomenon of drug-resistant bacteria.

Describes the training of and work performed by therapy dogs, presents photos of dogs at work in hospitals, schools, homes, and other settings, and provides a list of further resources.

Abby and her sister Tess nearly run into trouble when they agree to participate in an animal-assisted activity program at the hospital during which they are assigned to bring a talking parrot to visit Elliot, a boy who has become very depressed since being in a car accident.