Free Online Resources

Check out some of the other resources for common presenting topics from parents.

1. Society of Child Clinical and Adolescent Psychology: https://effectivechildtherapy.org/

2. American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/

3. National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://nami.org/Home

4. American Academy of Pediatrics: https://www.aap.org/

5. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/

6. Center for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/index.htm

7. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

8. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: https://www.aacap.org/

9. Child Mind Institute https://childmind.org

Additional Information on Childhood loss and grief: 

https://childmind.org/guide/helping-children-cope-with-grief/

https://www.dougy.org/

Centerstone Community Behavioral Health Center 877-467-3123 (accepts medicaid)

SIU Clinical Center -  618-453-2361 (Sliding scale services that is no more than 30 dollars per therapeutic session; Comprehensive Psychological Evaluations available)

Book recommendations are general recommendations that may support families for a variety of presenting concerns. These recommendations are not a substitute for a formal treatment recommendation. Dr. Shawler receives no compensation from the resources listed.

SELECTED PARENT BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:

A. Taking Charge of ADHD by Dr. Russell Barkley (recommended for parents from early childhood through adolescents)

B. The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child, No Pills, No Therapy, No Contest of Wills by Dr. Alan Kazdin (recommended for parents of children from toddler years to 12)

C. Growing Up Brave: Expert Strategies for Helping Your Child Overcome Fear, Stress, and Anxiety by Dr. Donna Pincus (recommended for parents of children 9 and under)

D. Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents by Dr. Eli Lebowitz (recommended for parents of children ages 9 and up)

F. Two Homes, One Childhood: A Parenting Plan to Last a Lifetime by Dr. Robert Emery (Recommended for parents who are or have gone through parental sepertation)

SELECTED CHILD WORKBOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:

Visit the following page for a number of childhood concerns and books written for children and families to do together. https://www.dawnhuebnerphd.com/books-by-dawn/

Parents often come in with concerns about medications as a part of a treatment plan for their child's presenting concerns. For children and adolescents, many choose to participate in therapy first. However, some conditions may benefit from consultation with a medical professional who can further discuss medication options. Within therapy, Dr. Shawler can support parents with information so they feel equipped with the evidence around medication use so important decisions can be made to support children. In some cases, children benefit from a benefit from a combination of both therapy and medications. In other cases, participation in therapy can reduce symptoms without the need for medical intervention. The majority of providers recommend that if psychotropic medications are used, therapy should also be conducted to teach skills and supports that would benefit the child and family. 

The following medication guides offer parents education on some of the most common presenting concerns when medications may be considered and discussed. Coming in for treatment and consultation allows parents to discuss the pros and cons of the potential of medications while also discussing the behavioral and therapeutic options which may mitigate the need for medication or potentially reduce the dosage needed to support children and adolescents. Medication decisions are always made within the medical professionals office in collaboration with the patient and family.

Depression: https://www.aacap.org/App_Themes/AACAP/docs/resource_centers/resources/med_guides/DepressionGuide-web.pdf

Anxiety: https://www.aacap.org/App_Themes/AACAP/docs/resource_centers/resources/med_guides/anxiety-parents-medication-guide.pdf

ADHD: https://www.aacap.org/App_Themes/AACAP/docs/resource_centers/resources/med_guides/ADHD_Medication_Guide-web.pdf

Autism Sprectrum Disorder: https://www.aacap.org/App_Themes/AACAP/Docs/resource_centers/autism/Autism_Spectrum_Disorder_Parents_Medication_Guide.pdf