Self-Help Connection

Publications For Sale

Directory of Self-Help Groups in Nova Scotia 2009

The 2009 edition of the Self-Help Connection’s Directory of Self-Help Groups in Nova Scotia is now available for purchase. The directory contains a listing of self-help groups, support groups and community resources throughout Nova Scotia. Topics range from Abuse & Violence, Bereavement, Cancer, Family and Parenting to Youth organizations.

For 2009 we have given you the option either purchasing the hardcopy of the directory or a CD-R version. The disc is in pdf format and has a “click and find,” feature. With the information in pdf format it is only 1.3 MB in size, which allows for the file to open quickly and only uses limited amount of hard drive space.

Whether you are someone looking for a particular group to meet your specific needs, a professional seeking an appropriate referral point for a client, or a researcher looking for self-help group contacts or information about a certain topic, we hope you will find this directory to be an informative and practical resource.

This publication is updated yearly.
Cost $30.00 + $5.00 shipping and handling per item
To order please contact us or use the financial instruments below.

Directory Hardcopy

Directory CD-R

A Self-Help Toolkit For New and Seasoned Facilitators

The Self-Help Connection is pleased to provide yet another fantastic resource to self-help and support groups across Nova Scotia. The Self-Help Toolkit encompasses updated information from three existing manuals of the Self-Help Connection: Growing and Flourishing in Self-Help Groups, Tips for Self-Help Group Leaders, and Self-Help: A "How To" Manual, while also incorporating new techniques and an eye-catching layout.

Cost $30.00 + $5.00 shipping and handling per item.
Table of Contents in PDF format for download
Sample Chapter in PDF format for download
To order please contact us or "Add to Cart."

Self-Help Toolkit

Tips for Professionals Using Self-Groups As Part of Their Practice

The Self-Help Connection is pleased to offer this tips sheet in PDF format for no charge.

Seven Guides to Enhance the Leadership, Capacity, and Advocacy Skills of Consumers/Survivors, 2002

1. Consumer/Survivor Self-Help Group Development
   (Complimentary Copy in PDF format to download for no charge)
2. Consumer/Survivor Community Participation
3. Consumer/Survivor Leadership
   (Complimentary Copy in PDF format to download for no charge)
4. Maintaining Your Mental Health
5. Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Advocacy
6. Policy and Standards Development
7. Tips for Preparing and Delivering Presentations

Cost $4.00 each or a 7- guide set for $30.00
To order please contact us.

Youth Helping Youth: A guide to Starting a Self-Help Group, 2000

Cost $5.00
To order please contact us.

Growing and Flourishing in Self-Help Groups: A Manual for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, 1997

Cost $30.00
Table of Contents in PDF format for download
Sample Chapter in PDF format for download
To order please contact us. Please note only available in PDF Format.

Tips for Self-Help Group Leaders, 1995

Cost $30.00
Table of Contents in PDF format for download
Sample Chapter in PDF format for download
To order please contact us. Please note only available in PDF Format.

Self-Help: A How To Manual, 1990

Cost $30.00
Table of Contents in PDF format for download
To order please contact us. Please note only available in PDF Format.

About The PDF Format

These documents are in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view/print these PDF files. If you do not have it on your computer already, you may download the newest version of this program for free from the Adobe web site. If you are a blind or visually impaired user, Adobe provides PDF conversion tools that may be of interest to you. If you require any further information on this tool or have questions about how to use it, please refer to Adobe's conversion FAQ. If you have any problems opening or printing this document, please contact us.

Publications For Loan

For loan from our library for a two-week period, contact us for further details on borrowing:

• Directory of Self-Help Groups in Nova Scotia, 2002
• Struggling and Juggling, Manual and Cassette for women's issues, Brenda MacDonald, 1998
• Manuals on specific self-help group issues: parenting, depression, surviving childhood sexual abuse, including the three manuals published by the Self-Help Connection
• Co-publications with Self-Help Groups and/or self-helpers first- person accounts:
  --Breaking the Silence, Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, 1991
  --Celebration Into Healing, Women Incest Survivors Heal, 1992
  --From Despair to Dignity, From Despair to Dignity Continues, Christine Brantnall, 1993, 1994,
• The Self-Help Resource Kit: Training Materials to enhance professional support of self-help groups, Jani Cardinal, Andy Farquharson, 1991
• Speaking Out About Mental Health: A Needs Assessment, 1989