Self-Help Connection - Publications

Manuals,Guides and Publications

Directory of Self-Help Groups in Nova Scotia 2009

The 2010 edition of the Self-Help Connection's Directory of Self-Help Groups in Nova Scotia is now available and has been moved to its own page for purchase. Please adjust your bookmarks as needed.

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."

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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.

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

Click the titles to download the complimentary PDF versions.

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

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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

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