Violence and Learning - Brief Bibliography

 

Key Resources

Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women. Making Connections: Literacy and EAL Curriculum from a Feminist Perspective. Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women: Toronto, Ontario, 1996. (Distributed by: Literacy Services of Canada/Grass Roots Press Toll Free: 1-888-303-3213)

 

Copeland, Mary Ellen and Maxine Harris.  Healing the Trauma of Abuse: A Women’s Workbook. 

New Harbinger Publications: Oakland, 2000

 

Horsman, Jenny.  Moving Forward: Approaches and Activities to Support Women’s Learning.  Parkdale Project Read: Toronto, Ontario 2000. 

 

Horsman, Jenny. Too Scared to Learn: Women, Violence and Education.  Toronto: McGilligan Books, 1999/Mahwah, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2000

 

Materials Related to Violence

 

Background

Brewster, Susan.  To Be an Anchor in the Storm: A Guide for Families and Friends of Abused Women.  Ballantine Books: New York, 1997

 

Danica, Elly.  Beyond Don’t: Dreaming Past the Dark. gynergy books: Charlottetown, 1996

 

Graveline, Fyre Jean. Circle Works: Transforming Eurocentric Consciousness. Fernwood Publishing: Halifax, 1998.

 

Horsman, J. (1997)  But I’m Not a Therapist: Furthering Discussion About Literacy Work with Survivors of Trauma.  Toronto: CCLOW (www.jennyhorsman.com)

 

Lewis, T. (1999) Living Beside: Performing Normal After Incest Memories Return.  Toronto: McGilligan Books.

 

Napier, Nancy J.  Getting Through the Day: Strategies for Adults Hurt as Children. W. W. Norton & Company: New York, 1993.

 

Terr, L.  (1990)  Too Scared to Cry: How Trauma Affects Children and Ultimately Us All.  New York: Basic Books

 

Self-Help

Bass, E. and Davis, L.  Beginning to Heal. Harper and Row Publishers: New York, 1993

 

Bass, E. and Davis, L.  The Courage to Heal.  Harper and Row Publishers: New York, 1988.

 

Black, Claudia.  “It’s Never Too Late to Have a Happy Childhood” – Inspirations for Adult Children.  Ballantine Books: New York, 1989.

 

Davis, Laura.  The Courage to Heal Workbook: For Women and Men Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. Harper & Row, Publishers: New York, 1990.

 

Education Wife Assault. For Men to Think About...You May be Becoming or Already Are an Abusive Man. Education Wife Assault: Toronto, 1997.

 

Education Wife Assault.  Women with Disabilities, Deaf Women and the Domestic Violence Courts (Plain Language Version). Education Wife Assault: Toronto, 1998.

 

Enns, Greg and Jan Black.  It’s Not Okay Anymore: Your Personal Guide to Ending Abuse, Taking Charge, and Loving Yourself. New Harbinger Publications: Oakland, 1997.

 

Gil, Eliana.  Outgrowing the Pain: A Book For and About Adults Abused as Children. Dell Publishing: New York, 1983.

 

LeFeuvre, Joan. Fresh Start. YWCA of Canada: Peterborough, Ontario, 1982. (Order from: YWCA, 80 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON, M5B 1G6).

 

The Literacy Project.  Together We Bloom: Women Speaking Out Against Domestic Violence (video and guide) Massachusetts: The Literacy Project Inc. (Order from: The Literacy Project, 277 Main Street, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 1461, Greenfield MA 01302, (413) 774-3934.)

 

Maracek, Mary. Breaking Free from Partner Abuse: Voices of Battered Women Caught in the Cycle of Domestic Violence. Morning Glory Press: Buena Park, California, 1993.

 

Metro Woman Abuse Council. Finding Our Voice: Healing Thoughts from Survivors of Woman Abuse. Metro Woman Abuse Council: Toronto, ON, 1998. (Order from: Metro Woman Abuse Council, 560 Jarvis St, 6th Floor, Toronto, ON, M4Y 2J4).

 

NiCarthy, Ginny and Sue Davidson.  You Can Be Free: An Easy-To-Read Handbook for Abused Women. Seal Press: Seattle, 1989.

 

Rousse, Linda P.  You Are Not Alone: A Guide For Battered Women. Learning Publications, Inc.: Holmes Beach, Florida, 1993.

 

Smith, Judith R. Time to Break Free. Hazelden: Minnesota, 1999

 

St. Christopher House. The Right to Be Free: Woman Abuse in Intimate Relationships. St. Christopher House Publications: Toronto, 1997. (Order from: St. Christopher House, 248 Ossington Ave. Toronto Ontario, M6J 3A2, ph (416) 539-9000).

 

White, Evelyn C. Chain Chain Change: For Black Women in Abusive Relationships. Seal Press: Seattle, Washington, 1994.

 

Course Materials

Status of Women Council of the NWT.  From Dark to Light. (Order from: The Status of Women Council of NWT, Box 1320, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2L9 phone (403) 920-6177.

 

Kivel, Paul & Creighton, Allan, with the Oakland Men’s Project.  Making the Peace: A 15-Session Violence Prevention Curriculum for Young People. Hunter House Publishers: Alameda, California.  (Buy from bookstores or order toll free: 1-800-266-5592)

 

Autobiography and Stories

Battell, E. and Nonesuch, K. (eds.) If You Could See Me Now: Stories by Women Who Survived Abusive Relationships. Key Consulting: British Columbia:, 1996. (Order from: Key Consulting, 379 Woodland Drive, Saltspring Island, B.C., V8K 1J6).

 

Byrnes, Josie. Never in a Loving Way. The Gatehouse Project: Manchester, 1977.

 

Danica, Elly. Don’t: A Woman’s Word. gynergy books: Charlottetown, 1988.

 

Dueno, Aida, Santiago, Alma & De Simone, Rose Marie. It Should Be Told: Oral Histories From the Open Book. Brooklyn, New York, 1993. (Order from: The Open Book, 421 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215)

 

Kovats, Moira. Fran’s Story. Grass Roots Press: Edmonton, 2000. (Order from: Grass Roots Press/Literary Services of Canada Ltd. PO Box 52192, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2T5, 1-888-303-3213).

 

Lawson, Stephanie and Gordon, John (Eds.). Four Stories: Oral Histories From the Open Book.

The Open Book: New York, 1990. (Order from: The Open Book, 421 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215.)

 

Sapphire. Push. Vintage Books, Random House: New York, 1997.

 

Videos

Preventing Family Violence: A catalogue of Canadian videos on family violence for the general public and for professionals working in the field

 

Web sites

www.brown.edu/Departments/Swearer_Center/Literacy_Resources/screen.html

http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Swearer_Center/Literacy_Resources/violence.html

www.jennyhorsman.com

http://www.dvsheltertour.org/main.html

www.womanabuseprevention.com

www.volcanopress.com/posters.html (to order violence publications and posters)

 

 

Materials to Bring the Whole Self to Learning

Angel Cards. (Order from: Music Design Inc., 4650 North Port Washington Road, Milwaukee, WI 53212-1603 USA) Available in many languages

 

Breen, Mary J. Taking Care: A Handbook About Women’s Health. McGraw Hill: Whitby, Ontario: 1991.

 

Capacchione, Lucia.  The Creative Journal: The Art of Finding Yourself.  Newcastle Publishing Co., Inc.: North Hollywood, 1989.

 

Childs-Gowell, Elaine.  Good Grief Rituals: Tools for Healing.  Station Hill Press: Barrytown, New York, 1992.

 

Deacove, Jim.  Co-operative Card Games.  (Order from: Family Pastimes, RR4 Perth, Ont, Canada, K7H 3C6.)

 

Engel, Beverly.  Encouragements for the Emotionally Abused Woman: Wisdom and Hope for Women At Any Stage Of Emotional Abuse Recovery.  Ballantine Books: New York, 1993.

 

Eos Interactive Cards (Saga, OH-Cards, Ecco and Persona). Eos Interactive Cards: Waterloo, Ontario. (Order from: 273 Shakespeare Drive, Waterloo, On, N2L 2T8 fax(519) 885-3852 , voice (529) 885-2369 or 1-800-236-1683)

 

Farmer, Steven.  Adult Children of Abusive Parents: A Healing Program for Those Who Have Been Physically, Sexually, or Emotionally Abused.  Ballantine Books: New York, 1989.

 

Gould, Laurie. Stress. New Readers Press: Syracuse, 2000. (Distributed by: Literacy Services of Canada/Grass Roots Press Toll Free: 1-888-303-3213)

 

Hanh, Thich Nhat. Peace is Every Step. New York: Bantam Books, 1991.

 

Hannaford, Carla. Smart Moves: Why Learning is Not All In Your Head. Arlington, Virginia: Great Ocean Publishers, 1995.

 

Harris, Rachel. 20-Minute Retreats. Henry Holt and Company: New York, 2000.

 

Hartman, Cherry.  Be-Good-To-Yourself Therapy.  One Caring Place, Abbey Press: St. Meinrad: Indiana 1987.

 

Hay, Louise, L.  Love Your Body - A Positive Affirmation Guide for Loving and Appreciating your Body.  Hay House, Carlsbad, CA 1985.

 

Huber, Cheri.  The Fear Book: Facing Fear Once And For All.  Keep It Simple Books: Murphys, California, 1995.

 

Huck, Laurie Fisher.  Magic Happens.  Weatherhill, New York, 1996.

 

Ilg, Steve. Be-Good-to-your-body Therapy. One Caring Place, Abbey Press: Indiana, 1992.

 

Irwin, Cait.  Conquering the Beast Within: How I Fought Depression And Won... And How You Can, Too.  Times Books: New York, 1998.

 

Katafiasz, Karen. Self-esteem Therapy. One Caring Place, Abbey Press: Indiana, 1995.

 

Louden, Jennifer.  The Woman’s Comfort Book: A Self-Nurturing Guide for Restoring Balance in Your Life.  HarperCollins: New York, 1992.

 

Meditations: A Collection for Women.  Running Press: Philadelphia, 1996.

 

Metzger, Karen, Ed. Personal and Life Management Skills for Women (Tape). Kwantlen University College: Surrey, B.C., 1998. (Distribution:  Literacy Services of Canada, P.O. Box 52192, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2T5 phone 1-888-303-3213).

 

Mundy, Linus.  Everyday-Courage Therapy.  One Caring Place, Abbey Press: St. Meinrad, Indiana, 1995.

 

Nave, Yolanda.  64 Ways to Beat the Blues: From Blah to Bliss!  Without St. John’s Wort, Shopping, or Too Much Ice Cream.  Workman Publishing: New York, 1999.

 

New Readers Press.  Eating Right. New Readers Press: Syracuse, 1994. (Distribution: Grass Roots Press call 1-888-303-3213.

 

New Readers Press. Getting Fit. New Readers Press: Syracuse, 1994. (Distribution: Grass Roots Press phone 1-888-303-3213).

 

New Readers Press. Managing Stress. New Readers Press: Syracuse, 1994. (Distribution: Grass Roots Press phone 1-888-303-3213).

 

New Readers Press . Staying Well. New Readers Press: Syracuse, 1994. (Distribution: Grass Roots Press phone 1-888-303-3213).

 

New Readers Press Women’s Heath. New Readers Press: Syracuse, 1997. (Distribution: Grass Roots Press phone 1-888-303-3213).

 

Rico, Gabrielle.  Pain and Possibility: Writing Your Way Through Personal Crisis.  Jeremy P. Tarcher / Putnam: New York, 1991.

 

Sanford, Linda Tschirhart and Mary Ellen Donovan.  Women & Self-Esteem: Understanding and Improving The Way We Think And Feel About Ourselves. Penguin Books: New York, 1984.

 

Silvera, Makeda.  Growing Up Black: A Resource Manual for Black Youth.  Sister Vision Press: Toronto, 1989.

 

Vanzant, Iyanla.  Don’t Give It Away! - A Workbook of Self-Awareness and Self-Affirmation for Young Women.  Fireside: New York, 1999.

 

Vardey, Lucinda (Ed). The Flowering of the Soul: A Book of Prayers By Women. Alfred A. Knopf: Toronto, 1999.

 

Virtue Cards. Lauer, A. Fast & Furious Inc, 1997. (Order from: Toronto Women’s Bookstore, twb@web.net, phone (416) 922-8744 fax: (416) 922-1417)

 

Von Oech, Roger. A Whack on the Side of the Head: How You Can Be More Creative. Warner Books, New York: 1983.

 

Whitehouse, Eliane and Pudney Warwick.  A Volcano In My Tummy: Helping Children to Handle Anger.  New Sociey Publishers: Gabriola Island, British Colombia, 1996.

 

Women’s Network Inc.  Beyond Prescriptions - Meeting Your Health Needs: A Plain Language Workbook About Health.  Women’s Network Inc.: PEI, 1997. (Order from: Grass Roots Press, P.O. Box 52192, Edmonton Alberta, T6G 2T5, 1-888-303-3213, grassrt@telusplanet.net.)

 

Poetry

Allen, Lillian. Psychic Unrest. Insomniac Press: Toronto, Ontario, 1999.

 

Allen, Lillian. Women Do This Every Day. Women’s Press: Toronto, 1993.

 

Angelou, Maya. The Complete Collected Poems. Random House, 1994.

 

Angelou, Maya. Poems. Bantam Books: New York, 1986.

 

Baird, Vanessa (Ed.).  Eye to Eye – Women.  New Internationalist Publications Ltd.: Oxford, 1996.

 

Braid, Kate.  Covering Rough Ground.  Polestar Book Publishers: Vancouver, 1991.

 

Brandt, Di.  Mother, Not Mother.  The Mercury Press.  Stratford, Ontario, 1992.

 

Chrystos. Not Vanishing. Press Gang Publishers: Vancouver, BC, 1988.

 

Edmonton John Howard Society.  Each One of Us: A Collection of Writings and Art Work.  Edmonton John Howard Society Literacy Publications: Edmonton, 1997. (Order from: EJHS Literacy Publications, 301, 10526 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1X7, fax (403) 425-1549 voice (403) 428-7590)

 

Fife, Connie. The Colour of Resistance. Sister Vision Press: Toronto, 1993.

 

Haldeman Martz, Sandra. I am Becoming the Woman I’ve Wanted. Papier Mache Press: Watsonville, 1994.

 

Harding, Sophie, Ed. Our Words, Our Revolutions: Di/Verse Voices of Black Women, First Nations Women, and Women of Colour in Canada. Inanna Publications and Education: Toronto, ON, 2000.

 

Lorde, Audre. Our Dead Behind Us. W.W. Norton & Company: Toronto, 1986.

 

Oliver, Mary. New and Selected Poems. Beacon Press: Boston, 1992.

 

Piercy, Marge.  To Be Of Use.  Doubleday & Company, Inc.: Garden City, New York, 1973.

 

Piercy, Marge. The Moon is Always Female.  Knopf Press: New York, 1999.

 

Tynes, Maxine. Borrowed Beauty. Pottersfield Press: Nova Scotia, Canada, 1987.

 

Tynes, Maxine.  Woman Talking Woman.  Pottersfield Press: Lawrencetown Beach, Nova Scotia, 1990.

 

Stories

Allen, Guy (Ed.).  No More Masterpieces: Short Prose by New Writers.  Canadian Scholars’ Press Inc: Toronto, 1990.

 

Brant, Beth. Food & Spirits. Press Gang Publishers: Vancouver, BC, 1991.

 

Canfield, Jack, Hansen, Mark, Hawthorne, Jennifer & Shimoff, Marci, Eds. Chicken Soup For the Woman’s Soul. Health Communications Inc: Deerfield Beech, Florida, 1996.

 

Chong, Nancy, Kofie, Martha & Msingwana, Kwanza. Only Mountains Never Meet. Well Versed Publications: Toronto, ON, 1993.

 

Lewis, Paul Owen.  Grasper : A Young Crab’s Discovery.  Whitecap Books: Vancouver, 1993.

 

Thurber, James. Many Moons. Harcourt Brace & Company: Orlando, Florida, 1943 (1971).