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Hypnosis Resources: Matthews Hypnosis - Provides Hypnotherapy for numerous concerns such as; smoking cessation, anxiety, pain management, weight loss and more. www.matthewshypnosis.com Mental Health Resources: SAIL - Provides Outpatient Treatment for Substance Abuse issues as well as Dual Diagnosis Treatment with innovative evidence based treatment. www.sailcharlotte.com SAMSHA's National Mental Health Information Center - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Mental Health Information Center provides information about mental health via a toll-free telephone number (800-789-2647), this web site, and more than 600 publications http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/ Howtolivehappily.net - an inspiring website written by one of the most serine peaceful men I have ever had the honor to meet, Mr. Dan Jones. Take a few minutes to enjoy it. Growing Yourself Back Up - By John Lee, the founder of PEER. One of the Best Books I've ever read. For anyone who wants to understand why you act and feel the way you do, and most importantly how to change those reactions. National Mental Health Assn (NMHA) addresses all aspects of mental health and mental illness NAMI The nations voice on mental illness - advocay Mental Health Association of Central Carolinas - http://www.mhacentralcarolinas.org Mindfulness Resources: Mindfulness: An Inner Resource for Healing from Child Abuse. It explains the many benefits cultivating mindfulness and provides resources for learning to be more mindful. Depression & Bipolar Resources: Information about Bipolar Disorder - www.bipolarhome.org/kay.html Healthy Place.com - Bipolar Community A well designed community for bipolars. Has chats, information, updates on new treatments, support PsycCom's Depression & Bipolar Central Site Dr. Ivan's Site - a great resource Bipolar Treatment | Bipolar Disorder Depression Treatment Center both sites concise, informative, and well worth the time to visit All About Depression - Information and Resources for Depression. http://www.allaboutdepression.com/index.html ADHD Resources: Information on ADHD from the American Academy of Pediatrics - http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/adhd.cfm "The Gift of ADHD' by Laura Honos-Webb, a Great Book for Parents - http://www.visionarysoul.com/gift.html The National Resource Center on AD/HD is the nation's clearinghouse for science- based information about all aspects of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD). Anger: John Lee and a New Approach to anger - Anger Abuse & Domestic Violence Resources: Self protection and Legal Advise for victims of Domestic Violence from the American Bar Association www.abanet.org/tips/dvsafety.html Women's Law; provides a website and email hot line for survivors of Domestic Violence www.WomensLaw.org NC Coalition against Sexual Assault - 800-737-2272 www.nccasa.org Child Abuse Statistics, Research and Resources - www.jimhopper.com The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACE): The Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Adult Health and Well Being The Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists An international organization offering three distinct certifications to individuals providing support, education, intervention and treatment in the field of traumatic stress An International Nonprofit Organization for Survivors of Trauma and Victimization www.giftfromwithin.org The ChildTrauma Academy A not-for-profit organization based in Houston, Texas, which is a unique collaborative of individuals and organizations working to improve the lives of high-risk children through direct service, research, and education. Child Trauma Institute Provides extensive information on child and adolescent trauma/loss for professionals as well as for parents. The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. Inside, you'll find statistics, counseling resources, prevention tips, news and more. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Resources: Resources for Troops & Veterans, Their Families, & Those Who Provide Services To Them. http://kspope.com/torvic/war.php The Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists An international organization offering three distinct certifications to individuals providing support, education, intervention and treatment in the field of traumatic stress. National Center for PTSD Research and education on PTSD; includes the PILOTS Database, an electronic index to PTSD literature. The Sanctuary for Veterans and Families The Sanctuary for Veterans and Families strives to promote healthier, more resilient military families by providing direct support, services, and advocacy addressing the impacts of combat-related trauma, and facilitating the reintegration of veterans into the family system and community. Eating Disorder Resources: Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center Provides information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders. ANAD: The National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Eating Disorders EMDR Resources: EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - Relatively new form of treatment used mostly for the processing of trauma. www.emdr.com Alcohol / Drug Community and Prevention Resources: Drink Wheel - Online blood alcohol concentration estimator. Estimates should Not be used to decide anyone's ability to drive or perform any other task, it is simply an estimation. http://www.intox.com/wheel/drinkwheel.asp Mothers Against Drunk Driving needs no introduction. The Web of Addictions is dedicated to providing accurate information about alcohol and other drug addictions and to act as a resource for teachers, students and others who needed factual information about abused drugs. The official Alcoholics Anonymous home page. AL-ANON and ALATEEN is a worldwide organization that offers a self-help recovery program for families and friends of alcoholics. National Institute on Drug Abuse, the science of drug abuse and addiction http://www.nida.nih.gov/DrugPages/Treatment.html Porn & Sex Addiction Resources: S-Anon is a program of recovery for those who have been affected by someone else's sexual behavior. http://sanon.org/ Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous is a Twelve Step - Twelve Tradition oriented fellowship based on the model pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous. http://www.slaafws.org/ If you or someone you know is using the computer for sexual activities that are causing harm or losses, to themselves or those they love, then cybersexual addiction may be a factor. www.cybersexualaddiction.com Sexaholics Anonymous - www.sa.org Sex Addicts Anonymous - www.sexaa.org This website will provide new insights into sexual addiction and resources for recovery. Provided by Dr Carnes the leading authority on sexual addictions. SexHelp.com - Dr. Carnes' Online Resources Resources for Kids: The Child Trauma Academy is a not-for-profit organization. The mission of the Academy is to help improve the lives of traumatized and maltreated children in three, primary ways: education, service delivery and program consultation. www.childtruama.org Going to a Psychiatrist, Psychologist or Counselor - Kidshealth has an excellent page with information for children about what to expect when going to see a Psychiatrist, Psychologist or a Counselor. KidsHealth has separate areas for kids, teens, and parents - each with its own design, age-appropriate content, and tone. There are literally thousands of in-depth features, articles, animations, games, and resources - all original and all developed by experts in the health of children and teens. http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/emotion/going_to_therapist.html |
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Happiness is
when What you
Think, What you
Say and What
you Do are in
Harmony.
Mahatma Gandhi
when What you
Think, What you
Say and What
you Do are in
Harmony.
Mahatma Gandhi