Article by Lori Miller Freitas - Spirit of Change
Asperger Association of New England
American Psychiatric Association
American Psychological Association
Attention Deficit Disorder Association - a national organization.
Bipolar - Manic Depression Community - Comprehensive information about bipolar disorder in adults and children. Includes causes for Bipolar, treatment, medications and alternative remedies.
Blog For social Action - Robbin Miller's blog focusing on a multitude of mental health issues and ethics.
Brain Studies and ADD - Daniel Amen, MD's organization; a lot of info about the brain. Daniel Amen uses SPECT scan technology as part of diagnostic process re: ADD and other psychiatric problems. Learn about what the brain shows in various types of psychopathology and how to keep the brain healthy.
Children and Adults with ADD - National organization
Eating Disorders (MEDA) - Web site of the Multi-service Eating Disorders Association based in Newton, MA. Resources, activities and therapist searches.
EMDR Institute - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Francine Shapiro's organizations site: What is EMDR, links to research, other info.
EMDR Therapist Finder - EMDR International Assoc. certifies therapists, therapist finder, etc.
Federation for Children with Special Needs (Boston)
Great Moves! - A medically-supervised, family-based weight management program in Newton for children ages 6-18. Provided in collaboration with physicians of Children?s Hospital Boston, this multi-disciplinary program focuses on weight management by incorporating physical activity, nutrition and behavioral support to help children and families develop long-lasting, healthy lifestyle habits.
The Goldberg Center for Educational Planning(TM) - integrates the disciplines of educational consulting with special education advocacy, addressing school, college and special program placement and special education accomodations.
Internal Family Systems Theory (IFS) - Richard Schwartz, Ph.D. Center for Self Leadership, the organization for Internal Family Systems, info about it, therapist finder, schedule of trainings for clinicians, retreats for all.
MEDIATION - Navigating Resolutions - provides mediation and consulting services to clients facing challenging decisions or seeking to resolve conflict impacting individual, family, business or community relationships. Mediators work with you to create an environment in which you can have productive conversations to identify goals, discuss important issues and develop your own solutions.
Mental Health Counselors - Massachusetts Chapter
Robbin Miller - Robbin Miller's social action site.
National Association of Social Workers - a site for social workers and general public to gain access to a host of information.
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New Directions Assessment and Counseling Services -
Sexually Inappropriate Behaviors - a practice
dedicated to understanding and treating those
who engage in a variety of inappropriate sexual
behaviors.
National Institute of Mental Health
Neurofeedback - EEG Spectrum International. Curious about neurofeedback? Check out these websites. Neurofeedback is an innovative approach for improving anxiety, mood, behavior and attention problems . . without medication. Works for children as well as adults.
Relational Cultural Theory - Jean Baker Miller Training Institute - home of Relational Cultural Theory training, opportunities, publications, often a link to a free working paper.
Russell Resolutions - Pamela Russell is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor on Cape Cod who will treat your clients as a whole person.
South Shore Postpartum Support Network - Becoming a parent is a major change that affects every aspect of yours
and your family’s life. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed, uncertain and
sensitive as you learn. But if you continue to have trouble adjusting,
to whatever degree, getting information and help as soon as possible
will make a difference. The South Shore Postpartum Support Network
provides information and resources for counseling and support for you
and your family if you are struggling with depression or anxiety after
having a baby.
Survivors Network for those Abused by Priests (SNAP) - the national largest, oldest and most active support group for women and men wounded by religious authority figures (priests, ministers, bishops, deacond, nuns, brothers, monks, and others). It is an independent and confidential non-profit organization, with no connections with the church or church officials.
Trauma Information Pages - David Baldwin's site: good info on trauma and treatment.
Valley Vista - Valley Vista is a comprehensive inpatient facility in Vermont for detoxification and rehabilitation for adolescents and women. The program offers on site psychiatric services that is available to all that need it.
WATD 95.9 FM Radio - The South Shore's favorite radio station featuring local news, sports, weather, music and talk radio. Be sure to listen in on Saturday at 10:30am-11:00am this season for "Discovering Authenticity" with host, Teri Sica. You can listen online through this website link.
Yoga on the South Shore - this is the website for the Open Doors Power Yoga Studios. It's a great place to practice yoga. they have studios in Hanover, Weymouth, Canton and Braintree. They also post their workshops and special events. Their store in Braintree hosts free reiki clinics on a regular basis and they sell all kinds of alternative stuff there as well.
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ECONOMIC HARDSHIP RESOURCES:
Travelers Aid Family Services - this is the website targeting programs for homeless families, prevention and stablization, emergency shelter, affordable housing, employment services, transportation and more.
Resource List - this website gives a list of all the resources for Massachusetts programs for families in need.
Homeowners Resource - Solutions for homeowners in financial distress or facing forclosure. Call 617-250-6244.
Food Program - Purchase food packages at deep discounts in exchange for community service. |
