Resources and Links
A few helpful links including books and local community resources.
You can find a lot of useful information on counseling in general at: http://www.goodtherapy.org/
and American Psychological Association
COUPLES
There are a lot of books on couples, below are some of the books and resources that we find useful and our clients have liked.
John Gottman is a leading expert on couples and marriages, you can find lots of information on couple's relationship at his site.
The Five Love Languages An easy but very informative read to help your relationships.
After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner Has Been Unfaithful Another easy read to help with the subject.
PARENTING / CHILDREN
We highly recommend you read Jim Fay's Love and Logic series.
websites we recommend:
www.php.com
Parents Helping Parents provides support and services to families of children with special needs.
www.parenthood.com
Helpful information and tips for parents of children of all ages.
www.aacap.org
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Child Psychiatrist Finder, articles, symptom checklists and more.
www.chconline.org
The Children's Health Council, Palo Alto, helps children/families facing developmental, psychological, behavioral and learning challenges.
www.theantidrug.com
An informative site for parents who are concerned about possible drug use in their children.
Michele Winner's Center for Social Thinking
A wonderful resource geared toward children who are experiencing difficulties with social interactions.
http://www.friendsmarts.com
A social skills program for children Kindergarten through high school.
Rescuing Your Teenager From Depression, Norman Berlinger.
MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS
Trauma: The National Center for PTSD
Anxiety: Anxiety Disorders, American Psychological Association: Anxiety
Depression:Depression Screening Test, Major Depression, Depression Treatment, Teen Depression
Please note that the nature of private practice excludes crisis counseling. Weekly sessions strengthen many aspects of your life, but it would not be sufficient if you need resources other than what a therapist can provide during regular business hours. We will be discussing emergency measures in our sessions.
You can find a lot of useful information on counseling in general at: http://www.goodtherapy.org/
and American Psychological Association
COUPLES
There are a lot of books on couples, below are some of the books and resources that we find useful and our clients have liked.
John Gottman is a leading expert on couples and marriages, you can find lots of information on couple's relationship at his site.
The Five Love Languages An easy but very informative read to help your relationships.
After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner Has Been Unfaithful Another easy read to help with the subject.
PARENTING / CHILDREN
We highly recommend you read Jim Fay's Love and Logic series.
websites we recommend:
www.php.com
Parents Helping Parents provides support and services to families of children with special needs.
www.parenthood.com
Helpful information and tips for parents of children of all ages.
www.aacap.org
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Child Psychiatrist Finder, articles, symptom checklists and more.
www.chconline.org
The Children's Health Council, Palo Alto, helps children/families facing developmental, psychological, behavioral and learning challenges.
www.theantidrug.com
An informative site for parents who are concerned about possible drug use in their children.
Michele Winner's Center for Social Thinking
A wonderful resource geared toward children who are experiencing difficulties with social interactions.
http://www.friendsmarts.com
A social skills program for children Kindergarten through high school.
Rescuing Your Teenager From Depression, Norman Berlinger.
MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS
Trauma: The National Center for PTSD
Anxiety: Anxiety Disorders, American Psychological Association: Anxiety
Depression:Depression Screening Test, Major Depression, Depression Treatment, Teen Depression
Please note that the nature of private practice excludes crisis counseling. Weekly sessions strengthen many aspects of your life, but it would not be sufficient if you need resources other than what a therapist can provide during regular business hours. We will be discussing emergency measures in our sessions.
