
Resources
Sources for Help, Healing, and Learning
Crisis Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous: (949) 582-2697 www.aa.org
Narcotics Anonymous: (949) 661-6183 www.na.org
Al Anon & Alateen: (714) 748-1113 www.al-anon.alateen.org
Child Protective Services: (714) 940-1000
Suicide Hotline: (800) 273-TALK (8255), (800) SUICIDE (784 2433), www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Orange County Suicide Prevention Hotline: (877) 727-4747
Sexual Assault Crisis Centers: www.rainn.org or call (800) 656 - HOPE (4673)
Orange County 24-Hour Rape Crisis Hotline: (714) 957-2737 OR (949) 831-9110
California Youth Crisis Hotline: (800) 843-5200
Domestic Violence Hotlines and Shelters:
Human Options: 24hr. Hotline (949) 854-3554 www.humanoptions.org
Interval House: 24hr. Hotline (714) 891-8121 www.intervalhouse.org
Laura’s House: 24hr. Hotline (949) 498-1511 www.laurashouse.org
LGBTQI+ Services and Resources: The Center, OC: www.lgbtcenteroc.org
Important Professional Organizations
Board of Behavioral Science Examiners: www.bbs.ca.gov
American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists: www.aamft.org
California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists: www.camft.org
National Alliance of Mentally Ill: www.nami.org
Helpful Parenting Resources
Active Parenting: www.activeparenting.com
South Orange County Family Resource Center: (949) 364-0500, www.socfrc.org
The Parent Project: (949) 361-8386, www.parentproject.com
Effective Academic Support
Future Focused: (949) 276-4077, www.futurefocused.com (Tutoring, College Counseling, Study Skills)
Learning Rx: (949) 525-0686 (Educational Assessment, ADHD/Depression Evaluations)
Interesting Videos
"The Heart of Parenting: Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child", John Gottman, PhD
“Rethinking infidelity… a talk for anyone who has ever loved” , Esther Perel, MA
“The secret to desire in a long-term relationship”, Esther Perel, MA
Great Books
Marriage & Relationships
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“Hold Me Tight”, by Dr. Sue Johnson
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"Why Marriages Succeed or Fail", John Gottman, PhD
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"The Lost Art of Listening", Michael Nichols, PhD
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"The Art of Intimacy", Thomas Patrick Malone, MD
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"Getting the Love You Want", Harville Hendrix (Couples)
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"Keeping the Love You Find", Harville Hendrix (Singles)
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"After the Affair", Janis Abrams Spring, PhD
Inspirational
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"The Alchemist", Paulo Coelho
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"Gift From The Sea", Anne Morrow Lindbergh
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"The Celestine Prophecy", James Redfield
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"Seat of the Soul", Gary Zukav
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"The Greatest Miracle in the World", Og Mandino
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"The Game of Life and How To Play It", Scovel
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"The Power of Now", Eckhart Tolle
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"A New Earth", Eckhart Tolle
ADD/ADHD
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ADHD and Loving It - youtube
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"Driven To Distraction", Hallowell & Ratey
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"You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid, or Crazy?", Kate Kelley & Peggy Ramundo
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"Healing ADD", Daniel Amen, MD
Grief
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"Tear Soup", Pat Scheibert & Chuck Deklyen
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"The Grief Recovery Handbook", John W. James & Russell Friedman
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"What's Heaven", Maria Shriver
Parenting
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“The Whole-Brain Child” by Dr. Daniel Siegel
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“No Drama Discipline” by Dr. Daniel Siegel
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"1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12", Thomas Phelan, PhD
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"Helping the Child Who Doesn't Fit In", Stephen Nowicki, PhD & Marshall Duke PhD
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"The Parent's Handbook: Systematic Training for Effective Parenting", Don Dinkmeyer
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"Kids Are Worth It: Giving Your Child the Gift of Inner Discipline", Barbara Coloroso
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"Stop Negotiating With Your Teen", Janet Sasson Edgette, PsyD
Separation & Divorce
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"Moving On" Russell Friedman & John W. James
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"Helping Children Cope with Separation & Divorce", Claudia Jewett
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"What in the World Do You Do When Your Parents Divorce?", Kent Winchester & Roberta Beyer
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"Mom's House. Dad's House: Making Two Homes for Your Kids", Isolina Ricci, Phd
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"Mom's House, Dad's House For Kids", Isolina Ricci, PhD
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"The Divorce Helpbook for Teens", Cynthia MacGregor
NOTE: I am not responsible for the content or accuracy of these links, nor am I endorsing any information, advice, or service obtained through them. In addition, resources on the internet do not replace in-person consultation with a qualified mental health professional.