Resources for Counseling

Resources for Counseling

Theory Top Index

Abuse in Psychotherapy - Site to raise consciousness and provide support for patients/clients who are, or have been, verbally and emotionally abuse by psychotherapists - includes checklists and discussion.
Alfred Adler Institute of San Francisco- A values-based, fully-integrated, theory of personality, model of psychopathology, philosophy of living, strategy for preventative education, and technique of psychotherapy.
Alternative Mental Health.com - Alternative Mental Health.com is a guide to alternative mental health(non-psychiatric, health-oriented). The site features a directory of practitioners, organizations and experts from several countries.
As For The Sky, Falling - A book that combines a first-person account of life on a psychiatric ward with a critical analysis of the psychiatric system.
The Battle for the Human Soul - Is there such a thing as mental illness?
Behavior Online- Offers you the ability to contact other professionals and discuss behavior issues.
Canadian Play Therapy Institute- Offers access to major resources in play therapy and child psychology.
Pastoral Counseling Services
Care in the Community - Addressing serious problems in the care of the mentally ill in the United Kingdom.
Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation - A research, training, and service organization dedicated to improving the lives of people who have psychiatric disabilities.
Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology - Peter R. Breggin, M.D. founded The International Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology (ICSPP) as a nonprofit research and educational network 25 years ago and warns the media and the public about the potential dangers of drugs, electroshock, psychosurgery, and the biological theories of psychiatry.
Citizens Commission on Human Rights New Tracking System of Mental Health Crime - Citizens Commission on Human Rights New Tracking System of Mental Health Crime, presenting specific examples of psychiatric crime and statistics of psychiatrists and mental health workers convicted of fraud and sexual assault of their patients. Scientology sponsored mental health watchdog group also announces new web site to track psychiatric crime and alert the community to what can be done to eradicate it.
Crazy Therapies - Review of a guide to recognizing an incompetent, immoral or quack therapist.
ERIC Adjunct Clearinghouse for School Counseling Services- Acquires documents on school counseling and collaborates with ERIC/CASS in conducting workshops and developing publications for school counselors.
Essays on Psychology and Life - Essays on therapy, failed therapy, managed care, the Columbine High School massacre, Bill Clinton's "attention deficit disorder", and other mental health topics.
The First Grrrl - She spent years championing the rights of the disabled and the forgotten. When she became the underdog in her own life, she struggled just as fiercely to save herself.
The Future of Psychiatry - A research account into the logical status of theories used in psychiatry which concludes that psychiatry is not a science.
Interview with Bryant Welch, JD, PhD - Risk management issues for mental health professionals.
Justice In Mental Health Organization - Advocates for "justice in family, housing, employment and our social lives, with civil and legal rights as well."
KEN: Monthly Mental Health Activities and Events - The Knowledge Exchange Network promotes the mental health aspect of national health events and awareness days in its new monthly Highlights section.
Mental Health Matters - A directory of Mental Health sites, including alternative resources, support groups, patient's rights, etc.
Mental Illness Education Project: Fighting Stigma - The social stigma of mental illness makes it harder for those affected to cope with and accept the illness, undermines treatment and recovery, and exacerbates the problems of family members who participate in care. Stigma also diminishes the support given to the professionals who endeavor to provide that care.
Mind Mania - An index to web pages on issues concerning mental health.
No Drugs, No Crime, No Violence - One man's work to provide effective alternatives to parents who don't want to put their child on drugs.
Panic Disorder - Dr. Michael Menaster, a San Francisco psychiatrist, on "panic disorder"; symptoms, possible causes and treatments.
Psychology versus true love in the world of thought control - The role of psychology as a tool to define reality, anchor your perception in the Stage World, cover-up the truth and manipulate your destiny.
Report Psychiatric Abuse - Citizens' Commission on Human Rights (CCHR)Database of psychiatric crimes; form for reporting psychiatric abuses; video presentation.
Schizoprenia Digest - Provides information on mental illness, such as research updates, consumer profiles and professional opinions,as well as a selection of books and videos.
Sociology of Mental Illness - An "in-a-nutshell" slide presentation of the differences between the sociological view of mental illness and the "medical" or "labeling" models, and to alternatives to the common methods of viewing mental illness.
Soul Sadness - Information on depression disorders, suicide and suicides survivors, links to experience and learning sites, personal experiences, forums.
Stepping into the Light - Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness:a forum on mental illness, presenting accurate, up to date information
Support Groups Chats For Mental Health - Information and communities for depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other metal conditions. Includes news, editorials and chat.
Therapy Abuse - A site for survivors of therapy abuse and supportive others.
Your Happiness newsletter series: Self-Empowerment & Integrated living - Your Happiness newsletter series, Success, Integrated living, delighted life.

ADD & ADHD Services Top Index

The ADD Clinic, Biloxi, Mississippi - Offers year-round assessment and treatment of ADD behaviors in children, adolescents and adults, including a summer camp.
ADD Coach Academy - The ADD Coach Academy trains the finest ADD Coaches in the industry. The curriculum focuses on the essential skills required to powerfully coach ADDERS.
ADD Coaching, Lind Sevens - Coaching services for adults with Attention Deficit Disorder and those who have difficulty with time management, organization, and goal setting.
ADD Medical Treatment Center of Santa Clara Valley - Offering a variety of services in San Jose, California.
ADD Pathfinders - Provides multiple-approach treatment for adults with ADD and ADHD, including telephone support groups, coaching, and counseling.
ADD/ADHD - Personal ADD Coaching - Patti L. Petit, founder of the ADDmirableWomen online community for women with ADD/ADHD, is a Personal ADD Coach offering support and guidance on a one-on-one basis.
ADD-Plus - Offers training and resources for ADD and related conditions.
Adult ADD Career Alternatives - Information on career alternatives for adults with ADD. Take a confidential self-test and receive a special report prepared by a licensed psychologist.
The Affinity Center - Support and resources for sufferers of ADHD and their families.
Ambulatory Monitoring, Inc. - Actigraphic diagnostic service for children suspected of having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Amen Clinic - ADD and Brain Specialists - Their goal is to provide instructional programs and materials, personal counseling, and medical treatment where necessary. Site includes online ADD tests.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders - Online free educational seminars, assessment and evaluation regarding Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
Bridge to Success - Coaching adults through the maze of confusion of being an adult with AD/HD via audio and video cassettes.
Center for Attention-Deficit and Behavior Disorders - Offering a comprehensive approach to the treatment of ADD and behavior disorders.
Clinical Psychology Associates of North Central Florida, P.A. - Describes the importance of psychological assessment and psychological testing in the evaluation of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
DBWEB - Providing mental health counseling. Web page includes an ADD quiz for both children and adults.
Diagnosis and Treatment For Adults with ADHD - Articles and links on diagnosis, treatment and medical advances for adults with ADHD. Information on our programs in Baltimore, Maryland
Dr. Ron's ADD and Family Support Centre - Unique and up-to-date information on ADD/ADHD and services for children and adults.
Excel Institute - Centers that can help reduce or get children off ritalin, as well as help correct other learning disabilies. Alternatives to putting child on ritalin. Michigan based.
HRI and Pfeiffer Treatment Center - An outpatient clinic dedicated to assisting children and adults with biochemical imbalances through nutrient therapy. Our emphasis is on ADD/ADHD, autism, depression, thought and mood disorders.
Learning Assessment Centre - A UK based centre specializing in multi-disciplinary assessment of children with ADD, ADHD, behavioural problems, and learning problems.
Leslie Rouder, LCSW - Help for adults with Attention Deficit Disorder. Support groups, information, counseling, therapy and coaching.
Life coaching for clients and parents of children and teens with ADD/ADHD - Coaching and support for people and parents of children with ADD/ADHD. Information about ADD/ADHD legal rights and resources such as books, videos, and organizations.
Living with A.D.D. Coaching - Since each person with ADD has his or her own unique personality and needs each coaching relationship will differ. An ADD coach will help ADDers with such things as procratination, organization, time management, or anything else the client would like to work on.
Optimums in Childhood Health and Performance - On-line training for parents of ADHD and learning disabled children.
Our Kids Seminars/Workshops - We are about educating parents, teachers, health care professionals and other interested parties through seminars/workshops regarding the latest research about ADD/ADHD. Nationally known guest speakers.
Overcome Attention Deficit Disorder - Neural Cognitive Therapy - Offering a program to treat learning disabilities without medication.
Parenting ADHD Children - Online course instructed by a mother of an ADHD child and a counselor dealing with ADHD children and parents.
Quest Therapeutic Day Camp - Group therapy activity at Huntington Beach, California for children 6-14 with ADHD and other forms of learning and personality disorders.
Rev. Dan L. Edmunds - Examines ADHD and the hazards of psychostimulants. Promotes healthy, responsible psychotherapeutic intervention, and family advocacy.
Tomatis Auditory Training - Provides listening training as the cornerstone to a sensory integration therapy service for children, adolescents, and adults.
WBC's Attention Camp Project - The Grand Haven Attention Camp is a two-week day-camp treatment program for children with AD/HD and their families.

Journals Top Index

British Journal of Guidance & Counselling- "Theoretical and practical (...) writing of high quality in the guidance and counselling field"
Counselor Connection- Counselor connection to a variety of professional resources for clinical counseling, grant writing, licensure, continuing education etc.
eVOLVE- Includes current periodicals as well as archive section on a variety of mental health topics. Current information on licensing, and a link to other counselor education association and web sites is included.
In The Mix- PBS award winning TV series for teens (Gr. 7-12) on a variety of current topics.
Medscape- Information site for medical and psychological topics.
Peer Counselor Journal- A monthly e-publication.
Psychwatch.com- This information network for psychology and psychiatry professionals offers news articles on wide-ranging aspects of mental health: research, treatment development, policy and public perceptions, children's issues, and forensic topics.
PSYCLINE- "Your Guide to Psychology and Social Science Journals on the Web."
Student Affairs Journal Online- Provides the Student Affairs community with a vehicle for communicating ideas and perspectives which will contribute to practitioners' and professionals' better understanding of their field.
The Next Step Magazine- A journal about college, careers, and life.