Resources on Meditation and Mindfulness
Stephanie Miller hosts meditation sessions on Facebook Live. These include ancient powerful practices from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition including Shamatha, Lojong, Maitri and Tonglen.
Resources from Shambhala
Links on Mindfulness
Shambhala Publications
Shambhala Publications is an excellent resource for books and teachings on meditation, mindfulness, wellness, psychology and religion
Visit NowDr. Reginald Ray
Dr. Reginald Ray is good at helping you to connect with your body in the practice of meditation
Visit NowTrime Lhawang
Trime Lhawang (Patrick Sweeney) is a Western teacher in the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhist, his teaching are intellectually stimulating and include a physical practices like Qigong and yoga
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Resources for Addiction, Eating Disorders, and Co-Dependence
The Recovery Village
A free web resource that provides information about addiction, eating disorders, and mental health issues.
The Effects of Eating Disorders on Your Oral Health
Eating disorders can have a negative effect on your mouth and teeth.
Rehab.com
Rehab.com connects patients with providers who care. Our core values are transparency, community and neutrality. We are committed to visibility of all providers, no matter their size.
TED
TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) Ideas Worth Spreading – Curated TED talks on the topic of addiction
Rebuilding Relationships
Every year, more than four million individuals seek treatment for substance abuse disorders, including alcoholism. Successfully completing rehab is a huge accomplishment along the road to recovery. However, there’s still a lot of work to be done when you get home.
California Rehab and Recovery
This guide was written to help the many Californians who are struggling with addiction find affordable treatment that will put them on the path to recovery and to inform the general public about the dangers of substance abuse in the state. If you need help finding a treatment center, you can use their directory to find low-cost, quality treatment right away.
Eating Disorders
UCLA Eating Disorders Program
Visit NowRosewood Centers for Eating Disorders
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Visit Now12 Step Links
Al-Anon
1600 Corporate Landing Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617
Telephone: (757) 563-1600
Fax: (757) 563-1656
Email: [email protected]
Toll-free Meeting Line: (888) 425-2666
Alcoholics Anonymous
A.A. World Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 459
Grand Central Station
New York, NY 10163
(212) 870-3400
Adult Children of Alcoholics
ACA WSO
Post Office Box 811
Lakewood, CA 90714 USA
310-534-1815
Gamblers Anonymous
International Service Office
P.O. Box 17173
Los Angeles, CA 90017
T (626) 960-3500
F (626) 960-3501
Narcotics Anonymous
NA World Services
PO Box 9999
Van Nuys, California USA 91409
Telephone +1.818.773.9999
Fax +1.818.700.0700
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
1550 NE Loop 410 Suite 118
San Antonio, TX 78209 USA
210-828-7900
Rehab Reviews
Reviews of over 7,000 rehab centers, referrals for therapists, legal services and sober living facilities
Psychology
Resources for Sexuality, Sexual Identity, and Trauma
Positively Traumatized By Julie Kundert
Positively Traumatized is a unique perspective told in the first-person experience of domestic and sexual abuse.
Louise Mazanti
Expert in sex, intimacy and consciousness and works in conjunction with her partner Mike Lousada
Dalychia Saah and Rafaella Fiallo / Afrosexology
Birthed out of a desire to experience a more sex-positive Black community. Visit their resources page for more reading on sexuality and race.
Senior Housing LGBTQIA+
Seniors face various challenges as they age. Finding senior housing that provides safety, as well as assistance or medical services as needed, is a difficult process for any senior. But for those who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community, exploring senior living options often means encountering discrimination and, at times, harassment as a result of their sexual preference.
Sexual Trauma
Layla Martin
A great resource for all things sex, including how to help your partner work with you as trauma is triggered in bed
This is video about her experience of sexual trauma
This is a short video for couples on dealing with sexual trauma
Peter Levine
Groundbreaking audio exercises to heal sexual trauma. He has many other books and resources on this topic. Sexual Healing: Transforming the Sacred Wound (Transform the Sacred Wound)
Sexual Identity
Transgender Law Center
Legal assistance for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people
Other Helpful Links on Sexuality
Saida Desilets
To learn about how the ancient practices of the jade egg can heal your trauma and delve into teachings about living fully in your erotic genius.
Eva Louise Williams
Provides sacred feminine yoga and somatic bodywork for women including trauma release.
Diego Walraff
Certified sexologist providing workshops and retreats in the area of sexual healing, tantra and intimacy.
Jennica Mills
Works with the sexual assault recovery and facilitates healing through Neurogenic Yoga, TRE, and intuitive healing sessions.
Connie Eberhart
Combines yoga in her healing work and provides both sexual wellness, pelvic health and other support.
Resources on Women, Race, Personal Transformation, and Physical Healing
Why Disney princesses and 'princess culture' are bad for girls
Hains, Rebecca. Washington Post, June 24, 2016.
Miss Representation
See Jane
Founded by Geena Davis, working within the media and entertainment industry to engage, educate, and influence content creators, marketers and audiences about the importance of eliminating unconscious bias in entertainment and media.
The Harvard Women and Public Policy Program
Closes gender gaps in economic opportunity, political participation, health and education by creating knowledge, training leaders and informing public policy and organizational practices.
Kind Campaign
Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson founded a non-profit organization to bring awareness and healing to the lasting pain of girl-against-girl bullying
TED
(Technology, Entertainment and Design) Ideas Worth Spreading – Curated talks on the subject of women by TED speakers all over the world.
Women's Media Center
Learn MoreRace
White Fragility
This book has received a fair amount of criticism but it is helpful for white folks to begin to unpack racism.
Sonja Renee Taylor
Founder of The Body is Not An Apology, a digital media and education company promoting radical self-love and body empowerment
The Mash-up Americans Podcast
Learn MoreMixed Race in America Podcast
Learn MoreCode Switch Podcast
Learn MoreNational Hispanic Media Coalition
Learn MoreSeen on Radio Podcast: Whiteness
Season one of this brilliant podcast will blow your mind.
Personal Transformation
Fleet Maull
Teaches on the concept of radical responsibility and rejecting the victim paradigm.
Physical Healing
Eva Wong
Teaches Taoist qigong a spiritual discipline that cultivates body and mind simultaneously
Sharon Jakubecy
Klehm Alexander Technique and Art of Breathing teacher. Helps women heighten awareness of their body, breath, and voice so they can release traumatic tension, body blocks and discover the open, confident, and energized body they live in and their resonant, powerful voice in front of any audience. Sign up to receive "5 Ways to Instantly Reduce Stress" at the link below.
The Effects of Stress on Vision
MyVision.org is an effort by a group of expert ophthalmologists and optometrists to provide trusted information on eye health and vision.