Resources & Links
We encourage our clients to be well informed about the issues they may be facing and the services and treatments we offer. On this page you will find a variety of links to information about the research basis for our treatment approaches, and to additional resources and support networks that may be useful to you:
Trauma
Resources
for Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT)
EMDR
International Association
A
professional association of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and
Reprocessing) practitioners and researchers. Contains
information on EMDR research and training.
Guide
to EMDR
An
extremely helpful page with information about what EMDR is, how it
works, and its research basis; published by the non-profit group
HELPGUIDE.ORG.
Child
Traumatic Stress Network
Site
with research on and resources for children suffering from trauma,
including support for the use of PCIT to treat trauma in children.
Parent
Child Interaction Therapy
PCIT
International
A
site designed by some of the founders of PCIT, with international
resources and connections.
UC
Davis Children's Hospital (PCIT page)
http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/caare/mentalhealthservices/pcit.htm
Local major research center that continues to study
effectiveness and applications of PCIT.
PCIT
Method
http://www.pcitmethod.com/proven-success.php
Links
to further research from a PCIT specialty clinic in Southern
California.
Trauma
Center at Justice Resource Institute (PCIT page)
http://www.traumacenter.org/research/parent_child_therapy.php
Site
containing research on the effectiveness of PCIT for child trauma.
University
of Florida PCIT lab
East
coast research center directed by one of the founders of PCIT
ADHD/ADD
ADDA
(Attention Deficit Disorder Association)
A
leading adult ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
organization, providing scientifically based information, resources
and networking opportunities to help adults with ADHD.
CHADD
(Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder)
CHADD
is the nation's leading non-profit organization serving individuals
with ADHD and their families. The site contains a great deal of
information the causes, symptoms, evaluation, and treatment of ADHD.
National
Resource Center on ADHD
A clearinghouse for science based information about all
aspects of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Anxiety
Anxiety
Disorders Association of America
A
resource for information on mental health conditions such as Social
Anxiety Disorder, OCD, and Panic Disorder. Contains information
on treatments, living with anxiety, and understanding anxiety.
Depression
Marriage
and Family
Gottman
Institute
Learn
about evidence based treatment designed to improve the quality of
your marriage or relationship, and take a brief quiz to assess the
state of your current relationship.
Emotion
Focused Therapy
Another
evidence based treatment for couples and families that has proven
successful at helping to create more positive, satisfying
relationships for couples and familes.
Brief
Strategic Family Therapy
One
of a number of evidence based treatments for families and adolescents
that informs our work.
Substance
Abuse and Addictive Behaviors
Alcoholics
Anonymous
A
12-step program committed to helping members overcome alcohol
addiction with resources for finding a meeting anywhere in the U.S.
24 hours a day.
Sex
Addicts Anonymous
An
organization committed to helping members overcome sexual addiction.
Emotions
Anonymous
A
12-step program similar to Alcoholics Anonymous that is focused on
helping members overcome emotional difficulties.
Bay
Area Resources
Health
Matters in S.F.
A
site filled with resources concerning issues related to the health
and well-being of citizens of the Bay Area.
S.F.
Kids
A
site devoted to the health and well-being of Bay Area families and
children.
City
Mommy
A
site for Bay Area moms, with an active message board.
SYMBIO
A
local group of specialists in infant and toddler mental health that
offers a variety of services for children and families.
A service providing confidential information and referrals about food, housing, health care, counseling, and more.
Institute on Aging http://dev.ioaging.org/index.html
A site with resources for Bay Area seniors, caregivers and senior care professionals.
General Psychology Resources
APA
Help Center
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/
The
American Psychological Association provides research-based
information on a variety of topics, including health, emotional
wellness, family and relationships.
National Institute of Mental Health http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
A comprehensive resource for the latest mental health research funded by the federal government. The site has statistics on many mental health topics, conditions and clinical trials.
PCIT for the treatment of ADHD
A text for clinicians interested in learning about the applications of PCIT to childhood ADHD/ADD
Psychology
in the News
The
American Psychological Association's listing of links to new
articles regarding psychology. This is an excellent
resource for keeping up with the latest news in psychology.
Much of the content is non-technical and thus suitable for a
non-specialist in psychology.
CA
licensing boards for Psychologists and Marriage and Family
Therapists:
CA
Board of Psychology
CA
Board of Behavioral Sciences
Many helpful resources for locating mental health services in CA.