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Resources

Whether you're exploring therapy for the first time, supporting a loved one, or looking for tools to deepen your personal growth, this page is here to support you. Here you'll find articles, scholarly research, books, apps, and links covering a range of health topics — from anxiety, depression, and trauma, to relationships, self-compassion, and mindfulness. These resources are intended to complement therapy or offer support between sessions.

Emergency Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline -- Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

Berkeley specialized care unit (no police involvement) (510) 948-0075 

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LGBTQ+ Crisis Services

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BIPOC Blackline (they even have an app!)

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National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

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Video phone crisis line for deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened, and blind individuals: Call 321-800-3323 OR text “HAND” to 839-863

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The OpenCounseling website offers an extensive list of U.S.-based, free, telephone hotlines at https://www.opencounseling.com/hotlines?utm_source=OpenCounseling+Therapists&utm_campaign=91dc698f80-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_08_19&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_afcdba0c6a-91dc698f80-55957505.

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Couples, Friendships, and Relationships:

  • The Gottman Institute (https://www.gottman.com/) takes a research-based approach to relationships. They have excellent books, videos, other resources, which you can order from the website. The website also offers information about workshops for couples and a directory of therapists who are trained in their methods.

  • Fair Play is a book and card deck by Eve Rodsky, which outlines a system for how to divide up household tasks fairly. There's also a documentary about it, and you can read about it at https://www.fairplaylife.com/.

  • Terry Real, founder of Relational Life Therapy and a couples therapist I admire very much, wrote a book published in 2022 called Us: Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship. You can read about his book and his approach, as well as access his resources, at his website, https://terryreal.com/.

  • The High-Conflict Couple: A Dialectical Behavior Therapy Guide to Finding Peace, Intimacy & Validation, by Alan E. Fruzzetti, Ph.D. (New Harbinger Publications, 2006). https://www.newharbinger.com/9781572244504/the-high-conflict-couple/

  • Psychologist Marisa G. Franco, Ph.D., has written a book called Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--And Keep--Friends. Here's the book's website: https://drmarisagfranco.com/platonic-the-book/

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Open-relationships/Ethical non-monogamy/Polyamory

 

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Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Social Skills, Perfectionism, OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder):

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Bipolar Disorder​

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ADHD, Autism, Neurodivergence​

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Websites with Gender Affirming Resources

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  • Trans Lifeline (https://translifeline.org/) They provide trans peer support for trans community.  They are run by and for trans people." US (877) 565-8860.

  • https://www.genderspectrum.org/ Online community for young people, family members, and professionals, and several support groups.

  • Trans-Cendence International has virtual support groups online for anyone under the transgender umbrella as well as significant others, family, friends, and allies.

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Gender Affirming Books:

 

  • Trans Bodies, Trans Selves: A Resource for the Transgender Community, by Laura Erickson-Schroth

  • Yes you are Trans Enough, by Mia Violet

  • Families in Transition: Parenting Gender Diverse Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults, edited by Arlene Lev and Andrew Gottlieb (https://cup.columbia.edu/book/families-in-transition/9781939594297)

  • My New Gender Workbook: Kate Bornstein

  • God Doesn’t Make Mistakes: Laurie Suzanne Scott (a book written by a transwoman who grew up in evangelical church and maintained her faith)

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Social Isolation and loneliness

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  • The Lonely City by Olivia Laing: A beautifully written blend of memoir, art history, and psychology exploring loneliness in urban life

  • Emotional First Aid by Dr. Guy Winch: thorough guidance on overcoming loneliness

  • Mental Health America – Loneliness & Isolation: Website offering tips on how to make new connections

  • Trans Lifeline (USA & Canada): Run by and for trans people. You don’t need to be in crisis to call.

  • Modern Elder Academy: Offers courses and retreats focused on purpose, identity, and connection in midlife and beyond

  • ​Bumble BFF: Part of the Bumble app, focused on making platonic friendships. Great for those looking to meet people nearby

  • Discord: A platform where you can join or create community servers around specific hobbies, interests, and social causes. Many friendly communities are specifically for loneliness and mental health.

  • Meetup: Another platform where you can find local community organized around specific interests, values, social groups.

  • Review: Interventions addressing loneliness amongst university students: a systematic review: A scholarly article that conducted a systematic review of loneliness among college students.  The conclusion: "Interventions that bring students together around an activity, in a support group or to socialize, either in person or virtually, can reduce feelings of loneliness in young people. Meditation or mindfulness may benefit those who prefer not to join groups."

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