Tel: 215-886-5611
LINKS
Rachel Breskman,
MEd, CADC
Resources
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www.traumahealing.org (Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute, Peter Levine, PhD)
www.isst-d.org (International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation)
www.emdr.com (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Institute)
www.sidran.org (Resources on trauma and advocacy and related books)
www.neda.org (National Eating Disorders Awareness)
www.edreferral.org (Information on Eating Disorders)
www.something-fishy.org (Information on Eating Disorders)
www.bodypositive.com (website for building positive body image)
www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org (12 Step program for people with eating disorders)
www.renfrewcenter.com (information on Eating Disorders from an Eating Disorder Treatment Center)
www.montenido.com (Information on Eating Disorders from an Eating Disorder Treatment Center)
www.drugabuse.gov (National Institute of Drug Abuse: Information and research)
www.nami.org (National Alliance on Mental Illness, with information on support and educational groups)
www.psychcentral.com (General mental health information)
www.psycheducation.org (Dr. Jim Phelps’ website on Bipolar Disorder, light/darkness therapy, medication, mood disorders, treatment)
www.dbsalliance.org (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance; has support group listing)
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/index.html Research Study on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) with prevalence and effects on later life
www.rainn.org (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
www.trauma-pages.com (David Baldwin’s website for information on trauma, booklist and articles)
www.childtrauma.org (Child Trauma Academy: The mission of the ChildTrauma Academy is to help improve the lives of traumatized and maltreated children)
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Meditation Resources: (Information, research, meditation recordings, resources)
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Psychologists and long-term meditators and authors:
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Tara Brach, PhD: www.tarabrach.com
Rick Hanson, PhD: www.rickhanson.net
Jack Kornfield, PhD: https://jackkornfield.com
Kelly McGonigal, PhD: www.kellymcgonigal.com
Kristin Neff, PhD: www.self-compassion.org
Chris Germer, PhD: https://chrisgermer.com
Pema Chodrun (A Buddhist teacher, author and nun): www.pemachodrunfoundation.org
Programs in meditation
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University of Pennsylvania MBSR Programs (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) https://www.pennmedicine.org/for-patients-and-visitors/find-a-program-or-service/mindfulness
www.soundstrue.com online courses on meditation and related issues
www.insighttimer.com free meditation app
Support groups
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www.aa.org (Alcoholics Anonymous)
www.na.org(Narcotics Anonymous)
www.slaafws.org (Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous)
www.al-anon.org (12 Step program for loved ones of alcoholics)
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www.nar-anon.org (12 Step program for loved ones of addicts)
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www.adultchildren.org (12 Step program for adult children of alcoholics)
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www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org (12 Step program for people with eating disorders)
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Addiction Treatment Programs
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https://retreataddictioncenters.com/ (Addiction Treatment Center with trauma treatment in Lancaster, PA)
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www.caron.org (Addiction Treatment Center)
https://www.mainlinehealth.org/locations/mirmont-treatment-center (Mirmont Treatment Center for addiction)
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www.alinalodge.org (Long Term Addiction Treatment Program for chronic relapsers)
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Trauma Treatment Inpatient Programs:
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www.sheppardpratt.org (Sheppard Pratt Trauma Disorders Program in Towson, Maryland)
www.thecenteratpiw.com (Psychiatric Institute of Washington: The Center: Posttraumatic Disorders Program)
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Sex Addiction Treatment Programs:
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https://keystonecenterecu.net/ Inpatient program for sex addicts
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www.starhealing.org Outpatient group program for sex addicts and their partners
CRISIS HOTLINES:
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1(800)273-8255
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Norristown: Montgomery County Emergency Service 610-279-6100 or 1(800)452-4189
Philadelphia: 24 Hour Suicide and Crisis Intervention 215-686-4420
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INFORMATION
Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACES): www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/index.html research on the effects of adverse childhood experiences/trauma in the family
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Links to Articles and Information
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Establishing Your Daily Meditation
How to Help Someone with an Eating Disorder
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