If you or someone you know is in crisis or a danger to themselves or others, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. 

SAMHSA’s National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Text HOME to 741741 - 24/7 National Crisis Text line

San Diego County Access & Crisis Line
1-888-724-7240

The San Diego Warm Line
1-800-930-9276

San Diego County - 211 or www.211.sandiego.org

Hablan español - llamen a la Lifeline al 888-682-9454.
NAMI National hotline - 1-800-950-6264
Veterans - call 1-800-273-8255

LGBTQ youth - call The Trevor Project at 866-488-7386 or text START to 678678. 
Transgender - call the Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860.
Teens - call the TEEN LINE at 310-855-4673 or text TEEN to 839863. 


No matter where you go, there you are.
— Confucius


Helpful Apps

  • Headspace - for anxiety, depression, stress, sleep, meditation, and mindfulness

  • Calm - for sleep and meditation

  • What’s Up - for depression, anxiety, anger, stress using CBT and ACT

  • Mood Kit - for stress, depression, anxiety and mood using CBT

  • Mind Shift - for stress, depression, anxiety

  • Happify - for stress, anxiety, mindfulness and meditation

Marriage and Family Therapist

Books & Resources

ADHD/ADD

ADD & ADHD Answer Book, by Susan Ashley, PhD
A Teen's Guide to Getting Stuff Done,
by Jennifer Shannon, LMFT
A Smart Girl's Guide: Getting it Together,
by Erin Falligant

Anti-Racism Resources

Anti-Racism Resources for White People, created by Sarah Sophie Flicker, Alyssa Klein in May 2020 - A starter list of books, podcasts, & articles
Justice In June, created by Autumn Gupta with Bryanna Wallace - Resources structured by the amount of time you can spend each day
Scaffolding for Anti-Racism, created by Document created by A. Stamborski, M. Div Candidate (2022), N. Zimmermann, M. Div candidate (2021), B. Gregory, M. Div, M.S. Ed. - White Identity stages paired with resources and the recommended next steps

Anxiety

Anxiety Relief for Kids, by Bridget Flynn Walker, Ph.D.
A Smart Girl's Guide: Worry, by Nancy Holyoke
Rewire Your Anxious Brain, by Pittman, PhD & Karle, MLIS
The Opposite of Worry,
by Lawerence J. Cohen, Ph.D. 
What to Do When You Worry Too Much, by Dawn Huebner, Ph.D.  

Autism Spectrum Disorder / Asperger Syndrome

Aspergirls, by Rudy Simone
Mozart and the Whale, by Jerry and Mary Newport, with Johnny Dodd
Succeeding College With Asperger Syndrome,
by John Harpur, Maria Lawlor, & Michael Fitzgerald
The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules, by Jennifer Cook O'Toole
The Parent's Guide to Teaching Kids with Asperger Syndrome and Similar ASDs Real-Life Skills for Independence,
by Patricia Romanowski Bashe
Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships,
by Dr. Temple Grandin & Sean Barron

Eating Disorders

Help Your Teenager Beat an Eating Disorder, by James Lock, MD, PhD & Daniel Le Grande, PhD
8 Keys to Recovery From an Eating Disorder,
by Carolyn Costin & Gwen Schubert Grabb

Parenting 

Getting to Calm, by Kastner & Watt 
Get out of My Life, by Wolf
Helping Your Socially Vulnerable Child, by Andrew R. Eisen, Ph.D. & Linda B. Engler, Ph.D.
How to Talk to Kids will Listen & How to Listen so Kids will Talk, by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish Parenting With Love & Logic, by Foster Cline & Jim Fay
No Drama Discipline, by Daniel Siegel, MD & Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.
Rewards for Kids, by Virginia Shiller, Ph.D.
Safety Comics: An Introduction to "People Safety" Skills for Younger Children Ages 3 to 10 and Their Adults, by Irene van der Zande
The Everything Parent's guide to Sensory Integration Disorder, by Terri Mauro
The Everything Parent's Guide to Emotional Intelligence in Children, by Korrel Kanoy, Ph.D. The Mindful Child, by Susan Kaiser Greenland
The Parent's Guide to Teaching Kids with Asperger Syndrome and Similar ASDs Real-Life Skills for Independence, by Patricia Romanowski Bashe
The Opposite of Worry, by Lawerence J. Cohen, Ph.D. Your Defiant Child, by Barkley, Ph.D. & Benton The Whole Brain Child, by Daniel Siegel, MD & Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.
The Whole-Brain Child Workbook, by Daniel J. Seigel, M.D. & Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. 
The 5 Love Languages of Children,
by Chapman & Campbell
1-2-3 Magic, by Thomas Phelan, Ph.D.

Postpartum Disorder / Perinatal Mood & Anxiety

Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts, by Karen Kleiman, MSW
This Isn’t what I Expected, Overcoming Postpartum Depression, by Kleiman, MSW, LCSW and Raskin, MD

Tweens/ Teens

A Smart Girl's Guide: Digital World, by Carrie Anton
A Smart Girl's Guide: Getting it Together, by Erin Falligant
A Smart Girl's Guide to Knowing What to Say, by Patti Kellet Criswell
A Smart Girl's Guide: Worry, by Nancy Holyoke
A Teen's Guide to Getting Stuff Done, by Jennifer Shannon, LMFT
Express Yourself, by Emily Roberts, MA, LPC
Get out of My Life, by Wolf
Getting to Calm, by Kastner & Watt 
My Secret Bully, by Trudy Ludwig
Stand Up for Yourself & Your Friends, by Patti Kelley Criswell
The Mindful Child, by Susan Kaiser Greenland
The Self-Esteem Habit for Teens, by Lisa M. Schab, LCSW
The Teen Girl's Survival Guide, by Lucie Hemmen, Ph.D.
The 5 Love Languages of Children, by Chapman & Campbell
Untangled,
by Lisa Damour, Ph.D. 
Your Happiest YOU,
by Judy Woodburn

Children

Anxiety Relief for Kids, by Bridget Flynn Walker, Ph.D. 
Faces: A Resource for Helping Children Understand Emotions, by Dalit H. Marshall, Ph.D.
Have You Filled a Bucket Today?, by Carol McCloud
How to Get Unstuck From the Negative Muck, by Lake Sullivan, Ph.D.
How to Take the GRRRR Out of Anger, by Elizabeth Verdick & Marjorie Lisovskis
I Just Don't Like the Sound of NO!, by Julia Cook
Just Kidding, by Trudy Lugwig
My Secret Bully, by Trudy Ludwig
Stand in My Shoes, by Bob Sornson
The Mindful Child, by Susan Kaiser Greenland
The 5 Love Languages of Children,
by Chapman & Campbell
Understanding Myself, by Mary C. Lamia, Ph.D.
What to Do When You Dread Your Bed, by Dawn Huebner, Ph.D.
What to Do When Your Temper Flares,
by Dawn Huebner, Ph.D.
What to Do When You Worry Too Much,
by Dawn Huebner, Ph.D.
Your Happiest YOU, by Judy Woodburn

Siblings

Siblings Without Rivalry, by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
Siblings You're STUCK With Each Other So STICK TOGETHER, by James J. Crist, Ph.D., & Elizabeth Verdick

Relationships

Boundaries, by Henry Cloud & John Townsend
God on a Harley, by Joan Brady
Heaven in High Gear, by Joan Brady
He's Just NOT That Into You, by Greg Behrendt
I hate you, Don't Leave Me, by Jerold Kreisman MD & Hal Straus
Love Sense, by Dr. Sue Johnson
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John Gottman & Nan Silver 

Personal Growth

Daring Greatly, by Brene Brown, Ph.D., L.M.S.W.
God on a Harley, by Joan Brady 
Heaven in High Gear, by Joan Brady
Now, Discover Your Strengths, by Marcus Buckingham & Donald O. Clifton, Ph.D.
The Courage To Be Me, by Nina Burrowes
The Gifts of Imperfection, by Brene Brown, Ph.D., L.M.S.W.
The Language of Letting Go,
by Melody Beattie

Bullying

Just Kidding, by Trudy Lugwig
My Secret Bully,
by Trudy Ludwig
Stand Up for Yourself & Your Friends, by Patti Kelley Criswell
 

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