Therapy and Counseling Links
Take a look at these helpful therapy and counseling links. These online resources are available to assist you in your journey.
EMDR:
The Maiberger Institute provides EMDR trainings, links to resources and book recommendations, as well as relevant blogs about mental health care.
The Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association provides up to date information on EMDR research and trainings, as well as therapist search.
HealMyPTSD has an article on EMDR therapy as well as an interview with the founder, Francine Shapiro.
EMDR trauma network:
EMDR HAP is an humanitarian effort to build the capacity of underserved communities to secure effective trauma treatment through proper training and developing local Trauma Response Networks.
Regionally, Denver Trauma Recovery provides no cost EMDR therapy to disaster survivors and first responders.
Local sites:
The Second Wind Fund of Metro Denver provides counseling and therapy for adolescents who are at-risk for suicide. They also list events and resources for youth.
First Judicial District Crime Victim Compensation Fund provides funds to pay for medical expenses, mental health therapy, loss of income, and burial expenses for victims of violent crime.
The Mountain Resource Center provides community based health and human services to people living in Conifer, Evergreen, Bailey and surrounding Colorado communities in order to foster more self-reliant and healthier lives.
National sites:
Give an Hour is currently focusing on the psychological needs of military personnel and their families because of the significant human cost of the current conflicts. They provide no cost therapeutic services. Give an Hour has recently provided no-cost services to those affected by Hurricane Sandy and the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides leadership and devotes its resources - programs, policies, information and data, contracts and grants- toward helping the Nation act on the knowledge that: Behavioral Health is essential for health; prevention works; treatment is effective; and people recover from mental and substance use disorders. Their mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a community for hope for all of those in need.
The American Counseling Association is dedicated to the growth and development of the counseling profession and those that are served. The ACA provides news, publication, and resources to both providers and consumers.
Healthy Place provides mental health information and support. It is also the headquarters for the Stand Up for Mental Health campaign.
The Institute of HeartMath is an internationally recognized nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to helping people reduce stress, self-regulate emotions and build energy and resilience for healthy, happy lives. HeartMath tools, technology and training teach people to rely on the intelligence of their hearts in concert with their minds at home, school, work and play
Community partners:
Aspen Park Chiropractic is located in the Conifer Marketplace and provides whole health services to include; chiropractic services, massage, other spa treatments, tai-chi classes and more.
Lisa Smith, of Acupuncture Evergreen, utilizes eastern medicinal practices to support whole mind body health.
Check out Community: A Place for Creativity and Healing to get involved in numerous healthy activities such as art and yoga. Eugenia Krok, Owner, is an art therapist and astrologist.
For couples and family therapy, I recommend Marina Blake, LPC, who is located in Lakewood, Colorado.
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