Resources and Self-Help Topics
Emergency Phone Numbers
In an emergency, dial 9-1-1 or call:
San Luis Obispo County
Crisis Hotline............................800.549.4499
National Suicide Hotline............................800.273.talk / 800.273.8255
National Domestic Violence Hotline.......800.799.safe / 800.799.7233
Local San Luis Obispo Resources
San Luis Obispo County Child Support Services
San Luis Obispo County Drug and Alcohol Services
San Luis Obispo Chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous
Central Coast Chapter of Narcotics Anonymous
Gay & Lesbian Alliance of the Central Coast
AIDS Support Network of San Luis Obispo County
Women's Shelter Program of San Luis Obispo County
Respect Inspire Support Empower
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence
Cal Poly's Student Counseling Services
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Online Mental Health Resources
American Psychological Association - Information & self-help by topic
National Institute of Mental Health - Information & self-help by topic
Anxiety Self-Help Strategies - Online article with further links
Dealing with Depression: Self-Help & Coping Tips - Online article with further links
Stress Management - Online article with further links
Coping with a Breakup or Divorce - Online article with further links
Families and Divorce - Online article with further links
Making Step-Families Work - Online article with further links
Coping with Grief and Loss - Online article with further links
Recovering from Trauma - Online article
Post-Traumatic Stress - Online article with further links
Coping Skills for Bipolar Disorder - Online article with further links
Mindfulness for Beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn - CD; other titles from same author available
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Experiential Dynamic Therapy
EDT is an umbrella term for a variety of closely-related treatment methodologies having different names and acronyms but all sharing a common approach and goals, and resulting in similar benefits.
International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association - About EDT
International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association - EDT client testimonials
Accelerated Experiential-Dynamic Psychotherapy - How AEDP works
Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy Institute - Introduction to ISTDP
ISTDP on Wikipedia - Theoretical foundations; Specific therapeutic interventions; Evidence base
The Transforming Power of Affect by Diana Fosha - Book
Treating Affect Phobia by Leigh McCullough - Book (read the Intro chapter online - free!)
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