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For an excellent multimedia prayer experience, For an excellent multi-media experience Other wonderful meditative multi-media poems A great link for dealing
with anxiety:
Suicide Prevention Hotline in WV 800-273-8255
Samaritan Center Websites - Center Locations Available Center websites are listed with the Center's location information. American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy - www.aamft.org American Association of Pastoral Counselors - www.aapc.org American Psychological Association - www.apa.org National Association of Social Workers - www.nasw.org
Behavior Online provides web-based professional discussion forums moderated by leading experts. Current topics include: Shame and Affect Theory, Classical Adlerian Psychotherapy, Outcome Assessment, Organizational Development, Whole-Scale™ Change, Creative Arts Therapy International, Cognitive Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Control-Mastery, Anxiety Disorders, Evolutionary Psychology, Computing Clinic, Psychology of Cyberspace, EMDR, Ericksonian Therapy, Meditation In Psychotherapy, Online Clinical Work, Clinical Case Conference. The International Society for Mental Health Online unites mental health professionals of various disciplines to promote the understanding, use and development of Internet communication, information and technology for the international mental health community. ISMHO provides a discussion forum about mental health on the Internet. Newsgroups are immense public discussion forums. Although a few are moderated, most are wide open (without the moderator controls available in e-mail groups) with thousands of participants from all walks of life. Be aware that if you post a message in a public newsgroup, your e-mail address will be picked up by direct marketers, which means you will begin to receive “spam” (unsolicited commercial e-mail). You can avoid spam by participating in newsgroups through the web service DejaNews instead of using your browser’s newsreader. To further investigate the possibilities of newsgroups, go to this page on Psych Central which contains a list of 230 support group and mental health related forums.
Websites For Mental Health ProfessionalsAmerican Journal of Pastoral Counseling - Haworth Press, Inc. - Resources for Mental Health Professionals. American Professional Agency, Inc. - focuses on professional liability insurance for people in the mental health field. The Association of Anger Management Providers - was established to advocate for nationwide standards for providers and protection for consumers. Our website will contain useful information for the general public as well as related training and conferences. Behavior Online - Interactive journal; professional discussion groups, including a case conference. Center to Advance Palliative Care - offers detailed and practical information to help an institution establish a palliative care program, covering needs assessment, business planning, reimbursements, delivery models, interdisciplinary teams, program operations and evaluation. Clergy Consultation Service of the Kairos Institute - Consultation, Information and Referral for Clergy subscribers. The Clinical Registry - A searchable database provided by Psyfidential to locate a pastoral therapist in your area. Depression Central - Thorough, insightful list of links to information about depression and its treatment, provided by Ivan Goldberg, M.D., a leading expert on mood disorders. eNetwork for Advanced Training in Psychotherapy - using the Internet to establish advanced training for psychotherapists which seeks to integrate ethics, values, spirituality and clinical competence. Gift From Within - PTSD Resources for Survivors & Caregivers. The George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health - is a university-based organization working toward a more compassionate system of healthcare. HealthGate - Free MEDLINE searches; PsycINFO and PsycLIT searches for a fee. The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation - State Health Facts Online - offers heatlh policy information on a broad range of issues such as managed care, health insurance coverage and the uninsured, Medicaid, Medicare, women's health, minority health and HIV/AIDS. Internet Mental Health - Extensive information on disorders, medications, treatments, research. Knowledge Exchange Network - Resources from U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Mental Health Liaison Group - National organizations representing consumer, family members, advocates, professionals and providers. Mental Health Net - The most extensive listing of online mental health resources for professionals and consumers. National Association for Children of Alcoholics - is a national nonprofit organization working on behalf of children of alcohol and drug dependent parents. In the fall of 2005 NACoA and AAPC presented a training program "Core Competencies for Clergy and Other Pastoral Ministers in Addressing Alcohol and Drug Dependence and the Impact on Families." The National Mental Health Association (NMHA) - is the country's oldest and largest non-profit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. For more information about NMHA and its 340 affiliates, call 800-969-NMHA (6642) or log on to our website at www.nmha.org. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK - Provides immediate assistance to individuals in suicidal crisis by connecting them to the nearest available suicide prevention and mental health service provider. It is the only national suicide prevention and intervention telephone resource funded by the Federal Government. The New York Board of Rabbis (NYBR) - is the largest inter-denominational body of its kind in the world with close to 700 members consisting of Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist rabbis. The NYBR has been providing chaplaincy services since its founding in 1881. Its chaplains and endorsed chaplains serve in acute healthcare, long-term care, behavioral health, corrections and other communal services settings. The NYBR's chaplaincy web page is designed to provide chaplains and pastoral counselors, of all faith traditions in a variety of institutions, easy access to Jewish literature for use within their settings. Online Dictionary of Mental Health - is a list of links provided by the Centre for Psychotherapeutic Studies at the University of Sheffield, England. PrevLine - Substance abuse resources. Psych Central - "Pointers" to useful mental health Websites, mailing lists and Newsgroups. Psychotherapy Finances - online business resource magazine Psych Web - Topical list of resources including categories for psychology students. Scripps Alcohol Treatment Center - Scripps McDonald Center is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to alcohol treatment. Trauma Information Pages - Information and resources on PTSD. Wayne E. Oates Institute Online - promoting an interdisciplinary dialogue among the medical, religious, social work, and various therapeutic communities related to spirituality, health, and healing; online conferences and journal. WebMD Depression Condition Center - The Depression Condition Center provides in-depth information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. WebMD Mental Health Condition Center - Comprehensive Resource Center which provides information on all aspects of various mental illnesses, including depression, ADHD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder Wounded Healer Journal - Gathering place for therapists (and others) who are victims of abuse. Conferences, Meetings, and EventsThere are no listings at this time. Regional LinksAAPC Members and FriendsContact aapcshelbie@yahoo.com
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AAMFT Online StoreGet prepared to serve the needs of today's clients with our excellent practice readiness tools. We have many phenomenal products, including the updated Forms Book! You can now submit your order entries on-line over our secure web page.
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Family Therapy MagazineThis bi-monthly publication reports on current events and clinical developments in the MFT profession, and explains how these developments will impact your career.
Journal of Marital and Family TherapyWith this resource, stay current on the research you need to build your MFT future. This quarterly journal is known worldwide for incisive coverage of current MFT theory and clinical practice. In addition, AAMFT members can now access this journal online. Click here to access the JMFT Online. (members only)
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AAMFT Continuing Education OpportunitiesThe AAMFT offers many ways for MFTs to earn continuing education credit.
AAMFT Division Conferences"Promoting Resilience in Children," "Bringing out the Best in Families," and "Crisis Intervention with Families" are a few themes of division conferences, where family therapy is explored at the local level.
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Mind & Spirit
Mental illness and severe emotional stress affect millions of Americans, and far too often, many problems go untreated. They don't have to – because help starts here. Social workers are the country's largest group of mental health providers, and we are easy to find. We are in cities and small towns across the country. Helping people deal with daily stress and anxiety, providing counseling to veterans in hospitals, offering therapy to teenagers with eating disorders, and bringing recovered addicts back into the community. Mental health social workers treat the whole person – the parent, the spouse, the employee and the friend. Because by looking at your whole life we can better get you back to living. For more information on specific areas of the mind and spirit, click on the links above.
Health & Wellness
How do social workers help with your health? We're a part of many health care teams, working closely with doctors, nurses and other medical professionals. And we become your advocates, your cheerleaders, and your friends. Our help starts when you're diagnosed and continues through your recovery. Many times you'll find us working in hospitals where we counsel patients and their families about their illness and treatment options. We listen too, in support groups and community health centers, helping you understand all the emotions you feel and the decisions you need to make. You'll never go it alone. Because your well-being is our main goal. For more information on more specific areas of health and wellness, click on the links above.
Kids & Families
Social workers specialize in looking at your family's big picture, from your child's school to your office life. We're even at the hospital and in adoption agencies before you ever become a parent. And we tailor our help to your family's needs. Whatever your family may need help with – look here. For more information on specific areas of child and family issues, click on the links above.
Seniors & Aging
The population in our country is growing older and living longer. That can put a lot of stress on older people and their families. If you or your loved ones are facing the difficulties of aging, know that help starts here. Social workers who specialize in aging have the expertise, compassion, and patience to help seniors find ways to live with independence and dignity. With seniors, our one-on-one care can help them through feelings of anxiety, loneliness and depression. That could mean direct counseling, dealing with special health care needs, or even something as basic as better nutrition – whatever it takes to keep seniors living well. For more detailed information on seniors and aging, click on the links above.
Policy Links
The National Alliance of Pupil Services Organizations (NAPSO) The U.S. House of Representatives The Mental Health Liaison Group
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2006-07
Occupational Outlook Handbook Thomas - searchable information about the U.S. Congress and the legislative process. Search bills, by topic , bill number, or title. This site also includes updated contact information for your Senators and Representatives SallieMae - Important information for High School Guidance Professionals from SallieMae Family Policy Compliance Office Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Dept. of Education - Office of Vocational and Adult Education Dept. of Education - Rehabilitation Services Administration Dept. of Justice - Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism National Institute on Drug Abuse National Institute of Mental Health U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (DHHS)
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