Parents, Families and Children
Websites
- Aha! Parenting
- Positive Discipline
- Beyond Consequences
- The Incredible Years
- Dr. Allison Gopnik
- Dr. Karen Purvis: Empowered to Connect
- Families Change
- Age-appropriate information to guide children and families through separation and divorce
- Common Sense Media
- Independent nonprofit organization that helps families make smart media choices through reviews and information
- Zero to Three
- Early childhood mental health information
Local Resources and Programs
- Snapology
- Hands-on learning programs for children, social skills groups, camps, robotics and anti-bullying program
- Club Xcite
- Academic, social, emotional and behavioral solutions to children
Developmental and Learning Challenges
Websites
- Attention Deficit Disorder Association
- CHADD: Children And Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- National Center For Learning Disabilities
- ADDitude Magazine
- Wealth of information, mental health articles and current research on ADD/ADHC in children and adults
Local Resources and Programs
- Executive Functioning Coaching
- Service offered by Clubxcite
- The Family And Learning Center
- Education coaching and therapy, learning disability remediation, study skill development, summer learning camps
- Brain Learning
- Assessment and treatment of individual with learning differences
- San Diego BrainWorks
- Pediatric Development Center that offers evaluative counselling and psychotherapy services to children presenting with a variety of developmental challenges
- SD Kids First
- Developmental screenings and evaluations, therapy, parenting support, behavior management and study skill training
- People's Care Behavioral Health
- Child-centered approach to ABA services, diagnostic and counseling
- Rady Children's Hospital Developmental Evaluation Clinic
Neuroscience
Websites
- Dr. Rick Hanson: Hardwire Happiness
- Dr. Dan Siegel: The Mindsight Institute
- Dr. Diamond: Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Lab
- BrainFacts.org
- Wealth of information about the brain and latest research findings as well as helpful mental health articles
- Learning & The Brain
- Latest research on the brain and learning and its implications for education
Videos and Online Courses
- KBPS Video: Inside The Teenage Brain
- Dan Siegel: Hand Model of the Brain
- How playing an instrument benefits your brain
- "BRAIN POWER: From Neurons to Networks"
- How Brains Are Built: The Core Story of Brain Development
- The Compassionate Brain
- Free eight-part video series focused on the power of neuroplasticity, how to open the heart, build courage, find compassion, as well as forgive oneself and others.
Local Resources and Programs
- Amen Clinics
- Amen clinics offer a comprehensive approach to assessment and diagnosis of variety of health and mental health conditions. They do SPECT scans to analyze blood flow and activity inside the brain to find out the root of the problem. They also look at biological, psychological, social and spiritual influences to get a holistic picture of your life. They offer life coaching, nutritional guidance and personalized therapy,
Trauma
Websites
Local Resources
- Comprehensive Therapy Approach
- List of local EMDR therapists, information and resources about EMDR, and helpful mental health articles
- Aquatic Trauma Therapy: The Wave Academy
Mood Disorders
Videos and Online Courses
- Brene Brown: Shame Shields
- One-hour free course that will help you understand shame, and the three common “shame shields” we use to protect ourselves. This course will also help you develop shame resilience skills by identifying shame triggers, developing critical awareness, reaching out, and speaking shame.
Yoga, Mindfullness and Meditation
Websites
- Susan Kaiser Greenland
- Mindfulness resources for kids and parents
- Yoga International
- Online Yoga classes, and educational videos and information
- International Yoga Alliance
- Resources and information about yoga for teachers and students
Videos
- Do Yoga With Me.com: Online Yoga classes for free
- Bessel Van der Kolk on Interoception & Yoga
Children's Yoga
Local Resources and Programs
- Self-Realization Fellowship
- UCSD Center For Mindfulness
- Esalen
- Retreat and educational center
Symbolism and Mythology
General Resources
- HelpGuide.org
- Articles and information on mental health and wellness
- NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Health
- 211 San Diego
- 24/7 access to community, health, social and disaster services
- Teen Line
- Hotline for teenagers which operates every evening from 6:00pm to 10:00pm PST
- Crisis Text Line
- Free 24/7 mental health crisis support via text