Resources for clients:
Guided visualizations:
1. Click below for muscle relaxation audio (below):
If the link above doesn’t play on your device, you can play the audio file on youtube here
2. Click below for guided imagery audio (below):
If the link above doesn’t play on your device, you can play the audio file on youtube here
3. Click below for guided imagery audio called “Calm Place” (below):
4. Click HERE for guided imagery audio called “Light Stream”
5. Click below for a guided imagery called “Container Exercise”
6. Click here for a visualization exercise to restore your positive energy (word document): visualization
Talk Lines:
These are 24/7 support lines which are often answered by volunteers who are interested in the helping field, or they have been in crisis (themselves) in the past and want to be there for others, or perhaps they have a friend or family member who benefited from calling and talking to someone.
Follow up For Clients From Information Given in Session (click on links below):
Rules For Positive Communication
Information Regarding EMDR:
EMDR info for clients about reprocessing (.pdf)
EMDR info for clients about reprocessing (.doc)
Information Regarding Domestic Violence:
More Information on Domestic Violence
Helping Kids through Domestic Violence
Helping Kids through Domestic Violence (even more info)
Talking to Young Children about Domestic Violence
Follow up For KIDS From Information Given in Session (click on links below):
Techniques to Calm Down (including HOW TO take deep breaths)
Color coded behavior chart for home or school
Teaching kids to say sorry the right way
Resources for Transgender People (click on links below):
Helpful books for transgender people and parents of transgender people
Gender Diversity Center at UC Irvine (pediatricians, general support, transition medication (hormones), referrals)
Gender Bread Person. A Great Way To Explain Gender Identity
Gender Non-Conforming Camp for kids who do not adhere to societies stereotypical gender roles
Sample Top Surgery Form that Doctor’s Require From Your Therapist
DMV Name Change form for people changing their gender identity on their DMV issued license (FORM)
Changing Gender Identification & Name on Passport (INFO)
Name Change for Court in California (FORM)
Transgender Law Center (LINK to helpful forms found here)