Information & Support
Aaron Karmin LCPC
888–726-7170
Currently accepting new clients for individual and couple’s therapy.
http://www.urbanbalance.org/
akarmin@urbanbalance.com
Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 (800-799-SAFE)
National Child Abuse Hotline 800-422-4453
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255 (800-273-TALK)
Consumer Credit Counseling 800-873-2227
American Bar Association 800-285-2221
Support Group Directory http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp/
Al-Anon; Al-Ateen http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous http://www.aa.org/
Alzheimer’s Association http://www.alz.org/index.asp
American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org/index
American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org/
Catholic Charities Community Resources
http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=1174
Children Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyper-Activity Disorder http://www.chadd.org/
Childcare Aware http://www.childcareaware.org/en/
Cocaine Anonymous http://www.ca.org/
Cutting http://www.selfharm.net/
Death of a Child – Compassionate Friends http://www.compassionatefriends.org/home.aspx
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance http://www.dbsalliance.org
Disability Resources http://www.disabilityresources.org/
Divorce Care http://www.divorcecare.com/
Domestic Violence http://www.ndvh.org/
Eldercare http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Index.aspx
Food Addicts Anonymous http://www.foodaddictsanonymous.org/
Gamblers Anonymous http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/
GriefShare http://www.griefshare.org/
Free Clinics http://www.freeclinics.us/
Mayo Clinic Health Guide http://www.mayoclinic.com/
Medication Guide http://www.pdrhealth.com/drugs
Mental Health Guides http://www.dr-bob.org/vpc/virtulets.html
Narcotics Anonymous http://www.na.org/
Nar-Anon http://nar-anon.org/Nar-Anon/Nar-Anon_Home.html
Obsessive Compulsive Foundation http://www.ocfoundation.org/
Parenting & Child Development http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/parent.htm
Psychology Today http://www.psychologytoday.com/
Self Help Books http://www.books4selfhelp.com/index.htm#directory
Senior Services http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Home.aspx
Sexual Abuse Support http://www.rainn.org/
Sex Addicts Anonymous http://www.sa.org/
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous http://www.slaafws.org/
Sexual Education http://www.scarleteen.com/
Stepfamily Support http://www.stepfamilies.info/
Sibling Support http://www.siblingsupport.org/
Substance Abuse Mental Health Treatment Locator
http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
Suicide http://www.befrienders.org
Suicide http://suicidehotlines.com/
Survivors of Suicide http://www.afsp.org
Teen Services http://www.focusas.com/
Terminal Illness Support http://www.hospicenet.org/
United Way Community Resources http://apps.liveunited.org/myuw/
Women’s Legal Advocacy http://www.womenslaw.org/
BOOKS:
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)
http://www.aasect.org/books.asp
COUPLES/MARRIAGE
Why Marriages Succeed or Fail…and How You Can Make Yours Last
By: John M. Gottman, Ph.D
The New Rules of Marriage: What You Need To Know To Make Love Work
By: Terrence Real
The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work
By: John M. Gottman, Ph.D.
Fighting for Your Marriage
By: Howard J. Markman, Scott M. Stanley, Susan L. Blumberg
Mating In Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence
By: Esther Perel
All You Need is Love and Other Lies About Marriage
By: John W. Jacobs, M.D.
How To Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It
By: Patricia Love, Ed.D., and Steven Stosny, Ph.D
FORGIVENESS
After The Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner Has Been Unfaithful
By: Janis Abrahms Spring, Ph.D.
How Can I Forgive You? The Courage to Forgive, the Freedom Not To
By: Janis Abrahms Spring, Ph.D.
When to Forgive
By: Mona Gustafson Affinito, Ph.D
EMOTIONAL GROWTH
Aging Well
By: George E. Vaillant, M.D.
How To Be An Adult In Relationships: The Five Keys To Mindful Loving
By: David Richo
Walking On Eggshells: Navigating the Delicate Relationship Between Adult Children and Parents
By: Jane Isay
Parenting from the Inside Out
By: Daniel Siegel, M.D., Mary Hartzell, M.Ed
The Seasons of a Woman’s Life
By: Daniel J. Levinson
The Seasons of a Man’s Life
By: Daniel J. Levinson
Living As If Your Life Depended On It!
By: Cia Ricco
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
By: Melody Beattie
Radical Acceptance
By: Tara Brach
RELATIONSHIPS & INTIMACY
I Don’t Want To Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression
By: Terrence Real
How Can I Get Through To You? Closing the Intimacy Gap Between Men and Women
By: Terrence Real
Disarming The Past: How An Intimate Relationship Can Heal Old Wounds
By: Jerry M. Lewis, M.D., with John T. Gossett, Ph.D.
Why We Love: The Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love
By: Helen Fisher
ANXIETY/DEPRESSION
Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice
By: Robert W. Firestone, Ph.D., Lisa Firestone, Ph.D; Joyce Catlett, M.A
Don’t Panic: Taking Control of Anxiety Attacks
By: Reid Wilson
