Videos:

• The Power of Addiction and the Addiction of Power by Gabor Maté, MD (YouTube, 19 min.)
• The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown (spoiler: it will be required for recovery) (YouTube, 21 min.)
• Nuggets. A metaphorical animation for addiction (YouTube, 5 min.)
• Pleasures Unwoven video essay by Kevin McCauley, MD, explaining the neuroscience of addiction (YouTube playlist)

Support groups for the individual recovering from the impact of chemical abuse/dependence:

• Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Gainesville
• Narcotics Anonymous meetings in Gainesville
• Smart Recovery online meetings
• Heart of Recovery, Shambhala groups to focus on prayer, meditation and Buddhist traditions
• 12 Wisdom Steps, linking the 12 steps with the wisdom traditions

 Support group for the loved ones recovering from the impact of chemical abuse/dependence:

• Al-Anon Family Groups in Gainesville
• Adult Children of Alcoholics online
• Co-Dependents Anonymous
• Alateen for young people 13-18yo affected by someone’s drinking

Recovery Books:

• Trauma and the 12 Steps
• Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol
• Understanding Addiction: Know Science, No Stigma
• Quit Drinking Without Willpower: Be a happy nondrinker
• Under the Influence: A Guide to the Myths and Realities of Alcoholism
• Alcoholics Anonymous Online Bookstore: The “Big Book”, “12 and 12”, etc…
• Narcotics Anonymous Online Bookstore: The Basic Text, etc…
• Wisdom to Know the Difference: An ACT Workbook for Overcoming Substance Abuse
• Courage to Change: One Day at a Time in Al-Anon (daily meditation)
• Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditation for Codependents

Article: Assertive vs. Passive vs. Aggressive Communication

Handout: Engaged Feedback Checklist by Brené Brown, PhD (I know I’m ready to give feedback when…)

Handouts: Feelings/Needs inventory; Empathic Conversation Structure (scroll down the page) 

Experiential: Gainesville NonViolent Communication (coaching, workshops and bi-monthly practice groups)

Article: Decolonizing the Mental Health System

Book: Decolonizing Therapy by Jennifer Mullan, PsyD

Book: Anti-Racist Psychotherapy by David Archer, MSW, MFT

IG: DecolonizingTherapy by Jennifer Mullan, PsyD

Resources: Somatic Abolitionism workshops and resources by Dr. Resmaa Menakem (author of My Grandmother’s Hands)

Workshop: Decolonize Your Practice with Silvana Espinoza Lau, LMFT

Article: What is emotional regulation? (and how to improve it)

Article/Graphics: Therapeutic Window of Tolerance

Exercises: Tools for Nervous System Health by Jane Clapp

Video: Why do we lose control of our emotions? (7 min)

Video: The Three Main parts of Your Brain by Dr. Russ Harris (3 min)

Video: Co-regulation by Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart (9 min)

Video: The Neurosequential Model – Stress, trauma and the brain by Dr. Perry (7 min)

Website: DBT emotional regulation skills to practice

Website: What is Self Compassion? research and oodles of resources by Kristin Neff, PhD

Assessment: How Self Compassionate Are You?

Podcast: Tara Brach Talks and Meditations to cultivate self compassion and mindfulness

Short Videos

• Brené Brown, Empathy vs Sympathy
• Empathy: The Human Connection to Patient Care
• “Under the Surface” High School Empathy Film

Video: 10 Mindful Minutes, an introduction to mindfulness (9 minutes)

Video: 4 Elements Meditation for relaxing the nervous system (4 min.)

Video: Progressive Muscle Relaxation Meditation for stress, anxiety and sleep issues (16 min.)

Podcast: Tara Brach Talks and Meditations to cultivate self compassion and mindfulness skills

Classes: Free weekly wellness classes from Shands Arts in Medicine (gentle yoga, meditation, stretching)

Video/Audio: Mindfulness and Relaxation practices from Shands Arts in Medicine

Video: “Flip your lid”, Hand Model of the Brain by Dr. Dan Siegel

Book: How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7 by Faber & King

Book: The Conscious Parent by Dr. Shefali Tsabary

Community & Resources: Parenting Decolonized, divesting from White Supremacy culture in child-rearing

Website/Podcast: Respectful Parenting with Janet Lansbury

Website/Workshops: Lives in the Balance, child psychologist Dr. Ross Greene’s approach to collaborative problem solving with children. Empathic approach that focuses on skill building, not punishment.

Podcast: Nurture vs. Nurture by psychologist, Dr. Wendy Mogel. Therapy sessions with parents with an emphasis on child development and family dynamics.

Podcast: Parenting Decolonized by Yolanda Williams. Raising liberated Black children, conscious parenting as activism.

YouTube: What is your attachment style? (7min)

Article: Gottman Institute, How to build “Love Maps” with your partner

Blog: Infinity Loop – Identifying negative cycles in your relationship

IG: Queersextherapy – Sex Therapy Content through a 2sLGBTQIA+ affirming lens

Workshops: Free relationship education and skill building for anyone

Getting good sleep is not just about feeling rested, it supports the health and function of the brain. Sleep is essential for learning as it is required for memory development, consolidation and shedding of unimportant memories.

Audio: Yoga Nidra meditation for sleep (22 min.)

Article: Neurological mechanisms of sleep

Article: How Sleep Works

Podcast: Master your sleep and be more alert when awake by neuroscientist, Dr. Huberman (1.5 hrs)

Video: The Psychology of PTSD (5 min)

Video: Trauma and the Nervous System – A Polyvagal Perspective (9 min)

Article: Sympathetic Shift (physical and psychological signs of being in fight/flight – scroll down for chart)

Exercises: Tools for Nervous System Health by Jane Clapp

Materials: Trauma Recovery Store – journal, handouts, materials for trauma survivors

Website: What is EMDR?

Directory: Find an EMDR trained or certified therapist in your area

Finding a therapist for you or a loved one can be a daunting process. Here are some Gainesville therapists I recommend. Therapists who work with couples have a heart next to their name:

• Alandria Mustafa, LMHC
• Amanda Ashley, PhD
• Amber Tucker, LMFT ♡
• Ana P. Morrison, LMHC ♡
• Angela Koivula, PhD ♡
• Brittany “Rowan” Rivers, LMHC
• Chris Kazachkova, LCSW
• Corinne Edwards, LMHC
• Daimian Holiday Scott, LCSW
• David Beasley, LMHC, CAP
• Elizabeth Gottlieb Gattone, LCSW ♡
• Emily Gray, LMFT
• Genevieve Camp, LMHC
• Hancock-Smith Pediatrics & Behavioral Health
• Jessica Goldberg, LCSW
• Jim Porter, PhD ♡
• Judah Cordovano, LCSW
• Julie McGinley, RMHCI
• Laura Templeton, LMHC
• Leif Stringer, LCSW ♡
• Lori McGruder, LMHC
• Madison Curry, LMHC
• Marina Smerling, LMFT ♡
• Michael S. Holder, RMHCI ♡
• Mike Evans, LMHC ♡
• Morgan Ransom, LMHC
• Play & Wellness Center of Gainesville
• Sarah Stewart, LMHC
• Shanti Cruz Perez, LCSW 
• Directory: Find an EMDR trained or certified therapist in your area

Please read this to educate yourself about alternatives to calling 911 or 988 during mental health crises. There is also a list of “warm lines” (crisis services that do not use police intervention.)

Gville Community Support:

• Alachua County Crisis Center
• Santa Fe College Counseling Center
• Santa Fe College Disability Resource Center
• National Alliance on Mental Illness, Gainesville Chapter
• UF Counseling and Wellness Center
• UF Shands Arts in Medicine: Free weekly wellness classes (yoga, meditation, et al.)
• Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Gainesville Psychiatry Services which accept insurances:

• Evolution Psychiatric and Mental Health Services
• Quality Psychiatry, Lisa Goldberg, PMHNP
• Meridian Outpatient Psychiatry
• NFRMC Outpatient Psychiatry
• UF Health Outpatient Psychiatry
• UF Health Vista Psychiatric Hospital