Resources
Click the headers below to access related resources (alphabetized). Resources specific to Gville are at the bottom of the list. Enjoy!
Addiction & Recovery
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
- Tempest Recovery – online recovery coaching, with meetings and lectures. An alternative for those who may not connect to the 12-step program.
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
Communication
Decolonizing Mental Health
Emotional Regulation / Co-Regulation
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)
Empathy & Self Compassion
Grief, Loss & Healing
Mindfulness & Meditation
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
Video/Audio: Mindfulness and Relaxation practices from Shands Arts in Medicine
Parenting
Relationships & Attachment
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
Sleep Regulation
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
Podcast: Master your sleep and be more alert when awake by neuroscientist, Dr. Huberman (1.5 hrs)
Trauma
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
Directory: Find an EMDR trained or certified therapist in your area
Gville Therapist Referrals
Finding a therapist for you or a loved one can be a daunting process. Here are some Gainesville therapists I recommend:
- Alandria Mustafa, LMHC
- Amanda Ashley, LMHC
- Amber Tucker, LMFT
- Angela Koivula, PhD
- Ari Garvett, LMFT
- Brittany “Rowan” Rivers, LMHC
- Carrie Roberts, RMHCI
- Chris Kazachkova, LCSW
- Corinne Edwards, LMHC
- David Beasley, LMHC, CAP
- Emily Gray, LMFT
- Genevieve Camp, LMHC
- Jessica Goldberg, LCSW
- Judah Cordovano, LCSW
- Julie McGinley, RMHCI
- Kayla Anthony, LMHC
- Laura Templeton, LMHC
- Leif Stringer, LCSW
- Lori McGruder, LMHC
- Marina Smerling, LMFT
- Marshall Knudson, PhD
- Mike Evans, LMHC
- Morgan Ransom, LMHC
- Olivia Houston, LMHC
- Play & Wellness Center of Gainesville
- Shanti Cruz Perez, LCSW
- Silvia Echevarria-Doan, PhD
- Directory: Find an EMDR trained or certified therapist in your area
Gville Mental Health Resources
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
Psychiatry: