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| Anxiety and Panic |
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| Depression |
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| Family Issues |
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| Grief and Bereavement |
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The Compassionate Friends
National non-profit organization offering support to parents who have lost a child. Grief resources, education, support for siblings, chapter locator information.
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Grief and Loss
AARP web resources for bereaved families, including end of life planning, funeral arrangements, legal and financial issues, social and emotional support.
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GriefNet
Internet community for persons dealing with death, grief and loss. Email support groups for adults; companion website for grieving children. Memorials, resources, annotated bibliographies, suicide prevention.
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| Health and Wellness |
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DrWeil.com DrWeilSelfHealing.com
Two sites from Andrew Weil, M.D., integrative medicine guru, with information on wellness, nutrition and practical health tips.
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Health Risk Assessment &
Health Assessment
Scripps health center offers executive health risk assessments and other health
assessment services.
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The Journey to Wild Divine
Unique interactive computer adventure game combining ancient breathing and meditation practices with
modern biofeedback technology for total mind-body wellness. Progress through the Realm using the
power of your thoughts, feelings, breath and awareness.
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MedlinePlus Health Topics
Extensive links to web resources on over 650 topics on medical conditions, diseases, wellness and drugs, from the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Mind/Body Medical Institute
Dr. Herbert Benson’s Harvard-based Institute with resources on health, wellness, stress management, nutrition, men’s and women’s health.
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National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
National Institute of Health website on integrative medicine with information about research on alternative medicine treatments.
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Nutrition Navigator
A rating guide to nutrition websites sponsored by the Tufts University School of Nutrition Science.
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Your Health is Your Business
Health promotion and wellness portal site with links to health news, research, health periodicals, specific health topics, health organizations, and more.
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| Intimate Relationships |
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Imago Relationships International
National organization of therapists who specialize in treating couples using Imago Relationship Therapy, co-created by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. and Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ph.D. Their books on Imago Relationship Therapy have sold over two million copies, and have been translated into more than fifty languages.
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| Meditation |
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Belleruth Naperstak’s Guided Meditations
Guided imagery meditations for wellness, coping with illness, chronic pain, grief. Links to further resources in mind-body healing.
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Guided Meditations for Relaxation, Stress Reduction and Self-Esteem
Heart-opening meditations with musical accompaniment for relaxation, stress relief, dealing with insomnia, chronic pain, and building self-esteem.
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Instruction in Meditation
Online meditation room with meditation instruction and brief guided meditation audios
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Vipassana Meditation
Extensive description of the theory and practice of Vipassana meditation.
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Wildmind Buddhist Meditation
Large website with resources on Buddhist approaches to meditation.
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Yoga Journal on Meditation
Collected articles on meditation from the Yoga Journal; the basics of meditation, the practice of meditation, and meditation in action.
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| Men’s Issues |
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| Positive Psychology |
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Authentic Happiness
Self-assessment tools, theory and practice of Positive Psychology.
Infinite Possibilities: The Art of Living Your Dreams
Mike Dooley’s inspiring audio program, a playful yet philosophical approach that challenges you to allow imagination, belief and expectation to lead you to success.
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Positive Psychology Center
Martin Seligman’s institute at the University of Pennsylvania focusing on research and education about Positive Psychology. Extensive resources and links to related sites.
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Totally Unique Thoughts
Daily personalized email affirmations written from the perspective of The Universe, revealing the magic of possibility in the here and now.
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| Recovering From Abuse |
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Child Sexual Abuse: Facts for Families
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fact sheet for parents.
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Resources for Victims of Sexual Abuse
Stephen Braveman, M.A. L.M.F.T.’s website with many informational articles, resources and links on healing from sexual abuse.
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Sexual Abuse of Males
Rich source of information, resources, articles and books on the prevalence and the effects of sexual abuse on boys.
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Survivors of Incest Anonymous
Online resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, based on a 12-step model.
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Trauma and Healing
Trauma transformation: moving forward with trauma healing. Learning to heal physical, emotional, sexual traumas. Articles and book reviews.
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The Trauma Center
The Trauma Center's mission is to help trauma survivors re-establish a sense of safety and predictability in the world, and to provide them with state-of-the-art therapeutic care during the process of reconstructing their lives.
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Understanding Child Sexual Abuse
Articles on education, prevention and recovery from the American Psychological Association.
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| Sexual Health |
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American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists
Interdisciplinary professional organization which promotes understanding of human sexuality and healthy sexual behavior. Sex therapist location information.
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American Social Health Association
Facts and answers about STDs.
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DearSteve.com
Advice and consultation on sexuality issues, relationships and addiction offered by Steve Davidson, LCSW.
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Stephen L. Braveman, M.A., L.M.F.T., D.S.T.
Certified sex therapist in Monterey, California.
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Lori Buckley, Psy.D.
Certified sex therapist in Pasadena, California.
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Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association, Inc.
International professional organization devoted to the understanding and treatment of gender identity disorders. Clinical guidelines and resources for diagnosis and treatment of gender dysphoria.
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Sexual Health Network
The Sexual Health Network is dedicated to providing easy access to sexuality information, education, mutual support, counseling, therapy, healthcare, products and other resources for people with disabilities, illness, or natural changes throughout the lifecycle and those who love them or care for them.
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Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health
Resources on sexual addiction treatment for the public and healthcare professionals.
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Valentine Counseling
Sally Valentine, Ph.D., LCSW is a certified sex therapist in Boca Raton, Florida.
The Women’s Sexual Health Foundation
Educational website offering a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of sexual health issues. Resources for both the lay public and healthcare professionals.
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| Sexuality |
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Bisexual Resource Center
Comprehensive resource for information on bisexual lifestyles, bi-related events, books, videos, recordings.
Coalition for Positive Sexuality
Candid sex education materials for teens provided by not-for-profit, activist organization.
The Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality
Peer-reviewed research articles on sexuality; articles of general interest on sexuality; book, movie and media reviews. From the Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality.
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Go Ask Alice
Question and answer Internet service addressing sexuality and health-related issues, developed by Columbia University’s Health Education Program.
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Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality
San Francisco-based private institute offering courses of study leading to advanced degrees in Sexology, Human Sexuality, and Public Health.
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The Kinsey Institute
Pioneering sexological research institute, located at Indiana University.
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Midwest Institute of Sexology
Dr. Barnaby Barratt’s website with informational articles on many aspects of sexuality and sexual health.
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Planned Parenthood
Sexuality education resources.
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Sex and Aging
Article on sexuality and aging; resources.
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Sex, etc.
Sexuality education and information site written by and for teens, sponsored by Rutgers University. Google "sex" and it's number one.
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Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
The national voice for sexuality education, sexual health and sexual rights for over 40 years.
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Society for Human Sexuality
Positive sexuality educational organization dedicated to further understanding and appreciation for the many forms of adult intimate relationships and consensual sexual expression. Articles, books, links and resources.
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| Stress Management and Relaxation |
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| Tantra |
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Loving Way Relationship as Spiritual Path.
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The Omnipotent Oom: Tantra and its Impact on Modern Western Esotericism, by Hugh B. Urban
Dr. Urban, a historian of religion, looks at the impact of Tantra on the West in this scholarly article.
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Temple of the BodyPrayerPath
Sexuality as spiritual practice.
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Sexuality and Sacred Sex
Articles on sexuality and sacred sex; sexual healing; restoring healthy sexuality after addiction. Links and additional resources.
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Society for Human Sexuality Tantra Articles
Dozens of articles on all aspects of Tantra.
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Spirit Works
Articles by Margot Anand on sex and spirit, the tantric attitude, sex and enlightenment, and sexual healing.
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SpiritedLoving.com
Resources, practices, poetry and information on uniting Sex and Spirit.
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Spiritual Sex: Beyond the Physical
Transcendental sexual experiences, article by Linda E. Savage, Ph.D.
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Spirituality and Sexuality
Website for journal devoted to “creating a healthier & more peaceful planet through the reintegration of spirituality and sexuality.” Links and resources.
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Tantraworks
Nik Douglas’ interactive Tantra guide, database and resource, with articles on Tantric practice, history of Tantra in America and extensive bibliography.
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| Women's Issues |
Feminist Utopia
Resource site reflecting all viewpoints and theories pertaining to feminism.
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Signs of Menopause, Symptoms of Menopause
Evaluate symptoms of menopause and find information on menopause treatment.
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WWWomen
This Yahoo-type search directory for women online has links to thousands of sites, with brief descriptions.
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| Yoga and Pilates |
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