Christine Kreger, MA LMFT ATR
Therapy for Adolescents and Adults
626.344.0099 info@christinekreger.com
Resources
Below you will find a list of links, articles, and videos that may be helpful to you or someone you know. I frequently update this section with new information so please come back to see what's been added.
Alcoholics Anonymous
http://www.aa.org/
Al-Anon
http://al-anon.org/
Suicide Prevention
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
24 Hour – Local Referrals
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
1-888-628-9454 (En Espanol)
1-800-799-4TTY (4889)
VETERANS PRESS “1”
Crisis Text Line
http://al-anon.org/
Free 24/7 Support - text HOME to 741741
National Institute of Mental Health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
LA County Information
211 (24 Hours/7 Days a Week)
Prescription Medications
https://medlineplus.gov/druginformation.htm
National Sexual Assault Hotline - RAINN
https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline
1-800-656-HOPE
1-800-656-4673
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
1-877-739-3895
Domestic Violence
1-800-799-SAFE
1-800-799-7233
Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC)
https://www.stalkingawareness.org/
A federally funded project providing education and resources about the crime of stalking
Teen Help Line
1-800-852-8336
1-800-TLC-TEEN
National Institute for Learning Development
Articles and resources for parent of children with learning difficulties.
PFLAG
PFLAG is for the extended family of the LGBTQ community
Gender Spectrum
https://www.genderspectrum.org/
Gender Spectrum helps to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.
The Center for Transyouth Health & Development
https://www.chla.org/the-center-transyouth-health-and-development
CTYHD is dedicated to providing affirming care for transgender and gender diverse children, adolescents, young adults and their families
The Trevor Project
http://www.thetrevorproject.org/
1-866-488-7386
1-866-4-U-TREVOR
Asperger Experts
https://www.aspergerexperts.com/
Asperger Experts is a global community for advice, emotional support, best practices and finding new friends, created by people with Asperger's.
Articles
The following articles have great information that you may find useful.
Burnout: How to Prevent and Deal With It.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/burnout-prevent-recover-work-advice/2021/06/14/d897dc1a-cd4c-11eb-8014-2f3926ca24d9_story.html
How to Make A Difficult Decision
https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-make-a-tough-decision-break-it-down-and-listen-to-your-gut?utm_source=Aeon+Newsletter&utm_campaign=cd0b86f294-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_01_04_11_56&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_411a82e59d-cd0b86f294-70514953
The Healing Power of Proper Breathing
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-healing-power-of-proper-breathing-11590098696?mod=e2fb
Doomscrolling is Slowly Eroding Your Mental Health
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/06/doomscrolling-is-slowly-eroding-your-mental-health/
9 Mental Health Reminders You Might Need After A Tragedy
https://www.buzzfeed.com/annaborges/post-tragedy-mental-health?utm_term=.cm3Bq6VpQ#.eoXAYLd68
6 Depression Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/brand-connect/aarp/boost-brain-health/
4 Signs of a Relationship Heading for a Break-up
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/brand-connect/aarp/boost-brain-health/
Healthy Behaviors That Boost Brain Health
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/brand-connect/aarp/boost-brain-health/
This Is Your Brain On Art
https://www.washingtonpost.com/classic-apps/this-is-your-brain-on-art/2017/09/18/7034bdae-7f90-11e7-9026-4a0a64977c92_story.html?utm_term=.8982abb4b97c
Trying To Get Sober?
https://apnews.com/a8dd5bcd7b7141e884178e6ed71b6d09
For Parents
The following videos and articles may be helpful for parenting.
How to Connect and Calm Your Child
Video #1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h51lgvjI_Zk
Video #2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV3hp_eaoiE
Video #3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGUEDtGSwW4&src_vid=aV3hp_eaoiE&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_706153%20
The Teen Brain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLULtUPyhog
How Selfies Distort What We Really Look Like
https://www.upworthy.com/camera-focal-length-lesson-explains-why-selfies-dont-look-right?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1
Teen Mental Health and Limiting Screen Time
https://theconversation.com/with-teen-mental-health-deteriorating-over-five-years-theres-a-likely-culprit-86996
What Toni Morrison Taught Me About Parenting
https://brenebrown.com/blog/2019/08/07/what-toni-morrison-taught-me-about-parenting/
This is Our Chance to Pull Teenagers Out of the Smartphone Trap
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/31/opinion/smartphone-iphone-social-media-isolation.html?searchResultPosition=1
Kids Know How to Occupy Themselves. We Need to Let Them Do It.
https://www.npr.org/2020/06/18/880584874/kids-know-how-to-occupy-themselves-we-need-to-let-them-do-it?utm_term=nprnews&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_source=facebook.com.
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