Resources
writing, podcasts, videos
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The Mindful Way Through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness by J. Mark G. Williams, John Dr. Teasdale Zindel V. Segal, Jon Kabat-Zinn
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron
Grieving Mindfully: A Compassionate and Spiritual Guide to Coping with Loss by Sameet M. Kumar, PhD
Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach, PhD
Center for Mindful Self-Compassion: guided meditations that foster self-compassion. Online
Self-Compassion: Dr. Kristin Neff's website that includes practices to cultivate self-compassion. Online
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Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Sue Johnson, PhD
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, PhD and Nan Silver
Wired for Love: How Understanding Your Partner's Brain and Attachment Style Can Help You Defuse Conflict and Build a Secure Relationship by Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT
Opening Up: A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships by Tristan Taormino
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Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski, PhD (There is also a Come As You Are Workbook)
How Couples Sustain a Strong Sexual Connection (Ted Talk video with Emily Nagoski)
Come as You Are: Podcast based on Emily Nagoski’s book
Rekindling Desire by Barry McCarthy and Emily McCarthy
Healing Sex: A Mind-Body Approach to Healing Sexual Trauma by Staci Haines
The New Frontier of Sex & Intimacy | Dr Sue Johnson | TEDxUOttawa, Online Video
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The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown, PhD, LMSW
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff, PhD
Burnout by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski (There is also a Burnout Workbook)
community resources
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The Psychotherapy Institute: Berkeley, CA.
The Wright Institute Clinic: Berkeley, CA
Tierra Nueva Counseling Center: Southwestern College, Santa Fe, NM
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The Pacific Center: Berkeley, CA
The LGBT Center: San Francisco, CA
Transgender Law Center: Online
Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico: Albuquerque, NM
Intentional Man Project: virtual and in-person supports for trans men
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center: Meditation training and retreat center. Marin County, CA
East Bay Meditation Center: with meditation groups and workshops for LGBTQ Community, People of Color, and People in Recovery. Oakland, CA
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East Bay,CA Alcoholics Anonymous
Refuge Recovery a Buddhist path to recovery from addiction. Online and in person throughout the US
