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Elliott Garfield in The Goodbye Girl (1977)
This site is for people who have been victims of any type of abuse (sexual, emotional, physical, or other) and those whose family members or friends have been abused. This self-help group meets on the Internet to talk, feel safe, and begin or continue to heal. You’ll find a helpful library with info on abuse, sexual abuse recovery, helping someone who has been abused, preventing abuse, looking for the warning signs of suicide, and offering family support. Sections are also offered on substance abuse, compulsive behavior, 12-step programs, battering/domestic violence, specific advice for children and young adults, self-mutilation/cutting, and men and abuse. Also includes info on Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD), Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), trauma, memory, symptoms, illnesses, and recovery.
Also known as Adult Children of Alcoholics. Read the ACA Personal Bill of Rights; it lists 20 of your personal rights as the child of an alcoholic. Examine the guide to feelings—the process of recovery to your true self. Or, learn about the characteristics people tend to have who grew up in dysfunctional households. Examine the tools and roles people use to cope with alcoholism’s interference with their lives. Read about the 12-step recovery program (it’s the same as Alcoholics Anonymous, with a few changes). Read excerpts from Dr. Janet Geringer Woititz’s book, Adult Children of Alcoholics. She explores topics such as Adult Children Guess at What Normal Is.
These groups offer self-help recovery programs for families and friends of alcoholics (regardless of whether the alcoholic seeks help or even recognizes the drinking problem). You can view this site in one of 12 languages. You can answer 20 questions to decide whether you need Al-Anon, 20 questions to help teenagers decide whether Alateen is for them, and 20 questions for adults who grew up with an alcoholic. You’ll get info on the 12 steps of Al-Anon and the 12 traditions of Al-Anon and Alateen, as well as a guide for personal growth and group unity. You’ll be able to find out where a meeting is being held near you. You can also order approved literature and recovery/service material and get links to other online resources.
Get info on Bipolar Disorder, which is characterized by mood swings. One variety of this disorder is manic depression. You can search the Mental Health Network database for the topic that concerns you. Includes letters and stories contributed by bipolars. You’ll also get a link to a bipolar disorder FAQ and links to other resources.
Bootstraps is a monthly column devoted to self help and self improvement. Read the current column or browse through the archives. Column titles include “Patience,” “Making Yourself A Victim,” “It’s called SELF-help,” “Motivation and Anxiety,” and more.
This site offers a wide selection of documents, Internet resources, referrals, and reading lists to help you with day-to-day stresses and difficult periods in your life. Self-help sections include Adjusting to University Life; Stress and Anxiety; Relationships; Alcohol and Drugs; Overcoming Depression and Preventing Suicide; Coping with Death & Grief; Health, Diet, Body Image; and Study Skills.
This is a support page for those dealing with divorce or the loss of a relationship. It’s a great clearinghouse for any divorce-related info you’ll need. Includes steps toward recovery, as well as tips on what not to do when you are being divorced against your will. Check out the various divorce statistics, and get tips on preventing a divorce and saving your marriage. Get info on helping your children through the divorce, child support, and custody. You’ll find the addresses of support groups, as well as links to mental, spiritual, and religious support. Online magazine and book recommendations are provided, as well as links to law and legal resources.
Offers online programs on health education, virtual health consultations, networking opportunities, and comprehensive holistic healthcare info to teach you skills for healthy living. Visit the Reference Desk for links to sites and addresses of organizations that deal with areas such as Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Ayurvedic medicine (ayurveda means “science of life”), Biofeedback, Guided Imagery, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Hypnotherapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yoga, and more. Visit the News Stand for info on recent health-related developments, and learn about the latest research. Online holistic counseling is available, as well as energy-balance evaluations (these consultations are offered for a fee). Join related forums. Visit the Health Store for info on the latest healing aids. Includes a search engine to help you find topics quickly.
People with eating disorders are concerned with food, weight, and appearance so much that their health, relationships, and daily activities suffer. They often develop these disorders as a reaction to emotional pain, separation issues, low self-esteem, depression, stress, trauma, or other problems. You’ll find info on the causes or factors of an eating disorder, treatment, relapse, and recovery. You’ll learn about identifying and dealing with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating. The Warning Signs section is helpful for parents, friends, or family who think their loved ones may have an eating disorder; they’ll learn what to look for and how to help. Includes poems and essays by those affected, as well as lyrics from well-known artists. You’ll also find links to related sites.
This is the home of Nolo Press, the self-help law center. Get legal info on running your small business; knowing your rights in the workplace; protecting yourself with patents, copyrights, and trademarks; taking control of your legal troubles through courts and mediation; and getting answers to your legal questions. You can also research wills and estate planning; your consumer rights; taking charge of your finances; dealing with tax problems; and learning how to buy, sell, rent, and protect your property. Includes recent articles from Nolo Press on timely issues.
Our-Kids is a support group for parents, caregivers, and others working with children with physical and/or mental disabilities and delays. Members discuss their kids’ accomplishments and setbacks in order to help others. Get info and help on feeding, learning, schools, medical resources, techniques, equipment, and coping. Includes inspirational writing, a Listserv (LISTSERV@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU), book recommendations, links to the home pages of Our-Kids members, and links to other Internet resources.
The goal of Self-Help & Psychology Magazine is to help people improve the quality of their daily lives. You’ll find a huge amount of articles and info on topics such as Aging and Aging Parents; Alcohol/Nicotine/Other Drugs; Attention Deficit and Tourette’s; Child, Family, and Parenting; Chronic Illness; Depression and Anxiety; Dreams; Eating Disorders; Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Trans; Health and Spirituality; Hypnosis; Internet Psychology; Loss and Bereavement; Mediation and Disputes; Men; Menopause; Psychotherapy; Relationships; Self-Help; Sex and Lust; Sports/Performance; Stress; Teens; Traumatic Stress; Women; Work and Finances; and Weight Loss.
This is a great clearinghouse for links and guides to info on personal growth, self-improvement, and self-help. You’ll find links to info on Abuse and Recovery; Addiction and Recovery; Aging; Anxiety; Assertive-ness; Body Language; Death, Dying & Grief; Depression; Dieting and Weight Loss; Divorce; Eating Disorders; The Family; Friendship; Loneliness and the Single Adult Life; Goal Setting; and Memory Training. Other links offer info on Men’s Issues; Pregnancy; Public Speaking; Sexuality, Relaxation, Meditation, & Stress; Speed Reading; and Women’s Issues. Further links explore Adult Development; Anger; Building Enthusiasm; Career Development; Child Develop-ment and Parenting; Codependency and Recovery; Communication; Exercise; Infant Development and Parenting; Leadership Skills; Longevity; Love, Intimacy, & Marriage; Medical Advice; Positive Thinking; Sales Skills; Stepfamilies; and Teenagers and Parenting.
Get info and tips on dealing with anger, prioritizing your life, and healing from sexual abuse. Take the relationship analysis questionnaire (sexual or non-sexual). Check out the guidelines for emotional health; go through the checklist to see whether you are emotionally healthy. Explore topics on motivation, changing any unhealthy outlooks you have on life, subconscious life scripts, and loving yourself. Includes a humorous discussion of how to have a lousy sex life. New topics are added continuously. You can also get confidential, practical, and free advice from a therapist via email here.
Learn about resilience, thriving, and gaining strength from adversity. Get tips on emotional health and becoming life-competent, resilient, durable, playful, and free. You’ll learn the key factors of human resiliency and the barriers to achieving that goal. Read about survivors, such as a woman who was shot in the back of the head by hijackers and a dance instructor who had her leg amputated after a boating accident. Learn about the mindset that helps you survive traumatic events such as these and then go on to thrive in life. You’ll also find links to other sites to help you thrive.
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