Resources - Articles/Additional Information

ADHD

• Attitude Magazine – Excellent resource for better understanding many aspects related to ADHD. Also provides practical ideas and tips.

Adolescents and Substance Abuse:

• Principles of Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Research-Based Guide

Children and Stress:

• Resource to help teachers assist students experiencing stress. Developed by the Coalition for Psychology in Schools and Education.

Crisis Intervention:

• National Text Line where teenagers or adults can text and communicate with crisis counselors: in order to use it you text 741741 and hit "send". Anyone who does that will be able to text anonymously with a crisis counselor.

Diaphragmatic Breathing:

• Diaphragmatic Breathing - The diaphragm is a large, dome-shaped muscle located at the base of the lungs. Diaphragmatic breathing is meant to help you use the diaphragm correctly while breathing.

Mindfulness/Meditation:

• This site is an archive of Dharma talks given by Gil Fronsdal, Andrea Fella and various guest speakers at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. Each talk illuminates aspects of the Buddha's teachings. Includes various general guided meditations as well as some for specific areas of concern.
  Audio Dharma

Strengthening relationships:

• Ten Tips for a Strong Vibrant Relationship
• Where does Love Go Wrong?

Teenage Development:

• Very interesting article regarding teenage brain development and its impact on behavior.

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