Internet Resources for the
Professional Organizations and Institutions:
ACA eNews is a free e-mail newsletter for counselors, students, and other helping professionals Information regarding the International Association for Addictions and Offender Counselors, alcohol and other drug links, criminal justice links, grant links, and other links. American Academy Of Experts in Traumatic Stress The American Counseling Association website. E-mail discussion forums in psychoanalysis. European branch of the ACA representing counselors in government work, schools and private practice. The Counseling Web – Professional Associations – links to counseling related professional organizations. World Counseling Network The Association of Black Psychologists The American College Counseling Association Association for Counselors and Educators in Government Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Association for Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Issues in Counseling The Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development The American Mental Health Counselor’s Association The American Rehabilitation Counseling Association American School Counselor Association Association for Specialists in Group Work Internet Association of Marriage and Family Counselors National Career Development Association National Employment Counseling Association National Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists K-12 Practitioners home page National Coalition of Advocates for Students National School to Work Network National Education Association American Psychological Association American Psychological Society Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs Canadian Guidance and Counseling Association American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors National Board for Certified Counselors home page National Institute of Mental Health American Psychoanalytic Association Institute for Rational Emotive Therapy Institute for the Study of Therapeutic Change Mental Research Institute – interactional study of individual, family and the community Milton H. Erickson Foundation, Inc. C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles – Analytic Psychology resources and links American Psychiatric Association Council of National Register of Health Service Providers in psychology Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers National Association of Social Workers American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work
Therapeutic Interventions and Solutions:
The International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy Dedicated to helping people enter, understand and progress in the world of work. Imago Relationship Therapy developed by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. Links to various types of therapies Tools to allow individuals to achieve personal and professional goals Links to non-mainstream counseling models Bill O’Hanlon’s Possibility Land Narrative Psychology Internet and Resource Guide Solution focused therapy Brief Family Therapy Centers Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Hakomi Therapy – use of mindfulness, body and non-violence in psychotherapy Zen Buddhism and its application to psychology Morita Therapy – central, response-oriented therapy from Japan Basics of Cognitive Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic Programming Non-Mainstream Psychotherapy resources Social Construction Theory Family Therapy – deconstructing therapeutic boundaries – resources, links, notices Solution Focused Therapy Object Relations theory and practice Liberation Psychotherapy – ideas on human nature Spiritual Wisdom and Mental Health Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration – interdisciplinary approaches to therapy
Continuing Education / Licensure / Practice Issues:
Test prep site for National Counselor Exam in Mental Health Counseling licensure and NBCC certification. Licensure information & links for counselors, psychologists, social workers and family therapists. Offering a 3 contact hour distance learning course. Substance Abuse and Corrections Training. Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming. The American College of Counselors – certification, representation and education to graduate level counseling professionals. ACT provides the ACT Assessment and other educational programs, which facilitate accurate and timely counseling efforts. Counseling psychology services, (data collection & analyses for doctoral student and counseling therapies). High school counseling site including careers, college search, professional links. Protests discrimination against LPC’s and LMFT’s Ethical, legal and professional issues in counseling Directory of university and college counseling centers with an Internet presence. Counselor licensing and test preparation materials ACA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Family Therapy Training Institute Psych Crawler – searches APA and NIMH databases Psychology references Clinical Psychology references on the Internet Quality in therapy – ideas, links, tools, references Dictionary for study of the works of Michael Foucault Narrative Family Therapy training and conferences – Vancouver, B.C. Standards for the Ethical Practice of Web Counseling Psychotherapy Finances – income growth for mental health therapists Mental health policy resource center
Mental Disorders and Health Information Sites
Charitable foundation exploring the treatment of violent behavior and severe personality disorder. The site is an interactive, content-rich source for the latest health information. Educational articles, related links, and program descriptions – focusing on helping women and couples turn fear and anger into courage and passion. Behavioral healthcare information, resources, a directory of professionals, and CEU information. Divorce Source – comprehensive divorce informational network Mental health education page Virtual pamphlets on mental disorders Body image betrayal and related issues Self Improvement guide online Identity and self Mental disorders – symptoms and treatments
Internet Counseling
A group of private practitioners, who work together to develop and market our practices to the public. The development team at NMS, Inc. -- creation & management of many ‘community’ based Internet sites. Professional Counseling and Consultation Services. Private online counseling service. Listing of listserves related to professional counseling Who’s Who in Mental Health on the Web Information, links, resources on love
Linking Sites to Mental Health Resources on the Net
Web links to sites devoted to counseling, psychology and more. Website for mental health professionals and students, including RealPlayer, chat, articles, links, and more. An on-line directory of behavioral healthcare providers including mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, and EAPs. Hybrid between a web ring and a web site award for mental health professionals and students. Counselor Education Resource Center – links and resources for counselor educators. Counselor Educator links Links to counseling resources Positions in Counseling Centers – university/college settings Links to mental health counseling and therapy sites Child Abuse Yellow Pages Mental Health Net – search engine for Internet mental health sites NetPsych – index of approved mental health resources on the Internet Behavior Online – gathering place for mental health and applied behavioral science professionals Internet Mental Health resources, links, articles, medications Meta-Index for psychiatry and clinical psychology – links
Professional Resources – Places to Purchase on the Web
Alternative, complementary and holistic health and healing resources. Accelerated Development publishes books for mental health practitioners and educators. Professional Counselor magazine serves the addictions and mental health fields. Resources for counselors, educators, parents and children. Active Parenting Publishers – innovative video and discussion-based parent education programs. Brooks/Cole Publishing Company – resources for the helping professions. Career search and self-help system online catalog. Website for practice building products Practical materials for counselors, teachers, social workers and other professionals K-12. Resources for counseling professionals Cape Cod Institute – book shop, resources, CEU, online discussions Complete online therapeutic shopping spot Therapist Helper – software for practice management