Articles/Resources
IMPORTANT! Transition to ICD-10 using DSM-5 OCTOBER 1st — Tips from Dr. Zur
Transition to ICD-10-CMÂ is on Oct. 1st, 2015Â Yes, the transition from DSM-5 and ICD-9 to ICD-10 (ICD-10-CM) will take place in a couple of months on October 1st, 2015. Â No, it is not a huge deal. You do not need to worry too much nor get overly anxious about it....
FREE E-Book for Children Experiencing Grief over Loss of Mother
Just Published Rosie Remembers Mommy: Forever in Her Heartis the story of a young girl who is struggling with childhood trauÂmatic grief after the death of her mother. Through the beauÂtiful illustrations by Christopher Major, we follow Rosie as she expresses...
Justina Lasley Launches new Book WAKE UP TO YOUR DREAMS August 5
Justina Lasley, M.A. is Founder & Director of the Institute for Dream Studies, an internationally recognized program to promote the understanding and value of dreams. Justina's new book, Wake Up To Your Dreams presents her DreamSynergyâ„¢ method;Â an easy...
Language of Recovery Terminology – Useful Handout
Ed Johnson recently used this handout in a training he did that helps professionals use different more respectful language when referring to clients who have substance use disorders. Please share! Language of Recovery.pdf
Justina Lasley’s DREAMS Newsletter
Are you paying attention to your and your client’s summer dreams?  Catch up with DREAMS in Justina Lasley’s Summer Newsletter.  Click here for the newsletter:  Mother Emanuel AME & News from DreamSynergy Â
Resources on Educating Kids about Puberty
A client shared this resource with me, and even though it is quite dated, the information is still good and presented in a solid educational format. Produced by Walt Disney "The Story Of Menstruation" and sponsored by Kotex - about a 10 minute YouTube video...
FREE 7 minute Podcast “Is it ADHD or Trauma Symptoms?”
New National Children Traumatic Stress Network Podcast "Is It ADHD or Trauma Symptoms?" Do you know a toddler who can be unusually aggressive or easily frustrated? A school-aged child who is frequently distracted in class or a teenager who struggles to focus on more...
SAMHSA Publication on Coping with Grief after Community Violence
This 2-page handout was published by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration and was very helpful in having available to the community after the Emmanuel 9 shootings in Charleston. The Red Cross downloaded and printed it and had it available in...
Creative Strategies for the Treatment of Anger — Great article with therapy techiques to use with kids!
Great 7-page article that was posted on Liana Lowestein's website. http://www.lianalowenstein.com/anger_frey_edited.pdf
Documentary: “Back from the Edge: Living with & Recovering from Borderline Personality Disorder”
Great documentary published on Youtube (50 minutes) on Borderline Personality Disorder -- Back from the Edge: Living with and Recovering from Borderline Personality Disorder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=967Ckat7f98