Mindfulness
Dharma Seed: Extensive library of free talks on Buddhism and mindfulness practices.
Tara Brach: Website of psychologist and meditation teacher with downloadable guided meditations on Radical Acceptance.
Zenosaurus: Blog by John Tarrant, psychologist and director of the Pacific Zen Institute, writing about the use of koans for personal growth.
Mind and Body
Evolutionary Psychiatry: Blog of holistic psychiatrist, Dr. Emily Deans, searchable by topic.
The Dirty Normal: Blog of the Wellness Education Director at Smith College, Emily Nagoski, also a well-known sex educator. (warning: explicit content with occasional profanity).
QiGong for Women: Website of Deborah Davis, QiGong teacher, access to books and DVDs to develop a sustainable QiGong practice.
Parenting and Learning
Each One Thrives: Blog of Education Consultant Meredith Collins, fantastically well-written and kind. I highly recommend her consulting services if you have questions about your child’s learning or your parenting.
General Mental Health Topics
Psychotherapy Networker: one of the better journals addressing all topics related to psychotherapy practices and mental health, searchable by topic.
The Carlat Report, Behavioral Health: Online newsletter discussing a wide range of mental health topics in plain English.
Professional Ethics
The ACA Code of Ethics: the professional code which most licensed mental health counselors must uphold.
Maine state laws pertaining to licensed counselors
Selected Video Links
On Forgiveness: Talk by Buddhist psychologist and meditation teacher Jack Kornfield.
Big Mind Meditation: Guided meditation led by Joseph Goldstein.
The 3-Minute Breathing Space: Very short guided meditation for gathering and calming throughout the day.
Intentional Resting: Short guided meditation for deep rest by Dan Howard.