Resources
Below you will find resources surrounding the various forms of therapy I meld in order to nurture the therapeutic relationship and promote neuropsychological growth. There are quick videos that efficiently explore some of my favorite modalities. I truly believe in the power of psychoeducation. Knowing how the brain works allows us to destigmatize mental health and remove some of the shame we often feel while overwhelmed/activated/flooded/dysregulated. (Learn those terms!)
I have also included sites where you and your family may be able to find additional education and support no matter what you may be struggling with. Grief in all forms, Bereavement, Trauma, Dementia, Cancer, COVID-19 (survivors and intubation trauma, bereaved family members, healthcare professionals), Relational Issues, and more.
Therapeutic Modalities:
Brainspotting:
What is Brainspotting? In-depth explanation from its developer, Dr. David Grand
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm3Plvaf3UE
Research and Case Studies
https://brainspotting.com/about-bsp/research-and-case-studies/
Article: Brainspotting: Recruiting the midbrain for accessing and healing sensorimotor memories of traumatic activation
https://brainspotting.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Corrigan-and-Grand-2013-MedHyp80-759-766.pdf
EMDR:
How EMDR works (quick video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKrfH43srg8
Introduction to EMDR therapy from EMDRIA:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pkfln-ZtWeY&t=339s
Polyvagal Theory:
Trauma and the Nervous System: A Polyvagal Perspective
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdIQRxwT1I0
DBT:
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy? (quick video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Stz--d17ID4&t=1s
EFT Tapping explained:
How does tapping work?
(This quick video applies to weight management, grief, and trauma alike)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpAICLoh8yg
Grief:
David Kessler: How to find meaning after loss TED Talk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3azoUEEy3E
Attachment Theory:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjOowWxOXCg
Mindfulness Meditation:
What is Mindfulness?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-1Y6IbAxdM&t=27s
Favorite Meditation websites and Apps:
Insight Timer (it's free!)
Calm App:
*If you have a Google Home, say "Help me meditate" and a 30 day Calm App Series will show up for free!
Gottman Method Couple Therapy:
The Easiest Way to Improve your Relationship:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7Ain2aVR0
Mental Health Conditions:
What is PTSD? (two wonderful videos):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMC2jt_QVEE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KXtlIX_yUs
How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime, Nadine Burke Harris:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ovIJ3dsNk
What is Clinical Depression?:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhukM33VLgo
What is Bipolar Disorder?:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSvk8LLBo2g
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mPwQTiMSj8
What is Social Anxiety Disorder?:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLjPrNe63kk
What is Panic Disorder?:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxELZyA2bJs
What are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, inattentive, predominantly hyperactive, and combined types?:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQRh_VMA7Vc
What is Schizophrenia?:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PURvJV2SMso
The Brain:
What is Sleep Apnea?:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjQPGs_tvDY
What is a Stroke? For patients and families:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpgFWK3qkhk
Dementia explained:
What is Dementia?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmaEql66gB0&t=27s
Alzheimer's Disease:
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfLP8fFrOp0
Alzheimer's Association
Help and Support:
https://www.alz.org/help-support
Find your Local Chapter:
https://www.alz.org/local_resources/find_your_local_chapter
Vascular Dementia:
What is Vascular Dementia?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdkU5vCIpaU
Vascular Dementia Explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_ZohkndikU
What is a stroke? For patients and families:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpgFWK3qkhk
Lewy Body Dementia:
What is Lewy Body Dementia?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhE2dyeHP54
Lewy Body Dementia Symptom Checklist:
https://www.lbda.org/comprehensive-lbd-symptoms-checklist/
Lewy Body Dementia Association
Parkinson's Disease:
What is Parkinson's Disease?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRLB7WqX0fU
What is Epigenetics?: Parkinson's Disease and Epigenetics
https://scienceofparkinsons.com/2020/09/06/tet2/
*A great read on epigenetics even if you are not living with PD
Michael J Fox Foundation:
Parkinson's Disease Foundation:
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/
Local Dementia/PD Resources:
Find Clinical Trials Near You:
https://www.clinicaltrials.gov
Parkinson's Disease Resources in South Florida:
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/community/south-florida/resources-support-fl/rock-steady-boxing/
FAU Memory and Wellness Center, Support Groups, Adult Day Program:
https://nursing.fau.edu/outreach/memory-and-wellness-center/index.php
Mae Volen Senior Center, Adult Day Program:
*Locations in East Boca Raton, West Boca Raton, and Delray Beach
iMATTER Adult Day Center:
Alzheimer Community Care- Specialized Alzheimer's Care Centers throughout Palm Beach County, 24- hour Crisis Line, Support Groups :
Cancer:
What is Cancer?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGaQ0WwZ_0I
What is Multiple Myeloma?
International Myeloma Foundation
SparkCures: Find Myeloma Specialists, Treatments, Clinical Trials
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society:
How Monoclonal Antibodies Treat Cancer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxnjAc-rqz8
What is an Autologous Stem Cell Transplant?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwEOxO89Rms
What is an Allogenic Stem Cell Transplant?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLMWPgo6jUY
List of Diseases treated by Stem Cell Transplants:
What is CAR T-Cell Therapy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OadAW99s4Ik&t=2s
The HEART:
What is Congestive Heart Failure? :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypYI_lmLD7g
What is Atrial Fibrillation?:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FLE6HWiImM
COVID-19:
What is COVID-19?:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKpVMivbTfg