Helpful Links and Resources
Disclaimer: These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only. They do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by me of any of the products, services or opinions of the entity in question, or of the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Please contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.
The Effectiveness of Counseling
CounsellingBooks.com is a resource for counseling and psychotherapy books, containing a review of research on the effectiveness and efficacy of counseling.
Mental Health and Well-Being
Mental Health America’s depression screening. This website has information about depression and a confidential depression screening test.
The National Institute of Health. has a wealth of information on health issues and current health research.
All About Counseling. Information about psychotherapy, self-help, professionals, mental health resources, and anonymous discussions.
Addiction Search.com. Information and resources about addiction.
Volunteers In Psychotherapy. V.I.P. is a nonprofit organization in Connecticut dedicated to providing affordable and truly private psychotherapy for the community, in exchange for volunteer work clients donate to the charity of their choice.
Good Therapy.org: Counseling and Therapy Directory. A free directory of psychotherapists & counselors (including myself) who are committed to the “Good Therapy” model, including non-pathologizing, and collaborative and empowering methods of helping their clients.
Body Mind Spirit Directory – a directory of conscious living, holistic health, spirituality and green resources.
Karen Diane Caffrey is listed at AllTherapist.com.
Somatic Experiencing
The Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute. : This is an organization founded by Dr. Peter Levine and dedicated to the worldwide healing and prevention of trauma. It provides professional training in Somatic Experiencing® and outreach to under served populations and victims of violence, war and natural disasters.
For Lawyers
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers-Connecticut, Inc. LCL-CT, Inc. is an IRS Sec. 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation created pursuant to Connecticut law to provide crisis intervention and referral services to the Connecticut legal community. LCL-CT, Inc. joins a national system of lawyer assistance programs specializing in assisting members of the legal profession. I am on a list of mental health providers who conduct mental health assessments and evaluations for LCL-CT, Inc.
Counseling for Veterans
Robert Caffrey, M.A. provides help and support to veterans and their families. To learn more about his services, visit him here.