http://www.heal-post-traumatic-stress.com

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Books
• Driven to Distraction : Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood by John J. Ratey

• You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder by Kate Kelly


Community Resources
Innovative Psychological Consultants
7270 Forestview Lane N. #150
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763-416-4167
Provides ADHD/ADD Continuous Performance Test (CPT) for attention problems.

Jonathan Hoistad
2500 University Ave W Ste 314N, Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 379-5157
Provides ADHD/ADD Assessment testing and knowledgeable interpretation of test results.

Joan M. Jastram, PsyD, LP
241 Cleveland Ave. S., Suite B1, St. Paul, MN 55105
joanjastram@gmail.com
(651) 699-4133
Provides ADHD/ADD Assessment testing and knowledgeable interpretation of test results.

Janette Schaub, PhD
7400 Metro Boulevard Ste#417, Edina, MN 55439
(952) 832-9094
Provides ADHD/ADD Assessment testing and knowledgeable interpretation of test results.

Autism

Books
• Look me in the Eye by John Elder Robinson (Brother of Augusten Burroughs)
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome (The Facts) by Simon Baron-Cohen
• Mindblindness: An Essay on Autism and Theory of Mind by Simon Baron-Cohen

National Resources
www.autism-pdd.net/autism-resources.html
www.autismshop.com/
www.ausm.org/

Twitter: aspergers2mom. Elise Butowsky tweets and blogs eloquently about her real-life experiences raising two Asperger's sons through high school and college.


Resources in Minnesota
www.ausm.org/supportServices/otherSupportGroups.asp#aroundTwinCities
www.autism-pdd.net/links/minnesota.html

Park Nicollet Alexander Center

M&I Bank Building
11455 Viking Drive, Suite 300
Eden Prairie, MN 55344

952-993-2498

www.parknicollet.com/alexandercenter/

Park Nicollet Alexander Center for Child Development and Behavior is a nationally recognized leader for the care of children with behavioral and developmental problems. Our staff of 20-plus professionals provides diagnostic, treatment, consultation and education services for children and adolescents who have autism.

Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages 0-2
Jan Rubenstein, Part H Coordinator 
Interagency Early Intervention Project 
for Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families  
Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning 

Capitol Square Bldg., Room 927  
550 Cedar Street  
St. Paul, MN 55101 

(612) 296-7032

State Mental Health Agency
Elaine Timmer, Assistant Commissioner  

Department of Human Services 

Health and Continuing Care Strategies  

Human Services Bldg.  
444 Lafayette Road  
St. Paul, MN 55155-3852  

(612) 296-2710  


State Mental Health Representative for Children and Youth
Sharon Autio, Director 

Children's Mental Health Section  

Department of Human Services  

Human Services Bldg.  
444 Lafayette Road  
St. Paul, MN 55155-3828  

(612) 297-3510

Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Jan Jernell, Section Manager  

MN Children with Special Health Needs 

Department of Health  

717 Delaware Street, S.E.  
Minneapolis, MN 55440  

(612) 623-5150; (800) 728-5420

Minnesota Children with Special Health Needs (MCSHN)
651-201-3650
www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/mcshn/finres.htm

Dr. Mark Foster at Associated Clinic of Psychology
(612) 925-6033
Dr. Foster has over 10 years of experience working specifically with individuals with Asperger’s Disorder.
 
Dr. Barbara Luskin at Autism Society of MN
(651) 647-1083
(651) 738-8561  Intake appointment

Dr. Luskin sees people that are on the autism spectrum for individual therapy. She is associated with the Autism Society of MN which runs monthly support groups for adults who are on the autistic spectrum, as well as monthly support groups for parents of adults with autism.
 

Career Counseling / Job Hunting

Workbooks
• What Color Is Your Parachute? 2010: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers by Richard N. Bolles

Online Resources
www.jobhuntersbible.com

Resources in Minnesota
Vicki Bacal
Resume Specialist
Resume, cover letter, and interview assistance
(952) 928-0660 x125
Vbacal@comcast.net

Divorce Mediation & Conflict Resolution

Community Resources
Erickson Mediation Institute

500 South Marschall Road, Suite 310

Shakopee, MN 55379

(952) 252-1492

amber@ericksonmediation.com
www.ericksonmediation.com/

Erickson Mediation Institute

13700 83rd Way - Suite 208

Maple Grove, MN 55369
(763) 383-8986

jill@ericksonmediation.com
www.ericksonmediation.com/

Eating Disorders

Books
• Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling by Anita A. Johnston PhD

• Sensing the Self: Women's Recovery from Bulimia by Sheila M. Reindl

• Overcoming Overeating: How to Break the Diet/Binge Cycle and Live a Healthier, More Satisfying Life by Jane R. Hirschmann, Carol H. Munter

• When Women Stop Hating Their Bodies: Freeing Yourself from Food and Weight Obsession by Jane R. Hirschmann

• Many books by the Gurze Books Publishing


Community Resources—National
Inner Door Center
Comprehensive Eating Disorder Program
Royal Oak, MI .
Beverly Price, director, dietitian.
www.reconnectwithfood.com


Community Resources—Minnesota
Eating Disorder Resources-Minnesota   View Download

Financial Assistance & Healthcare Accessibility

It is likely that some of the information provided in this section may be outdated. Programs and contact information change frequently. You can always find up-to-date information in the United Way Beehive Database by calling 211 or by accessing their website which organizes contact information for a variety of services in a given city or zip code.
Dial 211  or  call 651-291-8401  or  visit  thebeehive.org. Also visit MinnesotaHelp.info


Low-cost Healthcare Services and Health Insurance
It may be best to first contact Portico Healthnet. They provide assistance navigating the healthcare and health insurance services provided in Minnesota. Some of the resources to which they may direct you are also provided in the downloadable documents below.

Portico Healthnet
(651) 603-5100

• Health Insurance & Healthcare Resources provided by Portico Healthnet   View Download
• Health Insurance & Healthcare Resources in MN   View Download
• Health Insurance_Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association (MCHA)   View Download
• Healthcare Services Resources   View Download
• Therapists_Low Income Clinics   View Download
• Medications_Assistance   View Download
• Dental_Low Cost   View Download


HealthCare.gov
Additionally, since Congress passed the Health Care Reform, finding health insurance just got easier with the launch of HealthCare.gov. An innovative new website developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services helps you understand all the health insurance options available in your local area for you and your family. After answering just a few basic questions, the website's insurance finder will identify public and private coverage options that might be right for you.


Financial Assistance and Programs
• Financial Assistance by city   View Download
• Financial Assistance_General   View Download
• Energy Assistance   View Download
• Food Assistance   View Download
• Furniture Assistance   View Download

Grief & Loss

Handout
• Emotional Response to Tragedy vs Psychiatric Illness   View Download

Books & Movies
• Rabbit Hole (film)

Guilt & Shame

Handout
• Guilt & Shame   View Download
• Signals that Shame Exists   View Download

Medication

Handout
• My-medication-list   View Download

Mood Disorders

Books — primarily about depression
• The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression by Andrew Solomon


Books — primarily about bipolar I
• An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness by Kay Redfield Jamison

• Touched with Fire: Manic-Depressive Illness and the Artistic Temperament  by Kay Redfield Jamison


Books — primarily about bipolar II
• Why Am I Still Depressed? Recognizing and Managing the Ups and Downs of Bipolar II and Soft Bipolar Disorder by Jim Phelps


Handouts
• Mood Calendar   View Download
• Mood Diary_Graph   View Download
• Mood Calendar: for females_printable.xls   Download
• Mood Calendar: for males_printable.xls   Download
• Mood Calendar: for females_electronic record.xls   Download
• Mood Calendar: for males_electronic record.xls   Download


Community Resources
• BiPolar Support Groups   View Download


Links— primarily about bipolar II
about bipolar II: psycheducation.org/

Parenting

Books

Personality Disorders

Books
• Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care About Has Borderline Personality Disorder by Paul T. Mason and Randi Kreger

• Understanding the Borderline Mother: Helping Her Children Transcend the Intense, Unpredictable, and Volatile Relationship by Christine Ann Lawson


Handouts
• Guidelines for families with Borderline Disordered Members   View Download
• How can I help the BPD in my life?   View Download


Community Resources
• DBT Groups_Recommended   View Download
• www.dbtselfhelp.com/
• www.btechresearch.com/

Sex Addiction

Groups
Sex addicts anonymous
Help for people dealing with cyber sex and sexual addiction.

Co-dependents of sex addicts
Support for loved ones who are dealing with the effects of cyber sex and sexual addiction.

Sexual Orientation

Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings_Gay Friendly   View Download


Community Resources
Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC)
A non-profit AIDS organization offering hands-on support for men, women and children with AIDS in NYC. Offers updates on AIDS related topics, living with AIDS and HIV info, counseling, hotline, articles, workshops, and more.
www.gmhc.org

The New York City Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center
Offers many support groups, social and recreational activities, and volunteer opportunities.
www.gaycenter.org

GayHealth
General information on health related issues specific to the gay and lesbian community.
www.gayhealth.com

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Programs Office at the University of Minnesota
612-626-2324

www1.umn.edu/glbt/


Gay & Lesbian Help Line (OutFront Minnesota)
612-822-0127 or 1-800-800-0350

www.OutFront.org/

District 202 (GLBT youth)
Social, cultural and educational opportunities by and for GLBT youth and their allied friends 21 and under.


National Resources
BiNet USA
www.binetusa.org

Other Resources
The purported anti-homosexual content of the Judeo-Christian Bible has often been used to justify discrimination and demonization of the GLBT community. The following information provides more insight into exactly what the Bible says about homosexuality.


Homosexuality: Just what does the Bible say?
Strictly speaking, the Bible says nothing about homosexuality.  The term, 'homosexuality', belongs to our modern vocabulary and within modern concepts of the origins and formation of human sexuality.  The original Biblical languages contain no words for "sexuality", "heterosexuality" or "homosexuality".   Until the modern period, no distinctions between "homosexual' and 'heterosexual' sexuality were made. 

That is not to say that same-sex practices were unknown to the biblical writers.  Comments on same-sex practices occur in three places within the bible, Leviticus 18:22; 20:13; (proscriptions in the Holiness Code) and Romans 1:24-27 (Paul's stinging rebuke of Gentile society).  Such comments are within the context of the ancient, patriarchal understandings and customs through which they were interpreted and are never the topic of sustained discussion. 

In some places, reference to homoeroticsm or to same-sex practices has been inferred or added during the process of translation into Latin or into English, as is shown to be the case in Genesis 19:4-11 (the Lot and Sodom story), Judges 19 (the story of the Levite and his wife), 1 Corinthians 6:9 (Paul's reprobate list) and 1 Timothy 1:10(a modified, Pauline reprobate list).  Sometimes reference is made to texts in Genesis, Deuteronomy, Ezekiel , 1 Kings and Jude, with respect to homosexuality, all of which are spurious interpretations. 
— http://fou.uniting.com.au/texts.html#1cor6


Links
www.wouldjesusdiscriminate.org/biblical_evidence/no_fems_no_fairies.html
www.religioustolerance.org/hom_bibc1.htm
www.bibble.org/gay.html


Handouts
• Dear Dr. Laura...(A fun letter requesting help in interpreting Leviticus)   View Download
• English Bible's Mistranslations  View Download
• The Bibble Pages   View Download 
• Religion and Sex Quiz   View Download   


Books
• Dirt, Sex and Greed by William Countryman