Mutual Peer Support Groups - 12 Step and Otherwise

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Alcoholics Anonymous - those with (any) desire to stop drinking

Adult Children of Alcoholics (& Other Dysfunctional Families) - check Traits on home page

Al-Anon Family Groups  - those affected by someone else's use of alcohol

Buddhist Recovery Network - various types, addiction/MH support utilizing Buddhist tools

Codependents Anonymous - those seeking healthier relationships

COSA Recovery - those affected by another's compulsive sexual behavior

Debtors Anonymous - relief for effects of unsecured debt on self or others

Deep South Dharma - online meditation training and Buddhist education

Depression/BiPolar Support Alliance - groups and education

Eating Disorders Anonymous - those desiring to recover from eating disorder(s) 

Emotions Anonymous - open to anyone desiring greater emotional well-being

Families Anonymous - concerned w/another's drug use or related behaviors

Flowering Lotus Meditation - online meditation groups and regular in-person retreats

Marijuana Anonymous - to be free of having to get high

Mar-Anon Family Groups - those affected by another's marijuana use

Narcotics Anonymous - those with a desire for freedom from drugs, including alcohol

Nat'l Alliance on Mental Illness - groups for mental illness sufferers & caregivers

Oxford Mindfulness Group - free mindfulness practice group in Oxford MS

S-Anon - support for family and friends of those with compulsive sexual behaviors

Sex Addicts Anonymous - for those who want to stop compulsive sexual behavior

Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous - for those who want to stop living addictive patterns

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Trauma/Addiction Savvy Therapists & Other Providers I Refer To

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Mississippi

Ashley Dickey LPC - Specializes in Neurodiversity (Gifted, ADHD, AUD)

Carolyn Jenkins, LPC, Pathways Counseling - Certified Trauma Therapist

Casey Hester, PMHMP-BC - Psychiatric Provider at Life Balance LLC

Dean Worsham LCSW and Arise Psychiatry - a new exciting resource in Oxford

Carrie Carr LPCP and Hope Enrichment Center - trauma healing and training

Jondelyn Catlette LPC, Mend Counseling - for grief, trauma, codependence recovery

Leigh Jones LCSW - communication/boundaries enthusiast, recovery/codependency

Kana Crumby, LPC - Specialities in Co-Occurring and LBGTQ-Affirming Work

Spark Neurofeedback - Non-medication option for tx of ADHD, mood disorders, & more

Stephen Pannel, DO, ABPN, ABAM, Psychiatrist - including Genome Testing

Susannah Furr, LPC - Transpersonal/Intuitive Counseling in MS & NC

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Tennessee

Alisha Irby LPC-MHSP - Trauma, addiction, eating disorders, co-occurring disorders

Allan J Katz LPC-MHSP CSAT - Treats sex, porn, gambling addictions, betrayal trauma

Allison Dowsley LCSW - Certs in neurofeedback, Brainspotting, breathwork, yoga

Arbor Wellness - Residential treatment for mental health/trauma, includes Brainspotting

Becca Davis LPC-MHSP CSAT - Trauma, addiction, codependency, intimacy disorders

Bethany Winfield LMFT - Couples/families, trauma/addiction/co-occurring disorders

Christine Ranck - Internationally recognized Brainspotting trainer/consultant in Nashville

Cumberland Heights - Treatment for drug addiction (Family Program available to anyone)

Deborah Denson - Rule 31 Mediator/Divorce Coach trained in NonViolent Communication 

Gaia Center for Embodied Healing - Ind & groups, e.d., trauma, sex therapy, ecopsych

Jeff Browning LADAC II - Adolescents/adults, addiction, trained meditation instructor

Jeannie Ingram LPC - Specialty is 'Getting the Love You Want' Workshops for Couples

Jessica Hirsch LADAC II - Addiction & families, sound healing, Brainspotting

Jill Merkel RD - Intuitive Eating Dietition for Women - GREAT education on her site 

Judy Gibson 7 Directions Acupuncture - Individual and Community Acupuncture 

Karen Moran LADAC II - Seasoned addiction care for individuals/groups + Brainspotting

Lesley Rickman, LCSW - Trauma, EMDR, LENS Neurofeedback in Jackson TN

Margaret L Conley LCSW MDiv - Brainspotting, IFS, Black spirituality & emotional care

Milestones at Onsite - Trauma treatment (not primary addiction), includes Brainspotting

Mindful Nashville - I was proud to be a small part of its beginnings with Patrick and Mikey!

Onsite Intensives - Short-term (long weekend) experientials, world-renowned

Tyler Nicodem, MA - Treating toxic shame, spiritual trauma, LBGTQIA+ church hurt

Willows Health & Recovery - psychiatric care, spavato, ketamine, MAT, Genome Testing

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Dharma Siblings - Teachers/Spiritual Guidance I know and trust

All of these are available online in some capacity: I'm sharing where they are located just for interest

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Beth Herzig - meditation teacher, retreat director, tech support in Dharma circles (MS)

Rev Dustin Davis - Clear, kind teacher at Mountain Mindfulness Society (TN)

Rev George Beecher - Dharma teaching in person and Virtual Reality/TRIPP (GA)

Kevin Griffin - more wise uncle than sibling, but belongs on this list of trusted teachers (CA)

Lisa Ernst Meditation - long-time practitioner, seasoned teacher, grounded in integrity (TN)

Rev Mikey Noechel - his fitting Dharma name means "healer of the broken-hearted" (TN)

Noell Clark - meditation training for imprisoned thru Boundless Freedom Project (TN)

Patrick Nitch - founder of Mindful Nashville, cultivator of internal & external harmony (TN)

Susmita Barua - highly intuitive, a great teacher for the non-linear among us (CA)

Venerable Pannavati Maha Theri - Now primarily offering esoteric teachings, this Abbott and Co-Founder of Heartwood Refuge hosts online training and retreats.

The (late) Venerable Pannadipa Thero - one of my preceptors, Ven. Pannadipa gave me my Dharma name (to work toward) "Passatininna: One who sees clearly." He was able to elucidate equally Christian Scripture and Buddhist Suttas. His core teaching reflects this, too: "Love everybody, everywhere, all the time." Many thanks to Abhaya Darpana for creating this archive of Pannadipa's teachings​

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Other Resources I Often Share and Think You Should Know About​

Association for Size Diversity and Health - advocacy for public health policy improvement

The Beautiful Human App - mindful recovery re body image, includes Brainspotting

Bewilderness Writing - writing with freedom from inner critic with poet/teacher Ellis Elliott

Body Justice Brainspotting - for competent, size-inclusive counseling & advocacy

Food Psych Podcast with Christy Harrison, author of The Wellness Trap
Gaia Center Resource Page - Intersectional Liberation + Anti-Racism + Ecopsychology

Green Shoe Foundation - Incredible & affordable intensives for codependency

Kevin Griffin's Groups for People in Recovery - The O.G. Buddhism & 12 Steps Author
Intuitive Eating Hub - Expert, low-cost help from recovered binger Intuitive.Eating.Ireland

Jill Merkel's Resource Page - for all sorts of HAES/Intuitive Eating education 

Southeast Brainspotting Institute - making Brainspotting more accessible

Ten-Percent Happier Podcast - mindfulness themed podcast with Dan Harris

Weight and Healthcare - Ragen Chastain reviews weight research and weight stigma

Weight Inclusive Nutrition and Dietetics - great trainings and info

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Books​

Accepting Your Resurrection - Contemplative essays. If local you can have 1 at the office

The Artist's Way - Classic for recovering creativity from addictions and excuses​

The Beautiful Human: Contemplative Wisdom... - Ebook by Yours Truly, see TBH tab

Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice - Great info and exercises for every area of life

Creative Recovery - Treating addiction using your natural creativity

The Dance of Anger - or any other book by Harriet Lerner

Dilemma of the Alcoholic Marriage - some of the best chapters on marriage are here

The Emotional Incest Syndrome - Terrible title, terrific and valuable book

Facing Codependence - Pia Mellody's groundbreaking work still breaking ground

Faith: Trusting Your Own Deepest Experience - Memoir that sheds light on Buddhism

Genograms - for therapists, but great info on family generational patterns

The Grief Recovery Handbook - for death, divorce, innocence, faith, health, career

Getting the Love You Want - An Oprah (and my) favorite for couples - Imago therapy

Giving the Love that Heals - Imago therapy principles in parenting

How Al-Anon Works - good for members and/or professionals

How to Be an Adult in Relationships - based on 5 needed aspects of mindful loving

Language of Letting Go - one of the best daily readers for giving real info and help

Mastering Creative Anxiety - Anxiety from creating or not creating, take your pick!

The Screwtape Letters - My favorite CS Lewis book, another take on the critical inner voice

That's Funny, You Don't Look Buddhist - by a faithful Jew and passionate Buddhist

Unseating the Inner Tyrant - by Ajahn Sucitto, free download

The Wellness Trap - by Christy Harrison cuts through fads with information

Women, Sex & Addiction - by Charlotte Kasl, a larger view than usually seen

Yes, Your Parents are Crazy - One of a pair, this one is for teens

Yes, Your Teen is Crazy - One of a pair, this one for the adults