Patient Resources
ANNOUNCEMENT: Two New Groups for Current Patients
We are pleased to announce two new groups that will be starting in the first week of October. The groups are open to current Baywell patients. If you are interested in signing up, please contact our front desk staff at office@baywellpsych.com or call 415-922-9122.
Emotional Coping Skills Group with Dr. Mariel Herbert starting on Tuesday, October 4th
We all struggle with intense feelings and caring for ourselves with compassion. Emotions, including anxiety, sadness, and anger, are overwhelming at times. We usually to try to deal with intense emotions with the coping skills we know well–whether these skills are healthy or not. This group will review foundational coping skills and strengthen individual psychological wellness plans. It can also supplement and support your other therapy work.
The group includes: Stress management, self care, distraction techniques, assessment of values and goals, mindfulness, use of senses and grounding skills, cognitive-behavioral and emotion regulation skills.
Note: Because this is a skills-based group, we will be reviewing and practicing together each week, and some reading and writing are required. Outside of group sessions, the average time to complete intersession work will be an average of 5-15 minutes per day.
Sleep and Insomnia Skills Group with Dr. Mariel Herbert starting on Wednesday, October 5th
Everyone deals with poor sleep and insomnia at some point in their lives. This group is open to anyone who would like to work on understanding and improving their sleep. Elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia are included, as are mindfulness and relaxation techniques.
Note: Because this is a skills-based group, we will be reviewing and practicing together each week, and some reading and writing are required. Outside of group sessions, the average time to complete intersession work will be an average of 5-15 minutes per day.
If you are interested in signing up for either group, please contact our front desk staff at office@baywellpsych.com or call 415-922-9122.
UCSF COPE Program
Our practice is proud to be part of the UCSF COPE Program. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our providers are expediting care for healthcare workers in the Bay Area.
Mental Health Resources for Patients
Traumatic Stress and War
American Psychiatric Association Statement and Resource List (March 2022): https://www.psychiatry.org/newsroom/news-releases/apa-statement-and-resources-on-the-mental-health-impact-of-the-war-in-ukraine
How to handle the trauma of war from afar (American Psychological Association): https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2022/trauma-war-afar
How to talk to children about what’s happening in Ukraine (American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry): https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/zLatest_News/How_to_Talk_to_Children_About_Whats_Happening_in_Ukraine.aspx
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: https://www.nctsn.org/
-Educational resources and information about accessing care.
Tips for Caregivers of Refugee and Immigrant Children: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/traumatic-separation-and-refugee-and-immigrant-children-tips-current-caregivers
Addiction Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
https://www.aa-intergroup.org/directory.php
Al Anon
Marijuana Anonymous (MA)
https://marijuana-anonymous.org/
Moderation Management (MM)
Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART)
https://www.smartrecovery.org/
Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA)
Smoking/Tobacco Cessation
https://smokefree.gov/everytrycounts
The Buzz, AA SF/Marin newsletter
https://aasfmarin.org/the-buzz
BIPOC:
Therapists of Color – Bay Area:
http://www.therapistsofcolor.org/
Child/Parent:
AACAP – Resources for parents and children
https://www.aacap.org/
CHADD – ADHD Resource
https://chadd.org/
Child Mind Institute – Resources for parents and children
https://childmind.org/
Lives in the Balance – Parenting resource
https://www.livesinthebalance.org/
Mindful Schools (free)
https://www.mindfulschools.org/free-online-mindfulness-class-for-kids/
Tilt Parenting – Resource for parents of differently wired kids
https://tiltparenting.com/
Crisis Hotlines/Resources
Alameda County Crisis Support Services
https://www.crisissupport.org/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
1-800-273-8255
Physician Support Line
https://www.physiciansupportline.com/
1-888-409-0141
San Francisco Suicide Prevention
(415) 781-0500
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Basic Free CBT handouts for patients/therapists
getselfhelp.co.uk
Online CBT for Insomnia List
https://www.psychologyhelp.com/online-cbt-i-insomnia/
SF Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy
COVID-19 Specific
California COVID-19 Info:
NAMI Coronavirus Info (pdf)
UCSF COVID Mental Health Resources
https://psychiatry.ucsf.edu/coronavirus
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Bay Area DBT & Couples Counseling Center
Clearwater Clinic in Oakland
https://www.clearwaterclinic.com/
DBT Skills Group
https://emotionallysensitive.com/classes/
Oakland DBT Center
https://www.oaklanddbtcenter.com/
Self-help DBT skills
UCSF DBT for Adolescents and Young Adults https://psych.ucsf.edu/DBTprogram
Exercise & Fitness
Ryan Heffington’s Sweatfest
https://www.instagram.com/ryan.heffington/?hl=en
Yoga with Adriene
https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
Yoga classes library
LGBTQ
Mind the Gap – Gender Affirming Therapy
https://www.genderyouthproviders.com/
Pacific Center for Human Growth – LGBTQ mental health resources East Bay
https://www.pacificcenter.org/
SF LGBT Center
Low-Fee Psychotherapy
Access Institute
Golden Gate Integral Counseling Center
https://www.ciis.edu/counseling-and-acupuncture-clinics/golden-gate-integral-counseling-center
Integral Counseling Center in SF at Pierce Street
https://www.ciis.edu/counseling-and-acupuncture-clinics/integral-counseling-center-at-pierce-street
Mental Health Support Groups/Organizations
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Mental Health Association of San Francisco (MHASF)
https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Mindfulness/Meditation
10% Happier Coronavirus Guide
https://www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguidetenpercent.com/live
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course
https://palousemindfulness.com/index.html
Mindfulness &Compassion
https://wellmd.stanford.edu/healthy/mindfulness.html
The Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM)
https://cmbm.org
Thich Nhat Hanh
https://www.thichnhathanhfoundation.org
Walking Mindfulness
Antiracism Resources for Patients
Adult Patients/General
Antiracist resources from Greater Good: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/antiracist_resources_from_greater_good
Asian American and Pacific Islander resource library: https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Libraries/AAPI_Resources.aspx
Talking About Race (National Museum of African American History & Culture): https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race
Antiracism podcasts (Harvard): https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/antiracismresources/allies/podcasts
Children/Families
Antiracism resources from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: https://www.aacap.org/AACAP_Dev/Families_and_Youth/Resource_Libraries/Racism_Resource_Library.aspx
Children and Racism guide for families: https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Children_and_Racism-135.aspx
Talking to children about race and racism (Journal of the American Medical Association): https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2777815
Talking to young children about race & racism (PBS): https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/talking-to-young-children-about-race-and-racism-a-discussion-guide
Guide for parents of Asian/Asian American adolescents: https://www.williamjames.edu/academics/centers-of-excellence/multicultural-and-global-mental-health/guide-for-parents-of-asian-american-adolescents.cfm
