Helpful Links
"There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of
improving, and that's your own self."
Aldous Huxley
Helpful Information
Here are a few helpful organizations that may be right for you. If you
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upcoming free e-newsletter. If you know of a site you'd like to recommend,
please send it in. Remember, with a little effort, life can be better.
Bullies
Beat Bullying -- An English website that deals with some of the same
problems kids in America also face.
Stop Bullying Now -- Loads of content for concerned adults and kids,
including fun games.
Depression/Anxiety
Families for Depression Awareness -- Help for families to work together to
cope with the effects of depression.
Freedom From Fear -- Useful resource for information and support for
anxiety and depression.
Health
The Better Sleep Council -- Free downloadable guide for getting a good
night's sleep.
Sister to Sister Foundation -- Women's heart health awareness.
Inspirational
A Network for Grateful Living -- Resources for living with gratitude and the
joy it brings.
The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation -- Inspiration and useful free
downloads for how you can help spread kindness.
Marriage
The Toolbox -- Free relationship articles, tools and tips from Lisa Kift, a
California-based Marriage and Family Therapist
Parenting Help
Handipoints: Make Fun of Work -- A child-friendly behavior management &
Chore chart system.
Maryland Coalition of Families for Children's Mental Health -- Resources,
service links, advocacy group.
Parents' Place of Maryland -- Help for parents of children with disabilities,
regardless of the nature of the disability or age of the child.
School Concerns
LDOnline -- A comprehensive source for parents, teachers and students to
build understanding of learning disorders for school success.
Substance Abuse
Alcoholics Anonymous -- Meetings, publications, special projects and more.
National Association for Children of Alcoholics -- Highlights ways to help
the children of alcohol addicted parents.
Suicide Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline -- Help for people in crisis or those who
are concerned about a loved one.
regina@lifecanbebetter.org
443-690-1962
Regina Sokas, LCPC
5420 Klee Mill Road, Suite 6
Sykesville, Maryland 21784
offices convenient to Carroll, Frederick,
Montgomery and Howard Counties in
Maryland