Resources For Transforming Conflict To Intimacy

Other Marriage Workshops & Seminars & Marital Therapy Providers

These organizations and web sites offer products, services or seminars in areas we may not cover. RealHope.com seminars in Los Angeles and the workshop manual focuses on helping couples with lots of arguing and conflict. You can deal with your problems by simply using herbal remedies, for example a lot of people buy weed online canada when they’re feeling stressed out by life’s challenges, but the ultimate approach is to team this with some proper counselling to help you get to the bottom of your issues. RealHope seminars have couples practicing the skills in the workshop over and over until those skills aren’t just known intellectually, they become a reflex. Some of these resources are not web links and they must be contacted by phone or mail. Please contact me at

      • PREP Prevention & Relationship Enhancement Program Web Site – This site contains workshops and great information about the principles of handling conflict in relationships. It’s where I learned wonderful lessons on the simplicity of just following the structure of some well researched methods that the authors have laid out in their book ‘Fighting for Your Marriage’.
      • SmartMarriages.com – The Coalition for Marriage, Family and Couples Education is the most concentrated web site for finding out about different couples workshops providers. There is a phenomenal selection of different types of workshops and resources for couples seeking to improve their relationship.
      • SelfGrowth.comThis is a great site for Relationships, Fitness, Mental Health, Success Skills, Spirituality and Nutrition. The site is devoted to providing information about a variety of ways people can help themselves. Good articles and newsletters.
      • Affair Recovery.comStep by step guide tol Surviving an Affair. Offers hope, support, and recovery for couples and individuals who have suffered the pain resulting from infidelity, betrayal, or sexual addiction.
      • Family Dynamic Training Family Dynamics helps churches take proactive steps to prevent marriages from reaching a state of distress and to revive those that are already in distress.
      • Welcome to Marriage Builders – Covers some of the best ways to overcome marital conflicts and some of the quickest ways to restore love.
      • GrowthCentral – Anger management and addiction resources. This is a great site containing a wealth of self help resources!
      • Dr. Debra Mandel – Los Angeles Therapist – She speaks about how our old wounds keep resurfacing in our love relationships using her book’s theme: Healing the Sensitive Heart.
      • Counseling for Couples and Families Counseling Corner, Inc. offers resolution of conflict for couples and families. Our mission is toresolve conflict and build healthy relationships.
    • Counselling in Bath, Bristol and Somerset- Patricia Goodman, qualified personal counsellor, offers friendly and expert counselling for marriage problems, anxiety, stress, depression, sexual abuse, low self confidence, eating disorders, and wide range of problems for both women

Anger Management Web Sites, Services And Products

    • Alyce LaViolette, MS- Alyce founded the Alternatives To Violence treatment center for working with men who are abusive. Group counseling for men and who have anger management problems in intimate relationships. She does Individual counseling for survivors and perpetrators of abusive relationships, rape survivors, adults abused as children and adolescents in abusive relationships. Couples and family counseling are available only after a period of safety has been established and both individuals and the counselor(s) have been consulted. This is not recommended initially for several reasons. Alyce and I have worked together for over 25 years as a male/female facilitator team working with the men in the West L.A. Alternatives To Violence group. She is extremely effective, intuitive, realistic, funny and genuine. Her CV and profile can also be seen by clicking HERE. She sees clients in West Los Angeles on Thursdays. Her main office is in Long Beach and her number is 562-493-1161
    • Dr. John Rifkin- Emotional Success- The Healing Power Of Anger Dr. Rifkin explores the childhood roots of anger, the spectrum of angry behavior, how anger can be a gift to a relationship, and ice-cold passive-aggressive anger. He also discusses anger and the links to addictions, anxiety, mood disorders, and difficulties with emotional intimacy. Readers will come away with new insights into their emotions and behavior and new skills for using their anger in a healthy, functional manner.
    • > Anger Coach – Anger and stress management solutions. Anger and stress management resources and classes (Southern Calfornia) for workplace, adults, and couples. Fast-track classes for busy people. Book and home-study course. free newsletter.
    • AJ Novick Group- Stress and Anger Management– The AJ Novick Group is a leading national provider of anger management classes, home study and online anger management classes, anger management coaching, workplace anger management programs, education, training and products based in Orange County, California.
    • Bullies To Buddies – I’ve attended Izzy Kalman’s anger management seminar and his approach is the most practical and helpful one I’ve seen. His techniques are similar to mine in that he recognizes that the behavior people use to try to stop verbal abuse is often the fuel for the ‘teaser’ to keep teasing. I recommend his CD and course highly. Turns bullies into buddies. Practical, effective approach to bullying, teasing, children’s aggression. Complete, free online manuals for victims, parents, and teachers. What we should be learning from Columbine and the other school shootings. Violence prevention program and materials.
  • Anger Management Institute of Texas- The Anger Management Institute of Texas Anger and Stress Management Program is designed for those who are seeking self-help; court mandated referrals, and those referred by Human Resource Managers, Employee Assistance Professionals, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counselors, as well as concerned parents, and spouses.

Relationship Advice & Other Sites

    • Quitting Love Is Not An Option- Maj Weismann- 75 Relationship Specialists Teach You How To Get Back Your Sexual Desire For Your Partner- This is a great resource for a variety of solutions to a big problem. Seventy-Five experts are all asked to write about the same question, “What is the best advice you can give a married couple who have lost their desire for one another but want to get it back?”
    • Talk About Marriage Find help and support; an open forum on marriage and relationships. I shall greatly appreciate an early confirmation from you.
    • Pastor Phil Bonasso- Pastor Phil Bonasso is a renowned marriage counselor who has conducted many successful marriage seminars & has been serving in Christian ministry for over thirty years, during this time he also successfully planted several churches and has been deeply involved in Global outreach.
    • Relationship Advice from Mars Venus He covers relationships, dating and sex in his website which reflects his many Mars-Venus books. The site is rich with options and services for people looking for information about dating and communications skills.

Mental Health Related Web Site Resources

For Sleep Problems
    • GroupWorks West- GroupWorks West specializes in group treatment for children, teens and adults with diagnosed with autistic spectrum and psychiatric disorders. GroupWorks West also offers parent support/education groups, family therapy and school consultation services for families challenged by raising a child or teen with autism, mood, anxiety and conduct disorders. Chris Mulligan, LCSW is a very thorough and effective clinician for these disorders.
    • Mental Health Net A great starting place for mental health links. Very comprehensive!.
    • EMDR Institute, Inc – A training organization for teaching professionals a therapy technique that works quickly and effectively for treating symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression and anxiety.
    • Board of Behavioral Sciences Home Page Helpful for those seeking licensure. Or for those wanting to see if a therapist is properly licensed and not in trouble with the board. It’s also where you would report unethical conduct of a therapist who has an MFCC or LCSW license.
  • Program for Torture Victims, Los Angeles This program provides psychological and medical evaluations and treatment for refugees seeking political asylum in the United States, who were tortured in their own country.

Emotional and Physical Violence & Financial Issues

Legal Issues & Web Sites & Referrals

Relationship communication problems can lead to legal issues such as divorce or having to deal with domestic violence charges. The following links are my picks for the legal end of how these problems can affect you.

Associations and organizations to contact for assistance with family and intimate violence.

More local and regional organizations, associations, and domestic violence coalitions may be available in your area.

  • Violence Against Women Office US Department of Justice 810 Seventh Street, NW Room 6201 Washington, DC 20001TEL – (202) 307-6026 FAX – (202) 307-3911
  • National Center on Elder Abuse 800 First Street, NE Suite 500 Washington, DC 20002 TEL – (202) 682-2470
  • National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) PO Box 18749 Denver, CO 80218 TEL – (303) 839-1852
  • National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse (NCPCA) 332 South Michigan Avenue Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60604 TEL – (312) 663-3520 TEL – (800) 835-2671 FAX – (312) 939-8962
  • National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence 1155 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 TEL – (202) 429-6695 TEL – (800) 222-2000 FAX – (818) 914-3616
  • National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect (NDACAN) G20 MVR Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853-4401
  • National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence Family Violence Prevention Fund 83 Rhode Island Avenue Suite 304 San Francisco, CA 94103-51133 TEL – (888) Rx-ABUSE [888-792-2873]
  • WomanKind: Support System for Battered Women Fairview Health System 6401 France Avenue, South Minneapolis, MN 55435 TEL – (612) 924-5775
  • US Public Health Services’ Office on Women’s Health 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 TEL – (202) 690-7650 FAX – (202) 690-7172

JUST FOR FUN!

  • Communications Skills Inventory Tests Online – Very Cool! Queendom.com array of self tests that are analyzed online, and very thorough. Insightful too.

Low Fee Mental Health Agencies & Clinics In Los Angeles

West Los Angeles

Airport Marina Counseling Services

7891 LaTiera Blvd.

Westchester, CA 90045

(310) 670-1410

Antioch University Counseling Center

400 Corporate Pointe

Culver City, CA 90230

(310) 574-2813

Antioch University Counseling Center International

2001 S. Barrington, Ste. 110

Los Angeles, CA 90025

(310) 477-7702

California Graduate Institute Counseling Center

Westwood, CA

(310) 208-4240

Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health

4760 South Sepulvda Blvd.

Culver City, CA

(310) 390-6612

Family Service of Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA

(310) 451-9747

Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center

Hollywood, CA

(323) 993-7400

Jewish Family Services

Los Angeles, CA

(323) 761-8816

Jewish Family Services

Santa Monica, CA

(310) 393-0732

Jewish Family Services

West Los Angeles, CA

(323) 761-8800

Julia Ann Singer Center

West Los Angeles, CA

(310) 202-0669

San Fernando Valley

California Family Counseling Center

Balboa Blvd.

Encino, CA 91316

(818) 386-5600

Catholic Charities

Van Nuys, CA

(818) 988-2850

Coldwater Counseling Center

Encino, CA

(818) 907-9980

Coldwater Counseling Center

Studio City, CA

(818) 508-0703

Counseling West

(818) 999-6164

Family Stress Center

16861 Parthenia St.

North Hills, CA 91343

(818) 830-3270

Friends of the Family

Sherman Way and Sepulveda

(818) 988-4430

Pepperdine Community Counseling Center

16830 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 216

Encino, CA 91436

(818) 501-501-1678

San Fernando Valley Counseling Center

8350 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91324

(818) 341-1111

Tarzana Treatment Center

(818) 996-1051

West Los Angeles (cont.)

The Maple Counseling Center

9107 Wilshire Boulevard, Lower Level

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

(310) 271-9999

New Start

2714 W Pico

Santa Monica, CA

(310) 452-0717

Open Paths

Culver City, CA

(310) 398-7877

Pepperdine Psychology Clinic

Culver City

(866) 396-8970

Psychological and Educational Clinic

Pepperdine University Plaza

Culver City, CA

(310) 568-5752

Reiss-Davis Child Study Center

Culver City, CA

(310) 204-1666

St. Johns Hospital, Mental Health

Santa Monica, CA

(310) 315-6132

UCLA Outpatient NPI EDU

Westwood, CA

(310) 825-0478

UCLA Psychology Clinic

Westwood, CA

(310) 825-2305

Ways of Being Community Counseling Center

Antioch University Counseling Center

400 Corporate Pointe

Culver City, CA 90230

(310) 574-2813

Valley Community Clinic

5648 Vineland

North Hollywood, CA

(818) 763-8836

Valley Counseling

Encino, CA

(818) 995-0368

Valley Family Center

302 South Brand

San Fernando, CA

(818) 365-8588

San Gabriel Valley

Family Counseling Service

San Gabriel, CA

(626) 575-5231

Foothill Family Services

1215 W. West Covina Pkwy., 2nd Fl.

West Covina, CA 91790

La Puente Valley Mental Health Center

La Puente, CA

(626) 227-7018

Options/The Family Center

Covina, CA

(626) 967-0732

Santa Anita Family Service

Covina, CA

(626) 966-1755

Santa Anita Family Service

605 S. Myrtle Ave.

Monrovia, CA 91016

(626) 359-9358

The Women’s Clinic and Family Counseling Center

9911 W. Pico Blvd.

(310) 203-8899

Wright Institute Los Angeles

West Los Angeles, CA

(310) 277-2796

South Bay

Family Service of Long Beach

21420 Pioneer Blvd.

Lakewood, CA 90712

(310) 436-9893

Family Services of Long Beach

5500 Atherton St., Ste. 416

Long Beach, CA 90815

The Guidance Center

Long Beach, CA

(562) 485-2557

Jewish Family Services South Bay

Torrance, CA

(310) 761-8816

South Bay Center of Counseling

El Segundo, CA

(310) 414-2090

Downtown Los Angeles

Family Service of Los Angeles

626 S. Kingsley Dr.

Los Angeles, CA

(213) 381-3626

Family Service of Los Angeles

1328 W. Manchester Ave.

Los Angeles, CA

(213) 788-9593

Southern California Counseling Center

5615 Pico Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA

(323) 937-1344

USC Human Relations Center

Los Angeles, CA

(213) 937-1344

Watts Counseling and Learning Center

Los Angeles, CA

(323) 754-9900

East Los Angeles

ENKI/East Los Angeles Mental Health Services

Commerce, CA

(323) 725-1337

Family Service of Los Angeles

7702 Washington Ave., Ste. C

Whittier, CA 90608

(310) 698-7941

Human Services Association

Bell Gardens, CA

(562) 806-5400

Emergency Hotlines in the United States

Emergency: 911
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1- 800-799-7233
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)
Lifeline Crisis Chat (Online live messaging): http://www.crisischat.org/
Crisis Text Line: Text “START” TO 741-741
Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
Family Violence Helpline: 1-800-996-6228
Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)
American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line: 1-800-622-2255
National Crisis Line – Anorexia and Bulimia: 1-800-233-4357
GLBT Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
TREVOR Crisis Hotline: 1-866-488-7386
AIDS Crisis Line: 1-800-221-7044
Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
Suicide Prevention Wiki: http://suicideprevention.wikia.com

Los Angeles Westside – West LA Mental Health Resources for Emergencies & Crisis

From NAMI Los Angeles (National Alliance on Mental Illness- Los Angeles Chapter website: https://namila.org/crisis-hotlines-hospitals/

 

If you are experiencing a current emergency, call 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY.

Crisis Hotline 800-854-7771 (ALWAYS OPEN)


Mental Health and Crisis Services in the Westside, Los Angeles County

S.M.A.R.T. Team (Systemwide Mental Assessment Response Team)  (Monday-Friday only)
213-996-1300

Police Officer responds with Mental Health Worker
310-966-6500

PMRT (Pet Team) Psychiatric Mobile Response Team
310-482-3260

MET – Mental Health & Sheriff for LA County
800-854-7771

Santa Monica Police
310-458-8491

Local Police West L.A. Captain
310-575-8400

TYY-hearing impaired
562-651-2549

Suicide Prevention Hotline
310-391-1253

Mental Health and Crisis Services in the Westside, Los Angeles County Local L.A. County Dept. of Mental Health
213-738-2524

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
310 390-8896

Local Westside Hospitals U.C.L.A. Neuropsychiatric
800-825-9989

Other Resources

Homeless Assistance
310-399-6878

Family Advocate with the Department of Mental Health
213-738-3945

Suicide Prevention Hotline
310-391-1253