Have a look and search for resources which have been recommended by DCTC members. The searchable database below is updated periodically to reflect new helpful sites shared within our community.
Grief and Loss
Local
Circle Yoga – Yoga, Mindfulness, & Workshops for kids, teens, adults in NW DC
Insight Meditation Community of Washington
Lil Omm Yoga — Yoga & more for babies, kids, adults and families in NW DC
Moms Club of NW DC – Support group for stay-at-home mothers in DC. Activities, get-togethers, playgroups, speakers, and more.
Interfaith Families Project (IFFP) an independent community of interfaith families and others committed to sharing, learning about, and celebrating their Jewish and Christian traditions.
Mental Health Apps
Belly Bio Interactive Breathing
DBT Diary Cards & Skills Coach
Mindfulness, Neuroscience & Self-compassion
Self-Compassion – A Healthier Way of Relating to Yourself with Kristin Neff
Mindful Self-Compassion – meditations and information with Christopher Germer self-compassion.org
Tara Brach — Free audiotalks and guided imagery recordings
Health Journeys — Guided Imagery/Relaxation CDs for all types of needs healthjourneys.com
Greater Good – Science-based practices for a meaningful life
Parenting
Our Kids — online family activity newsletter DC area
Special Needs Kids Info — for parents with children who have special needs
Photographers for headshots DMV
Postpartum Support/Resources
DC Birth Doulas — Sara Baum, Amy Ard, and Sarah Paksima
Mindful Return – Plan a peaceful, thoughtful, and successful return to work after maternity leave. Community & e-course
PACE — New Moms support group in DC area http://www.pacemoms.org
Weekly PPD Support Group — Led by Lynne McIntyre in NW DC, 202-744-3639
Postpartum Support International — Organization that increases awareness about the emotional changes that women experience during pregnancy and postpartum
Relationships
Center for Nonviolent Communication
Happy Healthy Loving Relationships with Lynne Namka happyhealthyloving.com
Sites & Blogs
Gottman Institute Relationship Blog
Happy Healthy Loving Relationships with Lynne Namka
Private Practice Support and Development
Clinical Documentation Help for therapists
Workshops and Trainings
Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work
Imago Center of Washington, DC
The Institute for Advanced Training and Education, Inc.
Institute of Contemporary Psychtherapy & Psychoanalysis
International Psychotherapy Institute
National Catholic School of Social Service
University of Maryland School of Social Work
Washington School of Psychiatry