Healing Resources - Websites

Because some of these websites address trauma with unblinking honesty, sometimes in unflinching detail, be gentle with yourself as you read them. Remember to breathe, and take frequent breaks to check in with yourself about how you're responding to the information. Make yourself a list of things to do if you get anxious, or read mine.

Getting Help Now

Thinking About Suicide? Read This First
"Suicide is not chosen; it happens when pain exceeds resources for coping with pain." Compassion and resources for people who are feeling suicidal.
www.metanoia.org/suicide/

Portland Women's Crisis Line
Domestic violence and sexual violence support and crisis line in Portland, Oregon.
Toll Free: 888-235-5333
www.pwcl.org

Tools for Healing

How To Choose A Competent Counselor
How to evaluate the competence and effectiveness of a therapist or counselor based on very simple evidence you can gather.
www.metanoia.org/choose/

For The Little Ones Inside
Robyn Posin's ongoing journey of healing and re-parenting of wounded little ones within. "Here rest is recognized as a sacred act; there is always permission to go only as fast as the slowest part of us feels safe to go."
www.forthelittleonesinside.com

Overcoming Overeating
The National Center for Overcoming Overeating is an educational and training organization working to end body hatred and dieting through self-acceptance and attuned eating. www.overcomingovereating.com

S.M.A.R.T.
Stop Mind Control and Ritual Abuse Today. A web site, bimonthly newsletter, e-mail discussion list, and annual conferences dedicated to stopping ritual abuse and helping those who have been ritually abused. The web site contains extensive archives.
www.ritualabuse.us

Survivorship
One of the oldest and most respected organizations supporting survivors of extreme child abuse, including sadistic sexual abuse, ritualistic abuse, mind control, and torture. The website provides articles, frequently asked questions, difficult dates, and subscription information for their quarterly magazine of art and articles by survivors.
www.survivorship.org

Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA) in Portland, Oregon
Meetings of 12-step groups in Portland, Oregon to support survivors of incest. Check the national SIA site for meetings in other places.
www.portlandsia.com

Healthy Computer Use

WorkRave
WorkRave is a free program which frequently alerts you to take micro-pauses, rest breaks and restricts you to your daily limit of computer use, helping you avoid Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. You can set both the length of the breaks and the intervals between breaks.
www.workrave.com