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Temple Isaiah supports the wellbeing of our community. We asked Marriage and Family Therapist Sandy Silas to create this virtual library of resources for us, including hotlines, warmlines, books, podcasts, apps and more to help navigate life’s challenges. Whether you are looking for support as an adolescent, a parent, or an aging adult, whether you are struggling with grief, depression, sleep, or substance abuse, or are looking for a sliding scale therapist, this curated collection of resources should provide guidance. As always, our clergy is available to listen and talk whenever you need.

Aging

Books

This Chair Rocks by Ashton Applewhite
Aging for Beginners by Ezra Bayda
Wise Aging by Rabbi Rachel Cowan & Dr. Linda Thal
Aging with Wisdom by Olivia Ames Hoblitzelle
Age-ing to Sage-ing by Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
Getting Good at Getting Older by Richard Siegel & Rabbi Laura Geller

Websites

Encore.org brings older and younger changemakers together to solve problems, bridge divides, and co-create the future.
The Joy of Aging Exploring the rewards and challenges surrounding later life.
Sage-ing Workshops and retreats that provide opportunities for Elders to learn and to practice the Sage-ing principles to transmit that wisdom as a legacy to future generations.
The National Council on Aging website provides resources on a range of topics including mental health, fall prevention, nutrition, and physical activity.
Jewish Family Service Resources on Aging Community resources and support to help navigate your health and well-being for older adults.

Anxiety & Stress

Books	The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook by Edmund J. Bourne Brain Lock: Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior by Jeffrey Swartz Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook by the UCLA Counseling Center Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion by Dr. Wendy Suzuki The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety by John Forsyth & George Eifert
Websites	Anxiety and Depression Association (ADAA) is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through aligning research, practice and education. Jed Foundation Anxiety Resources for understanding and managing anxiety. Psychology Today 10 Tips to manage anxiety.
Videos	How to Cope with Anxiety – Olivia Remes at TedxUHasselt Rewiring the Anxious Brain – Neuroplasticity and the Anxiety Cycle

Depression

Books	Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by Dr. David D. Burns Get Out Of Your Mind and Into Your Life by Dr. Steven Hayes Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think by Drs. Dennis Greenberger & Christine Padesky The Mindful Way Through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness by Mark Williams, John Teasdale, Zindel Segal & Jon Kabat-Zinn
Websites	Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Videos	6 Differences Between Sadness and Depression

Grief & Loss

Books	The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion A Long Shadowed Grief by Harold Smith Necessary Losses by Judith Viorst
Websites	Jed Foundation Grief and Loss Resources for understanding and managing Grief and Loss. Our House – This center in Los Angeles provides grief support services, education, resources, and recommended readings.

Mindfulness

Books

The Developing Mind: How Relationships and the Brain Interact to Shape Who We Are by Dr. Daniel J. Siegel
Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life by Dr. Steven Hayes
Getting Unstuck by Pema Chodron
Happier by Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar
Lovingkindness by Sharon Salzberg
The Mindful Brain by Dr. Daniel J. Siegel
The Neurobiology of “We”: How Relationships, the Mind, and the Brain Interact to Shape Who We Are by Dr. Daniel J. Siegel
Parenting From the Inside Out by Dr. Daniel Siegel and Mary Hartzell
A Path with Heart by Jack Kornfield
Peace is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh
Practicing Mindfulness: 75 Essential Meditations to Reduce Stress, Improve Mental health, and Find Peace in the Everyday By Mattew Sockolov
Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha by Dr. Tara Brach
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat Zinn

Websites

UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) The goal of this center is to disseminate mindful awareness across the lifespan through education and research.
InsightLA is a non-profit meditation community offering mindfulness and meditation classes throughout Los Angeles.
UCSD Center for Mindfulness Offering Mindfulness practice and support. Free guided mindfulness audio and video exercises and mindful poetry. Group offerings as well.
Shambhala Meditation Center with locations on the Westside. Free guided instruction and dharma talks. Classes, retreats, workshops, and groups.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Meditation center located in Woodacre, CA (Northern California). Fee based classes, retreats, workshops and groups available.

Sleep Difficulties

Books

No More Sleepless Nights by Dr. Peter Hauri
Say Goodnight to Insomnia by Dr. Gregg Jacobs
Quiet Your Mind & Get to Sleep by Drs. Colleen Carney & Rachel Manber

Substance Abuse

Books

Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change by Dr. Jeffery Foote et al.
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction by Drs. Gabor Mate & Peter Levine
The Addiction Recovery Skills Workbook By Dr. Suzette Glasner- Edwards
The Invitation to Change Approach Booklet© A holistic framework based in science and kindness, designed for the families and loved ones of people struggling with substance use

Websites

Beit T’Shuvah provides resources for those struggling with substance use as well as support for families.
Smart Recovery offers free support meetings to anyone seeking science-based, self-empowered addiction recovery.
AA Los Angeles online resources for alcoholics anonymous Los Angeles.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Well-being, Personal Growth, and Resilience

Books	Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brene Brown Behind Happy Faces by Ross Szabo Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Dr. Anna Lembk The Emotional Toolkit by Dr. Darlene Mininni The Healthy Mind/Healthy Body Handbook by Drs. David Sobel and Robert Ornstein The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Dr. Elaine Aron The How of Happiness by Sonia Lyubomirsky Making A Good Brain Great by Dr. Daniel Amen Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation by Dr. Daniel J. Siegel Radical Acceptance by Dr. Tara Brach The Wellness Book by Dr. Herbert Benson & Eileen Stuart Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson
Websites	Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA offers mental health related educational programs. NYTimes article on how to improve your mental health in 2022. CNN article on 8 tips to become more resilient according to the research.
Videos	The Power of Vulnerability Brene Brown at TedxHouston Getting Stuck in the Negatives (and how to get unstuck) Alison Ledgerwood at TedxUCDavis Resilience Now Joan Borseynko at TEDxGrandRapids Brain Changing Benefits of Exercise Wendy Suzuki at TedWomen

Other Resources

Mental Health Apps	Calm Headspace Insight Timer Mindshift Sanvello Self-Help for Anxiety Management (SAM) Sleep Time Stop Breathe & Think Stop Panic & Anxiety Self-Help (Android only) The Worry Box (Android only) UCLA Mindful App Sleep Cycle (iPhone only)
Community Mental Health Resources	Jewish Family Service Los Angeles Mental Health Resources Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Warmline confidential phone line offering referrals (855) 952-9276. Didi Hirsch low fee mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention services in Los Angeles. Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health resources and Hotline (800) 854-7771. The Jed Foundation (JED) is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults, giving them skills and support to thrive. Mental Health Online Screenings
Emergency Resources	National Suicide Prevention Hotline (24 hours) (800) 273-TALK (8255). Crisis Text Line (24 hours) Text HOME 741-741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime. Rape Treatment Center at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center (424) 259-7208.

Sliding Scale Counseling Centers in Los Angeles

Santa Monica	Family Service of Santa Monica The Saturday Center
Culver City/West LA/Marina Del Rey	UCLA Counseling Center Antioch University Counseling Center Colors LGBTQ Youth Counseling Center Open Paths Counseling Center Women’s Clinic & Family Counseling Center
Beverly Hills/Century City	The Maple Counseling Center Wright Institute Los Angeles
Mile/Mid-City	Jewish Family Services The Ezra Network offers Jewish individuals and families access to services and support. JFS social workers provide both virtual and on-site services at various Jewish institutions throughout Los Angeles. (877) 275-4537 Aleinu offers in person and Telehealth services to the Jewish Community for marital challenges, parenting difficulties, depression, anxiety or grief. 310-247-0534. The Ness Counseling Center The Relational Center Southern California Counseling Center

Resources for Teens

Jed Foundation resource guide for students, teens and young adults.
Active Minds programs and resources for teens and young adults ages 14-24. Tips for how to help a friend you are concerned about.
YoungMinds parent guide to helping youth and teens with mental health issues.
Teen Health resources on mental health for teens.
Couched in Color podcast discusses the mental health needs of youth of color.
Mental Health Teen Guide
Boys Town 800 448-3000 chat- text VOICE 201-21 This website offers a library of parenting guides, articles, videos, tools and quick tips on a variety of subjects.
World Bully Prevention offers resources and a chat line on bullying prevention.
Born This Way Foundation, co-founded by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, supports the mental health of young people and works with them to build a kinder and braver world.
Teen Mental Health website offers info about mental health issues impacting teens, including specific information about disorders, the teen brain, and importance of sleep. Personal stories are shared. This website includes a section for friends, teachers, parents and health professionals about how to help teens struggling with mental health concerns.
Mental Health is Health is a collaboration between Half of Us, MTVU, and the Jed Foundation. This initiative, rooted in the reality that we all have mental health and need to take care of it like we do our physical health, aims to normalize conversation, create a connection to resources and inspire action on mental health for teens and young adults.
10 Tips for Building Resilience for Teens

Emergency Resources

CA Youth Crisis Line (24/7) call or text (800) 843-5200.
The Trevor Project Hotline (866) 488-7386 and Text START 678-678 for LGBTQ+ youth.
Teen Peer Line (800) 852-8336 chat Text TEEN to 839-863 Open 6-10pm.

Apps For Teens: (In addition to the apps listed above)

GritX is a web-based tool for supporting the mental health of adolescents and young adults by inspiring grit, finding resilience and telling their own stories by customizing and building their own self-care toolkit.

ALL LISTED RESOURCES ARE PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS MEDICAL OR COUNSELING ADVICE. LISTING OF RESOURCES DOES NOT INDICATE AN ENDORSEMENT BY SANDRA C. SILAS, LMFT, AND SHE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT, CLAIMS, OR REPRESENTATIONS OF THE LISTED RESOURCES.

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