Serenity is not freedom from the storm, it is peace amid the storm.
— Author unknown
 

Resources

Mindfulness and Meditation

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction—Free online classes
palousemindfulness.com

Insight Timer meditation app
insighttimer.com

Spirit Rock Meditation Center
spiritrock.org

Self-compassion, Dr. Kristen Neff
self-compassion.org

Tara Brach, meditation teacher
tarabrach.com

Low-cost/sliding scale therapy services

Almaden Valley Counseling Service (San Jose)
avcounseling.org

Shine a Light Counseling Center (Santa Cruz)
shinealight.info

Open Path Collective
openpathcollective.org

 

For couples

Gottman Institute
gottman.com

Crisis

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health emergency, go to the nearest emergency room or dial 911.

SUICIDE AND CRISIS HOTLINE 24/7: 1-855-278-4204