Alternative Therapies

Note: To find out more about how these sites were chosen, please read How We Select Our Resources. Also, many sites listed on our General Mental Health issues page are extremely large, and contain information on many different issues. Please be sure to check out those sites as well.

American Art Therapy Association

http://www.arttherapy.org/

The website for a national professional organization of registered art therapists explains the definition of art therapy, as well as providing a directory to state chapters.

A.R.T.S. For People

http://www.artsforpeople.org/

Artistic, Recreational, and Theraputic Services (A.R.T.S) is a Dallas-based organization that provides activities, resources and general information about Arts Therapy.

Desktopspa

http://www.desktopspa.com/

This site provides the visitor an innovative, comprehensive, individually tailored program aimed at their own mental, physical, and emotional concerns. Just enter in your areas of concern, and a diagnostic engine will lists streaming audio, video, and articles to help you. Methods of practice include (but are not limited to): guided imagery, yoga, meditation and relaxation, and accupressure.

The Hakomi Institute

http://www.hakomiinstitute.com/

Hakomi method is a psychotheraputic practice which emphasizes mindfulness through which personal discovery can be achieved. Hakomi-trained therapists are available through their directory, as well as workshops and training for therapists.

I know that you, ladies and gentlemen, have a philosophy, each and all of you, and that the most interesting and important thing about you is the way in which it determines the perspective in your several worlds.

— William James