Foster Children

• WV Foster Care Ombudsman phone (to investigate and resolve complaints by foster children and foster parents regarding managed care services, public agencies, and social service agencies): 304.558.1117
• WV Foster Care Ombudsman email: FosterCareOmbudsman@wv.gov
• ***Foster Care FAQ: https://www.liberawv.com/foster-care-faq
• ***Foster Care Bill of Rights for Children and Foster or Kinship/Relative Parents: https://www.liberawv.com/foster-bill-of-rights‍
• WV DHHR Foster Care Ombudsman website

Gender / sexual identity

• The Trevor Project, an LGBTQ crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline, 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386.
• Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860 if you live in the U.S., or call 877-330-6366 if you live in Canada.
• Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Teens: Facts for teens and their parents by the American Academy of Pediatrics
• It Gets Better Project
• CDC LGBT Youth resources
• Resource for online bullying of LGBTQ youth by Comparitech

• A Course on implicit bias (we all have it):
• Self-Guided Safe Zone Training course about gender and sexuality: Self-Guided Foundational Safe Zone Training  (IMPORTANT: you can choose the free scholarship option, or help support the work by choosing to pay one of the two levels)‍
• The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz. This is a great one for people who tend to take things personally and are people pleasers. Also, if someone tends to get too wrapped up in other people: audiobook, cds, book available on Amazon, Audible, iTunes‍
• The Mastery of Love, Don Miguel Ruiz. This is one of the most helpful books on learning not to be dependent upon people or things outside of ourselves for approval, satisfaction, and love. If someone struggles with unhealthy attachment, this is a great book. It can help you learn what love is and is not, and free you up to really love others from a healthy place. **Disclaimer: he says it’s not a religious book or approach, but he does cross over into some religious ideas. If it bothers you, don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater. Just fit it into your own religious framework: audiobook, cds, book available on Amazon, Audible, iTunes‍
• Myers-Briggs Personality test‍
• Boundaries- Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend: available on Amazon, Audible, iTunes. THE book on how to identify boundary problems and how to have health boundaries. If you are overly dependent upon others, a people pleaser, or overfunctioning, this is very helpful.‍
• Do What You Are- Paul D. Tieger:  A great book to take the Myers Briggs personality you learned from the above site and figure out the best work or vocation for your type.‍
• The Road Back to You- Ian Morgan Cron, Suzanne Stabile : A book on the Enneagram personality types that will help you discover who you are, your core issue, your healthy and unhealthy patterns.‍
• Book Therapy-Bijal Shah: A list of books from different genres this bibliotherapist prescribes for different types of issues.‍
• Everything Belongs- Richard Rohr:  A spiritual book for those who struggle with anxiety, trust, fear, and the big questions in life. Rohr draws from a number of faith practices to address our fears and lack of trust.
• Anger management help guide

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Here are the links to the wonderful materials for training each of us to lead a group! Megan Wright did a fantastic job of writing and putting this all together.

Libera Listener Group Facilitation Manual (download and use a pdf editor to write in, or print it out):https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XRdYzOjKLTeZHTGTQufeES-_sax-O_S4/view?usp=sharing

Videos:

• Video 1
• Video 2
• Video 3
• How to create a Genogram
  Use this video as a tutorial for people to view during groups to understand how to fill out the genogram. You can pause, rewind, or fast forward as often as is necessary. This was created with students in mind. For adults, simply have them add on a partner/spouse/ex, or children, if they have those relationships.

Audio files:

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‍Listener Training Manual

Anxiety / Stress

1. 54321 quick grounding technique for anxiety by the University of Rochester
2. The Aetheria App, a free mental illness management tool for iOS
3. A variety of anxiety and depression apps, curated by Better Help
4. Mental health apps reviewed by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America
5. Neuroscientist-studied songs that reduce anxiety, explained by Inc. Or access the full playlist on Spotify here.
6. 10 hour version of the song “Weightless” by Marconi Union for anxiety and stress, as well as sleep (scientifically proven to reduce anxiety by 67%)
7. Tapping method for anxiety or panic attacks; a scientific way to calm your brain down.
8. Badass Ways to End Anxiety & Stop Panic Attacks!, A counterintuitive approach to recover and regain control of your life. By Geert Verschaeve: available on Amazon
9. Pixel Thoughts, an online meditation tool
10. Stopping Stupid Thoughts, a guide by Mental Health America to help stop inaccurate or exaggerated thoughts can damage self-esteem, mood, and relationships with others.

Depression / Sadness

1. Depression Center Toolkit by the University of Michigan
2. The Antidepressant Skills Workbook, a free workbook with audio by Psych Health and Safety
3. Antidepressant Skills Workbook for teens, a free workbook by Psych Health and Safety
4. A variety of anxiety and depression apps, curated by Better Help
5. Lost Connections, Johann Hari: available on Amazon, Audible, iTunes
6. The Aetheria App, a free mental illness management tool for iOS
7. Be Strong for teens
8. Connect2Affect, tools to create connection and overcome social isolation for senior citizens
9. Pixel Thoughts, an online meditation tool
10. Psychology Today Find a Therapist tool
11. Stopping Stupid Thoughts, a guide by Mental Health America to help stop inaccurate or exaggerated thoughts can damage self-esteem, mood, and relationships with others.
12. Woebot, an AI-powered chat app for mental health

Disordered eating / body image

• The Body Image Workbook: An Eight Step Program in Learning to Like Your Looks by Thomas Cash is considered to be one of the best as a resource to work through and has a cognitive behavioral therapy approach
• Overcoming Disordered Eating – Part A and Part B. Online workbooks which also use a CBT approach.
• A guided meditation for body image
• National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Hotline, including a screening tool (free chat, text, and call, as well as option to connect to the 741741 crisis line)  
• Nation Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) screening tool

Self-harm

• Self-harm coping strategies toolbox
• Learn how to make Distraction Boxes
• Crisis Text Line: 741741
• Crisis Text Line Self Harm Tools

Shame

• The Power of Vulnerability, Brene Brown. This is a foundational audiobook on shame and vulnerability. ALL women and teen girls struggle with shame, and this is a good starting place for anyone to address what they have begun to identify and work on in their story: audiobook and cds available on iTunes, Amazon, Audible
• 4 Powerful Tools to Overcome Shame
• 3 Therapist Approved Steps to Stop the Shame Spiral

Suicide

• Crisis Text Line: 741741
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
• Brown Stanley Safety Template, a safety plan for those who feel suicidal
• Jed Foundation
• Know the signs

Antiracism / Resources for BIPOC students:

1. 8 Back-to-School Mental Health Resources for BIPOC students by The Mighty
2. Mental Health Support for Students of Color During and After the Coronavirus Pandemic by American Progress

Isolation / loneliness

• Lost Connections, Johann Hari: available on Amazon, Audible, iTunes
• Tribe Wellness Community
• DoSomething.org
• What’s Up app, utilizing CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy) methods to help you cope with Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Stress and more.
• Text us! Libera @ 474747
• Be Strong resources for teens

General relationship resources

• Lost Connections, Johann Hari: available on Amazon, Audible, iTunes
• Emotionally Healthy Relationships, Pete & Geri Scazzero. **this is a religious resource, however, its principles and tools are mainly psychological, and can be used within or apart from a religious framework. Some of the best relationship tools out there. Simple to learn and begin applying.
• The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz. This is a great one for people who tend to take things personally and are people pleasers. Also, if someone tends to get too wrapped up in other people: audiobook, cds, book available on Amazon, Audible, iTunes
• The Mastery of Love, Don Miguel Ruiz: audiobook, cds, book available on Amazon, Audible, iTunes. This is one of the most helpful books on learning not to be dependent upon people or things outside of ourselves for approval, satisfaction, and love. If someone struggles with unhealthy attachment, this is a great book. It can help you learn what love is and is not, and free you up to really love others from a healthy place. **Disclaimer: he says it’s not a religious book or approach, but he does cross over into some religious ideas. If it bothers you, don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater. Just fit it into your own religious framework.‍
• Boundaries- Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend. THE book on how to identify boundary problems and how to have health boundaries. If you are overly dependent upon others, a people pleaser, or overfunctioning, this is very helpful: available on Amazon, Audible, iTunes.
  

Childhood sexual abuse / physical abuse

We are mandatory reporters, and ALL abuse and neglect of children, elders, or those unable to care for themselves must be reported immediately to the CPS hotline AND State Police:

• Child Protective Services : 1-800-352-6513
• WV State Police: 304-293-6400

Summary of mandatory reporting requirements for West Virginia

1. Child abuse hotline: 1-800-422-4453
2. SHIELD Task Force, a collaborator with Libera, whose mission is to end child abuse statewide.
3. West Virginia Child Advocacy Network (WVCAN) and local branches/Child Advocacy Centers
4. The Courage to Heal Workbook: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse: availalbe on Amazon, Audible, iTunes
5. Cyber tip hotline for National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: 800.THE.LOST (800.843.5678)
6. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Sexual assault

1. West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information & Services (WV FRIS) and local branches
2. Note: any woman or teen who goes to a hospital after an assault should be aided by an advocate from the local rape crisis center. If they are not, ask for an advocate.
3. The Courage to Heal Workbook: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse: availalbe on Amazon, Audible, iTunes
4. Resources and References at RAINN, Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network
5. Polaris Project: National Human Trafficking hotline
   Call: 1-888-373-7888 or text: “Be Free” to 233733

Domestic violence / abuse

• The West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence and local shelters and centers
• Boundaries- Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend. THE book on how to identify boundary problems and how to have health boundaries. If you are overly dependent upon others, a people pleaser, or overfunctioning, this is very helpful: available on Amazon, Audible, iTunes.‍
• The Mastery of Love, Don Miguel Ruiz: audiobook, cds, book available on Amazon, Audible, iTunes
• National Domestic Violence Hotline Resources‍
• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Resources‍
• For teens: Love is Respect, a project by the National Domestic Violence Hotline Break the Cycle

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To schedule Body Safety Assemblies, please contact SHIELD Task Force at contact@shieldwv.com.

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• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Narcotics Anonymous
• https://www.help4wv.com/
• Apps for recovery
• Navigating Addiction and Treatment
• Screening and assessment for adolescents
• 5 Effective Tools for Substance Abuse Recovery

Cancer survivor resources:

1. Guilt: A Lasting Side Effect for Cancer Survivors, by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
2. A teen/young adult program by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
3. How to Deal With Cancer Survivor's Guilt by Compass Oncology

Grief

• Embracing Grief, Alise Chaffins. This book includes a faith perspective. Available on Amazon.
• Griefshare: a tool to find faith-based grief support groups
• Coping with grief, a guide by HelpGuide.org
• Heal Grief tools and resources
• 7 Tools for grief
• Dealing with Grief, Death, & Bereavement