Dr. Aileen Fullchange
RESOURCES
Are you in distress?
Knowledge can be empowering and healing. Check out this 1-hour webinar where Dr. Fullchange shares foundational information about trauma and how to heal with resilience.
If you are in crisis, scroll to the bottom of this page for crisis resources.
Are you in in a relationship?
Learn more about yourself and your partner(s) through this 1-minute video about attachment styles or, if you have more time, read Attached.
Both The Man's Guide to Women and The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work have helpful evidence-based information and tools for how to cultivate healthy long-term relationships. While these are geared toward couples, there may be takeaways for consensually non-monogamous (CNM) relationships too. However, the book Polysecure was written for CNM relationships. Not yet ready for couples/relational therapy? Consider the Emotionally Focused Workbook for Couples. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an evidence-based approach for working with couples that may also be suitable for polyamorous relationships.
Nonviolent Communication can help you improve communication skills no matter what stage of life you're at or what type of relationship you're in.
Are you a parent/caregiver?
If your family likes playing games, you might like this Feelings Wheel to help adults and children identify and express their emotions. Or check out this Ungame card game to strengthen relationships.
If you like to read, No-Drama Discipline, Positive Discipline, and The Whole Brain Child are some research-based resources that can help you better understand and raise a healthier child. Are you divorced or co-parenting? Check out this essential guide: Between Two Homes.
For caregivers of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) children, go to PFLAG, the first and largest organization for LGBTQ+ people, their parents, families, and allies. Local chapters are all over the nation.
Are you a student?
If you are a student of Color considering graduate school or already in higher education, here is a NEW evidence-supported resource: the BIPOC Grad School Guidebook, a self-paced e-book designed by Dr. Aileen Fullchange and Dr. Leann Smith, two women of color who were the first in their families to earn doctorate degrees. This e-book is available now for special discounted early bird pricing through September 23, 2024.
Are you in school and have ADHD? Subscribe to ADDitude magazine and browse their free webinars and resources. If reading isn't your thing, the YouTube channel How To ADHD has tons of tools and techniques on coping with ADHD and executive functioning challenges.
If you suspect you might have a learning disability, check out understood.org, a nonprofit with "free, expert-vetted resources and support" whether you are a parent to a student with a learning difference, a teacher, or a college-bound young person with a history of school-related challenges.
Are you in crisis?
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Available 24 hours in English, Spanish, and 250+ languages.
Call or text 988.
For LGBTQ young people 13-24.
Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678.
Hotline geared toward the Black, Black LGBTQ+, brown, Native, and Muslim communities.
Call 1-800-604-5841.
StrongHearts Native Helpline
A 24/7 domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy.
Call 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483).
For urgent support with psychiatric incarceration/involuntary hospitalization.
Text 401-400-2905