ANTI-RACISM RESOURCES:
Anti-Racism Educators to follow on Instagram:
Podcasts:
Unlocking Us: Brené Brown with Ibram X. Kendi: How to Be an Antiracist
Intersectionality Matters! from The African American Policy Forum
Throughline from NPR
Articles:
Talking with Children about Racism, Police Brutality, and Protests by Dr. Laura at Aha! Parenting
They were raised to be ‘colorblind’ — but now more white parents are learning to talk about race
Love First: Parenting to Reduce Racism, Sexism, Homophobia, and Other Forms of Hate, by Sarah MacLaughlin, MSW and Certified Hand in Hand Parenting Instructor
About working to end racism in schools: Equity Literacy for All, article by Paul C. Gorski and Katy Swalwell
Books:
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
Uprooting Racism: How White People Can Work for Racial Justice, a book by Paul Kivel.
Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes What We See, Think, and Do, book by Jennifer Eberhardt, Ph.D.
Resources for LGBTQ+ Families:
Rainbow Families: Supporting Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth and Their Families
https://rainbowfamiliesbayarea.org/
Camp Indigo: A summer day camp for trans and gender diverse youth ages 4-16
https://www.thecampindigo.org/
Gender Spectrum: Works to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.
https://genderspectrum.org/
The Neighborhood: A Virtual Hub for LGBTQ+ Families offers LGBTQ+ families and those who wish to form them opportunities to connect with one another, learn, grow, and have fun—from a Facebook group with almost 1,000 members to a robust library and calendar of family activities.
Parent Support Groups
Biweekly trans, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming parent meet up and another support group for Non-Bio and Non-Gestational parents.
Resources To Become Parents
Family Equality has partnered with the organization, Fertility IQ, to help transgender and non-conforming members of the LGBTQ+ community who are interested in becoming parents with resources. For more information, click here.
COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR ADULTS:
Conscious Coping in the Time of COVID-19 Reflective Workbook
5 Reasons Highly Sensitive People Can Thrive in a Pandemic
Your Productivity Doesn’t Determine Your Worth. Here’s How to Let That Sink In
COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES:
Talking to your Child about Coronavirus
Coronavirus Workbook for Children
Story Time with Jerrica: Reading The Invisible String
Story Time with Jerrica: Reading Anh’s Anger
Resources for Adult Individuals:
National crisis and suicide hotline (800)-273-TALK
The Peer-Run Warm Line (1-855-845-7415) is a non-emergency resource for anyone in California seeking emotional support.
Are you a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?
Have you been labeled as "too sensitive" ? Do you get overwhelmed with emotion?
Take Elaine Aron's self-test to find out! It's time to learn about your sensitive strengths!
http://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/
Supportive Book for Introverts:
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
Self-compassion with Kristin Neff:
Books:
For HSP's:
The Highly Sensitive Person's Workbook
The Highly Sensitive Person In Love
For Parents:
For Children:
Simon’s Hook
The Mad Family gets their Mads out
The Invisible String
Anh’s Anger
Do I have to? What if I don’t want to…
My Brain Needs Glasses: ADHD Explained to Kids
Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing After Loss
From Worrier to Warrior: A Guide to Conquering Your Fears
Resources for Parents:
Is your child Highly Sensitive?
Do you or others call your child shy? Does your child seem very intuitive and prefer quiet play?
Take Elaine Aron's self-test for your child to find out if they’re Highly Sensitive.
http://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-child-test/
Book Resources for your Highly Sensitive Child:
Understanding the Highly Sensitive Child: Seeing an Overwhelming World through Their Eyes
Supporting the Highly Sensitive Child: Making Sense of Meltdowns
My Great Big Feelings: A Story for Sensitive Children
Workbooks for Children:
Coping Skills for Kids Workbook
Drawing Together to Manage Anger Workbook for Kids
What are Kimochi's?
Kimochi's help with emotional-intelligence.
http://www.kimochis.com/about/what-are-kimochis/
Hand in Hand Parenting:
Parenting advice, helpful tools, articles and more!
https://www.handinhandparenting.org/
Join the hand in hand parenting support group on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/251299074916600/
What is Play Therapy?
Check out the Association for Play Therapy to learn more!
San Francisco Sensory Integration Parent Support Group:
https://www.bigtent.com/groups/sikidsf
Apps:
Stop, Breathe, and Think App for Children Ages 5-10
Weighted Blanket for Anxiety, Stress, and Sleep
Mosaic Weighted Blankets (kid options)
Weighting Comforts (adult options)
Resources for Teens:
Do you need to talk to someone?
“Onyourmind.net is a StarVista program that provides a safe and anonymous place for teens & youth to talk, find support, and explore resources. Reaching out can feel overwhelming and scary, especially to a stranger. You can talk about anything that’s on your mind- including relationships, school, depression, stress, suicide, friends, parents, cutting, identity, and health.”