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The Lesbian and Social Business Network - the place to go to find out what's happening in Toronto for lesbians.The Lesbian Search Engine and DirectoryA great listing of all kinds of lesbian web sites. Relatos LesbicosUn lugar donde el lesbianismo es tratado con seriedad, dignidad y respeto. A wonderful site for Latino or Spanish-speaking lesbians. Lesbian Worlds
Tons of information and resources for lesbians! Articles, news reports, stories, lesbians in business, a community forum, and much more. A must see! Lesbian UK
Lots of links to online resources for lesbians in the UK and internationally. Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere (EGALE)
An excellent site about the status of lesbian and gay rights in Canada. Read what the politicians are saying about us. Gay Canada - A Canadian Gay Resource Centre
This site has an excellent and extensive listing of Canadian lesbian and gay services, businesses, web sites, support groups, and more. They also have a chat room, and a policy against explicit sexual graphics.
Life on Brian's BeatThis is an incredibly indepth site of articles, resources and links about all kinds of issues including same-sex partner abuse and domestic violence, resources for lesbian and gay youth, links to Toronto-area resources, sexual abuse, recovery issues and more! A must see. It's a Dyke's World!
This site is one of the most extensive lesbian sites I've seen. She has practically everything you could possibly want or even think of! Worth many visits. Lesbian.com
A great directory for lesbian resources and sites world-wide. Serious, fun, political, alternative sites and more! Gay Health
An excellent site for information and articles about all kinds of health issues. Ask a doctor your own health related question, or read other people's questions and answers. Get a referral to a gay or gay-positive health provider. Lesbian and Gay Search Engines - Brian's Beat Lesbian and Gay Search Engines - Freeality
Searching for something lesbian or gay? You'll find many of the lesbian/gay search engines at the two sites above and the two links below.
Sexual and Ritual AbuseS.M.A.R.T.'s Ritual Abuse PageThis site is rich in resources and information about ritual abuse and mind control. Besides their website, they offer a bimonthly newsletter, an e-mail discussion list, and annual conferences. Male survivor issues and resources - Chris Kreussling's site A wonderfully resourceful site about sexual abuse with many references and links for male survivors. Books and Tapes For Sale Carole Jackson, a retired therapist, is selling her books and tapes really cheaply. She has on sale many good books on sexual abuse, multiplicity, and ritual abuse. If you need a book on the subject, this is the place to go. CherylRainfield.comCheck out this inspiring site by Canadian writer and artist Cheryl Rainfield. You can watch her beautifully hand drawn affirmation cards turn on their own, and download a free screen saver featuring 18 of the affirmation cards. There's always a contest going on where you can win a set of affirmation magnets or a set of greeting cards. While you're there you might want to play some fun, non-violent, games, including a memory concentration game using the affirmation cards. Check out the many links to inspiring, comforting, survivor, and lesbian sites. There's even a special page of links just for writers. Multiplicity, Abuse & Healing A very resourceful site with lots of helpful information, news reports, articles, links and a bulletin board. Pat Stubb's Red-Letters.com What a great idea - a site to post an anonymous letter to your abuser. Recovery Canada Many different support forums for suvivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault to meet and "talk". There are women-only, men-only, mixed forums, and more. Also, lots of good articles, resources, and links. Making Daughters Safe Again: Support for Survivors of Mother-daughter Sexual Abuse A wonderfully supportive and informative site about mother-daughter sexual abuse. Services include survivors' artwork and written expression, an online support group, a penpal program, a public message forum, and more. Survivorship An excellent resource and newsmagazine for survivors of cult abuse. Lots of useful information and articles. Content can be triggering for some survivors. The website has an excellent FAQ section, however, to access the message boards, library, magazine, and other information, there is a $30US fee.
Rainbow HopeAn online support group for lesbian survivors of abuse. Lots of helpful articles and other resources for lesbian survivors and their partners. I particularly like their grounding and relaxation page. The Invisible Boy by Frederick Mathews, Ph.D., C. Psych. An excellent booklet about the many forms of victimization of male children and teens. Extremely well researched and myth-shattering. An interesting and intelligent critque of traditional paradigms of child sexual abuse. National Organization on Male Sexual Victimization (NOMSV) This site is an excellent resource for information, articles, books, conferences, and survivor stories about male sexual abuse. Check out the discussion forums for survivors, partners and friends, and gay survivors. Sexual Abuse of Males: Prevalence, Lasting Effects, and Resources Jim Hopper's site is a very extensive and informative resource about male sexual abuse. It contains a particularly thorough list of the many effects of sexual abuse on men. A needed site. Lots of good articles, books, and other resources are listed. There's even a section on female perpetrators. Centre Against Sexual Assault This site has lots of readable articles for survivors (both sexes), workers, children, family, and friends. There are some really good ones about female perpetrators in the workers/useful articles section. David Baldwin's Trauma Information Pages This is an excellent site for information, articles, books, resources, and links about different kinds of trauma. Particularly good for anyone interested in research articles. He has a page with articles about EMDR, and there is even a place to search for conferences about trauma. A site worth many visits. Synchrony: A Place of Connection for Survivor Therapists An important site for survivor therapists to connect , discuss issues, and offer each other support. Men Can Stop Rape An encouraging and informative site about men educating men and male youth about how they can be strong without denigrating women. There's lots of information, articles, and links, including a section on male sexual assault survivors. RelationshipsYou Married HimLots of straight-foward, fun, advice for heterosexual relationships. Includes a free e-newsletter with lots of freebies listed, a community bulletin board, tons of articles, and a number of question and answer sections to choose from. Partners Task Force for Gay & Lesbian Couples
Lots of interesting information about lesbian/gay relationships, including surveys, tips for relationships, self-quizzes, immigration info, unions, legal info, and more. One Day at a Time Relationship Survival Guide Lots of helpful articles and tips about relationships. Their focus is straight couples, however there's lots of useful information for anyone who has been, or is presently in a relationship. I particularly like their daily calendar readings. Gay Partner Abuse Project
An excellent Canadian (Toronto) site about abuse in gay relationships. Its focus is gay male relationships, however there's lots of relevant information for anyone in an abusive relationship. There are tips on how to know if you're being abused or are abusive, survivor stories, and ways to keep yourself safe.
Life On Brian's Beat - Gay-on-Gay ViolenceLots of useful resources, links, and articles dealing with gay partner abuse. Self-HarmSelf-Injury & Related Issues [SIARI]Jan Sutton, UK counsellor and author, offers a site with lots of information, support, and resources for people dealing with self injury and related issues (abuse, trauma, eating disorders, and dissociation.) Self-Injury, Abuse and Trauma Directory An extensive listing of self-injury, abuse and trauma resources on the Web. Edited by UK counsellor and author, Jan Sutton. Frequently updated. Secret Shame. Self-Injury: You are NOT the Only One A really good resource with lots of respectful sound advice for people who self-injure. Multiplicity and Dissociation - DID & MPDMultiplicity, Abuse & HealingA very resourceful site with lots of helpful information, news reports, articles, links and a bulletin board. Healing Hopes A wonderfully supportive and free website for multiples and those with parts inside. There are message boards for young child parts, in between age child parts, teens, and adults, and there's an on-going story section. A good place to find support and talk to other multiples. Message boards are moderated. TransgenderFTM InternationalThe largest, longest-running educational organization serving FTM transgendered people and transsexual men. Good resources, links and a newsletter. TransMan's Information Project Lots of helpful information, links, and resources. FTM Informational Network Lots of helpful and interesting information, news, links, and e-lists to join. Online Alchemy The Art Of Loren Cameron Loren Cameron is the author and photographer of "BODY ALCHEMY: Transsexual Portraits" (Cleis Press, 1996) Cameron, a FTM himself, has produced a very moving book of photos and stories of FTMs. You can view portions of his book online at this site. Health Care Information Resources - Transgender Issues Links Lots of links to different health resources, including Canadian resources. Health Law Standards of Care for Transsexualism An alternative to the Harry Benjamin Standards of Care InterSex Society of North America The Intersex Society of North America is devoted to systemic change to end shame, secrecy and unwanted genital surgeries. In the U.S. alone, five children are subjected to harmful, medically unnecessary sexual surgeries every day. Comfort, Inspiration, and HealingPeaceful Rivers Inspiration PageThis beautiful and soulful site, created by Brita LaTona, contains much wisdom and inspiration. Read her poetry, other people's poetry, including Rumi and Thich Nhat Hanh, as well as her many pages of inspiring quotes, photos, and art. This is a site I have returned to many times for soulful inspiration. Tera's Wish: Creativity for Everyone A great site to inspire you to be creative in whatever way works for you! BeliefNet Lots of inspirational and spiritual writings to warm the heart. I particularly enjoyed listening to some short guided meditations by Thich Nhat Hanh, Sharon Salzberg, and Tara Brach you can find here
Camp SARK SARK, artist and inspirational author of many creative and life affirming books has her own website. Visit her lounge and chat message board, check out her interview, "Inspiration Line" online, her favorite links, find out where she's speaking next, buy one of her beautiful posters, books or cards, or simply view her beautiful art. Keri Smith.com A site of inspiration. Canadian artist Keri Smith has put together a wonderful collection of stories, permission cards, art, and articles. My favourites are her Wish Jar Tales, in particular her story about how to have a mini vacation, her superhero, and her permission cards. A must see! For The Little Ones Inside A fabulous site with lots of wonderful, comforting, and nurturing reminders, articles, and sayings. A very nurturing site for anyone in need of comfort. The Comfort Queen A great site by Jennifer Louden, the author of The Woman's Comfort Book. Lots of good ideas and reminders about how to comfort and take care of yourself. Online TherapyMyths and Realities of Online Clinical WorkAn article by the Third Clinical Case Study Group of the International Society for Mental Health Online ...Through this paper, we hope to illuminate the potential for online clinical work, and to share our evolving understanding of what is truly possible, despite the prevalent myths and realities which shape our thinking about online "therapy" and the nature of Internet-facilitated communication and behavior... Dr. Michael Fenichel's Current Topics In Psychology is a wonderful resource for all kinds of psychological issues including current research, thinking, and presentations about online therapy. His own articles, for example, The Here and Now of Cyberspace, and Online Psychotherapy: Technical Difficulties, Formulations, and Processes, are particularly good articles about online communication and therapy. The Psychology of Cyberspace is Dr. John Suler's very insightful online book about the psychology of cyberspace - a must read. For those interested in reading about psychotherapy online see his articles Psychotherapy and Clinical Work in Cyberspace, and A 5-Dimension Model of Online and Computer-mediated Psychotherapy. An index for all of his online articles and pages can be found here. Dr. Azy Barak has compiled an extensive list of references about the internet and mental health. See also his online article Psychological Applications on the Internet: A Discipline on the Threshold of a New Millennium. Storm A. King has written a number of informative articles about mental health issues online and online therapy. CyberPsychology and Behavior can be subscribed to online. Some of the issues are available for free online. Best Practices in e-Therapy is a series of informative articles about e-therapy written by Dr. John Grohol of Psych Central. Catalyst Magazine is a good resource for articles about e-therapy and cyber addictions. For articles about online therapy go here The International Society For Mental Health Online (ISMHO) has written Suggested Principles for the provision of online mental health services. The Clinical Case Study Group of ISMHO has written some insightful observations about online clinical work in their paper, "Hypotheses about Online Psychotherapy and Clinical Work". Metanoia - The ABC's of Internet Therapy provides lots of practical information - oriented to potential clients or consumers - by consumer advocate Martha Ainsworth about online counseling including what it is, how it works, and who it can help. DotComSense is an online pamphlet, of the American Psychological Association, which provides information and resources about protecting your privacy online, and assessing online mental health information. Sites for WomenFeminist.comLots of articles, resources, activism, and anti-violence information, resources, and services. YONI A wonderful site celebrating the feminine. There are powerfully written and visual material about women's life passages including menstruation, sexuality, motherhood, and menopause; descriptions and celebrations of the different aspects of the feminine including artist, lover, healer, bitch, superwoman, goddess, and much more. Some areas and articles require membership which costs $20 US, however there are lots of interesting and affirming areas that are accessible without membership. A must see! the yeast infection home page Lots of good information about how to detect, prevent, and cure yeast infections naturally or otherwise. A very spunky, informative, straight-talking, and funny site! Your vagina will thank you. FeMiNa A great search directory for women's sites. Cybergrrl Lots of resources for women including information about female T.V. heroines, women's sports, home improvement, travel, health, and technological advise. Check out the "Adventures of Cybergrrl" - an online comic. Webgrrls A very resourceful site with technological and business information for women. Women's Search Engines You'll find many women's search engines here. The Toronto Women's Bookstore An excellent feminist bookstore that stocks all those essential and often elusive titles (lesbian/gay, feminist, survivor related) that large bookstores don't. They take mail-orders too! Body Image/Eating DisordersBodytalk Magazine.comA positive body site with lots of information, articles, fun, inspiration, and greeting cards too! National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance "NAAFA has been working since 1969 to eliminate discrimination based on body size..." A great site with lots of information, articles, fat discrimination legal cases, discussion boards, and more. Check out their comprehensive list of fat myths.
Women's Campaign to End Body Hatred and Dieting A great site. Lots of good ideas and tips on how to overcome overeating, and to feel good about eating whatever you want and being the body size you are. They also offer newsletters, personal stories online, and chat groups. The Something Fishy Website on Eating Disorders A very resourceful site with lots of information, online chat, referrals, and more. National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) Useful information and Canadian referrals for body image and eating disorder related issues. Sheena's Place Free, helpful groups for women in Toronto with eating disorders/body image issues. Some groups available for men too. EmotionsSoul Self Help CentralAn excellent resource for understanding and dealing with all kinds of emotional issues. Verbal Remedies A wonderful site about speaking your truth, daring to dream, feeling your feelings, and simply being yourself including colourful uplifting art. Mental Health Sanctuary A wonderfully extensive site for all kinds of emotional/psychological issues provided by a psychotherapist and consumer. You'll find lots of helpful articles, moderated chats, bulletin boards, an e-list, and much more. Get Your ANGRIES Out A great site! There are loads of wonderful, helpful articles for both adults and kids on dealing with anger. Lynne Namka provides lots of practical ideas and tips on dealing with anger, conflict, relationships, and angry children. She makes it almost fun to get angry! Psych Central - Dr John Grohol's Mental Health Page An extremely resourceful site for pretty much any psychological issue you need information about. Using Sound to Release Feelings A useful article on releasing emotion through sound. AddictionsGrant Me The Serenity - Self Help and RecoveryA very resourceful site with lots of links to websites, articles, discussion forums, and more for survivors, people in recovery or experiencing anxiety, and their supporters. Lesbian Friends in Recovery A very supportive and resourceful site for lesbians in recovery. Check out one of their clubs or chat nights. They have information about all sorts of issues including self-harm, abuse, grief and lesbian issues. www.SoberRecovery.com Thousands of alcoholism and addiction resources. Women's ArtRoots and WingsJoy filled art by Canadian artist, Kim McKellar. She even has e-cards! Keri Smith.com A site of inspiration. Canadian artist Keri Smith has put together a wonderful collection of stories, permission cards, art, and articles. My favourites are her Wish Jar Tales, in particular her story about how to have a mini vacation, her superhero, and her permission cards. A must see! Guerrilla Girls A site by the feminist artists who have been entertaining us for years with their humorous and political posters about discrimination. Check out one of my favourite posters here. Wild Hearts
A number of women artists are featured here - my favourite is the artwork and text of Lesbian Sacred Sexuality by Diane Mariechild and Marcelina Martin. The art and text is from their book by the same name. A must read! Fun StuffZen StoriesDr. John Suler's site has many enjoyable and interesting stories. Each story includes other people's responses to the stories which are fun to read too. Lesbian Arts & Fun
A fun site with lots of lesbian-themed games -- lesbian crossword, lesbian boggle, dyke maze, lesbian crypto quotes, and more. Scroll down to the "games" section and you'll see them all. She Cards
A great lesbian site for quality e-cards. Lesbian Flicks
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