Resources for health and self-awareness
- The Kiersey Temperament Sorter is a useful self-exploration tool related to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Take the test online.
- Concerned about depression? Here’s a brief online screening for depression, as well as basic information about depression.
- If anxiety is a concern, visit calmclinic.com for help in understanding and controling anxiety and panic-related problems.
- Health risk assessment tests can help establish your level of overall well-being. Check out how to establish your “Health Quotient” via RealAge.
- Interested in information about club drugs like ecstasy, crystal, etc.? Visit clubdrugs.org, a service of the National Institute for Drug Abuse.
- Worried about drinking? Here’s a self-assessment for alcohol problems from the National Council on Alcoholism.
Job and career resources
- Quintcareers.com is a comprehensive resource for job changers looking to develop a sophisticated approach to the search.
- It can be a challenge to find the best job search resources out there; About.com has a comprehensive list that’s worth a look.
- The Georgia Department of Labor offers a variety of resources to unemployed men and women in the Peach State.
Sexual and reproductive health resources
- The Guttmacher Institute, a great site for sexual health information.
- Planned Parenthood, for information about reproductive health and avoiding unintended pregnancy.
- The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.
HIV prevention and health
- The Centers for Disease Control is a good resource for HIV scientific and statistical information.
- thebody.com is a comprehensive site for living well with HIV.
- poz.com is a great resource for men concerned about HIV, living with HIV or newly-diagnosed.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender resources
- Don Clark, Ph. D., renowned psychotherapist and author (San Francisco).
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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table, resources from the American Library Association.
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Matthew Shepard Foundation for a variety of information on gay youth and opposing hate crimes.
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The Society for the Study of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Issues, a division of the American Psychological Association.
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White Crane Journal, the premier resource for gay male spirituality for more than 15 years.
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The Men’s Gathering, a resource for African American men who love men.
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A paper on sexual orientation I presented for Lutherans Concerned/North America.
- The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network – working to end bigotry in our schools.
Atlanta-area LGBT resources
- YouthPride is an Atlanta organization for young gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender folks. Even if you aren’t in Atlanta, you will find this site full of useful information.
- Gay Spirit Visions. An organization promoting Gay men’s spirituality, particularly in the Southeastern United States.
- The Galano Club is a twelve-step resource for GLBTQ people and others in Atlanta. It hosts Alcholics Anonymous, Al-Anon,Narcotics Anonymous and other support groups.
- Atlanta Crystal Meth Anonymous
Erotic healing resources
- The Body Electric School Phone: (510) 653-1594. The primary resource for men’s programs devoted to sacred sexuality. Programs for women are also offered. Do you live in Australia or New Zealand? The Body Electric School also offers courses there. Visit bodyelectricoz.org for more information.
Massage therapists and bodyworkers I respect around North America:
- Brian Swager in San Francisco
- Don Shewey in New York City
- Mark Bednar in New York City
- Sequoia Thom Lundy in Vancouver
- Alex West in Chicago
- Michael Riley in San Diego
- Timothy Kocher-Hillmer in Pittsburgh
About John
John R. Ballew, M.S., is a licensed professional counselor in private practice in Atlanta. He specializes in issues related to relationships, intimacy, sexuality, anxiety, depression and work-life balance. He can be reached at john.ballew@gmail.com or at (404) 874-8536. Copyright 2012 by John R. Ballew, M.S. All rights reserved. Please contact for permission to reprint an article. Thanks!
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