Resources I Recommend | Jennifer Kogan, MSW, LICSW

Relationship & Marriage Advice – The Gottman Blog
Happy Healthy Loving Relationships with Lynne Namka
Self-Compassion – A Healthier Way of Relating to Yourself with Kristin Neff
Mindful Self-Compassion – meditations and information with Christopher Germer
Out of the Fog For family/loved ones who are in relationship with someone who has a personality disorder
Tara Brach — Free audiotalks and guided imagery recordings
Health Journeys — Guided Imagery/Relaxation CDs for all types of needs
Our Kids — online family activity newsletter DC area
Special Needs Kids Info — for parents with children who have special needs

Circle Yoga – Yoga, Mindfulness, & Workshops for kids, teens, adults in NW DC
Interfaith Families Project (IFFP) an independent community of interfaith families and others committed to sharing, learning about, and celebrating their Jewish and Christian traditions. It is the only interfaith organization of its kind in the country.
Moms Club of NW DC – Support group for stay-at-home mothers in DC. Activities, get-togethers, playgroups, speakers, and more.
PFlag – Parents, families, friends and allies united with LGBTQ people to move equality forward. PFlag has local chapters which hold support groups & much more.
TransparentDC – Support and community for parents of gender expansive/trans kids and teens
Whitman-Walker – Medical, legal and community services for LGBTQ individuals and families

DC Birth Doulas — Birth doulas and childbirth classes
Mindful Return – Plan a peaceful, thoughtful, and successful return to work after maternity leave. Community & e-course
PACE — New Moms support group in DC area
Weekly DC PPD Support Group — Led by Michelle High, 202-643-7290; info@postpartumdc.org
Postpartum Support International — Organization that increases awareness about the emotional changes that women experience during pregnancy and postpartum

Erika Bugaj – Therapy for kids, teens & young adults & parents
Meredith Gelman – Therapy for women and teens in Fairfax, VA
Dan Griffin – Therapy for children, families, and individuals in Takoma Park, MD
Emily Griffin – In-home counseling for parents, groups and coaching
Mary McLaughlin – Therapy for teens, couples and individual adults in Vienna, VA
Elisa Nebolsine – Cognitive Therapy for kids in McLean, VA
Erin Nes – Individual and Couple therapy in DC and MD
David Sternberg – Individual, Couples & Group Therapy for adults in DC
Amy Tatsumi – Therapy, coaching, Qoya and retreats in DC and internationally

Lori Atwood – Financial Advisor for Parents
Jessica Brodey – Maternity consultant
Claudette Chênevert – Stepfamily Coaching
Mimi Darmstadter – Professional/business coaching for women at all stages of life & moms returning to work
Meghan Leahy – Parenting Coach
Karen Schachter – Coaching, online programs, retreats
Pleasance Silicki/Lil Omm — Coaching, personal wellness, classes and yoga for women