More Resources


I know that the majority of life extends beyond the therapy office, so I want to share the best tools around in order to better support you and yours, as you rebuild home.

Books + Articles

These are some of the best resources I've found about relationships, parenting, personal growth and the healing process

 

Workshops + Retreats

At times, we need to take a more focused, intensive approach to a certain issue, oftentimes alongside others who are in a similar place

 

Assessments

Interested in learning more about yourself?  You might find one of these assessments helpful. 

 

Community Organizations

I've come to know several local organizations that offer tremendous services for individuals, couples and families who are in the process of rebuilding "home"

 

Service

Our own stories and struggles can be an inspiration to others, and I've had the privilege of getting to know some remarkable service organizations in San Diego

 

Come on in- how can I help?

Some different options about where we can start

Couple's Therapy

 

Learning why we feel disconnected, and creating new ways of being with each other

Individual Therapy

 

Discovering and developing what it's like to have a relationship with yourself

Family Therapy

 

Finding out why we don't get along, and figuring out how we can be a family 

Play Therapy

 

Helping kids use play to feel safe and strong, especially when bad things happen



sit and stay a while

Some thoughts I share on "Rooted + Grounded"

 

 

The New Normal | Do I Want to Go Back?

 

 "Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself." - Rumi


in the neighborhood

Some helpful resources in the nearby and virtual community

  National Child Traumatic

Stress Network

Talking with Kids + Teens When Scary

Things Happen

 

These resources offer guidance on talking with children and youth when scary things happen. This fact sheet includes information on checking in with yourself, clarifying your goal, providing information, reflecting, asking helpful questions, going slow, labeling emotions, validating, and reducing media exposure. 


 

Alair Olson, M.A.

 Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT#86504)

858.634.0302 | therapy@alairolson.com