RESOURCES

I have realized that over the years, I have been able to find information about many things that clients have asked about. I wanted to include a page with links so that you might be able to find information, products, and ideas to help in your personal journey.

IDEAS

Chakra Colors and Words is a sheet that can teach you the colors associated with the Chakras and their order, and meaning.

Chakra Opening Meditation on YouTube. I did this meditation a long while ago, so the quality isn’t great, but if you turn your sound way up and close your eyes, it works well. The paintings to illustrate the colors are from my collection.

Creative Retreats: For the Joy of It! Marilyn Hagar runs a wonderful retreat experience for individuals or small groups in Mendocino. I have been attending her retreats for at least 15 years, and it’s always a very magical experience! She has a labyrinth in her backyard and a creative yurt where she leads sessions and workshops.

MPSF (Mid-Peninsula San Francisco) Lecture Series in San Mateo, Marin, and Oakland. Excellent speakers on a range of topics. You have to buy the whole season and can choose open seating or specific seats. It starts in San Mateo on November 12th, 2025.

Products

These are a few ideas about places to get bargain books, toys, and games. These are some of the places that I shop, and you may recognize some of these things in my office.

Thrift Books is an online store selling used and new books, an alternative to other bookstores

Discount School Supplies is a site that offers sensory motor toys and games, art supplies, and books.

Giant Micobes is a store that makes plush toys about parts of the body (this is where I got my plush brain for Brainspotting!), and plush germs and diseases (this is where I got my COVID-19 plush toy).

Fun and Function is an online store for sensory products, sometimes helpful with ADHD and Autism.

Therapy Shoppe is another shop for weighted blankets, sensory toys, and calming and soothing products.

Kurtz Bros. is a shop with some games and toys available that I have in my office for kids and adults.

Getting Involved

Community Recreation Centers – a few in the Mid-Peninsula Area. Often, the events they plan, like Music in the Park, are free events that include food trucks and entertainment. These are great ways to get outdoors, meet new friends, and learn new skills.

San Mateo Parks and Rec has classes in the arts and sports, as well as a summer free music program in Central Park and ice skating in the Winter.
Burlingame Parks and Rec offers similar activities like Summer Music in the Park, yoga, sports, children’s programs, and art classes.
San Carlos Parks and Rec
Belmont Parks and Rec
Redwood City Parks and Rec

Community Action groups – this is another way to meet like-minded people who are interested in getting involved. Many have volunteer opportunities.

Alternative News Sources-Substacks and websites. I receive emails from many of these individuals, and I can read them at my own convenience.

Heather Cox Richardson You can follow her on Facebook as well.
Robert Reich is a beloved university professor at UC Berkeley. I first saw him speak at the MPSF Lecture series in San Mateo.
Chop Wood, Carry Water by author Jess Craven. Her Sunday email is about what went right this week.
Meidas Touch Network
Robert B. Hubbell as recommended by Marilyn Hagar from the Joy of IT!
Daniel Rodriguez