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Information regarding most of the treatment methods can also be found on the website of the Center for Complementary Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).

Cardiac Coherence

As the concept of cardiac coherence gains popularity, a number of reputable institutes can help you get started. Check here for more additions as they become available.

HeartMath Institute
HeartMath LLC
14700 West Park Avenue
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Phone : (831) 338-8700 or (800) 450-9111
Web : http://www.heartmath.com
The HeartMath Institute is dedicated to the research and applications of cardiac coherence. You will find information on cardiac cohere n c e and how to obtain the computer program and sensor "Freeze-Framer " described in chapters 3 and 4. This Web site also suggests other books, workshop programs, videos, and brochures.

The Heart of Health, LLC
47-159 Youngs Lane
Indio, CA 92201
Phone : (760) 564-1925
Web : http://www.theheartofhealth.com
E-mail : roger@tftrx.com
Training sessions and products designed to measure and monitor physiological changes including heart variability and coherence are provided by this company.

Futurehealth Inc.
211 N. Sycamore
Newton, PA 18940
Phone : (215) 504-1700
Web : http://www.futurehealth.org Biofeedback and heart rate variability training are taught in this com-pany’s "Center for Optimal Living."

Himalayan Institute
R.R. 1, Box 1127
Honesdale, PA 18431
Phone : (570) 253-5551 or (800) 822-4547
Web : http://www.himalayaninstitute.org
Hatha Yoga is a method that allows participants to experience bene-fits of "well-being" similar to those brought on by cardiac coherence training. This institute is a leader in the field of yoga and off e r s weekend and weeklong programs in Hatha Yoga, meditation, stre s s reduction, and nutrition.

Kripalu Center
P.O. Box 793
West Street, Route 183
Lenox, MA 01240
Phone : (413) 448-3400 or (800) 741-7353
Web : http://www.kripalu.org
E-mail : request@kripalu.org
The largest center for yoga in the United States with 20 years of experience, Kripalu offers a large number of yoga, self-discovery, and holistic health programs.

Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco
2404 27th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94116
Phone : (415) 753-0909_
Web : http://www.iyisf.org
E-mail : info@iyisf.org
The Iyengar method of Hatha Yoga is taught at all levels. Information on programs and workshops is also available on this Web site.

Yoga Directory (International)
Web : http://www.yogadirectory.com
Information on centers and organizations in Europe, _ _ _ _ Canada, and the United States is listed in this Web site.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is a psychotherapy treatment method and therefore should be practiced by a psychiatrist, psychologist, or licensed psychotherapist certified in EMDR. The EMDR Association in the United States and the European EMDR Association in Europe have established strict criteria for the certification process of a clinician. In addition to basic psychotherapy training, the completion of a series of training sessions and supervision by a more experienced therapist are required for certification. The treatment of a single trauma suffered in everyday life (for example, a fire, an act of aggression, or a serious accident) takes generally fewer than 10 sessions. Sessions usually last up to 90 minutes. Fees vary from $60 to $120.
The best way to identify an EMDR-certified psychotherapist in your area is to consult one of the reputable associations below.

EMDR International Association
P.O. Box 141925
Austin, TX 78714
Phone : (512) 451-5200
Web : http://www.emdria.org
The main objective of this association is to establish and promote the highest standard of excellence by setting up strict criteria for the practice of EMDR.

EMDR Institute (United States)
P.O. Box 51010
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Phone : (831) 372-3900
Web : http://www.emdr.com
E-mail : inst@emdr.com
The EMDR Institute provides a directory of certified trained EMDR clinicians in your area. The Web site also compiles information on EMDR re s e a rch and information about training seminars and work-shops.

EMDR Association of Canada
Phone : (306) 665-2788
Web : http://www.emdrac.ca
E-mail : question@emdrac.ca_
The EMDR Association of Canada provides information on practi-tioners, training seminars, and workshops in Canada.

EMDR Europe Association
Web : http://www.emdr-europe.org
The European EMDR Association sets standards for the training and practice of EMDR in more than 20 European countries and Israel. It also provides information on practitioners, training seminars, and workshops throughout Europe.

Dawn Simulation

Many different companies manufacture devices to simulate the pro-gressive appearance of dawn prior to a person’s awakening. The best ones allow a minimum of 30 minutes of dawn, have an alarm that can be used for the first several nights as a "backup," and are also able to simulate dusk as an aid for falling asleep.

Natural Emporium
14 Forge Court
Madison, WI 53716
Phone : (866) 286-3227
Web : http://www.naturalemporium.com
E-mail : cs@naturalemporium.com New Dawn Alarm Clock ($149) uses "smart chip" technology to match an actual morning’s sunrise.

Light Therapy Products
6125 Ives Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55442
Phone : (763) 559-1613
Web : http://www.lighttherapyproducts.com
Products available include SunUp ($156.95) (which is the device that was used in the re s e a rch experiments of David Av e ry, M.D., in Seattle), SunRizr ($119.95), Sun Alarm ($78.95), and SunRise Alarm Clock ($99.95).

Pi Square, Inc.
425 Shine Road
Port Ludlow, WA 98635
Phone : (206) 246-1101
Web : http://www.pi-square.com
E-mail : bps@pi-square.com
Products available include the SunRizr and SunUp.

Bio-Brite, Inc.
4340 East West Highway, Suite 401S
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone : (800) 621-LITE or (301) 961-5940
Products available include three different models of SunRise clocks, ranging in cost from approximately $90 to $125.

Acupuncture

This ancient Chinese medicine is gradually gaining a following in the West. Some health insurance carriers now cover acupuncture treatments (although perhaps not for depression). As acupuncture can require a financial investment, be sure to check with your insurance provider-your treatments may qualify for at least partial coverage.

American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
4929 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone : (323) 937-5514
Web : http://www.medicalacupuncture.org
E-mail : jdowden@prodigy.net
This association is a professional society for physicians only. A data-base of physicians practicing acupuncture is available on the Web site.

American Association of Oriental Medicine (AAOM)
5530 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Phone : (301) 941-1064
Web : http://www.aaom.org
E-mail : info@aaom.org
AAOM was established to develop and administer a national certifi-cation to ensure the highest ethical educational standards and a well-regulated profession. Its Web site provides a Directory Search and information on products, re s o u rces, education, and state associations.

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
11 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone : (703) 548-9004
Web : http://www.nccaom.org
E-mail : info@nccaom.org
NCCAOM is a nonprofit organization with the main mission to es-tablish and promote standards of competence in acupuncture for the safety of the public. A list of practitioners is available on this Web site.

The Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada
154 Wellington St.
London, Ontario, Canada N6B2K8
Phone : (519) 642-1970
Web : http://www.cmaac.ca
This is one of the main Canadian associations setting practice stan-dards and providing information on practitioners in Canada.

Conflict Management and Emotional Communication

A variety of organizations and practitioners teach emotional com-munication and conflict management techniques in the family and the corporate environment.

Center for Nonviolent Communication (United States and Europe )
P.O. Box 2662
Sherman, TX 75091
Phone : (903) 893-3886
Web : http://www.cnvc.org
E-mail : cnvc@cnvc.org
The Center for Nonviolent Communication is a nonprofit organiza-tion founded by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. (clinical psychologist and author of Nonviolent Communication : A Language of Compassion). The center offers worldwide nonviolent communication (NVC) training as well as seminars and workshops. NVC is a method of teaching a person how to express and receive messages from others, even hostile ones, by identifying and recognizing the feelings and needs of others. This empathic understanding is presumed to lead to the reestablishment of a relationship founded on authenticity, clarity, and kindness.

The Gottman Institute
P.O. Box 15644
Seattle, WA 98115
Phone : (206) 523-9042
Web : http://www.gottman.com
E-mail : gottman@gottman.com
This institute, founded by John Gottman, Ph.D., a re s e a rcher and author of The Relationship Cure and many other books, and Julie Schwartz Gottman, Ph.D., counsels couples and provides workshops and sem-inars for both couples and mental health professionals.

International Family Therapy Association
Web : http://www.ifta-familytherapy.org
IFTA members are therapists, researchers, teachers, and trainers who work with families and couples. Their Web site links to sites related to marriage and family therapy around the world and lists associa-tions, journals, conferences, and referrals.

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
112 S. Alfred Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-3061
Phone : (703) 838-9808
Web : http://www.aamft.org
The Web site provides a directory of family therapists and lists of books, conferences, events, and studies.