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American Association of Pastoral Counselors
9504-A Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22031-2303
Phone: 703-385-6967
Fax: 703-352-7725
Email: info@aapc.org
URL: www.aapc.org
- provides and promotes theologically informed, spiritually sensitive, ethically sound, and clinically competent counselling and consultation as an extension of the ministry of faith communities

American Dietetic Association
216 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Toll Free: 800-877-1600
URL: www.eatright.org
- provides food and nutrition services focusing on obesity and its prevention, complementary care and dietary supplements, retail food practices, genetic research and biotechnology
- promotes optimal nutrition and well-being for all people

Biofeedback Certification Institute of America
10200 W 44th Ave, Ste. 310
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone: 303-420-2902
URL: www.bcia.org

National Association of Social Workers
750 N.E. 1st St., Ste. 700
Washington, DC 20002-4241
Toll Free: 800-742-4089
URL: www.naswdc.org

National Center for Homeopathy
801 N. Fairfax St., Ste. 306
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-548-7790
URL: www.homeopathic.org

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
100 Canal Center Plz. Ste. 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-548-904
URL: www.nccaom.org

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Featured Article:

Bipolar Safety Plan - Manic Episode
by Michele Soloway Sexton

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by extreme mood swings. It is inevitable that you or your loved one will go into a manic episode at some time; therefore you must have a plan in place.

Here is an example of a manic episode safety plan that you can place on your refrigerator or other place where it can be easily seen:

Bipolar Manic Episode Safety Plan

• STAY SAFE (however you have to)-stay in your safety zone. If you are at home, you cannot go on a spending spree!
• Do not be alone if at all possible (be around someone who is aware of the manic symptoms of bipolar disorder and can help you control them).

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