Sometimes, a book, podcast, or simple practice can offer insight, comfort, or a new way of seeing things. I believe in sharing accessible, meaningful tools to support your journey in between sessions and beyond.

Here are a few resources that I hope resonate with you:

Understanding and Healing Trauma

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk – A compassionate look at how trauma lives in the body and ways to begin healing.

Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Peter Levine – Explores the body’s innate ability to heal from trauma through a somatic lens.

No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz – A gentle introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS) and how we can approach all parts of ourselves with curiosity.

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson – Offers insight into how early relationships shape us and how to heal from emotional neglect or enmeshment.

Developing Emotional Awareness and Self-Compassion

Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff – An accessible introduction to building a kinder, more understanding relationship with yourself.

Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown – Explores the language of emotion and how understanding our feelings can deepen connection.

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook by Matthew McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood, and Jeffrey Brantley– A practical guide to building skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness—core tools for navigating intense emotions and challenging situations.

Mindfulness and Somatic Practices

Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn – A classic on mindfulness and presence in everyday life.

Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness by Amos Clifford – Introduces the practice of "shinrin-yoku," or forest bathing, as a way to support healing, presence, and nervous system regulation through intentional time in nature.

Insight Timer or Calm or Headspace (apps) – Mindfulness and meditation tools to help ground and center throughout the day.

Yoga with Adriene – Gentle, accessible yoga videos that emphasize mindfulness, breath, and tuning into the body.

Relationships and Connection

Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller – Explores adult attachment styles and how understanding them can improve our relationships.

Building Practical Change

Atomic Habits by James Clear – Offers practical strategies for making meaningful, lasting change by focusing on small, consistent habits that align with your values and goals.