RECOMMENDED READINGS, VIDEOS AND LINKS
Anger
- The Anger Solution (Lee)
- Anger-Free (Gentry)
- When Somone You Love is Angry (Gentry)
- The Cow in the Parking Lot: A Zen Approach to Overcoming Anger (Scheff & Edmiston)
- Transforming Anger (Childre & Rozman)
- The Gift of Anger (Cannon)
Anti-racism Resources
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/preview?pru=AAABcqna3Co*gq1HtfLZVrlY5BR-rDu4wg#
Authenticity & Shame Resilience
- I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't): Making the Journey from "What Will People Think?" to "I Am Enough" by Brené Brown
- The Gifts of Imperfection: 10th Anniversary Edition: Features a new foreword and brand-new tools by Brené Brown
- Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown
- Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown
- Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brené Brown
- Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Grief and Loss
- Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow by Elizabeth Lesser
- When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron
- Grieving Mindfully: A Compassionate and Spiritual Guide to Coping with Loss by Sameet M. Kumar
- The Grief Recovery Handbook by James & Friedman
- Still a Family: A Guide to Good Parenting Through Divorce by Rene Reynolds
- https://springhillrecovery.com/coping-with-grief/
Mindfulness
- Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff, Xe Sands, et al.
- Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach
- Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thich Nhat Hanh
- Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn
- Calming Your Anxious Mind: How Mindfulness and Compassion Free You From Anxiety, Fear and Panic by Jeffrey Brantley
- The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions by Christopher Germer
- The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Parenting
- Good Inside: A Practical Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be by Dr. Becky Kennedy
- Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting by Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn
- The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting: Raising Children with Courage, Compassion, and Connection - audiobook by Brené Brown
- Parenting with Love & Logic: Teaching Children Responsibility by Foster Cline & Jim Fay
- How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber
Relationships
- Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
- We Do: Saying Yes to a Relationship of Depth, True Connection, and Enduring Love by Stan Tatkin
- Wired for Love: How Understanding Your Partner's Brain and Attachment Style Can Help You Defuse Conflict and Build a Secure Relationship by Stan Tatkin
- Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence by Esther Perel
- Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship by Terrence Real
- Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Sue Johnson
- Getting The Love You Want - Revised Edition by Harville Hendrix & Helen LaKelly Hunt
- Keeping the Love You Find: A Guide For Singles by Harville Hendrix
- Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melodie Beattie
- Facing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes from, How It Sabotages Our Lives by Pia Mellody, Andrea Well Miller & J. Keith Miller)
- Leaving the Enchanted Forest: The Path from Relationship Addiction to Intimacy by Stephanie Covington & Liana Beckett
Sexuality & Pleasure
- Come As You Are: Revised and Updated: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski
- From Madness to Mindfulness: Reinventing Sex for Women by Jennifer Gunsaullus PhD
- Healing Sex: A Mind-Body Approach to Healing Sexual Trauma by Staci Haines
- OMGYes: The Science of Women’s Pleasure
- Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good by Adrienne Marie Brown
- Sexual Fluidity: Understanding Women's Love and Desire by Lisa Diamond
- Why Good Sex Matters: Understanding the Neuroscience of Pleasure for a Smarter, Happier, and More Purpose-Filled Life by Nan Wise
Trauma & Abuse
- Healing Trauma: A Pioneering Program for Restoring the Wisdom of Your Body by Peter Levine
- Awakening Your Sexuality: A Guide for Recovering Women by Stephanie Covington
- Healing the Trauma of Abuse: A Woman's Workbook by Copeland & Harris
- When Survivors Give Birth: Understanding & Healing the Effects of Early Sexual Abuse on Childbearing Women by Penny Simkin
- Restoring the Body: Yoga, EMDR, and Treating Trauma: http://onbeing.org/program/restoring-the-body-bessel-van-der-kolk-on-yoga-emdr-and-treating-trauma/5801
- What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah Winfrey & Bruce D. Perry
- Unlocking Us interview by Brené Brown with Oprah Winfrey & Dr. Bruce Perry: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GgvaJ3DUL4oQyxtyr86H3?si=SF9NoZO-T429hXorZU3Scw
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USEFUL LINKS
www.goodtherapy.org/blog/somatic-mindfulness-what-is-my-body-telling-me-and-should-i-listen-0619185
traumahealing.org
brenebrown.com
emdria.org
dbtselfhelp.com
IN CRISIS & NEED HELP NOW?
SUICIDE HOTLINES:
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:
When people dial or text 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. Formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline @ 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255),
this number will remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis)
CARDINAL INNOVATIONS EMERGENCY CRISIS SERVICES
(for Orange, Person and Chatham Counties)
24 hours / 7 days: 1-800-233-6834
THE DURHAM CENTER, CRISIS HOTLINE
24 hours / 7 days: 1-800-510-9132
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS SERVICES:
919-929-7122
ORANGE COUNTY RAPE CRISIS CENTER:
24-HOUR HELP LINE:
866-WE-LISTEN (866-935-4783)
Link to Systems of Care: Crisis Information/Resources
LGBT CRISIS HOTLINES:
The Trevor Project
Providing confidential support for LGBTQ youth in crisis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
TrevorLifeline
1-866-488-7386
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available 24/7/365.
TrevorChat
Confidential online instant messaging with a Trevor counselor, available 24/7.
Access through a computer.
TrevorText
Text START to 678-678
Confidential text messaging with a Trevor counselor, available 24/7/365.
Standard messaging rates may apply.
SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline
Talk and be heard at the SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline. Connects LGBT older people with friendly responders.
Confidential support and crisis response, available 24/7 for LGBT elders and caretakers.
1-877-360-LGBT (5428)
Trans Lifeline
A 24/7 hotline available in the U.S. and Canada staffed by transgender people for transgender people.
1-877-565-8860 (United States)
1-877-330-6366 (Canada)
Confidential, 24/7 crisis support.
SUICIDE HOTLINES:
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:
When people dial or text 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. Formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline @ 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255),
this number will remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis)
CARDINAL INNOVATIONS EMERGENCY CRISIS SERVICES
(for Orange, Person and Chatham Counties)
24 hours / 7 days: 1-800-233-6834
THE DURHAM CENTER, CRISIS HOTLINE
24 hours / 7 days: 1-800-510-9132
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS SERVICES:
919-929-7122
ORANGE COUNTY RAPE CRISIS CENTER:
24-HOUR HELP LINE:
866-WE-LISTEN (866-935-4783)
Link to Systems of Care: Crisis Information/Resources
LGBT CRISIS HOTLINES:
The Trevor Project
Providing confidential support for LGBTQ youth in crisis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
TrevorLifeline
1-866-488-7386
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available 24/7/365.
TrevorChat
Confidential online instant messaging with a Trevor counselor, available 24/7.
Access through a computer.
TrevorText
Text START to 678-678
Confidential text messaging with a Trevor counselor, available 24/7/365.
Standard messaging rates may apply.
SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline
Talk and be heard at the SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline. Connects LGBT older people with friendly responders.
Confidential support and crisis response, available 24/7 for LGBT elders and caretakers.
1-877-360-LGBT (5428)
Trans Lifeline
A 24/7 hotline available in the U.S. and Canada staffed by transgender people for transgender people.
1-877-565-8860 (United States)
1-877-330-6366 (Canada)
Confidential, 24/7 crisis support.