Resources
Books
Feelings
Transition
Excommunicated Warrior, Nick Koumalatsos
Inspiration
The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life, Freedom, and Justice, Anthony Ray Hinton
Man's Search for Meaning, Viktor E. Frankl , William J. Winslade, et al.
Healing
Out of the Fog: Moving from Confusion to Clarity After Narcissistic Abuse, Dana Morningstar
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
Children
Performance
Organizations
NowMattersNow.org is a free mental health resource that uses lived experience, peer connection, and DBT-based skills to help people cope with suicidal thoughts, intense emotions, and overwhelming moments.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a therapeutic approach designed to address psychological trauma and distress.
EMDRIA
Learn more about EMDR @ the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association.
The Polyvagal Institute is an educational organization focused on nervous system science, safety, connection, and regulation through the lens of Polyvagal Theory.
IFS Institute provides training and education in Internal Family Systems, a therapy model that helps people understand and heal the different parts of themselves with compassion and curiosity.
DBT
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, is an evidence-based therapy that teaches practical skills for managing emotions, tolerating distress, improving relationships, and staying mindful in difficult moments.
International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)
Professional organization for Emotionally Focused Therapy, developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, supporting attachment-based couples and relationship therapy.
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF)
Training organization for crisis intervention, peer support, critical incident stress, and disaster behavioral health.
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Postpartum Support International provides education, resources, and support for parents, families, and professionals navigating pregnancy, postpartum mental health, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
CAMFT is a professional association that supports California marriage and family therapists through education, advocacy, ethical guidance, and professional resources.
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Professional organization supporting social workers through ethics, advocacy, education, and professional standards.