Resources
Here are some of my most recommended resources, all in one place. Keep in mind that I do not encourage the use of these resources as a replacement for individual therapy, but as a supplement to any therapeutic work you may be doing. Also note that I am not endorsing any of these resources - please access them at your own risk.
Applications and YouTube Channels
An app that provides various sounds for relaxation, sleep, or meditation. Recommended for self-soothing sounds or support with relaxing before sleep.
An app to help manage or resist the urge to self-harm. Geared towards teens, this all-in-one tool offers ideas for distractions, soothing, and skills to manage overwhelming emotions.
A daily self-care tracker app where you take care of your pet by taking care of yourself. It is especially helpful for those who struggle with self-care and need motivation to maintain healthy habits.
A journaling app to help practice gratitude and change your perception on life. The app teaches you how to care for yourself through gratefulness.
An app that supports building a meditation practice to increase mindfulness and emotion management.
A YouTube Channel dedicated to learning how to manage symptoms of ADHD and create better habits that support inattention and hyperactivity.
An app to help manage difficulties with sleep, anxiety, and stress, through guided meditations and supports in creating a wellbeing routine.
A journaling app that makes practicing gratitude simple. Recommended for those who struggle with negative thoughts and need prompts in order to journal.
A YouTube Channel that provides engaging and easy-to-access resources to for various mental health concerns.
Books
By Samra Zafar, a memoir detailing the authors experience with intimate partner violence in an arranged marriage and her pursuit of freedom and independence after moving to Canada.
By Amir Levine and Rachel Heller. Understanding of attachment styles as an adult can help you address ineffective patterns of finding and keeping love. A self-help book for individuals struggling in relationships.
By Bessel van der Kolk. A book dedicated to exploring themes of how traumatic stress rewires the brain and changes the way that one experiences pleasure, engagement, control, and trust. A self-help book in understanding the effects of trauma on the brain, mind, and body.
By Brene Brown. A book that explores themes of vulnerability and how embracing our imperfections can transform the way that we engage in our lives.
By Brene Brown. A ten-step guide that focuses on what Brown describes as Wholehearted living - a way of engaging with the world from a place of worthiness. A self-help book for self-esteem and worth.
By Russ Harris. An introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, the book emphasizes how people are ineffectively working towards achieving happiness. The book focuses on teaching skills of mindfulness and satisfaction in life.
By Gina Guddat and Ray Anderson. Learn how to get your fill in relationships by mastering the three keys to love: how often, how long, and how much. A self-help book for couples.
By Terence Gorski and Merlene Miller. A guide for relapse prevention for those struggling with managing alcohol addiction.
By Mira Kirshenbaum. A step-by-step guide to help you decide whether to stay in or get out of your relationship. Recommended for those who are one foot-in and one foot-out in their relationship.
By Daniel Siegel. A book that introduces twelve strategies to nurture your child's developing mind, surviving parenting struggles, and helping your family thrive. Recommended for parents who have difficulties managing the emotions of their young child.
By Gary Chapman. Learn how to keep your relationship fresh and transform your relationship to experience richer levels of intimacy with your partner. A practical guide for couples.