Mental Health Resources
A curated resource library of my favorite books, podcasts and tools I frequently recommend. This is not an exhaustive directory, just a starting place.
Worksheets & Downloads
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Podcasts
griefAll There Is With Anderson Cooper
I find that hearing other people’s grief stories can be one of the most helpful things in grieving. This podcast shares stories of those who are grieving losses from the traumatic to the tragic, and everything in between.
Mental Health InsightsBeing Well
One of my favorite podcasts for approachable, evidence-based conversations about psychology and emotional well-being. Hosted by Forrest Hanson and his father, Dr. Rick Hanson.
Religious Trauma RecoveryHealed-ish by Jubliee Dawn
This podcast shares stories of those who are grieving losses from the traumatic to the tragic, and everything in between. Grief survivors share their journey and oftentimes hearing other’s stories is helpful in healing.
Books
Journey Through Trauma: A Trail Guide to the 5-Phase Cycle of Healing Repeated Trauma
by Gretchen L. Schmelzer, PHDRecommended For: Anyone For survivors of C-PTSD and repeated, relational trauma, who are beginning trauma therapy and want to understand the process.
But What Will People Say? Navigating Mental Health, Identity, Love, and Family Between Cultures
by Sahaj Kaur Kohli, MAEd, LGPCRecommended For: Anyone navigating cultural expectations, family pressure, identity questions, or the impact of intergenerational trauma.
Are You Mad at Me? How to Stop Focusing on What Others Think and Start Living for You
by Meg JosephsonRecommended For: Readers navigating anxious attachment, overthinking, and chronic people-pleasing.
The Pretty Painful Grief Book: A Journal To Help You Face Your Pain and Live With Loss
By William Hunter HowellRecommended For: Grievers who don’t want to sugarcoat things anymore. Grief sucks, and this journal helps you face your pain and live with loss.
The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma and Adversity
by Nadine Burke Harris, MDRecommended For: Anyone wanting to understand the connection between childhood experiences, trauma, and long-term health.
The Pain We Carry: Healing from Complex PTSD for People of Color
by Natalie Y. GutiérrezRecommended For: Readers seeking trauma resources that acknowledge the realities of race, culture, and lived experience.
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