Wellness and Mental Health Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Dial 9-8-8
Understanding EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy
Psychology Today - EMDR Therapy
Can you benefit from EMDR Therapy?
Psych Central - Can you benefit from EMDR Therapy?
My Experience of EMDR & Treating Trauma
The Survivors Trust - This is Steph's Story
The EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) is a professional association for EMDR practitioners and researchers to seek the highest standards for clinical use of EMDR. This site has several articles to describe the process, research, and benefits of EMDR Therapy.
Meditation and Relaxation Techniques
Four Effective Techniques for Relaxation and Stress Reduction
This guided progressive muscle relaxation meditation will help you release tension, relieve anxiety, manage panic attacks, or fall asleep.
Take a moment out of your busy day to center your mind on the breath and body in this 10-minute body scan meditation.
Take a break and boost your mood with this 10-minute walking meditation.
A Daily Mindful Walking Practice
This yoga sequence is perfect for those seeking to relax and relieve anxiety. Perfect for a recovery day and perfect for those needing a little time for yourself.
Helpful Books
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.
Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown
Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D and Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ph.D
Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski
Maybe you Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
Your Brain on Love by Stan Tatkin, PsyD
Getting Past Your Past by Francine Shapiro
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill by Matthieu Ricard
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness by Dr. Qing Li
Podcasts I Enjoy
“The Terri Cole Show” with Terri Cole
“Latina to Latina” with Lantigua Williams & Co.
“Tara Brach” with Tara Brach
“Unlocking Us” with Brene Brown
“Where Should We Begin?” with Ester Perel