Support & Resources
Please note that I am not personally affiliated with any of these sources, and am providing them here for informational purposes.
Therapy can be a valuable tool for healing and growth, but sometimes, urgent assistance is needed. If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm, a mental health crisis, or an emergency, please dial 988 (Suicide or Crisis Hotline) or 911.
Below, you’ll find both crisis hotlines for immediate support and books and tools that can help with personal growth, mental wellness, and self-care.
Emergency & Crisis Hotlines
phone Call 988 Lifeline - from anywhere in the United States
Visit 988lifeline.org for more information
phone Call 911 Emergency
Books & Resources for Mental Wellness
Internal Family Systems
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No Bad Parts
This book launched my exploration into IFS therapy. I recommend it to anyone interested in learning about parts and Self-energy, and to discover whether IFS might be an approach that fits their style and needs.
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The One Inside Podcast
The host, Tammy Sollenberger, interviews practitioners about IFS application to common mental health challenges such as addiction, feelings of unworthiness and shame, and grief. You can view an IFS demo session or listen to the author of No Bad Parts, Dick Schwartz on YouTube.
Self-Compassion
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Self-Love Workbook for Women
Megan Logan, LCSW created this beautiful workbook that offers a nice variety of activities like journaling prompts, mindfulness exercises, and self-quizes, along with helpful lessons about building self-esteem.
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Self-Compassion Website
Dr. Kristin Neff provides a wide range of resources for people who want to explore the Mindful Self-Compassion model. You can debunk the myths of self-compassion (spoiler alert, it’s not a sign of weakness!), learn how to take a self-compassion break, and sign-up for the free five-day Self-Compassion Challenge.
Narrative Therapy
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Retelling the Stories of Our Lives
David Denborough guides readers through practical and insightful activities that promote reclaiming stories. You’ll learn how to externalize problems (because people are never the problem, “the problem is the problem”), and how to connect past events to a meaningful strengths-based narrative without dismissing the very real impact of traumatic and otherwise challenging experiences.
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The Narrative Therapy Workbook
This inexpensive book is available on the Google Play Store.Tyran Leo McCain describes key elements of narrative therapy in a very accessible manner and steps you through exercises that support rewriting your story in a strengths-based way.