Resources
Resources for Your Healing Journey
Mental Health Apps
These apps offer practical tools, education, and support, putting mental health resources right at
your fingertips.
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PTSD Coach
Developed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), PTSD Coach provides free tools for managing stress, tracking symptoms, and connecting users to reliable information on PTSD.
COVID Coach
Originally created to support mental health during the pandemic, COVID Coach continues to help users track well-being, manage stress, and find emotional support through free curated resources.
Insight Timer
Hosts one of the largest libraries of free guided meditations, music, and mindfulness talks, covering topics like anxiety relief, better sleep, and stress management.
Calm
Renowned for its sleep stories, guided meditations, and relaxing music. Though some features require a subscription, Calm’s free basics can still help with stress and anxiety.
EFT Video 1
EFT Video 2
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EFT Video 4
Emotional Freedom Technique
EFT, or “tapping,” uses fingertip tapping on acupuncture points to relieve emotional distress. It aims to rebalance the body’s energy system and ease anxiety, fear, and other challenging emotions.
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Coping Strategies
Breathing Exercise 1
4-7-8 Breathing Technique
Breathing Exercise 3
The Butterfly Hug
Explaining the Brain to Children and Adults
Guided Meditation - The Light Stream
Trauma and the Nervous System
The Butterfly Breath
Recommended Books

What Happened to You?” by Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey: This book explores the science of trauma and its impact on the mind, providing insight into how traumatic experiences shape our responses to the world.

After the Rain” by Alex Elle: A memoir and self-help guide that delves into the journey of healing and self-discovery after difficult life events.

“Healing” by Dr. Thema Bryant: This book discusses holistic and comprehensive strategies for processing emotional pain and trauma.

Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them--in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy boundaries" really mean--and how can we successfully express our needs, say "no," and be assertive without offending others?

This insightful workbook introduces you to somatic therapy, an approach that helps release emotional and physical stress that is trapped in the body, so you can process your trauma and begin to heal.

Researcher, thought leader, and New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown offers a liberating study on the importance of our imperfections—both to our relationships and to our own sense of self

Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind offers expert advice on how to limit self-criticism and offset its negative effects, enabling you to achieve your highest potential and a more contented, fulfilled life.

Beloved wellness author and teacher Alexandra Elle shares this practical and empowering guide to self-healing.

The definitive, paradigm-shifting guide to healing intergenerational trauma—weaving together scientific research with practical exercises and stories from the therapy room—from Dr. Mariel Buqué, PhD, a Columbia University–trained trauma-informed psychologist and practitioner of holistic healing

“Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships” by Nedra Tawwab: Offers advice on how to navigate and manage complex family dynamics.

“It Didn’t Start With You” by Mark Wolyn: Examines how inherited family trauma can shape our lives and offers a proactive approach to breaking intergenerational cycles.