Trauma: Trauma Research Foundation

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Bessel van der Kolk is an excellent trauma researcher and this website is filled with resources for clients and therapists. This website will help guide your understanding of trauma and become familiar with treatment modalities that would best suite your needs.

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EMDR: "What is EMDR?"

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EMDR is a powerful and complex tool and this link will help you understand EMDR as you consider this as a possible treatment for your trauma.

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Addiction: Dopamine Nation

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Anna Lembke is an excellent addictions researcher she unpacks the realities of living in a world where dopamine is at our fingertips. She helps the listener understand the role of addiction in their lives and practical ways to combat addiction.

Mindfulness: Apps:Headspace App & Healthy MindsSmiling Mind

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I recommend these mindfulness apps to nearly all of my clients regardless of what's bringing them in! From guided meditations to stress reduction techniques for specfic scenarios to sleep support, these apps offer accessible tools to help you practice integrating mindfulness in your daily life.

 

Grief: Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief by David Kessler

 

David Kessler, an expert on grief, explores an often-overlooked stage in the grief process—finding meaning. Kessler argues that it’s finding meaning beyond the stages of grief most of us are familiar with that can transform grief into a more peaceful and hopeful experience. This book is a wonderful companion for anyone seeking solace and understanding during the grieving process.

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Anxiety: "What's normal anxiety -- and what's an anxiety disorder?"

 

In this brief video, Dr. Gunter gives a helpful explanation on the physiological components of anxiety and our brain's incredible ability to rewire itself over time to help us overcome and more effectively cope with our anxiety. This is a wonderful place to start if you have some questions about what type of anxiety you experience and what you can do to address it!

Child Development: The Whole Brain Child

 

Dr. Dan Siegal offers practical, easy-to-understand strategies for supporting emotional regulation and healthy brain development, especially in children, by connecting neuroscience to everyday parenting and relationships. I recommend this to every parent because while there are so many tools to learn from, you also find yourself feeling deeply understood along the way, too.

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Relationships: The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown

 

For anyone jumping into therapy for the first time, I find this Ted Talk by Brené Brown profoundly comforting and encouraging. In this video, Brené Brown explains how vulnerability, shame, and connection shape our relationships, helping people understand that openness is a key part of emotional health and meaningful connection. You might just like her so much you'll want to read her books!

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Education: The Huberman Lab Podcast

 

If you really want to nerd out on the brain, The Huberman Lab Podcast explores how the brain and body work, providing science-based tools and explanations to help people better understand behavior, habits, stress, and mental health. While it's meaty, I find this podcast incredibly insightful and highly relevant.