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Crisis Resources

  The Crisis Text Line: A crisis hotline for youth. Text “Jason” to 741741 to communicate with a trained crisis counselor. 

National Domestic Violence Hotline: Text START to 88788 or call 1800-799-7233

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE): An educational organization that helps survivors of suicide and educates others on suicide prevention. 

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: An organization for suicide prevention, resources for suicide prevention and how to discuss suicide prevention.

National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention: A public-private national partnership for suicide prevention that tackles community, health and ending stigma. 

SAMHSA Helpline to find Substance Abuse Treatment. Call 1800-662-HELP (4357) or text 4889  

The Trevor Project: An organization dedicated to suicide prevention and crisis intervention among LGBTQ youth. 

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: A number to call in case of emergency for confidential support from a trained crisis counselor Dial or text 988 or 1-800-273-8255.

National Child Help line: Call or text 1800-422-4453

LGBT National HOtline. 1888-843-4564 https://lgbthotline.org/contact/

Trans lifeline provides trans peer support. 1877-565-8860 or https://translifeline.org/  

Books and Resources

I am a life-long learner and am always on the lookout for new resources and ideas. 

I am the author of a book called Lose That Mommy Guilt as well as a chapter author in the book Millennials in Wonderland. 


Below are some of my favorite books, websites and apps I have used personally and professionally.  

I hope you find something helpful here!

Topics

Self Improvement / Positive Psychology

Self Improvement / Positive Psychology

Self Improvement / Positive Psychology

The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Study on Happiness by Marc Shultz and Robert J Waldinger


Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson PhD


Mindset by Carol Dweck PhD


The Sweet Spot by Christine Carter PhD


Strengthfinders 2.0 by Tom Rath​


 Flourish by Martin E.P. Seligman


The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris


The How of Happiness by Sonja

The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Study on Happiness by Marc Shultz and Robert J Waldinger


Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson PhD


Mindset by Carol Dweck PhD


The Sweet Spot by Christine Carter PhD


Strengthfinders 2.0 by Tom Rath​


 Flourish by Martin E.P. Seligman


The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris


The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubomirsky


Learned Optimism by Martin Seligman, PhD


Before Happiness by Shawn Achor


​The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor​

How to Do the Work by Dr. Nicole LePera


Untamed by Glennon Doyle


Rewire Your Brain: Think Your Way to a Better Life by John B. Arden, PhD


Daring Greatly by Brene Brown


The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown, PhD LMSW


Happier by Tal Ben-Shahar, PhD


Self-Compassion by Kristen Neff


Grit by Angela Duckworth



Parenting / Teens

Self Improvement / Positive Psychology

Self Improvement / Positive Psychology

Brainstorm: The Power & Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel J Siegel MD


He's Not Lazy, Empowering Your Son to Believe in Himself, by Adam Price PhD


Parenting from the Inside Out, by Daniel Siegel, M.D., and Mary Hartnell, M.Ed.


The Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressures and Material Advantage Are Creating a Generation of Disconnected 

Brainstorm: The Power & Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel J Siegel MD


He's Not Lazy, Empowering Your Son to Believe in Himself, by Adam Price PhD


Parenting from the Inside Out, by Daniel Siegel, M.D., and Mary Hartnell, M.Ed.


The Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressures and Material Advantage Are Creating a Generation of Disconnected and Unhappy Kids by Madeline Levine, PhD

The Awakened Family by Shefali Tsabary, PhD


Untangled by Lisa Damour, PhD


The Myth of the Perfect Girl by Ana Homayoun


How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims


Scream free Parenting by Hal Edward Runnel, LMFT


​The Gift of Failure: How the best parents learn to let go so their children can succeed by Jessica Lahey

Raising Cain; Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys by Michael Thompson, Ph.D.



Trauma / Grief

Self Improvement / Positive Psychology

Trauma / Grief

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting or Self-Involved Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD


They Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Mate, Md with Daniel Mate


The Bitch in Your Head by Dr. Jacqueline Hornor Plumez


Will I Ever Be Good Enough? by Karyl McBride, Ph

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting or Self-Involved Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD


They Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Mate, Md with Daniel Mate


The Bitch in Your Head by Dr. Jacqueline Hornor Plumez


Will I Ever Be Good Enough? by Karyl McBride, Ph.D


Running on Empty: Overcome your Childhood Emotional Neglect by Janice Webb, PhD


Gifts From a Challenging Childhood: Creating a Practice for Becoming Your Healthiest Self by Jan Bergstrom, LMHC


Getting Past Your Past, Taking control of your life with self-help techniques from EMDR Therapy by Francine Shapiro, PhD


Option B, Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl Sandberg & Adam Grant


The Grief Recovery Handbook: The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and other Losses by John W James and Russell Friedman


Bearing the Unbearable: Love Loss and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief by Joanne Cacciatore, PhD


Waking the Tiger, Healing Trauma by Peter A Levine and Ann Frederick

Relationships

Anxiety / Depression

Trauma / Grief

Forgive For Good by Dr. Fred Luskin


Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattie


Attached: The new science of adult attachment and how it can help you find and keep love by Amir Levine, MD and Rachel S.F. Heller MD


The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work by John Gottman PhD & Nan Si

Forgive For Good by Dr. Fred Luskin


Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattie


Attached: The new science of adult attachment and how it can help you find and keep love by Amir Levine, MD and Rachel S.F. Heller MD


The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work by John Gottman PhD & Nan Silver


After the Affair, Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner has been Unfaithful by Janice A. Spring Ph.D.

Anxiety / Depression

Anxiety / Depression

Anxiety / Depression

Unwinding Anxiety by Judson Brewer, MD, PhD


Life Unlocked: 7 Revolutionary Lessons to Overcome Fear by Srinivasan S. Pillay, MD


Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway by Susan Jeffers, PhD


My Anxious Mind: A Teen's Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic by Michael Tompkins, Katherine Martinez, Michael Sloan


 don't want to talk about it: overcoming the s

Unwinding Anxiety by Judson Brewer, MD, PhD


Life Unlocked: 7 Revolutionary Lessons to Overcome Fear by Srinivasan S. Pillay, MD


Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway by Susan Jeffers, PhD


My Anxious Mind: A Teen's Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic by Michael Tompkins, Katherine Martinez, Michael Sloan


 don't want to talk about it: overcoming the secret legacy of male depression by Terrence Real


This is Depression: A Comprehensive Compassionate Guide for Anyone Who wants to Understand Depression by Diane McIntosh

Mindfulness

Anxiety / Depression

Anxiety / Depression

How to Stay Human in a F*cked Up World, by Tim Desmond


10% Happier by Dan Harris


Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love & Wisdom by Rick Hanson, PhD & Richard Mendius, MD


Insight Timer


Calm


10%Happier


Smiling Mind


Headspace

Self-Compassion

Free onlineMBSR class - Palouse Mindfulness

VIA Institute Character Strength Test

Click here to take a free online assessment of Characther strengths

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Nelson Mandela

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