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
I am a life-long learner and am always on the lookout for new resources and ideas.
Here are some of my favorite books, websites and apps I have used personally and professionally.
I hope you find something helpful here!
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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