Resources
Crisis Services:
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis go to your nearest emergency room or dial 911.
If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal ideation text 988.
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These are some of my most recommended resources. Enjoy!
Self-care
The Power of Vulnerability, Brene Brown
The Three Components of Self Compassion, Kristin Neff
Wheel of Awareness, Daniel Siegle
The Secondary Trauma Resiliency Training, Vital Hearts
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Attachment and Relationships
Brief overview of adult attachment theory research, Dr. R. Chris Fraley, University of Illinois
Online Attachment Assessment, Dr. R. Chris Fraley, University of Illinois
Attachment Style self-assessment, Dr. Diane Poole-Heller
The Power of Attachment, Heller (2019).
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Overcoming Adversity and Building Emotional Intelligence
The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel Van Der Kolk
Polyvagal Theory, Stephen Porges
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Gibson (2015).
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Child Mental Health, for parents and educators
The Whole Brain Child, Daniel Siegel
Good Inside, Dr. Becky Kennedy
Early Childhood Development, Zero to Three
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
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EMDR
What is EMDR?, EMDR International Association
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Collaborative Divorce
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Second Saturday Divorce Workshops - In person workshop for those considering divorce
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