No sense in reinventing the wheel. If it's been said, and said well, I'd rather point you toward those resources and devote our session time to discussing things that are particular to you. In that spirit, here is a list of books, videos, and apps that I recommend and use in my practice.
If you're in crisis and need help right away please jump to the bottom of this page for emergency resources.
Books
On Stress:
On Anxiety:
On Depression:
On Anti-Racism:
On Love and Relationships:
On Sexuality:
On Self-Compassion:
On Trauma:
On Addiction:
Apps and Websites
What's Up (iOS, android)
Stop, Breathe and Think (iOS, android, web)
AnxietyBC (web) and Mindshift (iOS, android)
Pacifica (iOS, android, web)
Greater Good Science Center (web)
The School of Life (web)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (web)
openingup.net (web)
Our Bodies Ourselves (web)
SexPositive (iOS, android)
OMGYES (web)
Betty Dodson with Carlin Ross (web)
What's Your Grief? (web)
Videos
Check out my YouTube channel for videos, TED talks, and more.
For Parents
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Dan Siegel, MD
as well as other videos and resources on Dan Siegel's website
Emotion Coaching video series from the Gottman Institute
Wise-Minded Parenting and other books and videos from Laura Kastner, Phd
Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life (workbook for teens) by Sheri Van Dijk, MSW
Help Right Now
If you are in crisis right now and feel like you're not able to keep yourself safe or alive please go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
To reach someone by phone or online for a non-life threatening emergency:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): 800-656-4673
Crisis Text Line: text "HOME" to 741741
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