Resources and self help while you wait
These are some resources our providers recommend for self-help while you wait for a therapist.
Ted Talks
Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability | TED Talk
Books
- The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel van der Kolk
- Atomic Habits, by James Clear
- It Didn't Start With You, by Mark Wolynn
- Unmasking Autism, by Devon Price
- It Didn't Start With You, by Mark Wolynn
- How to Be the Love You Seek: Break Cycles, Find Peace, and Heal Your Relationships, by Dr.Nicole LePera, Courtney Patterson, et al.
- How to Meet Your Self: An Inspirational Self-Help Workbook, by Dr. Nicole LePera | Dec 6, 2022
- How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Yourself, by Dr. Nicole LePera, Courtney Patterson, et al.
- Self-Compassion:The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, by KristinNeff, Xe Sands, et al.
- Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive, by Kristin Neff, Jean Ann Douglass,et al.
- Stop Overthinking: 23 Techniques to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Spirals, Declutter Your Mind, and Focus on the Present (The Path to Calm) Paperback– March 1, 2021, by Nick Trenton (Author)
- Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents, by Lindsay C. Gibson
- It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle, by Mark Wolynn
- The Trauma Tool Kit: Healing PTSD from the Inside Out, by Susan Pease Banitt
- Gaslighting & Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: Recover from Emotional Abuse, Recognize Narcissists & Manipulators and Break Free Once and for All, by Don Barlow
- 4 Essential Keys to Effective Communication in Love, Life, Work--Anywhere!: Including the "12-Day Communication Challenge!" Paperback– May 14, 2017, by BentoC. Leal III (Author)
- Managing Negative Emotions: How to deal with anger, anxiety, and irritation anywhere and anytime, by Byron Neal
- The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook: An Integrative Program to Understand and Manage Your BPD (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook) Part of: A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook(115 books) - Addicted to the Monkey Mind: Change the Programming That Sabotages Your Life, by J.F. Benoist
- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, by Sean Pratt, Bessel A. van der Kolk, et al.
- Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse, Gaslighting, Codependency and Complex PTSD (4 Books in1): Workbook and Guide to Overcome Trauma, Toxic Relationships, ... and Recover from Unhealthy Relationships) Kindle Edition, by Linda Hill
- The Highly Sensitive Person's Guide to Dealing with Toxic People: How to Reclaim Your Power from Narcissists and Other Manipulators Kindle Edition, by Shahida Arabi MA (Author), Andrea Schneider (Foreword)
- The Mental Toughness Handbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Facing Life's Challenges, Managing Negative Emotions, and Overcoming Adversity with Courage and Poise, by Damon Zahariades
Screening Tools
GAD-7 https://www.hiv.uw.edu/page/mental-health-screening/gad-7#:~:text=Score%200%2D4%3A%20Minimal%20Anxiety,greater%20than%2015%3A%20Severe%20Anxiety
PC-PTSD-5 https://www.hiv.uw.edu/page/mental-health-screening/pc-ptsd
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT-C) https://www.hiv.uw.edu/page/substance-use/audit-c
Websites
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
https://findtreatment.gov
https://988lifeline.org
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/mental-health-resources/
Additional Resources
Questions
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Call anytime you're in crisis, feeling unsafe, or having thoughts of harming yourself. There's no wrong time to reach out. These lines are open twenty-four hours, every single day.
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These resources work for anyone struggling. You don't need to be in immediate danger to call. Talking to someone can help you sort through what you're feeling before things get worse.
Absolutely. If you're worried about a friend or family member, call and explain what's happening. They can guide you on how to help. Your concern matters and it's enough to reach out.
A trained counselor will listen and talk with you about what you're experiencing. They'll help you think through your options and connect you with local support if you need it. You're in control of what happens next.
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