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.
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
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).
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).
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
EMDR
What is EMDR?, EMDR International Association
Collaborative Divorce
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Second Saturday Divorce Workshops - In person workshop for those considering divorce
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