counseling resources links and books

VIDEO LINKS 

Introduction to EMDR Therapy : Video

The Power of Vulnerability, Dr. Brene Brown : Video

Listening to Shame, Dr. Brene Brown : Video

Polyvagal Theory Explained Simply, Sukie Baxter : Video

Rethinking Anxiety: Learning to Face Fear – Dawn Huebner : Video

How to Cope with Anxiety – Olivia Remes : More Info

Overcome Anxiety in Seven Minutes – Mel Schwartz : More Info

Be The Warrior Not The Worrier – Fighting Anxiety & Fear – Angela Ceberano : Video

How to End Stress, Unhappiness, and Anxiety to Live in a Beautiful State – Preetha J : Video

BOOKS 

Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World, by Max Lucado

Becoming the Narcissist’s Nightmare: How to Devalue and Discard the Narcissist While Supplying Yourself, by Shahida Arabi  

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, by Bessel van der Kolk, Sean Pratt, et al.  

Boundaries, Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by John Townsend, Henry Cloud, et al.

Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain, by Daniel J. Siegel MD  

Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself, Melody Beattie 

Coping with Trauma-Related Dissociation: Skills Training for Patients and Therapists (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology), by Suzette Boon, Kathy Steele   

The D Word, by Julia Cook, Phillip W Rodgers

Finish : Give Yourself the Gift of Done, by Jon Acuff 

Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy, by Francine Shapiro  

I Hate You – Don’t Leave Me: Understanding the Borderline Personality by Jerold J. Kreisman, Hal Straus, et al.

No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind, by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson   

Permission to Feel, by Marc Brackett, PhD 

The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?, by Rick Warren and Zondervan 

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert, by John Gottman PhD, Nan Silver  

Taking Charge of ADHD, Third Edition: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents, by Russell A. Barkley  

Trauma Bonding: Understanding and Overcoming the Trauma Bond in a Narcissistic Relationship: Narcissistic Relationship Recovery, by Lauren Kozlowski 

The Trauma Heart: We Are Not Bad People Trying to Be Good, We Are Wounded People Trying to Heal–Stories of Survival, Hope, and Healing, by Judy Crane

You Are Not Your Brain: The 4-Step Solution for Changing Bad Habits, Ending Unhealthy Thinking, and Taking Control of Your Life, by Jeffrey M. Schwartz, Rebecca Gladding   

The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts, by Gary Chapman   

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen. R. Covey 

Suggested order for Brenè Brown’s work: 

  • The Gifts of Imperfection, Brenè Brown, PhD 
  • Daring Greatly, Brenè Brown, PhD 
  • Rising Strong, Brenè Brown, PhD

Other books by Brenè Brown: 

  • Dare to Lead is putting Daring Greatly and Rising Strong into practice at work. It’s tactical, actionable, and great for team/group/org reads. There are free downloadable workbooks and tools on our Dare to Lead Hub. 
  • Braving the Wilderness is a book about belonging in a polarized culture and it stands on its own. You can read it anywhere in the progression.   
  • I Thought It Was Just Me was Brenè’s first book, and it’s a deep dive into women and shame. If you’re looking for detailed information on women and shame, Brenè recommends starting with The Gifts then moving to I Thought It Was Just Me.