Resources
A small library
for the long road.
A handful of books, practices, mantras, and supports I return to often — offered here as supplements to the work, not substitutes for it.
Book recommendations
Reading list
The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel van der Kolk
On trauma and the wisdom of the body.
Self-Compassion
Kristin Neff
The foundational text on meeting yourself with kindness.
Radical Acceptance
Tara Brach
A gentle guide to presence and letting go of the war within.
When Things Fall Apart
Pema Chödrön
Wisdom for the seasons that ask everything of us.
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts
Gabor Maté
On addiction, trauma, and compassion.
Feeling Good
David D. Burns
A classic, practical introduction to CBT.
Supplemental practices
For body & mind
Therapy is one thread of a recovery; these are some of the others I often recommend alongside our work.
Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese medicine that supports the nervous system and emotional regulation.
Yoga
Movement and breath as a way to inhabit the body and quiet the mind.
Fitness & Strength
Regular movement as an act of agency, energy, and care for yourself.
Breathwork
Conscious breathing to shift state, calm the body, and create space inside.
Journaling
Putting thoughts on paper so they stop circling inside your head.
Time in Nature
An old, reliable medicine — sunlight, slowness, and the unhurried world.
Nutrition
Nourishing the body with intention — food as fuel, steadiness, and a quiet form of self-respect.
Mantras
Words to come home to.
- 01
I am safe in this moment.
- 02
I can do hard things, gently.
- 03
This feeling is here, and it will pass.
- 04
I am allowed to take up space.
- 05
I am the one I have been waiting for.
- 06
I return to my breath. I return to my body.
- 07
What I practice grows stronger.
- 08
I choose presence over perfection.
If you need support now
You are not alone.
If you or someone you love is in crisis, please use one of the resources below. They are free, confidential, and staffed by people who care.
- 988 — Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text 988, anytime, in the U.S.
- SAMHSA Helpline1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free, confidential, 24/7.
- Crisis Text LineText HOME to 741741.
- NAMI Helpline1-800-950-NAMI (6264).