Resources
Books
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Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach
Excellent resource by Buddhist psychologist and meditation teacher Tara Brach (mentioned below in podcast as well) on choosing the path of radically accepting ourselves. Includes steps towards how to embrace and accept ourselves fully using meditation and mindfulness practices. Such a gentle and healing book, highly recommend!
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Healing Developmental Trauma by Laurence Heller and Aline LaPierre
Excellent work by NARM founder Larry Heller and Aline LaPierre expanding concepts around healing developmental trauma and Complex PTSD. A great resources for exploring the impact of childhood experiences on our current behavior.
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Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker
One of the first books written by and for survivors of Complex PTSD. Easy to read and written for survivors not professionals. Pete is a therapist himself and uses great, specific language for dealing with the impacts of childhood trauma and gives lots of personal examples. One of the first places I learned of concepts like “emotional flashbacks”, “external and inner critic” and other juicy topics.
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Facing Codependence by Pia Mellody
A classic! Pia Mellody was one of the first to describe developmental trauma or what she calls “developmental immaturity” aka codependence. A quick read, full of depth and great learning. I frequently use her model of Growing Your Functional Adult with clients. Definitely check this one out!
Podcasts
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Therapist Uncensored
Great podcast led by two hilarious, whip smart therapists out of Austin, TX. Focus on attachment styles for both therapists and non-therapists alike. Great interviews with leading experts in attachment, trauma and innovations in therapy!
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Connectfulness Practice
Connectfulness Practice is hosted by Rebecca Wong, an awesome, warm relational therapist based in New York State. Check it out for great interviews on Pia Mellody’s Post-Induction Therapy Model, Somatic Experiencing and just generally great ideas for connecting with other humans.
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Transforming Trauma
The official podcast of the NARM Institute. Features interviews with NARM practitioners, including founder Larry Heller and training director Brad Krammer. Great source for more info on the NARM model and approach.
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Tara Brach Weekly Podcast
Tara Brach is a well known Buddhist psychologist and one of my favorite meditation teachers! She provides free weekly dharma talks and short meditations on her podcast, and has excellent resources on her website for learning meditation. See above for a few of her books I’d recommend!
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Where Should We Begin
One of my favorite podcasts to recommend for couples, or really anyone who would like an inside seat to the complexities of relating to another human! WSWB is a fantastic podcast featuring live couples therapy sessions with celebrity therapist Esther Perel. Definitely give this one a try!
Apps & Websites
Insight Timer
One of the best free meditation apps out there! Thousands of guided meditations exercises on any subject you can think of! Also includes options to create playlists and follow favorite teachers. Some paid options for longer courses (10 days of meditation, etc)
Calm
Excellent app for audio meditations and easy to use stress relief/movement videos. Does require paid membership to use.
Luminosity Mind
A great app for beginning meditators. Walks you through step by step with great short (under 1 min) and guided talks.
Palouse Mindfulness
MBSR is an evidenced-based mindfulness model developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn along with other researchers at The Univeristy of Massachusetts. If you’re looking for a mindfulness training to help reduce stress, this is the best place to start.