Resources

When we are on our own healing journeys, it can be extremely helpful to have a variety of resources to draw from. Find what works for you and leave what doesn't.

Books

*Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawaab

*The Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller

*Polysecure by Jessica Fern, Eve Rickert, Nora Samaran

*The Myth of Normal by Gabor Mate

*Love & Rage by Lama Rod Owens

*The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor

*Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine

*Gentle Power by Emilia Lahti

*Radical Healership by Laura M. Northrup

*Whole Medicine by Rebecca Martinez

Podcasts

*Finding Our Way.

A personal exploration podcast about building skills to "create and embody the world we want".

Creator: Prentis Hemphill

*Inside Eyes.

"The use of psychedelics & entheogens to heal from sexual trauma".

Creator: Laura M. Northrup

*Irresistible.

A virtual practice space "supporting you in the inner & outer work required for liberation". Topics include self care, trauma & resilience, physical wellness, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and much more.

Creator: Kate Werning

*On Being with Krista Tippett

"Wisdom to replenish & orient in a tender, tumultuous time to be alive".

Creator: On Being Studios

*Happy Brain

"Exploring the fun side of mental health". Tips and tricks.

Creator: Sean Bloch

Practice

Let Your Body Locate Itself in Space and Time:

This is an excellent grounding and orienting practice if you are experiencing flashbacks, triggers, panic episodes, or any kind of overwhelm:

If accessible to you, lay flat on the floor with your arms and legs comfortably at your sides (the grass, the dirt, a couch, or your bed are other options if they are not activating spaces for your body to be).
Notice and observe where your body is making contact with the surface. Notice where you are being supported.
If you're mind wanders, gently bring your awareness back to where you're body is being supported by the earth or surface beneath you.
Let your body be supported here and locate itself in space and time.
If you would like, without moving your head or body, gently move your eyes to the right. Hold for a minimum of 30 seconds.
Then slowly move your eyes to the left and hold again for a minimum of 30 seconds. You may yawn or notice your breath deepen.
Repeat as many times as you want.
When you feel like stopping, listen, and take a moment to notice any differences or shifts in body, emotions, or thoughts.

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