Individual, Family, and Couples Counselor
Recommended Reading
Brene' Brown
The Gifts of Imperfection - Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
Susan David
Emotional Agility - Get Unstuck, Embrace Change and Thrive in Work and Life
Kristin Neff
Self-Compassion - the Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
Max Lucado
Traveling Light
Susie Larson
Your Beautiful Purpose
Francine Shapiro
Getting Past Your Past - Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy
Bessel Van der Kolk
The Body Keeps the Score - Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Jay Earley & Bonnie Weiss
Freedom from Your Inner Critic: A Self-Therapy Approach
Sue Johnson
Hold Me Tight - Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
Created for Connection: The Hold Me Tight Guide for Christian Couples
Foster Cline & Charles Fay
Parenting with Love and Logic
Education, awareness, and resources on healthy love and abuse prevention
Coping Skills
Social Support
Volunteer for a cause you believe in or invest in an organization that matters to you.
Be honest about how you're doing with someone safe
Attend a meeting:
- Celebrate Recovery (faith-based recovery meetings)
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Alanon (for those affected by the addiction of a loved one)
- Alateen Chat (for teens affected by the addiction of a loved one)
- Grief Recovery Method (workbook, one-on-one support, and groups)
Relaxation
Try progressive muscle relaxation (here's a guide)
Do 2-5 minutes of deep breathing (here's a guide)
Do some gentle stretching or go for a walk
Emotional Care
Journal 5-10 minutes per day
Notice what you're feeling without judgment. Name your emotions
Creat a playlist:
- Upbeat and inspiring music for when you're sad
- Calming and soft for when you're stressed