Resources for Adults
Art Supplies, Decor and Posters
Art Paper Mixed Media - 9X12’100-Sheet by Bachmore
Art Paper Mixed Media- 11″ x 14″, 2 Pack, 60 Sheets by U.S. Art Supply
Colored Pencils, Adult Coloring, 24 Pack by Prismacolor
Colored Pencils, Adult Coloring, 48 Pack by Prismacolor
Colored Pencils, Adult Coloring, 60 Pack by Prismacolor
Construction Paper - 9”x12” 96 Sheets- by Crayola
Construction Paper 9″X12″ 600 Sheets of by Colorations
Dry Erase White Board, 16inX12 Magnetic with Stand, 10 Markers, 4 Magnets, 1 Eraser by the GMAOPHY Store
Drawing Pens/Markers, 41 Colors Dual Tip Art Sketch Markers by Caliart
Drawing Pens/Markers, 100 Colors Dual Tip Art Sketch Markers by Caliart
Drawing Pens/Markers, 121 Colors Dual Tip Art Sketch Markers by Caliart
Glue, liquid glitter, Blue, Pink, Purple 3 Count by Elmer’s
Graphite Drawing Pencils Kit 12 Piece by Castle Art Supplies
Micro Fineliner Drawing Art Pens: 12 Black Fine Line Waterproof Ink Set by Kousicoo
Micro Fineliner Drawing Art Pens: 16 Black Fine Line Waterproof Ink Set by Kousicoo
Scratch Art Paper Set: 20 sheets rainbow scratch paper and 4 wooden sticks by Prasacco Store
Scratch Art Paper Set: 50 Sheets of rainbow scratch paper, 5 wood pens, and stencils by Prasacco Store
Scissors, 7” students (right-handed) for Ages 12-14 by Fiskars
Sketch Book 9″ x 12″ 100 Sheets, Set by iBayam
Sketch Pencils Set of 12, Medium for drawing, sketching and shading by Arteza
Sketching Tools Set of 33: 20 Graphite & 4 Charcoal Sketch Pencils, 1 Fineliner, 3 Blenders, 1 Sharpener, 3 Erasers & 1 Hobby Knife by Arteza
Stickers Cute Animals 100Pcs by WYZE
Stickers Dinosaurs 100pcs by the Hebraeos Store
Stickers Disney characters and princesses 100pcs by FXBUY
Stickers Superheros 200pcs by the DeaDamHaDa Store
Watercolor Paint Set, 48 Vivid Colors in Portable Box, Including Metallic and Fluorescent Colors by Artisto
Decor and Posters
8 Pieces Feelings Wheel Vinyl Sticker, 6 Inch, and 3.2 Inch Emotions Chart Decal Self-Adhesive by Carvoriy
9 Pieces Mental Health Posters Anxiety, Maslow, Grounding, etc. Posters Positive Quotes, 8 x 10 Inch (Retro Style) by the Outus Store
9 Pieces Mental Health Posters Positive Quotes Wall Decor by the Outus Store
Acceptance Mindset with brain Framed Canvas Wall Art Decor 11×14 inch by WODMIS
Behavior Charts and Beyond Simple hand-made charts that work.by Tracy L Milanese
Challenge Negative Thoughts Desk Decor byToerifer
Check In with Yourself Desk Decor by Toerifer
Cross Section Foam Brain Model: Includes 2 Half Pieces Labeled with Figures by Merhoff & Larkin Store
Emotions Feelings Wheel Chart Blanket Flannel Fleece, 50″X40″ by Yokepoh
Feelings Poster For kids: Canvas with Emotions Faces 12x16in by uoyien
Inspirational Grounding Technique,All Feelings are Okay Affirmations Reversible Throw Pillow Covers 18×18 in Set of 2 by Dibor
Mental Health Tapestry Small Feelings Chart, 20 x 13 Inches (Feelings Wheel) by the Tatuo Store
Things to Remember Wood Wall Decor by Coimiao
Whole Body Listening Poster by Kristen Wilson and Elizabeth Sautter
The Zones of Regulation Poster by Kristen Wilson and Elizabeth Sautter
Journals and Card Decks
Journals
Good Vibes Gratitude Journal: For Teens, Tweens, Boys, Girls, Kids by Julia Rivers
Mighty Muslim Boy Journal: An Interactive Journal for Growth Mindset, Gratitude, Confidence & Mindfulness by Tamara Haque and Najwa Awatif
The Mindfulness Journal for Teens: Prompts and Practices to Help You Stay Cool, Calm, and Present by Jennie Marie Battistin
Positive Affirmations Journal for Black Teen Boys: 3 Simple Steps to Effectively Use
Affirmations to Improve Your Self-Esteem, Motivation, and Confidence by B. Mitchell-Dos Santos
Card Decks
Beyond Belief: A Deconstruction Journal for the Post-Christian by Antonia Barry
Hinduism Mantra Journal by Ariel Shreeja
Indigenous Journal: Native American Pride by Sovereign Nation Books
Moon Goddess Journal by Peter Pauper Press and Josephine Wall
Norse Pagan Journal: 120-page lined Journal with an embossed Vegvisir on every page by HTL Press
Prayer Journal for Muslims: Strengthen Your Islamic Faith Through Daily Prayers and Reflections by Hamidah Haddad
Prayer Journal for Women: 52 Week Scripture, Devotional & Guided Prayer Journal by Shannon Roberts and Paige Tate
Transitions: A Faith Change Journal - Blue Watercolor Edition by J M Lords
The ACT Deck:55 Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Practices to Build Connection, Find Focus and Reduce Stress by Timothy Gordon (Author), Jessica Borushok
Guided Art Therapy Card Deck: 75 Activities to Explore Your Feelings and Manage Your Emotional Well-Being Cards by Emily Sharp
The CBT Flip Chart: An Evidence-Based Psychoeducational Tool for Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Insomnia, PTSD, and More Spiral-bound by Seth J. Gillihan
The DBT Deck for Clients and Therapists: 101 Mindful Practices to Manage Distress, Regulate Emotions & Build Better Relationships by Lane Pederson
The Four Agreements: A 48-Card Deck by don Miguel Ruiz
The Group Therapy Card Deck: CBT, DBT, ACT, and Positive Psychology Tips and Tools by Judith Belmont
Mudras For Awakening The Energy Body Cards by Alison DeNicola
Mudras For Awakening The Five Elements Cards by Alison DeNicola
Overcome Expanded - Addiction Recovery Questions Group Therapy Game 130 Cards – Counseling Conversations Icebreaker for Substance Abuse, Positive Mental Health, Sobriety, Relapse & Suicide Prevention by Briston
The School of Mindfulness: Mindful Talk Cards for Children and Parents by The School of Mindfulness
The Social & Emotional Competence Card Game by Childtherapytoys.com
The Talking, Feeling, & Doing Divorce Card Game by Childswork / Childsplay
Trauma-Informed Yoga Affirmation Card Deck by Zahabiyah A. Yamasaki and Evelyn Rosario Andry
The Zones of Regulation: Tools to Try Cards for Kids by Leah Kuypers and Elizabeth Sautter
The Zones of Regulation: Tools to Try Cards for Tweens & Teens by Leah Kuypers and Elizabeth Sautter
Coloring Books and Puzzle Books
Coloring Books
125 Mandalas: An Adult Coloring Book Featuring 125 of the World’s Most Beautiful Mandalas for Stress Relief and Relaxation by Coloring Book Cafe
Artistic Mindfulness: Intricate Patterns for Coloring by Lori-Lee Craig
Mandalas for Kids: Coloring Book With Simple Mandala Patterns.by Coloring Book Kim
The Many Shades of Gender Coloring Book by Ronald Holt and William Huggett
Mindfulness Satisfying Patterns Coloring Book - De-stress, Unwind, and Relax: Ease Anxiety with Every Color – Fun for Kids, Teens, and Adults by Studio Open Mind
Simple Mandalas: Coloring Book with Easy and Simple Mandala Patterns for Kids or Adults. by Coloring Book Kim
Puzzle Books
1000 Dot-to-Dot: Icons by Thomas Pavitte
Dot-to-Dot For Children & Adults Fun and Challenging Join the Dots: The Mindful Way to Relax and Unwind by Puzzling Books
Mindfulness Puzzle Book: Everyday Puzzles for Wellbeing, Mindfulness Puzzles to De-stress and Unwind by Rokaya Sadouk
The Mindfulness Puzzle Book: Relaxing Puzzles to De-stress and Unwind by Dr. Gareth Moore
The Mindfulness Puzzle Book 3: Relaxing Puzzles to De-Stress and Unwind by Dr. Gareth Moore
The Mindfulness Puzzle Book 4: Relaxing Puzzles to De-stress and Unwind by Dr. Gareth Moore
Mindfulness Sudoku: Everyday Puzzles to Unwind With by Dr. Gareth Moore
Toys and Games
Pocket Ungame - All Ages Version by Talicor
Pocket Ungame - Couples Version by Talicor
Pocket Ungame - Families Version by Talicor
Pocket Ungame - Teens Version by Talicor
The Social & Emotional Competence Card Game by Childtherapytoys.com
Stop, Relax & Think: A Game to Help Impulsive Children Think Before They Act by Childswork / Childsplay
The Talking, Feeling, and Doing Game by Childswork/Childsplay
The Talking, Feeling, & Doing Divorce Card Game by Childswork / Childsplay
Mindfulness and Meditation
Becoming Aware: A 21-Day Mindfulness Program for Reducing Anxiety and Cultivating Calm by Daniel J. Siegel
Finding Your Way: Meditations, Thoughts, and Wisdom for Living an Authentic Life by Sharon Salzberg
Glad Day Daily Affirmations: Daily Meditations for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender People by Joan Larkin
I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids by Gabi Garcia and Charity Russell
Meditation for Beginners by Jack Kornfield
The Mindful Teen: Powerful Skills to Help You Handle Stress One Moment at a Time by Dzung X. Vo
Mindfulness Workbook for Beginners: Exercises and Meditations to Relieve Stress, Find Joy, and Cultivate Gratitude by Peter Economou
The Mindsight Institute with Dan Siegel and Jack Kornfield: https://mindsightinstitute.com/
Meditation Minis Podcast by Chel Hamilton: Short (10 minutes or less) guided meditations to calm your anxiety, overcome negative thinking, increase your confidence, and more
No Time Like the Present: Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You Are by Jack Kornfield
Real Happiness: A 28-Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation by Sharon Salzberg
The School of Mindfulness: Mindful Talk Cards for Children and Parents by The School of Mindfulness
Wheel of Awareness: by Dan Siegal: https://drdansiegel.com/wheel-of-awareness/
Yoga
Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain
Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga: Reclaiming Your Body by David Emerson and Elizabeth Hopper
Perfectly Imperfect: The Art and Soul of Yoga Practice by Baron Baptiste
Trauma-Informed Yoga for Survivors of Sexual Assault: Practices for Healing and Teaching with Compassion by Zahabiyah A. Yamasaki
Yoga Mala by Jois
Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief by Julie Lusk
Spiral Up Yoga: Five Minutes Per Day Lifelong Self-Care Foundation for Body, Mind and Soul by John E. Groberg
Emotional and Sensory
Regulation
Emotions and Emotional Regulation
The Empath’s Survival Guide by Judith Orloff
The Feelings Book by Todd Parr
The Feelings Book: The Care and Keeping of Your Emotions by Lynda Madison and Josee Masse
Feelings Buried Alive Never Die by Karol K. Truman
The Highly Sensitive Child: Helping Our Children Thrive When The World Overwhelms Them by Elaine N. Aron
The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Elaine N. Aron
A Little SPOT of Emotion 8 Book Box Set (Books 1-8: Anger, Anxiety, Peaceful, Happiness, Sadness, Confidence, Love, & Scribble Emotion) by Diane Alber
Life Doesn’t Frighten Me: A Poetry Picture Book by Maya Angelou, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Sara Jane Boyers
Listening to My Body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their sensations (what the heck are those?) and feelings so that they can get better at figuring out what they need. by Gabi Garcia and Ying Hui Tan
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson
The Zones of Regulation: Tools to Try Cards for Kids by Leah Kuypers and Elizabeth Sautter
The Zones of Regulation: Tools to Try Cards for Tweens & Teens by Leah Kuypers and Elizabeth Sautter
Sensory Regulation
Door Sweep Sound Proofing Guard by the MAXTID Store
Dynamic Movement Sensory Body Sock by Sanho
Kids Indoor/Outdoor Trampoline 3FT Foldable by the JOY SPOT! Store
NeeDoh Original by the Schylling Store
Sensory Swing for Kids & Adults holds up to 300lbs, indoor and outdoor by HiCamer
Sensory Swing Hammock for kids, indoor and outdoor for by the Chihee Store
Small Weighted Lap Pad - 3lb - 12″ x 16″ by Sensory Goods
Spinner-X Seated Spinner Sensory Toy by BARNEY KAITE BS
Squeeze Fidget Sensory Toys with feelings faces by the LESONG Store
Stress Balls with Expression 12 Pack, Squishy Balls Fidget Toy by the ZaxiDeel Store
Swivel Chair, Wobble Chair by GuYaNA
Weighted Blanket for Kids - 10 LB Kids by the Quility Store
Weighted Blanket for Adults- 48″x72″-15lbs by the L’AGRATY Store
White Noise Sound Machine, Silver, Small Sound Machine with 6 Relaxing Nature Sounds by Homedics
Emotional and Sensory Regulation
Fidgets
24 Pack Bundle Sensory Fidget Toys Set-Liquid Motion Timer/Grape Ball/Mochi Squishy/Stretchy String/Flippy Chain/Easter Egg/Marble Mesh/Squeeze Bean/Cube by the KINGYAO Store
36 Pieces Anxiety Sensory Stickers Cute Fidget Textured Strips by Gersoniel
96 Pcs Breath Calm Anxiety Sensory Stickers Reusable Mindfulness Stickers Calming Strips Adhesive Sensory Strips by the ZOIIWA Store
Emotion Slow Rising Stress Balls - Super Soft Dough Balls for Anxiety Stress Relief - Stretchy Fidget Ball by the SMALL FISH Store
Fidget Finger Toy Set for adults and kids, bike chain, mesh marble fidget, etc by ZQFTZQ
Magnetic Balls Putty Beads for teens and adults by Generic
Magnetic Fidget Sphere Magnets Balls 12 Piece Set for Adults by the RoomyRoc Store
Magnetic Rings Fidget Toys for adults by the Finger Rock Store
ONO Roller - Handheld Fidget Toy for Adults by the ONO Store
Stretchy Strings Monkey Noodles 6pk by the BUNMO Store
Transformable Fidget Spinners 4 Pcs for Kids and Adults by the Gokeey Store
Spirituality and Religion
Allah Loves by Omar Suleiman
Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing by Caroline Myss
The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living by Dalai Lama
Beyond Atheism: A Secular Approach to Spiritual, Moral and Psychological Practices by Edward Chandler
A Book of Pagan Prayer by Ceisiwr Serith
Buddha at Bedtime: Tales of Love and Wisdom by Dharmachari Nagaraja
Buddha in Your Backpack: Everyday Buddhism for Teens by Franz Metcalf and Monk Song Yonk
Deconstructing Your Faith without Losing Yourself by Angela J. Herrington
Eckhart Tolle: Essential Teachings Podcast by Oprah and Eckhart Tolle
Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress by Steven Pinker
The Faith Transitions Podcast by Julienna: https://thefaithtransitionpodcast.com
Graceful Atheist Podcast by Atheists United Studios: The podcast takes an honest look at stories of faith transition from a life-altering faith, to doubt and deconstruction, to deconversion, and finally, to a thriving graceful life post-deconversion
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) by don Miguel Ruiz
God Without Religion: Questioning Centuries of Accepted Truths by Sankara Saranam
Queer Jews by David Shneer and Caryn Aviv
The Queer Spirituality Podcast by Julian Crosson-Hill
Questions that Islam can’t answer by J K Sheindlin
Runes for Beginners: A Guide to Reading Runes in Divination, Rune Magic, and the Meaning of the Elder Futhark Runes by Lisa Chamberlain
Transitions: A Faith Change Journal - Blue Watercolor Edition by J M Lords
Wheels of Life: A User’s Guide to the Chakra System by Anodea Judith
Why I Left Judaism: A Candid and Humorous Look by Esther Elisheva Steinberg
Sacred Wounds: A Path to Healing from Spiritual Trauma by Teresa B. Pasquale
Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers by Christian Smith and Melina Lundquist Denton
The Little Book of Humanism: Universal Lessons on Finding Purpose, Meaning, and Joy by Andrew Copson and Alice Roberts
Living Dharma: Teachings and Meditation Instructions from Twelve Theravada Masters by Jack Kornfield
Living Out Islam: Voices of Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Muslims by Scott Siraj al-Haqq Kugle
Living on the Inside of the Edge: A Survival Guide by Christian Kimball
Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg
Making Sense of God: Finding God in the Modern World by Timothy Keller
Modern Wicca: Beliefs and Traditions for Contemporary Life by Rowan Morgana
Mother Earth Spirituality: Native American Paths to Healing Ourselves and Our World by Ed McGaa and Marie N. Buchfink
Muslim Central Podcast by Omar Suleiman
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle
No God but One: Allah or Jesus?: A Former Muslim Investigates the Evidence for Islam and Christianity by Nabeel Qureshi
No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering by Thich Nhat Hanh
Nonverts: The Making of Ex-Christian America by Stephen Bullivant
Open Judaism: A Guide for Believers, Atheists, and Agnostics by Rabbi Barry L. Schwartz
Oprah’s Super Soul Podcast: Awaken, discover, and connect to the deeper meaning of the world around you
Out of Sorts: Making Peace with an Evolving Faith by Sarah Bessey
Paganism: An Introduction to Earth-Centered Religions by River Higginbotham and Joyce Higginbotham
A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life by Jack Kornfield
Planted: Belief and Belonging in an Age of Doubt by Patrick Q. Mason
The Heart of the Revolution: The Buddha’s Radical Teachings on Forgiveness, Compassion, and Kindness by Noah Levine
Heart Wisdom Podcast by Jack Kornfield: Jack mashes up his long-established Buddhist practices with many other mystical traditions, revealing the poignancy of life’s predicaments and the path to finding freedom from self-interest, self-judgment and unhappiness.
Here All Along Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life by Sarah Hurwitz
Hinduism Mantra Journal by Ariel Shreeja
Holy/Hurt Podcast by Hilary McBride: What is spiritual trauma? How does it impact us? And are there paths toward healing?
How To Know God by Deepak Chopra
Jack Kornfield Website: Buddhist monk and psychologist focusing on mindfulness practice and meditation. https://jackkornfield.com/
Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life by Shai Held
Kindling the Native Spirit: Sacred Practices for Everyday Life by Denise Linn
Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion by Marlene Winell
The Little Book of Atheist Spirituality by Andre Comte-Sponville
Thank God I’m Atheist Podcast by tgiatheist: Frank and Dan’s off-the-cuff conversations focus on current events cast through the lens of their shared atheism
There’s a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem by Wayne W Dyer
Thich Nhat Hanh Dharma Talks Podcast by Kenley Neufeld: Dharma offered by the Venerable Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh
Cultural/Racial Diversity and Social Justice
Chutzpod! Podcast by Rabbi Shira Stutman Hanna Rosin: A frank and wide-ranging conversation on how to build a good life, using real-life quandaries and millennia-old Jewish wisdom
The Connections Paradigm: Ancient Jewish Wisdom for Modern Mental Health by Dr. David H. Rosmarin
Demystifying Diversity: Embracing our Shared Humanity by Daralyse Lyons
A Gathering of Wisdoms: Tribal Mental Health a Cultural Perspective by Jennifer F. Clarke
For the Love of Me: Choose Yourself Every Day/Por amor a mí: Elígete a diario y mejora tu salud mental by Alma Lozano
Healing Collective Trauma: A Process for Integrating our Intergenerational and Cultural Wounds by Thomas Hübl
Healing Racial Stress Workbook for Black Teens: Skills to Help You Manage Emotions, Resist Racism, and Feel Empowered by Jessica S. Henry, Farzana T. Saleem, and Dana L. Cunningham
Healing Racial Trauma: The Road to Resilience by Sheila Wise Rowe and Soong-Chan Rah
Hold my Hijab Podcast by Kay and Dee https://podtail.com/podcast/hold-my-hijab/
How to Find a Culturally Sensitive Therapist Article by Very Well Mind
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter/ Yo No Soy Tu Perfecta Hija Mexicana by Erika L. Sánchez
I Am Diosa: A Journey to Healing Deep, Loving Yourself, and Coming Back Home to Soul/ Yo soy Diosa: Un viaje de profunda sanación, amor propio y regreso al almaby Christine Gutierrez
A Kid’s Book About Racism by Jelani Memory
The Muslim, State and Mind: Psychology in Times of Islamophobia by Tarek Younis
Pacific Islanders Podcast by Bernard Villagomez: Explore the diverse culture, histories, and experiences of Pacific Islander communities around the world
Penina Uliuli: Contemporary Challenges in Mental Health for Pacific Peoples by Philip Culbertson, Margaret Nelson Agee, and Cabrini Ofa Makasiale
Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good by adrienne maree brown
Red Man Laughing Podcast by Ryan McMahon https://podcasts.apple.com/al/podcast/red-man-laughing/id581403701
The Skin I’m In A First Look at Racism by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker
Stigma: Breaking the Asian American Silence on Mental Health by Tanaya Kollipara
Success: For Minority Teens (& Their Friends): What does it take to be successful…Really? by C. Osvaldo Gomez
The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navigate an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help You Deserve by Rheeda Walker PhD Na’im Akbar
Where I Belong: Healing Trauma and Embracing Asian American Identity by Soo Jin Lee and Linda Yoon
You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience by Tarana Burke and Brené Brown
Health, Wellness and Illness
8 Keys to Mental Health Through Exercise by Christina Hibbert
52 Ways to Walk: The Surprising Science of Walking for Wellness and Joy, One Week at a Time by Annabel Abbs-Streets
Being Wel Podcastl with Forrest Hanson and Rick Hanson: Explores the practical science of lasting well-being with a focus on psychology, science, and contemplative practice that you need to build reliable inner strengths, overcome your challenges, and get the most out of life.
The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter & Miracles by Bruce H. Lipton
The China Study: Revised and Expanded Edition: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, and Long-Term Health by T. Colin Campbell
The Complete Book of Chakra Healing: Activate the Transformative Power of Your Energy Centers by Cyndi Dale
Eating Mindfully for Teens: A Workbook to Help You Make Healthy Choices, End Emotional Eating, and Feel Great by Susan Albers
Food Psych Podcast by Christy Harrison: Helping people make peace with food since 2013
The Institute for Welcoming Resources Website provides the resources to facilitate churches to become welcoming and affirming of all congregants regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity: http://www.welcomingresources.org/
The Little Book of Healthy Habits: (Introduction for Children to Healthy Habits, Smart Choices, Healthy Eating and Lifestyle, Benefits of Sleep, Good Daily Routines for Kids Ages 3-10) by Zack Bush and Laurie Friedman
Disability, Chronic Illness, and Chronic Pain
Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally by Emily Ladau
Disable Your Disability: Live The Healthy Life You Deserve! by Tony Jacobsen
Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports by Kelley Coleman
Mental Health DisABILITY: Perception vs. Reality by Louis Bianco, Catherine Hughes, and Bianca Correll
The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Mate’
The Pain Management Workbook: Powerful CBT and Mindfulness Skills to Take Control of Pain and Reclaim Your Life by Rachel Zoffness and Mark A. Schumacher
Power Not Pity Podcast by Bri M: http://www.powernotpity.com/episodes.html
The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability: For All of Us Who Live with Disabilities, Chronic Pain, and Illness by Miriam Kaufman
My Amazing Body: A First Look at Health and Fitness by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker
Practices for Embodied Living: Experiencing the Wisdom of Your Body by Hillary L. McBride
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
Maintenance Phase Podcast by Aubrey Gordon & Michael Hobbes: Debunking the junk science behind health fads, wellness scams, and nonsensical nutrition advice.
Mind, Body & Spirit Connection Podcast by Paweł Dempc: Find the connection to your mind, body & spirit through deep conversations and learn new tools to maximize your life on every level - health, finances, relationships, passion, and fulfillment.
Depression/Anxiety/Addiction/ADHD
Depression
The ACT Workbook for Depression and Shame: Overcome Thoughts of Defectiveness and Increase Well-Being Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Matthew McKay, Michael Jason Greenberg, and Patrick Fanning
The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression: A Step-by-Step Program by William J. Knaus and Albert Ellis
The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression: A Step-by-Step Program by William J. Knaus and Albert Ellis
Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety by David D. Burnsby Dan Baker and Cameron Stauth
The Hilarious World of Depression Podcast by John Moe: A series of frank, moving, and, yes, funny conversations with top comedians who have dealt with this disease, hosted by veteran humorist and public radio host John Moe
How to Heal Depression by Harold H. Bloomfield
I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression by Terrence Real
The Teens’ Workbook to Self Regulate: Empowering Teenagers to Handle Emotions with Success through Coping Strategies and CBT Exercises by Richard Bass
This Is Depression: A Comprehensive, Compassionate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Understand Depression by Diane McIntosh
Anxiety
Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry by Catherine M. Pittman and Elizabeth M. Karle
The Anxiety Podcast with Tim JP Collins: This is a show to support everyone suffering from Anxiety, stress, and panic attacks
Find Your Calm: A Mindful Approach To Relieve Anxiety And Grow Your Bravery by Gabi Garcia and Marta Pineda
The Teens’ Workbook to Self Regulate: Empowering Teenagers to Handle Emotions with Success through Coping Strategies and CBT Exercises by Richard Bass
What to Do When You’re Scared and Worried: A Guide for Kids by James J. Crist
Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents by Ronald Rapee, Ann Wignall, Susan Spence, Vanessa Cobham, and Heidi Lyneham
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Adult ADHD Tools (3 books in 1) Executive Functioning Workbook, Mastering Concentration, Organization, and Cleaning: Strengthen Focus, Memory, and … Now and Long Term by Calvin Caufield
Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder by Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey
Hacking Your ADHD Podcast by William Curb: ADHD can be a struggle, but it doesn’t always have to be. Explores ways that you can work with your ADHD brain to do more of the things you want to do.
Addiction/Substance Abuse
The Addicted Mind Podcast by Duane Osterlind “The Addicted Mind Podcast” offers hope, understanding, and guidance for those dealing with addiction, with real stories and research to inspire and show the journey to recovery is worth it.
Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction by David Sheff
Facing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes From, How It Sabotages Our Lives by Pia Mellody, Andrea Wells Miller, and J. Keith Miller
Love First: A Family’s Guide to Intervention by Jeff Jay and Debra Jay
Recovery One Breath at a Time: Mindfulness Practices for Overcoming Addiction by Kevin Griffin
Refuge Recovery: A Buddhist Path to Recovering from Addiction by Noah Levine
Twelve Steps to Religionless Spirituality: The Power of Spirituality with or without God by Ward B. Ewing
Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines by Nic Sheff
Autism/Bipolar/OCD/Borderline Personality
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
I Am Autistic: A Workbook: Sensory Tools, Practical Advice, and Interactive Journaling for Understanding Life with Autism (By Someone Diagnosed with It) by Chanelle Moriah
Neurodivergent Ninja: A Children’s Book About the Gifts of Neurodiversity by Mary Nhin
So, I’m Autistic: An Introduction to Autism for Young Adults and Late Teens by Sarah O’Brien
Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism by Temple Grandin
Unmasking Autism: The Power of Embracing Our Hidden Neurodiversity by Devon Price
Bipolar Disorder
The Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood’s Most Misunderstood Disorder by Demitri Papolos
The Bipolar Diaries Podcast by Anastasia McLean: As someone who was diagnosed with Bipolar II, I aim to eliminate the stigma surrounding Bipolar and normalize the conversation between those suffering and those who don’t.
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for Bipolar Disorder: Using DBT to Regain Control of Your Emotions and Your Life by Sheri Van Dijk
Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson
Jenny Lawson Website and Blog: bipolar disorder, women https://thebloggess.com/ The
Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner by Julie A. Fast and John D. Preston
Welcome to the Jungle: Facing Bipolar Without Freaking Out by Hilary T. Smith
Neurodivergence
The Executive Functioning Workbook for Teens: Help for Unprepared, Late, and Scattered Teens by Sharon A. Hansen
How To Love Yourself No Matter What Podcast by Amanda Hess: This podcast is dedicated to helping neurodivergent women change what they think is “wrong with them” into their superpower
I Am Autistic: A Workbook: Sensory Tools, Practical Advice, and Interactive Journaling for Understanding Life with Autism (By Someone Diagnosed with It) by Chanelle Moriah
Neurodivergent Ninja: A Children’s Book About the Gifts of Neurodiversity by Mary Nhin
The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Differences by Carol Stock Kranowitz and Lucy Jane Miller
The Self-Help Guide for Teens with Dyslexia by Alais Winton
The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook: Proven, Step-by-Step Techniques for Overcoming Your Fear by Martin M. Antony and Richard P. Swinson
The Social & Emotional Competence Card Game for kids and teens Childtherapytoys.com
Social Literacy: A Social Skills Seminar for Young Adults with ASDs, NLDs, and Social Anxiety by Mary Cohen
Social Skills for Teenagers and Adults with Asperger Syndrome by Nancy J. Patrick
The Teen Girl’s Survival Guide: Ten Tips for Making Friends, Avoiding Drama, and Coping with Social Stress by Lucie Hemmen
Whole Body Listening Larry at Home by Kristen Wilson, Elizabeth Sautter and Eric Hutchison
Whole Body Listening Poster by Kristen Wilson and Elizabeth Sautter
You Are a Social Detective by Michelle Garcia Winner and Pamela Crooke
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents by Eli R. Lebowitz
Crushing OCD Workbook for Kids: 50 Fun Activities to Overcome OCD With CBT and Exposures by Natasha Daniels and Richy K. Chandler
From Stuck to Unstuck: Break Free from the OCD & Anxiety Loop Using the Triple-A Response® and Take Back Control of Your Life by Matthew Codde
The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD: A Guide to Overcoming Obsessions and Compulsions Using Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by Jon Hershfield and Tom Corboy
Parenting Kids With OCD: A Guide to Understanding and Supporting Your Child With OCD by Bonnie Zucker
Obsessed: A Memoir of My Life with OCD by Allison Britz
The OCD & Anxiety Podcast by Robert James
The OCD Workbook for Teens: Manage Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsive Behavior with CBT and Mindfulness by Anthony Bishop
Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts: A CBT-Based Guide to Getting Over Frightening, Obsessive, or Disturbing Thoughts by Sally M. Winston and Martin N. Seif
What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming OCD by Dawn Huebner and Bonnie Matthews
When a Family Member Has OCD: Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Skills to Help Families Affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Jon Hershfield
Borderline Personality Disorder
Beyond Borderline: True Stories of Recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder by John G. Gunderson and Perry D Hoffman
DBT & Me Podcast by Michelle Henderson and Kate Sherman: DBT can improve depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and other mental health struggles.
I Hate You–Don’t Leave Me: Third Edition: Understanding the Borderline Personality by Jerold J. Kreisman and Hal Straus
Lost in the Mirror: An Inside Look at Borderline Personality Disorder by Richard Moskovitz
Loving Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder: How to Keep Out-of-Control Emotions from Destroying Your Relationship by Shari Y. Manning
Raising Resilient Children with a Borderline or Narcissistic Parent by Margalis Fjeldstad and Jean McBride
Stop Caretaking the Borderline or Narcissist: How to End the Drama and Get On with Life by Margalis Fjeldstad
Body Image/Boundaries/Vulnerability
Body Image and Eating Disorders
Beauty Sick: How the Cultural Obsession with Appearance Hurts Girls and Women by Renee Engeln
Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys by Charlotte Markey, Daniel Hart, and Douglas Zacher
The Body Image Book for Girls: Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless by Charlotte Markey
Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch
I Weigh Podcast with Jameela Jamil: Join actress and activist Jameela Jamil (The Good Place, She-Hulk) as she explores issues surrounding mental health, body image, and activism
Love Your Body: A Positive Affirmation Guide for Loving and Appreciating Your Body by Louise Hay
More Than A Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament by Lexie Kite and Lindsay Kite
Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image: Learning to Love Ourselves as We Are by Hillary L. McBride
Some Body to Love: 12 Weeks to a Better Body Image by Dr. Carly LeBaron
Boundaries, Codependency, and People-Pleasing
A Codependent Mind Podcast by Brian and Stephanie: A couple’s honest first-hand account of a descent into and emergence from codependency
The Disease To Please: Curing the People-Pleasing Syndrome by Harriet B. Braiker
Emotional Sobriety: From Relationship Trauma to Resilience and Balance by Tia
Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent, and Respect: Teach children about body ownership, respect, feelings, choices, and recognizing bullying behaviors (ages 4-7) by Jayneen Sanders and Sarah Jennings
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Attachment
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
The Attachment Quiz by Eli Harwood: https://attachmentnerd.com/quiz/attachment-quiz
The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Raising Securely Attached Kids: Using Connection-Focused Parenting to Create Confidence, Empathy, and Resilience by Eli Harwood
Your Brain on Love: The Neurobiology of Healthy Relationships Audiobook by Stan Tatkin
Shame, Vulnerability, and Self-Compassion
Brene’ Brown Website https://brenebrown.com/ I’m a researcher, storyteller, and Texan who’s spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy.
Carry On, Warrior: The Power of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life by Glennon Doyle
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff
Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living by Pema Chodron
Narcissism
But Still, She Thrives Podcast: Narcissistic Abuse, Toxic Relationships, Healthy Boundaries, Childhood Abuse, Trauma Healing by Christy Jade
It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People by Ramani Durvasula
Trauma and PTSD
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk
The Body Keeps the Score Workbook by Jane Fenn
The Children’s Institute Website: supports children and families in healing from traumatic experiences. They offer early education and youth programs, counseling services, parenting support, workforce and community leadership development, and more. https://www.childrensinstitute.org/
Crisis in America PTSD Podcast by KGRA Digital Broadcasting: PTSD and Veteran Suicide’s podcast series informs, educates, promotes change and solutions on the veteran suicide epidemic facing our nation.
Coping with Trauma-Related Dissociation: Skills Training for Patients and Therapists by Suzette Boon, Kathy Steele, Onno van der Hart
The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle
Dr. Gabor Mate’ Website on body/mind connection, trauma, ADHD, addiction, and compassionate inquiry. https://drgabormate.com/
Greater Than the Sum of Our Parts: Discovering Your True Self Through Internal Family Systems Therapy Audiobook Richard C. Schwartz
Sacred Wounds: A Path to Healing from Spiritual Trauma by Teresa B. Pasquale
Tapping In: A Step-by-Step Guide to Activating Your Healing Resources Through Bilateral Stimulation by Laurel Parnell
The Trauma Therapist Podcast by Guy Crawford Macpherson: A podcast about the human spirit. Join Guy Macpherson as he interviews thought leaders in the fields of trauma, mindfulness, addiction, and yoga.
What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry
Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men by Lundy Bancroft
Healing Childhood Sexual Trauma by Vighnesh Rege
Healing Collective Trauma: A Process for Integrating our Intergenerational and Cultural Wounds by Thomas Hübl
Healing Days: A Guide For Kids Who Have Experienced Trauma by Susan Farber Straus and Maria Bogade
Healing Racial Trauma: The Road to Resilience by Sheila Wise Rowe and Soong-Chan Rah
Healing Trauma: A Pioneering Program for Restoring the Wisdom of Your Body by Peter A Levine
It Didn’t Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn
Loving Someone Who Has Sexual Trauma: A Compassionate Guide to Supporting Your Partner and Improving Your Relationship by Megan Lara Negendank
Men Too: Unspoken Truths About Male Sexual Abuse by Dr Kelli Palfy
No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model by Richard Schwartz
Poppy and the Overactive Amygdala by Holly Rae Provan and, Eric Provan
The PTSD Survival Guide for Teens: Strategies to Overcome Trauma, Build Resilience, and Take Back Your Life by Sheela Raja and, Jaya Raja Ashrafi
The PTSD Workbook: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms by Mary Beth Williams and Soili Poijula
Grief and Loss
After a Suicide Loss article and resources by the Suicide Awareness Voices Education (SAVE): https://www.save.org/programs/suicide-loss-support/after-a-suicide-loss/
Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of Grief by Joanne Cacciatore
Beyond Tears: Living After Losing a Child by Ellen Mitchell, Rita Volpe, Ariella Long, Phyllis Levine, Madeline Perri Kasden, Barbara Goldstein, Barbara Eisenberg, Lorenza Colletti, Audrey Cohen, and Carol Barkin
Complicated Grief: How to Understand, Express, and Reconcile Your Especially Difficult Grief by Alan Wolfelt
Dying to Be Free: A Healing Guide for Families After a Suicide Paperback by Beverly Cobain and Jean Larch
First Year of Grief Journal: 52 Week Journal for the Grieving by Aileen Foos
Grieving for the Sibling You Lost: A Teen’s Guide to Coping with Grief and Finding Meaning After Loss by Erica Goldblatt Hyatt
Healing Your Grieving Heart for Kids: 100 Practical Ideas by Alan D. Wolfelt
I Miss You: A First Look at Grief by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker
It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Managing Grief and Loss in a Culture that Doesn’t Understand by Megan Devine
Grief After Homicide: Surviving, Mourning, Reconciling by Alan Wolfelt
Grief One Day at a Time: 365 Meditations to Help You Heal After Loss by Alan Wolfelt
Grief Out Loud Podcast by The Dougy Center: A mix of personal stories, tips for supporting children, teens, and yourself, and interviews with bereavement professionals. Platitude and cliché-free
The Joyful Mourning Podcast by the Dougy Center: For Women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss: https://www.themorning.com/listen
The Orphaned Adult: Understanding And Coping With Grief And Change After The Death Of Our Parents by Alexander Levy
Repairing the Heartbreak of Pet Loss Grief: 3 Phases of Healing after Losing Your Best Friend by C. Jeffrey
Saying Goodbye Without Saying Hello by RaeBeth McGee-Buda and Marcy Rachel
Teens, Loss, and Grief: The Ultimate Teen Guide by Edward Myers and Kelly Adams
The Trevor Project: Suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ young people: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Unshattered Grief: Helping Others Through Loss Without Breaking Them…Again by Michelle L. Cramer
When Your Soulmate Dies: A Guide to Healing Through Heroic Mourning by Alan Wolfelt
Why?: A Story for Kids Who Have Lost a Parent to Suicide (ages 3-8) by Melissa Allen Heath and Frances Ives
Mental Health/Cognitive Behavior
Mental Health/Mental Illness
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
The Brain Warrior’s Way Podcast by Dr Daniel & Tana Amen: Win the war for your health and defeat anxiety, depression, memory loss, ADHD, addictions, disease, and obesity.
Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Dr. Joe Dispenza
For the Love of Me: Choose Yourself Every Day/Por amor a mí: Elígete a diario y mejora tu salud mental by Alma Lozano
Happiness Is a Serious Problem: A Human Nature Repair Manual by Dennis Prage
I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont and David Catrow
Mental Illness Happy Hour Podcast by Paul Gilmartin: “Remarkable” - Psychology Today”A vital, compassionate gem that fills a desperate and under-addressed need in our society.” - Esquire “A perversely safe place in which he and his guests talk about their fears, addictions and traumatic childhoods.”
Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation by Daniel J. Siegel
National Alliance on Mental Illness Website: resources, advocacy, and support groups for those who struggle with mental illness and their loved ones. https://www.nami.org/Home
National Institute for Mental Health Website: basic information on mental disorders, a range of related topics, the latest mental health research, and information on Child & Adolescent Mental Health. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/
Running with Scissors: A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs
The Science of Self-Empowerment: Awakening the New Human Story by Gregg Braden
SelfHealers Soundboard Podcast by the Holistic Psychologist: A global, community-based healing experience created by Dr.Nicole LePera +Jenna Weakland
The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem: The Definitive Work on Self-Esteem by the Leading Pioneer in the Field by Nathaniel Branden
Surviving Schizophrenia: A Family Manual by E. Fuller Torrey
Think Confident, Be Confident for Teens: A Cognitive Therapy Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt and Creating Unshakable Self-Esteem by Marci G Fox
Very Well Mind Website: Whether you want to better manage stress, understand a mental health disorder, or learn why we dream, get the guidance you need to be healthy and happy. https://www.verywellmind.com/
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero
You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health―With Advice from Experts and Wisdom from Real People and Families by Ken Duckworth
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)/Changing Your Thinking
ACT Made Simple: An Easy-to-Read Primer on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy by Russ Harris and Steven C. Hayes
Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Joe Dispenza
Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical DBT Exercises for Learning Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation & Distress Tolerance by Matthew McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood, and Jeffrey Brantley
The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living - A Guide to ACT by Russ Harris
Stuff That Sucks: A Teen’s Guide to Accepting What You Can’t Change and Committing to What You Can by Ben Sedley
This Is How: Surviving What You Think You Can’t by Augusten Burroughs
Sex and Gender Education
Sex and Puberty Education
Boys & Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity by Peggy Orenstein
The Care and Keeping of You 1: The Body Book for Younger Girls (ages 8+) by Valorie Schaefer
The Care and Keeping of You 2: The Body Book for Older Girls (ages 10+) by Cara Natterson
Girls & Sex: Navigating the Complicated New Landscape by Peggy Orenstein
It’s Not the Stork!: A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families and Friends (ages 4-8) by Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley
It’s Perfectly Normal!: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health (ages 10+) by Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley
Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent, and Respect: Teach children about body ownership, respect, feelings, choices, and recognizing bullying behaviors (ages 4-7) by Jayneen Sanders and Sarah Jennings
The Ultimate Puberty Book For Boys: The Care and Keeping of You for Boys by Linda Brookie
What’s the Big Secret?: Talking about Sex with Girls and Boys (ages 6-10) by Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown
Men, Boys, and Masculinity
Boys & Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent, and Navigating the New Masculinity by Peggy Orenstein
The Dad Advice Project: Words of Wisdom From Guys Who Love Being Dads by Craig Kessler
I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression by Terrence Real
Manhood in the Making: Cultural Concepts of Masculinity by David D. Gilmore
Men Too: Unspoken Truths About Male Sexual Abuse by Dr Kelli Palfy
The Mythic Masculine (Podcast) by Ian MacKenzie (Author): Explorations on mythology, culture and the emerging masculinities.
The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by bell hooks
Women, Girls, and Feminity
Ashlynn Allen Website: Betrayal Trauma, women’s advocacy https://thisisashlynn.com/
How To Love Yourself No Matter What Podcast by Amanda Hess: This podcast is dedicated to helping neurodivergent women change what they think is “wrong with them” into their superpower
Self-Love Workbook for Women: Release Self-Doubt, Build Self-Compassion, and Embrace Who You Are by Megan Logan
She’s Come Undone by Wally Lamb
A Woman’s Way through the Twelve Steps by Stephanie S. Covington
Women Rowing North: Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing As We Age by Mary Pipher
Families
ABC: A Family Alphabet Book by Bobbie Combs, Desiree Rappa, and Brian Rappa
And Baby Makes Three: The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives by John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman
And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell, and Henry Cole
The Family Book by Todd Par
Hugging Grandma: Loving Those with Memory Disorders by Zina Kramer and David Messing
Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer
The Queer Family Podcast by Jaimie Kelton: A queer mom, humorously goes in-depth with weekly LGBTQIA+ guests about their families; how they made them, and how they show up in a world that wasn’t necessarily designed for them.
The Shelter of Each Other by Mary Pipher
Trans-Kin: A Guide for Family and Friends of Transgender People by Dr. Eleanor A. Hubbard and Cameron T. Whitley
Your Turn for Care: Surviving the Aging and Death of the Adults Who Harmed You by Laura S. Brown