RESOURCES

The resources below reflect some of the thinkers, authors, and practices that have shaped my approach to therapy. They represent a blend of Western psychology, mindfulness and contemplative practices, social justice frameworks, and explorations of meaning and resilience.

General Mental Health

The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris
A Liberated Mind by Steven Hayes

Mindfulness & Meditation

 Mindfulness for Beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn
 Mindfulness Essential Series by Thich Nhat Hanh
 Peace is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh
 Wheel of Awareness Meditation (YouTube link)
 Plum Village App (Android, iOS), Happier App (Android, iOS), Insight Timer App (Android, iOS)
 10% Happier with Dan Harris Podcast

Emotions

 Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown
 Dealing With Feelings by Marc Brackett
 How We Feel App (Android, iOS)

Communication

 Say What You Mean by Oren Jay Sofer
 Nonviolent Communication by Marshal Rosenberg

Habits/Behavior Change

 Atomic Habits by James Clear
 Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg
 The Craving Mind by Judson Brewer

Self-Compassion & Body Image

 The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff and Chris Germer
 The Body Is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor

Trauma & Healing

 What Happened to You? by Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey
 The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
 Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker

Values & Meaning

 The Choice Point YouTube video by Russ Harris
 Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
 Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Social Justice & Systemic Awareness

 The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee
 Rest Is Resistance by Tricia Hersey