Therapy doesn’t only happen in session. Healing is a practice and having the right tools at the right time can help you reconnect, ground yourself, and move forward with more clarity.
Below you’ll find a collection of thoughtful, handpicked resources to support your growth, deepen your self-understanding, and offer comfort when things feel overwhelming. Feel free to explore what speaks to you, and return anytime.
A selection of trusted reads on healing, self-understanding, and emotional resilience.
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DBT Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets – Marsha M. Linehan
The Mindfulness Solution – Ronald D. Siegel
The Happiness Trap – Russ Harris
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle – Emily & Amelia Nagoski
Set Boundaries, Find Peace – Nedra Glover Tawwab
No Bad Parts – Richard Schwartz
The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk
What Happened to You? – Bruce D. Perry & Oprah Winfrey
Online resources to support crisis response, community connection, and emotional education.
The Trevor Project
24/7 crisis support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ youth. Offers phone, chat, and text access to trained counselors.
Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 support for anyone in emotional crisis. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988 for 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
The nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization offering support for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
The Gottman Institute
Research-based tools and articles for improving relationships, communication, and emotional connection.
The Mighty
A digital health community sharing stories and lived experiences related to mental health, chronic illness, disability, and more.
Don’t hesitate to ask for help
If you’re a teen in the Bay Area navigating life with OCD, you don’t have to go it alone. Therapist Sally Huskisson organizes relaxed, peer-based hangouts where teens can connect, unwind, and feel understood. It’s a low-pressure way to share space with others who truly get what you’re going through.
Reach out to Sally at sallyhusk@yahoo.com to learn more.
Each year, the IOCDF hosts one of the most compassionate and empowering conferences for people living with OCD. With tracks for adults, teens, and children, it’s a space to learn, connect, and find support from people who’ve been there.
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Developed by the VA, this free tool offers practical ways to manage PTSD symptoms. Whether you need a calming technique or help navigating difficult emotions, it’s available online and as a mobile app, there when you need it most.
This organization offers thoughtful, trauma-informed resources and firsthand stories from survivors. It’s a helpful starting point if you’re looking to better understand your own experience or just want to hear from others who’ve walked a similar path.
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https://istss.org/If you’ve been affected by someone else’s trauma through work, caregiving, or a close relationship, this thoughtful toolkit offers helpful resources and guidance to support your emotional health and overall well-being.
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