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Resources
I love learning. Exploring different ideas, theories, research, and perspectives is so exciting to me! I hope this page can inspire others to open their minds to new concepts and practices.
*This is intended to enhance therapy with a professional, not replace it!*
Books
MAN'S SEARCH FOR MEANING -VIKTOR FRANKL
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” I LOVE Viktor Frankl. This book is great for people who are willing to challenge their perspective on pain and suffering. Disclaimer: This book is about Frankl's experience in a concentration camp, and has parts that are difficult to read.
THE POWER OF VULNERABILITY -BRENÉ BROWN
“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we actually are. Choosing authenticity means cultivating the courage to be imperfect, to set boundaries, and to be vulnerable.” Brené Brown has tons of knowledge and insight to share. Her books are great for people who want to understand themselves and feel understood. You will find yourself saying, "that sounds just like me." Brené is an excellent speaker, so I recommend the audio versions!
HOW EMOTIONS ARE MADE -LISA FELDMAN BARRETT
"An emotion is your brain’s creation of what your bodily sensations mean, in relation to what is going on around you in the world." This book was FASCINATING to me. This is good for people who are interested in brain research and theories. It will challenge your ideas about the way people think and interpret the world. It is very information heavy, so be prepared to think!
WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU? -BRUCE D PERRY & OPRAH WINFREY
“So I’m not crazy?” “No. Your brain is doing exactly what you would expect it to do considering what you lived through.” I love Oprah and I love this book. This is a great book for people who want to learn about trauma in a digestible and conversational way. You will get the brain science from Dr. Perry and the story telling from Oprah, making this book informative and engaging.
ADULT CHILDREN OF EMOTIONALLY IMMATURE PARENTS -LIDSAY C GIBSON
“Remember, your goodness as a person isn’t based on how much you give in relationships, and it isn’t selfish to set limits on people who keep on taking.” This book breaks it all down for you. What does an emotionally immature parent look like? How might that affect you? What can you do about it? The author explains topics in a way that is validating and easy to understand. I think most people could learn something about themselves from this one!
YOUR BRAIN ON ART -SUSAN MAGSAMEN & IVY ROSS
"The bottom line is the arts positively impact every area of your life, including your physical and mental health, learning, flourishing, and community building." This book discusses many different forms of art and expression, and the science that shows their effects on the brain. This book had me brainstorming all of the ways I can incorporate more creativity into my own life.
Apps
DAYLIO
"You can create a daily entry in two taps – pick mood and activities. We crunch data and display them in stats, charts, and correlations." I recommend this app all the time. I love that you can totally customize what you want to track, and you can use it as a super quick journal. And then it gives you stats! Easy, fast, and free, highly recommend.
GOTTMAN CARD DECKS
"This app has questions you can ask your partner, as well as suggestions for things to do and say." If you are looking for an app to strengthen your relationship or spark conversation with your partner, this is a great one! Deck topics include expressing needs, sex questions, date questions, and many more. There are also 6 decks geared toward parents! So much great content from the Gottman Institute, and totally free!
I AM
Do you want an app to add positivity and encouragement to your day? This could be the one! This app sends you affirmations each day to prompt your positive self-talk. You get to choose what topics your affirmations are about, and you can share them with others. This could be used as an easy way to remember to check in with yourself, whether you want to add some relaxation and positivity before bed, or pump yourself up for a good day.
LASTING
This is an interesting app for couples that has sections on several different topics. There are learning modules that use different therapeutic theories (like Gottman) to teach about a topic, and then give the user prompts to reflect on how this applies to them. Couples can connect their apps to compare answers and reflect together. There are also tools presented to build a healthier relationship!
LIBBY
"With Libby, you can enjoy free ebooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from your library. All you need is a library card." It is like Audible, only free. Whether you want to learn more about a psych topic, or you love to read for self care.. this app is for you!
CALM
The Calm app has meditations, guided mindfulness practices, and sleep sounds that decrease stress and anxiety, and aid in better sleep and mindfulness.
Podcasts
THERAPY THOUGHTS
The host of this podcast, Tiffany Roe, is a counselor, psychology professor, and business woman who has so much knowledge to share! Tiffany speaks on different topics around mental health and counseling, and also hosts guests who speak about their topic of expertise. She has a way of explaining that is easy to understand and you will walk away with lots of new tools and ideas.
THE MEL ROBBINS PODCAST
I was recently introduced to this podcast and I love it! Please keep in mind, this one is not specifically about mental health, and Mel Robbins is NOT a licensed mental health professional. That being said, she hosts many guests who ARE mental health professionals and has great conversations with them! Very entertaining and informative, just always be aware of who you are listening to and what their training and potential biases are.
LIGHT UP THE COUCH
This podcast is great for mental health professionals looking for a good way to learn more about SO MANY different topics (and you can get CEs through Clearly Clinical for listening!) Each episode features a different speaker who is an expert on their topic. They are super interesting, and at about an hour long, they are a quick way to increase your knowledge and get inspired!
THERAPY FOR BLACK GIRLS
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is not only intelligent, she is also entertaining! This podcast educates listeners about therapeutic topics with emphasis on the experience of Black women. She also has a great website with tons of resources. Check it out!
Websites
THE GOTTMAN INSTITUTE
"It is our mission to reach out to families in order to help create and maintain greater love and health in relationships." The Gottman Method is used a lot by couples therapists because of the extensive research done around it. I love this website because it offers so many resources for professionals looking for training, as well as for couples and parents looking for tools.
NEW YORK LIFE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
Supporting a child who is dealing with grief can be so difficult. Where do you start? New York Life provides tons of resources for parents, teachers, and other caregivers on how to talk to kids about loss, and how to help them through their grieving process. There are online resources, as well as free hard copies of books and pamphlets that you can order!
TIFFANY ROE
I love Tiffany Roe's content! (Her podcast is in the podcast section). Tiffany is able to explain and normalize mental health issues in such a validating, understandable, and relatable way. She has courses, merch, and business resources on her website tiffanyroe.com. My favorite thing is her Instagram! She shares great tidbits about mental health and being your best self. Follow her and let me know what you think!
THERAPY FOR BLACK GIRLS
This website is FULL of great resources to help provide more mental health information and services, specifically to Black women. Resources include a therapist directory, online communities, a blog, a podcast and more.
Groups
12-STEP PROGRAMS
Most people are aware of Alcoholics Anonymous, but did you know that there are also 12-step groups for family members of people with addictions? Al-Anon, Alateen, Nar-Anon, Families Anonymous, ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) are just a few examples. These meetings are free and offer support from peers, rather than a mental health professional.
PROFESSIONALLY RUN GROUPS
My friend Carlie at Aligned Counseling and Consulting put together this wonderful list of groups offered in the greater Phoenix area! A few are through her practice, and many others are at different practices around the valley. Check out all of the different topics covered.. nutrition, art therapy, couples.. something for everyone!
ARIZONA PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
The Arizona Psychological Association has a large list of groups for kids, teens, men, women, adults, peer support, and loss. These groups are held by different providers and cover a large number of topics. Check out their list and see if any fit your needs! Heads up, they recommend reaching out to the group provider to make sure times and dates have not changed.
Other
911
If you (or someone around you) is unsafe or need immediate assistance, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for assistance right away.
988
This is the national suicide and crisis hotline. You can call or text for an immediate response.
1-844-534-HOPE (4673)
This is the Crisis Hotline for Arizona.
OTHER HOTLINES
Here are some more hotlines for specific populations: --TEENS: 602-248-TEEN (8336) --VETERANS: 1-866-4AZ-VETS (429-8387) --LGBTQ+: The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 --CHILD ABUSE: (800) 422-4453 --DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: (800) 799-7233 --SEXUAL ASSULT: (800) 656-4673 --SUBSTANCE ABUSE: (800) 662-4357 --EATING DISORDERS: text “NEDA” to 741741
NATIONAL SAFE PLACE
Have you noticed the yellow signs at QT, the library, or another business that say SAFE PLACE? "If you are having problems at home, suffering from abuse or neglect, lost or in some dangerous situation, with a drunk or unsafe driver, or just need to talk about a problem, the nearest Safe Place site can connect you directly with resources to help." This is a free resource where teens can go without an adult and get connected to help.
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