Speaking of Suicide, https://speakingofsuicide.com/  a resource created by Stacey Freedenthal PhD, LCSW, offering a valuable collection of resources and support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, their loved ones, survivors, and mental health professionals.​

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Books

 

Books I frequently recommend.
 

DARE: The New Way to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks. Barry McDonagh. Overcome anxiety and panic attacks by embracing anxious sensations, following a four-step (DARE) approach.

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Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. Anna Lembke. Modern overconsumption's impact on the brain's pleasure-pain balance is explored, with strategies suggested for recovery.​

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Gone From My Sight. Barbara Karnes. Physical and emotional changes of the dying process are described in this compassionate booklet, helping families and caregivers.

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The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss. Mary-Frances O'Connor. The neuroscience of grief is explored, revealing how the brain processes loss and adapts to a loved one's absence.

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I'm Not Sick, I Don't Need Your Help! How to Help Someone with Mental Illness Accept Treatment. Xavier Amador. A compassionate approach, the "LEAP" strategy, is offered to help individuals with anosognosia accept mental health treatment.

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It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand. Megan Devine. Societal norms around grief are challenged, validating its ongoing nature and guiding how to genuinely support those in pain.

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Lifting Heavy Things: Healing Trauma with Strength, Wisdom, and Resilience. Laura Khoudari. An embodied approach to trauma healing integrates physical strength training with mindfulness.

Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life. Thich Nhat Hanh. This classic guide introduces mindfulness practices for integrating peace and awareness into daily activities, promoting calm and presence.​

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Rules of Estrangement: Why Adult Children Cut Ties & How to Heal the Conflict. Joshua Coleman. Reasons for family estrangement are explored, offering parents guidance to understand and potentially reconcile with adult children.

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Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself. Nedra Glover Tawwab. A clear framework for establishing healthy boundaries is provided, aiming to improve relationships and foster personal peace.

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The Myth of Closure: Ambiguous Loss in a Time of Pandemic and Change. Pauline Boss. The idea of "closure" in grief is challenged, introducing "ambiguous loss" and offering strategies for coping with unresolved loss.

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The Science of Stuck: Breaking Through Inertia to Find Your Path Forward. Britt Frank. Why people feel "stuck" is explored from a physiological perspective, offering strategies to overcome inertia and foster growth.

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Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything. B. J. Fogg. The "Tiny Habits" method for sustainable behavior change is introduced, focusing on small, easy actions.

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We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships. Kat Vellos. Challenges in adult friendships are addressed, offering strategies to cultivate deeper, more resilient connections.

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When a Loved One Won't Seek Mental Health Treatment: How to Promote Recovery and Reclaim Your Family's Well-Being. C. Alec Pollard, Melanie VanDyke, Gary Mitchell, Heidi J. Pollard, & Gloria Mathis. Strategies are offered for individuals whose loved ones refuse mental health treatment, promoting family well-being.