Dr. Kristen Neff is my go-to for mindful self-compassion and you find more to read from her here.
Dr. Gabor Maté is a great resource and I really resonate with his perspectives on trauma. You can find his books here.
Dr. Rick Hanson is a go to resource, particularly for mindfulness and self-compassion. You can find his books here.
How does neuroplasticity work? by Ruth Buczynski, PhD. If you’ve ever wondered what brain elasticity is, or how our brains are actually more flexible than once thought, this article gives a brief explanation and nice visual of how neuroplasticity works.
Embodied Self-Compassion by Dr. Ariel Schwartz. “If you find it difficult to accept yourself, this post focuses on simple practices that you can incorporate in your daily life to help you lovingly accept yourself.”
A few of my favorite Instagram posts:
- Powerful phrases to calm and anxious child (or anyone really)
- Kris Trembly: 7 lessons that only pain had the guts to teach me.
- All of our emotions have a job. Do you know them?
- Advice from a Trauma-Based Couples Therapist
- How to support your partner (or feel supported) on a bad day
- therapyjeff with 10 therapist approved questions to make your next relationship better
- Nadia Adessi on understanding our behaviors
- Dr. Amy Tran: 6 exercises to teach yourself that it’s safe to stop people pleasing
- marinawrightwellness on the 7 different types of rest
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