Self Help

An important text by Bessel Van Der Kolk, from start to finish. Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma.

By Nedra Tawwab, this book serves as "the Guide to Reclaiming Yourself" both verbally and non-verbally.

A Book by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman, discusses the ways we keep each other close. I encourage special attention to Aminatou's Shine Theory.

A short, illustrated book by Benjamin Hoff. This book has been influential to me throughout my life; it inspires self-acceptance and simplifies the great conundrum (often taking shape as anxiety) of living life.

A book by Irvin Yalom, this book is wonderful for clients/patients, and therapists alike. Read this to reflect on yourself, or if you'd like to learn about the therapy process.

A book by Dr. Hillary McBride. This text guides you through the process known as embodiment - repairing the relationship with the body that many of us have lost. A few examples of this rupture can happen through traumatic experiences, dismissal of self in a capitalist society in order to maintain productivity, politicizing of bodies for the use of power, and many other important discussions.

By Suzette Elgin. Especially for disempowered groups (QTBIPOC; women) in professional settings: in this book, you'll learn the skills you need to respond to all types of verbal attack.