Resources
This collection of resources is far from comprehensive and I hope you will find things here that will be valuable companions on your journey.
Trauma
Books
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
Peace from Broken Pieces: How to Get Through What You're Going Through by Iyanla Vanzant
Coping with Trauma-Related Dissociation by Suzette Boon, Kathy Steele & Onno van der Hart
The Complex PTSD Workbook by Arielle Schwartz
Inner Bonding: Becoming a Loving Adult to Your Inner Child by Margaret Paul
Anxiety / Depression / Mood
Books
The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris
The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook by Edmund J. Bourne
The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide, Third Edition by David J. Miklowitz
A Liberated Mind: How to Pivot Toward What Matters by Steven C. Hayes
Be Free. Be You. by Achea Redd
Eating Disorders + Anti-Diet Culture
Books
8 Keys to Recovery from An Eating Disorder by Carolyn Costin
Eating in the Light of the Moon by Anita Johnston
Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison
Intuitive Eating and Intuitive Eating Workbook by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch
Additional Resources & Support
Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders (F.E.A.S.T.) - an international nonprofit organization of and for parents and caregivers to help loved ones recover from eating disorders
National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA)’s free Toolkits for parents, educators, coaches/athletic trainers, and workplaces - great resources for prevention and education
Renewed - A Nashville-based non-profit organization focused on supporting those in ED recovery in the state of Tennessee (and their loved ones); offers a variety of resources and services including an ED provider directory, free support groups (including art therapy and music therapy), body-positive yoga classes, and more
Project HEAL - Treatment access support through an insurance navigation program, treatment placement program, and cash assistance program
Body Image + Health At Every Size (HAES)
Books
The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor
Radical Belonging by Lindo Bacon
Body Respect by Lindo Bacon
More Than a Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornamentby Lindsay & Lexie Kite
Body Kindness by Rebecca Scritchfield
General Personal Growth
Books
I Thought It Was Just Me and The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo
There is Nothing Wrong With You by Cheri Huber
You Belong: A Call for Connection by Sebene Selassie
The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanne Stabile
The Complete Enneagram: 27 Paths to Greater Self-Knowledge by Beatrice Chestnut
Relationships + Sexuality
Books
Wired for Love (on attachment styles) by Stan Tatkin
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find--and Keep--Love by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
How to Be an Adult in Relationships by David Richo
Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence by Esther Perel
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John & Julie Gottman
Ready to Heal: Breaking Free of Addictive Relationships by Kelly McDaniel
Facing Love Addiction by Pia Mellody
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman
Additional Resources & Support
Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) - 12-step fellowship; directory of face-to-face, online, and phone meetings, literature, etc.