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.

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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

My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem

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

In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness by Peter Levine

The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Wendy Maltz

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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

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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

A Hunger So Wide And So Deep: A Multiracial View of Women's Eating Problems by Becky Thompson

Intuitive Eating and Intuitive Eating Workbook by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch

Your Dieting Daughter: Antidotes Parents can Provide for Body Dissatisfaction, Excessive Dieting, and Disordered Eating by Carolyn Costin

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