Post Storm Therapy Resource Library
- Jul 8
- 3 min read
Resources to support your healing journey.
Therapy doesn't begin and end with a 53-minute session. Sometimes the right book, podcast, or simple tool can help reinforce what we're working on together or provide a new perspective between appointments.
This library is a collection of resources I frequently recommend to clients. You're not expected to read everything, in fact, I encourage you to explore what feels helpful and leave the rest. Healing looks different for everyone.
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📖 Books
Books
📖 Boundaries: When to Say YES, When to Say NO, To Take Control of Your Life
Author: John Townsend and Henry Cloud
Why I recommend it: This book allows you to see real life examples of how boundaries can look. It also adds a biblical aspect if that is a right fit for you
Best for: Boundaries-Relationships
📖 Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself
Author: Nedra Glover Tawwab
Why I recommend it: A self help style book to explore boundaries while teaching applicable skills to use within relationships
Best for: Boundaries-Relationships
📖 Attached
Authors: Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
Why I recommend it:A great introduction to attachment styles and how they can influence relationships, communication, and connection.
Best for: Relationships - Attachment - Dating
📖 No Bad Parts
Authors: Richard Schwartz
Why I recommend it:A great introduction to parts work. I also highly recommend listening to this as an audio book and you can listen to Dr Schwartz actually walk you through some exercises
Best for: Growth-Trauma
📖 Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement
Authors: Dr. Kevin M. Gilmartin
Why I recommend it: This is a great book for Law Enforcement and their families. It talks about impacts the job has on the individual and their family members. Its a easy read. I highly recommend getting the book for their website to ensure you support the author.
Best for: Law Enforcement-First Responders
📖 The Autism Relationships Handbook: How to Thrive in Friendships, Dating, and Love
Authors: Joe Biel & Faith G Harper
Why I recommend it: I think the title does a good job at explaining what this book is about. The authors make the book really enjoyable to read. It is super informational but not overbearing
Best for: Autism-Relationships-Communication
Podcasts
🎧 Ten Percent Happier
A great podcast for learning about mindfulness and meditation.
🎧 The Trauma Therapist Podcast
Interviews with trauma therapists and conversations about healing, resilience, and trauma-informed care.
🎧 Specific episodes
-Anything with Linda Thai https://www.linda-thai.com/about/interviews
Apps
📱 PTSD Coach
Developed specifically to help people understand PTSD symptoms while providing coping tools and grounding exercises.
📱 CBT-i Coach
A helpful companion app for improving sleep and practicing CBT-I skills.
📱 CPT Coach
A step by step app that can help you walk through Cognitive Processing Therapy
📱 Finch
A gentle self-care app that encourages healthy habits through small daily goals.
📱 Calm
Guided meditations, sleep stories, breathing exercises, and relaxing music.
Websites
Evidence-based education and resources about PTSD, trauma, and recovery..
Reliable information about anything postpartum, free resources and free support groups.
A wealth of resources and information about ADHD
Evidence-based information about Dissociation
Videos
These are a few types of videos I often recommend:
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
A Gentle Reminder
You don't need to read every book, listen to every podcast, or try every app to make progress. These resources are simply here to support the work we're doing together.
If you're unsure where to start or if something doesn't feel like the right fit please bring it up during our next session. I'd be happy to help you find resources that match your goals, interests, and where you are in your healing journey.
I frequently update this as I come across additional resources. If you are looking for something specific, please let me know in our next session.
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