Resources
OFTEN OBJECTS, ACTIONS, AND MOVEMENT CAN SUPPORT OUR HEALING. WE'VE CURATED SUCH RESOURCES BELOW.
Helpful Tools and Resources
Favorites From Our Team
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From Amber
Items and books thoughtfully curated for your daily routines.
Animal Speaks-Ted Andrews
I love to read about the messages animals could bring. The connection is never wrong!
White Light Oracle Deck-Alaona Fairchild
I pull an oracle card when I feel out of alignment or I need some direction.
12 Step of Adult Children Workbook (Yellow)
When I work the 12 Steps of ACA I'm validated that I didn't ask for any of the chaos that was put on me.
Codependent No More- Melody Beattie
Beattie, does a great job of breaking down Codependency in examples and bulleted lists.
Strengthening My Recovery Daily Affirmation
I love this book because it helps me stay in alignment and is part of my daily recovery.
Adult Children of Alcoholism and Dysfunctional Families
The "Big Red Book of ACA" is known to bring clarity to the chaos.
Selenite Sticks
Selenite is used to recharge crystals and clear energy. It is used often in Reiki.
Affirmation River Rocks
River rocks are one of my favorite forms of grounding. I pick the one I need in the moment.
The Body Keeps the Score-Bessel Van Der Kolk
This book does an amazing job of explaining how trauma is stored in the body, not the brain.
I thought it was me- Brené Brown
This book is the first book that allowed me to own the neglect without placing blame.
Complex PTSD From Surviving to Thriving- Pete Walker
Walker does an amazing job describing C-PTSD and pairing it with 12 step recovery work for healing.
The Language of Letting Go - Melody Beattie
This is a daily meditation book I like to read to support my awareness of what I control and what I can't.
Healing the Child Within - Charles Whitfield
Whitfield is one of the first practitioners to acknowledge inner child due to addiction.
Mending a Shattered Heart- Stephanie Carnes
Carnes does a great job supporting healing for those wounded by betrayl.
From Amanda
Practical tools to support your daily needs
Seat of your soul meditation cushion
Because sitting with your body and emotions should be comfortable!
Weighted Blanket
Our nervous systems sometimes need the sensation of a gigantic hug to access safety.
The Dance of Anger- Harriet Lerner
Learning about the patterns in our relationships provides so much perspective.
How to keep house while drowning-KC Davis
I feel like I can breathe again when I hear someone speak directly into the shame and perfectionism that comes up in around day to day tasks that take a hit when pathology is big.
The Loving Parent Guidebook
Learning to reparent myself is one of the greatest gifts to my recovery.
The Laundry List Workbook
Working on the traits that developed as a result of family dysfunction is essential to my recovery.
Sacred Rebels Oracle Cards
When I need clarity from my higher self and guides, I pull one of these cards.
From SAM
Tools and Resources to find your best self.
Feel Good Hug Body Wrap
Neuroscience proves positive health benefits from hugs, it's grounding and allows me to get to peace.
ThisWorks Deep Sleep Pillow Spray
Sensory stimulation is another great form of grounding and clears my mind when I'm ready to rest.
Unwinding Anxiety by Dr. Judson Brewer
I find comfort in understanding my anxiety and triggers, as well as tools to regulate.
From Jenn
Comfort, creativity, and calm
The Power of the Other Hand-Lucia Capacchione
Lucia Capacchione shares her vast knowledge of how accessing your right brain connects you to your inner child
After the Rain-Alexandra Elle
I read through this when I need reminders of how far I've come.
Women Who Run with Wolves- Clarissa Pinkola Estés
This book helped me further embrace my femininity and stand strong in who I am.
Dragon's Blood Jasper Stone
I use this and a few other rocks/crystals to help me ground. The weight and smoothness feel calming to my nervous system.
Arteza Highly Pigmented Color Pencils
My favorite set of color pencils, I always have them nearby in case I need to process what I'm feeling without words.
30 Scripts for Relaxation Imagery and Inner Healing
My go to resource for guided imagery inspiration
From stacey
Favorites to help with self-regulation and exploration
LOOP ENGAGE EARPLUGS
When I'm overwhelmed by the noise of daily life, these help filter out the background but I can still hear conversation.
Polyvagal Card Deck
Fantastic strategies for exploring and understanding all nervous system states.
Mindfulness and the 12 steps-therese jacobs-stewart
I really appreciate the connection between 12 step recovery and mindfulness exercises outlined here.
eastern body, western mind- anodea judith
This is helpful in learning about the synthesis and integration of these schools of thought.
Black opal
My favorite palm stone for grounding, protection of emotional space, and dispelling negativity.
oil pastels
Even though it's marketed for kids, I love this set because it stays closed and I can toss it in my bag!
From VICTORIA
For grounding and self discovery
Daring Greatly-Brené Brown
This book allowed me to dig deeper into what it means for me to show vulnerability and how I can use vulnerability in a new way in my own recovery.
heating pad
A comfy tool to support grounding, to bring you comfort, or something to add to your time in relaxation!
Calm
Perfect subscription for both app use on-the-go and at home online for guided meditation and grounding exercises!
essential oil diffusing humidifier
My favorite is lavender, and I know each essential oil comes with its own unique benefits!
From brittany
Tools I love to ground and regulate myself
let that sh*t go journal
I love the profanity as it helps me find humor in some of life's challenges. I love the illustrations and prompts.
Labradorite palm stone
Labradorite is often associated with intuition, self-discovery, and peace. I have one of these that I've had for over ten years. The way it fits in my hand, the temperature of the stone when I pick it up, really helps me feel grounded and connected to my body.
hula hoop
I really love hula hooping. I find it helps me connect with inner child and it's great exercise as an added bonus. I love this hoop because you can take it traveling with you. I love putting on some of my favorite music and losing myself in my hoop.
Calm
I use this app for meditations, daily movements, and even to assist with insomnia. I find this app to be helpful in many different ways and for many different reasons. It does cost money, however, it has been more than worth it to me. It has been a great investment in my recovery.
From celena
Things I love to fight stress and stay well
culturelle probiotics
Gut health is related to mental health, and it is important that our gut is diverse. Through research, these are great even for those with a lot of sensitivities or allergies like Mast Cell Activation.
LMNT Packets
I take half of one a day with water. Keeping our body hydrated and balanced with electrolytes is important for our physical and mental health. It helps our body get what we need. These are also great to help with a lot of chronic issues like POTS, migraines, cervical cranial instability, neuro issues, etc. I recommend this kind because electrolytes should be salty and not sweet, these have no sugar!
rooibos tea
This is a great tea because it can help with many different things. It helps reduce inflammation which is great for anyone. It has a bunch of antioxidants in it. It can even boost heart health. It also can help to fight stress. So, it is great for physical health and mental health!
green tea
Green tea is excellent for circulation. Good circulation and blood flow is key to healing so many ailments. Blood brings oxygen and nutrients needed to heal inflammation, pain, etc. Good circulation is also good for the brain. If our brain receives good oxygen, we can think more clearly and be more focused. Caffeinated or decaf is good.
tulsi turmeric and ginger tea
This is also known to have a calming effect. It increases circulation, reduces inflammation, and fights stress.
peppermint oil
This is great for congestion, GI issues, and soothing sore muscles. It can even reduce headaches. It has so much versatility and so many health benefits. Keeping our body healthy leads to keeping our mind healthy.
dry brush
Dry brushes are a great way to keep the immune system happy. Dry brushing helps with lymphatic draining, increases circulation and energy, and helps remove toxins from the body.
the happiness trap-russ harris
This book uses ACT interventions which can really help with intrusive thoughts and reducing stress and anxiety. I use interventions from this book often and find it to be very helpful.
the universe has your back-gabrielle bernstein
This is a great inspirational book that gives insight into relinquishing control and acceptance. It has some great interventions in here as well.
black tourmaline
It’s great for protecting against negative energy and aiding emotional stability. It’s my favorite grounding rock!
From sydney
For creating a soothing sensory space
lavender spray
I love the smell of lavender and spraying or placing lavender around my house.
