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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.
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.
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.
Yoloha Cork Journal
Journaling what comes up for me in yoga can be really healing and deepens the sense of release.
Champagne Problems Podcast
Exploring more than abstinence has been vital to my recovery, it keeps me from being polarized.
From Jenn
Tools and Resources to find your best self.
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
