Resources

The resources listed here are some that I have found helpful. You can check these out, and/or create your own list of resources. Click on the name to go to the site.

Resources for Complex Trauma

Pete Walker's Website on Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (See the list on the left side for resources and information)

Book: The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, & Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Mate and his son Daniel Maté"

Window of Tolerance Image: (From John Hopkins University)

You Tube Video with Dr. Gabor Mate': The 7 Impacts of Trauma

C-PTSD Survivors: 10 Important Messages you May Have Missed in Childhood: You Tube Video by Heidi Priebe. If you like this video, check out her many videos. She is very good at explaining trauma and attachment.

Complex PTSD: 10 Realistic Signs of Healing: You Tube Video by Heidi Priebe. If you like this video, check out her many videos. She is very good at explaining trauma and attachment.

Understanding Trauma - Part 1: You Tube Video by Tim Fletcher. He has multiple videos that are very good about trauma and its various aspects. He has an addiction background and a Christian background that he uses in some videos.

Trauma Research Foundation: There are lots of videos, resource articles and research articles on this site, as well s book referrals.

How the Body Keeps the Score on Trauma: You Tube Video with Bessel van der Kolk

Resources that Soothe and Calm

Eco Meditation: by Dawson Church. This is a positive supportive meditation to bring in positive energy and healing.

Insight Timer: App with mediations and more

Click Meditation tab in middle of page. Scan QR code to get app on phone. Answer questions. It will see if you want to sign up for the Plus version (which you have to pay for). You can click the "skip" word in the top right corner instead of try it for free (unless you want to pay. I don't). It will ask if you want the Intentions Widget. Scroll down here to choose a meditation that fits for you.

Larimer Sound Alchemy Music - Empath's Sanctuary: I find this music calming in my body. Check out other music by Larimer. He has healing medicine music as well.

Steven Hayes Tools: Steven Hayes founded ACT. There is a lot to explore here. Be sure to click on the Tools tab and scroll all the way down. There are videos, activities related to the principles of ACT, and self assessments you can take on a variety of topics. There is also a Podcast tab on the home page that has a menu of podcasts you can listen to learn more.