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mental health is political
yung_pueblo (Instagram account)
upstreampodcast (Instagram account)
grief
Defining the Future of Grief Psychology with Love, Lorraine Hedtke
Helping Children Deal With Grief, Child Mind Institute
Making Sense of Grief, Psychology Today
nervous system regulation
BounceBack BC & Anxiety Canada: free skill-building programs
6 Steps to Emotional Self-Regulation - Overcoming amygdala hijack
"Just Breathe" by Julie Bayer Salzman & Josh Salzman,
thenapministry (Instagram account)
literature
The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel Van der Kolk
The Myth of Normal, Gabor Mate
When the Body Says No, Gabor Mate
Belonging, Toko-pa Turner
Emotional Inheritance, Galit Atlas
Trauma and Identity, Vivian Broughton
Ten Steps to Nanette, Hannah Gadsby
Women Who Run With the Wolves, Clarissa Pinkola Estes
It’s Not You, Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People, Ramani Durvasula
Complex PTSD, From Surviving to Thriving, Pete Walker
self-compassion
Test how self-compassionate you are, Kristin Neff
Self-Compassion Exercises, Kristin Neff
Learning to Respond Not React, Tara Brach
the.holistic.psychologist (Instagram account)
roots of trauma
Difference Between ADHD and BPD
The Wisdom of Trauma, Gabor Maté
drdoylesays (Instagram account)
Hidden Brain (podcast)
Invisiblilia (podcast)
Description of Addiction, Gabor Maté
Dictionary of Obscure Shadows, John Koenig
The Toxic Signs You’re Dealing with a Narcissist, Dr. Ramani Durvasula
vagus nerve
How to Reset your Vagus Nerve - "11 scientifically proven methods that boost health & happiness, promote healing, aid relaxation, and create mental clarity"
5 Techniques to Train the Vagus Nerve: "Increased vagal tone is related to positive emotions and emotional regulation"
Polyvagal Theory Explained Simply, Sukie Baxter
somaticexperiencingit (Instagram account)
neurodiversity
Highly Sensitive Person: The Signs, Challenges and Strengths of Being Sensitive w/ Dr. Ketam Hamdan (podcast)
Nanette, Hannah Gadsby (film)
Douglas, Hannah Gadsby (film)
adhd_love_ (Instagram account)
Refocused exploring adult ADHD (podcast)