Below are some websites and books that may be of help. Websites are listed first by category then books again by category.
Websites
Somatic Experiencing
- The Australian Site www.seaustralia.com.au/
- The US site: traumahealing.org/
- Peter Levine on youtube - there's some great stuff. I also appreciate Irene Lyon's practical applications. These can make a nice compliment to any work we do together.
- Irene Lyon on YouTube has a great channel, heaps of informative videos. Click here for a great practical exercise to help with anxiety!
Stress and everyday living
- For everyday living, I love Rick Hanson. He is a fabulous teacher and support. He has many free resources to help you live in a more relaxed and balanced way. He's generous, funny, and has a beautifully scientific and experiential approach to his work and teachings. www.rickhanson.net/
- And, check out Eckhart Tolle, Tara Brach, Pema Chodron, on YouTube, and on www.soundstrue.com
- This is a lovely article about creating good conditions for the outcomes we want: both for artful living and artistic endeavours (read it even if you don't think you're creative - super useful tips in here for everyday life) www.lionsroar.com/the-great-perfection-of-creativity/
Parenting and self-care
- Dan Siegel is a bit more cerebral, but he has some great insights into self-care, parenting, and how healing happens. He also has some lovely free resources that are worth checking out: www.drdansiegel.com
- The Gottman Institute is awash with infor for couples and also parenting tips. www.gottman.com/
Women's sexuality and health
Here are a few links from Martina Hughes at Tantric Blossoming in Melbourne. She has info for men, too, but I can only vouch for the women's practices that I think are valuable.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThtbIepQZQo&index=2&list=PL1pN1NXO9PBR9CXINZ1iQgnJ8SlYrJB6I&t=0s
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9xvvYdtHbc&list=PL1pN1NXO9PBR9CXINZ1iQgnJ8SlYrJB6I&index=2
You can check out her website tantricblossoming.com/
Books
For Relationships:
- Really Relating: How to build and enduring relationship - David Jansen
- Passionate Marriage - David Schnarch
- Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work - John Gottman
For Parenting:
- P.E.T. Parent Effectiveness Training - Thomas Gordon
- The whole brain child - Dr Dan Seigal
- Trauma-Proofing your children - Maggie Klein and Peter Levine
About Somatic Experiencing:
For Sex and Sexuality:
- Passionate Marriage - David Schnarch
- Anything by Diana Richardson
- (NOTE: These are pretty hetero-oriented. If you are LGBTQI, I apologise, and PLEASE send me your favourite authors!)
Everyday coping and stress management
- The Bullet Journalling Method - Ryder Carroll
- The Obstacle is the Way -
- It's Not Your Money - Tosha Silver
- Reality Slap - Russ Harris Some great practices and suggestions. Sometimes a little shallow, perhaps, or not rich, but baby and bathwater...
Mindfulness, presence, and self-care
- Radical Acceptance and True Refuge - Tara Brach
- The Power of Now - Eckhardt Tolle
- Stillness Speaks - Eckhart Tolle. Also loads of free stuff on YouTube
- When things fall apart and The wisdom of no escape - Pema Chodron
- These books are also translated into great audio programs at www.soundstrue.com
Work
- Real happiness at work - Sharon Salzberg
- Zen and the art of making a living - Lawrence G. Boldt
Most of the authors have websites, facebook pages, and interviews and free stuff on YouTube...
