Recommended Books
Recommended resources for relaxation
Recommended Websites
Recommended Media for Families
Recommended Books
by Lysa Terkeurst. This short book is easy to read and a great help towards healthy relationships.
by Sheila Gregoire. A powerful, much needed book for Christians about healthy marital sex. Could be read as a couple together.
by Sissy Goff. For those raising girls or for women of any age, this book is phenomenal.
by David Thomas. An excellent, very practical resource for those raising boys.
By Edward Welch. This book has helped countless people overcome people pleasing behaviors.
By Debra Fileta. A practical book from a Christian counselor about taking care of your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Recommended resources for relaxation
Basic relaxation technique to reduce anxiety.
A technique to reduce anxiety and become more mindful (aware of the present moment).
A mindfulness exercise to increase self-awareness and find appreciation in the moment.
A relaxation technique that can be very effective in reducing anxiety and helping one fall asleep.
A fascinating video about the vagus nerve and it’s role in calming down your body. Licensed counselor, Kati Morton, offers some great tips to try.
The Soaking In His Presence YouTube channel has some really soothing instrumental music that I have found very calming.
Recommended Websites
In this extremely helpful show, licensed counselor Debra Fileta helps guests explore answers to their life struggles.
Dr. Amen is a renown psychiatrist who specializes in brain health. He has a very useful podcast, as well as an online supplement store (Brain MD) which offers alternatives to psychotropic medications. You can take a free online quiz at https://brainhealthassessment.com/ to assess your brain type and get helpful recommendations.
Offers a free online quiz to assess your attachment style, as well as other resources for improving healthy attachment.
Recommended Media for Families
Wonderfully illustrated book about animals and nature. Promotes healthy slow living and mindfulness.
A delightful children's book trilogy about a young bear on a grand adventure. Promotes identifying emotions, acts of courage and love.
Really fun medieval fantasy for teens and adults. Some violence but overall a clean young adult novel that models courage and integrity.