Resources
Here are a few resources I’ve found that have been a great help to myself and my clients! Whether you prefer having an app at your fingertips to track your mood or a book to help you learn more about the brain’s response to trauma, there is something to support everyone no matter where you are on your journey.
Mindfulness Apps:
Headspace (Google Play / App Store)
Calm (Google Play / App Store)
Simple Habit (Google Play / App Store)
Liberate (Google Play / App Store)
Online Resources:
Teaching Mindfulness (Online Course)
Podcasts:
The Mindful Minute by Meryl Arnett
Ten Percent Happier by Dan Harris
Meditation Station by Stin Hansen
Liberate by Zen Compass Inc.
Books:
A Still Quiet Place by Dr. Amy Saltzman
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
Happy Dreamer by Peter Reynolds
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
The School of Life: An Emotional Education by Alain de Botton
Overcoming Binge Eating by Christopher Fairburn
Thinking Like a Boss by Katie Crocco
How to Heal Your Metabolism by Kate Deering
Individuals:
Ahimsa Luciano - licensed art therapist specializing in young adults and postpartum women, currently operating in person in Westchester NY and online
Alyssa Chang - health and wellness coach, helps you to treat your body with respect
Anne Cody - personal trainer and nutritionist with an emphasis on women struggling with endometriosis and PCOS
Stacey Shulman - nutritionist
Nutrition and Mental Health:
Fueling your body for success has become a widely recognized need over the last few years due to the critical role of nutrition in both your mood and your brain function. Engaging in healthy food choices and building good habits at a young age can help build sustainable health patterns and have a positive impact on mental wellbeing. How you choose to feed your brain, body, and soul absolutely has an impact on your overall functioning. If you are interested in learning more, there is an excellent blog here with informative articles and delicious recipes!