Helpful Links and Resources
WEBSITES
Mindful Self-Compassion mindfulselfcompassion.org
A wonderful website with many resources for practicing kindness and self awareness.
Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff self-compassion.org
Center for Mindful Self-Compassion centerformsc.org
Psychology Tools: free resources for therapists and self-help tools/worksheets
Cognitive Behavior Therapy Self Help Resources: This website is literally CHOCK FULL of teaching and worksheets related to anything that one might seek counseling for. Their worksheets are beautifully formatted as well
AnxietyBC: a tremendously helpful website with practical tools to help with all types of anxiety. Notably, it has great stuff for parents to help their kids with anxiety.
Brene Brown author of The Gifts of Imperfection http://brenebrown.com
Tara Brach-therapist and author. She introduced me to mindfulness and self-compassion.
Center for Non-Violent Communication based on the work of Marshall Rosenberg
Enjoy Parenting with Scott Noelle, author of a brilliant and inspiring blog called The Daily Groove. http://www.enjoyparenting.com
PARENTING
My number one favorite parenting expert, Dr. Laura Markham. Start here if you want parenting help and support. Author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids.
A practical, grounded, reassuring approach to parenting especially focused on parents of young children.
If you need a good laugh to help survive the early years of parenting, this is where to look.
Books:
Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to stop yelling and start connecting by Laura Markham
Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings: How to stop the fighting and raise friends for life by Laura Markham
The Mindful Way through Depression: Freeing yourself from chronic unhappiness by Mark Williams, John Teasdale, Zindel Segal, and Jon Kabat-Zinn
Parenting from the Inside Out :How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive by Daniel Siegel and Mary Hartzell
Brainstorm: The power and the purpose of the teenage brain by Daniel Siegel
Mindfulness: an 8 week plan for finding peace in a frantic world
The Mindful Child: How to help you kid manage stress and to become happier, kinder and more compassionate
The Mindful Way through Anxiety: Break free from chronic worry and reclaim your life
The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: freeing yourself from destructive thoughts and emotions
The Neuroscience of Change: a compassion based program for personal transformation
The Chemistry of Joy: a three step program for overcoming depression through western science and eastern wisdom
The Chemistry of Calm: A powerful drug-free plan to quiet your fears and overcome your anxiety
The Mindful Way Workbook: An 8 week program to free yourself from depression and emotional distress
Don’t Let your Emotions Run your Life for Teens
Leave Your Mind Behind by Matthew McKay and Catherine Sutker
Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children by Thich Nhat Hanh
The Life Organizer, The Woman's Comfort Book, and The Couple's Comfort Book by Jennifer Louden
Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg
All books by Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Local resources:
Good Works Wellness Research: Dr. Pamela Reilly is a naturopathic doctor and incredible asset to our community. If you are interested in more holistic approaches to health problems, this is where to look.
Indy Breastfeeding Moms: an incredible resource and support group for nursing moms. http://www.indybreastfeedingmoms.org
HUSH: Breaking the Silence of Infertility is a Meet up group headed by a wonderful woman, Joelle Samples, who is working hard to raise awareness about infertility and to support women through these challenges. http://www.meetup.com/HUSH-breaking-the-silence-of-infertility-Noblesville/
YinRoot is the alternative health practice run by Joelle Samples. She offers a holistic approach to women's health and fertility.
