These are just a handful of the books that have influenced my thinking, and that I often return to, recommend, or draw from in my work with clients. These include clinical texts, personal memoirs, and philosophical explorations. If you love to learn (as I do) I hope you’ll find some of the books on this list helpful — or even life-changing.

More than ever, it’s important to understand how our nervous system responds to stress and to develop practical tools for managing our emotional states.

If you often find yourself in a vicious cycle where perfectionism leads to procrastination, and procrastination leads to paralysis or just giving up, you are not alone.

Yoga nidra, often referred to as “yogic sleep”, is a step-by-step guided meditation that is designed to release stress from the body.

For survivors of trauma, it may be beneficial to start with mindful actions and everyday mindfulness practices rather than more quiet and contemplative mindfulness meditations.

Grounding techniques are a great way to anchor yourself in the present moment during times of stress, panic, or anxiety.