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Resources
Books
EMDR: The Breakthrough Therapy for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma – Francine Shapiro & Margot Forrest
A clear introduction to EMDR therapy and how it supports the processing of distressing experiences.
Helpful for individuals wanting to better understand how EMDR works, particularly those considering or currently engaging in this approach.
Living With It: A Survivor's Guide To Panic Attacks Revised Edition by Bev Aisbett
A practical and relatable guide to understanding and managing panic attacks. Helpful for individuals experiencing panic symptoms, particularly those looking for straightforward strategies to reduce fear and regain a sense of control.
Attached: Are You Anxious, Avoidant or Secure? – Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
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An accessible introduction to adult attachment theory and how it shapes relationship patterns. Helpful for individuals wanting to better understand their own attachment style and develop more secure, stable relationships.
Understanding the Borderline Mother – Christine Ann Lawson
A detailed exploration of how a parent with borderline personality traits can impact a child’s emotional development and relationships.
Helpful for individuals seeking to better understand complex family dynamics, particularly those who experienced inconsistent or unpredictable caregiving growing up.
Change Your Thinking (Third Edition) – Sarah Edelman
A practical introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), focusing on how thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are interconnected.
Helpful for individuals wanting to develop more balanced thinking patterns, manage anxiety and low mood, and build effective coping strategies.
The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk
An in-depth exploration of how trauma impacts both the mind and body, and the ways it can be processed and integrated over time.
Helpful for individuals wanting to better understand the effects of trauma, particularly those engaging in or considering trauma-focused therapy.
Brain Lock – Jeffrey M. Schwartz
A practical guide based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), offering a structured approach to managing obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. Helpful for individuals experiencing OCD or intrusive thoughts, particularly those wanting clear, step-by-step strategies to regain a sense of control.
