HOW EARLY ATTACHMENT AFFECTS RELATIONSHIPS
The Power of Attachment:
How to Create Deep and
Lasting Intimate Relationships
- Diane Poole Heller, PhD
HOW TRAUMA IMPACTS OUR PHYSICAL HEALTH
HOW ANXIETY HOLDS WISDOM WITHIN
HOW MINDFULNESS HELPS DECISION-MAKING
Surprisingly, using an open and curious attitude to observe an unpleasant urge helps it pass.
Try listening to the audio link below!
HOW THE VAGUS NERVE CAN CALM US DOWN
Research on the Vagus Nerve shows how this built-in "brake" helps us feel safe and relaxed. Learn more about the fascinating concept of the Polyvagal Theory!
Support Groups
N.A.M.I. Grief Share Fireweed Collective
Recovery Dharma (Phoenix) 12-Step Meetings (Secular)
Meditation
Insight Timer Sanvello
Worksheets
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
LGBTQ+
Local Supports, Communities, & Resources QuTopia (Trans-Affirming Providers)
ADHD Symptoms in Adults: ADD Checklist & Test
Adults who believe they have ADD/ADHD symptoms can learn more about the ways attention deficit shows up later in life.
(Online tests serve as a general resource but cannot provide a formal diagnosis.)
ADHD:
the challenges & "super powers"
New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction--from Childhood through Adulthood
- Edward M. Hallowell M.D.
and John J. Ratey M.D.
"RSD"
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
The term dysphoria comes from the Greek word for “difficult to bear.” People with ADHD often report experiencing intense reactions to feeling rejected. If this sounds like you, read more about it here:
But what if it makes sense?
Understanding ourselves helps us heal from painful experiences.
Learn more about common responses to trauma:
The 4 F's of Trauma Responses:
Fight / Flight / Freeze / Fawn
But how are you feeling?
Sometimes having the right words can help you recognize and explain what you are feeling,
both to yourself and to others.
Take a look at these Emotion Wheels to see what rings true for you!
But what if you're enough?
It is a radical act to show yourself unconditional love, kindness, and understanding. However, many of may not know what this looks like.
Learn more about ways to practice Self-Compassion with these tools:
Disclaimer: These resources are offered only as optional resources for supplemental information and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace clinical services. Feel free to read, use, and purchase at your own discretion.
Happy exploration!