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Resources

Welcome to our Resources page, where you'll find a curated collection of tools to support your wellness journey. Explore top mindfulness apps, insightful books, and trusted websites designed to help you achieve balance, improve mental health, and enhance your well-being. Dig in and scroll down, it's worth your time. These hard-to-find resources can be life changing!

Apps 

Apps

Our Apps section offers a handpicked selection of top-rated tools to support mindfulness, meditation, and emotional well-being. From free resources to advanced options with virtual reality capabilities, these apps are designed to help you manage stress, improve mental clarity, and enhance your overall health. Whether you're just starting out or are experienced in mindfulness, these apps provide guided meditation, breathwork, sleep support, and more to help you build a balanced, mindful life. Find the right app to fit your wellness journey and take the next step toward inner peace.

Offers personalized meditation and breathwork practices. Paid subscription with free introductory features.

Paid app providing daily meditations, sleep stories, music, and mindfulness tools for reducing stress.

Focuses on chakra balancing for stress relief and better sleep. Paid app.

A paid app that includes virtual reality experiences, helping users enter the flow state by improving heart rate variability.

Popular mindfulness and mental health app. Paid subscription with a focus on guided meditation and mental health support.

Free app for meditation and sleep with a wide range of guided practices.

Offers a blend of mindfulness exercises and educational resources for mental wellness. Paid app with free features.

Tracks stress responses through a smartwatch or other devices, offering simple visual feedback. Paid app.

Free mindfulness app offering various practices for emotional and mental well-being.

Monitors overall health, particularly stress levels, through smartwatch data, providing in-depth analytics. Paid app.

Books on Healing: Mind, Body, and Family Cycles

Books on Healing: Mind, Body, and Family Cycles

This section highlights a carefully selected collection of books focused on physical and emotional healing, overcoming trauma, and transforming family patterns. With topics ranging from stress and trauma’s impact on health to building resilience and creating healthy boundaries, these books offer valuable insights for holistic growth. Dive into these empowering reads to enhance your well-being, relationships, and personal journey of healing.

A timeless guide on mindfulness and compassionate living. Thich Nhat Hanh offers profound yet accessible teachings on how to cultivate inner peace in the midst of chaos. With practical advice on mindfulness, breathing, and transforming suffering, this book serves as a foundation for personal well-being and global harmony.

“Where you end and I begin.”
Explores the importance of setting boundaries in relationships to protect personal well-being.

“The quest for true belonging and the courage to stand alone.”
Discusses the search for belonging in a disconnected world, while staying true to yourself.

“Navigating the diagnosis and management of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders.”
A comprehensive guide to understanding and managing hEDS and hypermobility disorders.

“Using the wisdom of your body and mind to face stress, pain, and illness.”
A foundational book on mindfulness-based stress reduction and how it can improve quality of life.

A transformative guide that encourages readers to release fear and embrace love as a powerful force for healing. Jampolsky shares personal anecdotes and practical exercises, inviting individuals to shift their perspective on relationships and self-worth. This inspiring book emphasizes the profound impact of love on mental well-being and personal growth.

“How inherited family trauma shapes who we are and how to end the cycle.”
(Take with a grain of salt) – Some advice is outdated by today’s therapy standards, but it offers insights into how generational trauma affects present behavior.*

“How the ability to reset transforms the way we live, love, parent, and lead.”
Explores the process of rising from failure and using vulnerability as a strength in personal growth.

“Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma.”
A seminal work on trauma and its effects on the brain and body, providing insights into treatment.

“Exploring the stress-disease connection.”
Investigates the link between emotional stress and physical illness, offering insight into healing.

“A women’s guide to changing the patterns of intimate relationships.”
Helps women understand and deal with anger in a constructive way in their closest relationships.

“How to talk to someone when you’re mad, hurt, scared, frustrated, insulted, betrayed, or desperate.”
Focuses on how to communicate in difficult emotional situations.

“Rising above anxiety, fear, and shame to be your best and bravest self.”
Addresses how to deal with anxiety and fear, encouraging bravery and authenticity.

“A women’s guide to courageous acts of change in key relationships.”
Focuses on managing intimacy and setting boundaries in personal relationships.

“Healing the long-term effects of childhood adversity.”
Explores how childhood trauma affects lifelong health and well-being, with strategies for healing.

A scholarly and poetic translation of one of Buddhism’s most profound texts. Red Pine offers an insightful commentary on The Diamond Sutra, revealing its deep wisdom on the nature of reality, non-attachment, and compassion. This translation provides historical context and interpretation, making ancient teachings accessible for modern readers seeking clarity on the Buddhist path.

“Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be and embrace who you are.”
Encourages readers to embrace vulnerability and imperfection as a path to living wholeheartedly.

“Trauma, illness & healing in a toxic culture.”
Discusses how modern societal norms affect our health and offers insights into healing.

“A guide to spiritual enlightenment.”
A spiritual guide that encourages living fully in the present moment.

“Discovering the power of regression therapy to erase trauma and transform mind, body, and relationships.”
Explores the concept of past-life regression as a therapeutic tool for healing trauma.

“Conversations on trauma, resilience, and healing.”
A conversation-based exploration of how trauma affects our lives and how to recover.

“Healing the emotional wounds that sabotage our relationships.”
Discusses how unresolved past emotions affect current relationships and how to heal from them.

“Healing big betrayals and everyday hurts.”
Examines the art of apologizing and healing from both major and minor emotional wounds.

“The acclaimed guide to stress, stress-related diseases, and coping.”
Explains the effects of stress on the body and mind, and offers ways to manage it.

“How The Arts Transform Us.”

A life-altering journey through the science of neuroaesthetics, which offers proof for how our brains and bodies transform when we participate in the arts—and how this knowledge can improve our health, enable us to flourish, and build stronger communities.

Books on Relationship Growth: Navigating Love, Relationships & Marriage

Books on Relationship Growth: Navigating Love, Relationships & Marriage

Discover our carefully curated collection of essential books focused on relationship growth, love, and marriage. Each title offers valuable insights and practical strategies from renowned relationship experts to help you build and maintain strong, healthy partnerships. Explore topics such as effective communication, emotional connection, and trust-building techniques that can enhance your romantic journey. Whether you're looking to strengthen a long-term commitment or navigate the complexities of modern relationships, these resources provide the knowledge and tools necessary for creating lasting love and harmony in your life.

“Share the mental load, rebalance your relationship, and transform your life.”

A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live)

“Seven conversations for a lifetime of love.”

Hold Me Tight offers a revolutionary way to see and shape your relationships. The stories, ideas, and exercises, based on the science of love and the wisdom of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), walk the reader through seven conversations that can define a love relationship.

“A manual for the married and the coupled up.”

​Coupling up is complicated—Dr. Harriet Lerner’s marriage rules are not.
 

“Create a relationship that lasts a lifetime.”

Secure Love is a crash course in understanding how you show up in a relationship and guides you on getting out of negative cycles to find safety in one another.

“A couple's guide for a lifetime of love.”

A companion workbook to Dr. Sue Johnson’s million-copy bestseller Hold Me Tight, packed with exercises, conversation prompts, and activities to help couples strengthen their bond, deepen their intimacy, and cultivate a lifetime of love.

“What you need to know to make love work.”

In this revolutionary book, Real shows women how to master the new rules of twenty-first-century marriage by offering them a set of effective tools with which they can create the truly intimate relationship that they desire and deserve.

 

"A practical guide from the country’s foremost relationship expert."

Straightforward yet profound, these principles teach partners new approaches for resolving conflicts, creating new common ground, and achieving greater levels of intimacy.

"How to build trust and avoid betrayal."

Based on laboratory findings, this book shows readers how to identify signs, behaviors, and attitudes that indicate a fraying relationship and provides strategies for repairing what may seem lost or broken.

Key Articles on Family Patterns, Psychology & Growth Cycles

Key Articles on Family Patterns, Psychology & Growth Cycles

This section features insightful articles that explore family dynamics, psychological development, and personal growth cycles. These resources provide essential knowledge on understanding generational patterns, psychosocial stages, and ways to empower yourself and your family through psychological frameworks. Explore these articles to deepen your understanding and enhance your emotional growth journey.

A genogram is a visual tool used to map out family relationships and dynamics across multiple generations, but it goes deeper than a typical family tree. While a family tree simply shows the biological lineage and connections between family members, a genogram provides more detailed information about the emotional relationships, health patterns, behaviors, and social dynamics within the family. It can track significant life events such as marriages, divorces, conflicts, illnesses, and mental health issues, highlighting the psychological and interpersonal factors that impact the family.

A genogram helps identify recurring patterns, such as intergenerational trauma, emotional cut-offs, or behavioral tendencies. This can aid in understanding family systems and uncovering underlying causes of present-day emotional or relational challenges.

Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development outlines eight stages that individuals go through over their lifespan, from infancy to old age. At each stage, a person faces a core conflict that must be resolved to develop a healthy psychological and social outlook.

  • Trust vs. Mistrust (infancy)

  • Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (early childhood)

  • Initiative vs. Guilt (preschool)

  • Industry vs. Inferiority (school age)

  • Identity vs. Role Confusion (adolescence)

  • Intimacy vs. Isolation (young adulthood)

  • Generativity vs. Stagnation (middle adulthood)

  • Integrity vs. Despair (late adulthood)

Each stage is crucial for shaping personality and emotional development, influencing how individuals relate to themselves and others throughout life.

The Drama Triangle is a social interaction model developed by Stephen Karpman that outlines three roles people often take on in conflict:

  1. Victim – feels oppressed and helpless.

  2. Persecutor – blames, criticizes, or dominates the Victim.

  3. Rescuer – steps in to "save" the Victim, often enabling the dynamic.

These roles create a cycle of unhealthy communication and conflict, where individuals shift between the roles, keeping the drama alive instead of finding constructive solutions. It's different from healthy interaction because it focuses on blame and dependency rather than empowerment and responsibility.

Resources for Conscious Parenting and Re-Parenting Yourself

Resources for Conscious Parenting and Re-Parenting Yourself

This section offers a carefully selected collection of books and resources aimed at supporting both parenting and re-parenting. Whether you’re guiding your child’s emotional development or healing your inner child, these tools provide insightful strategies to foster growth, self-compassion, and healthy boundaries. From understanding moods to setting boundaries, these resources are perfect for navigating parenting challenges or re-parenting yourself with mindfulness.

A kid-friendly book series that teaches children how to identify and manage their emotions.

A delightful children's book that celebrates creativity and the power of perspective, encouraging kids to see mistakes as opportunities for learning and growth.

A trusted website offering many free resources and paid online classes on parenting strategies.

A helpful book to support children in managing anxiety, part of a broader series.

Generation Mindful offers tools and kits to help children build emotional intelligence through play

Part of a series teaching children positive behaviors, including alternatives to hitting.

A fun, engaging book helping young children understand moods.

Teaches kids about kindness and the positive impact of filling others' “emotional buckets.”

Celebrates self-love and self-acceptance in a joyful, rhyming format.

Explores a wide range of emotions children feel and how to express them.

Teaches children about body autonomy and personal boundaries.

Helps children understand and sort out their emotions by visualizing them as colors.

Encourages parents to let go and allow their children to experience failure for success.

Teaches kids how to set healthy boundaries in friendships.

Helps children recognize and respond to unsafe or manipulative behaviors in others.

A children’s book celebrating accessibility, inclusion, and community.

Chronic Illness, Disability & Mental Health Resources: Navigating Support

Chronic Illness, Disability & Mental Health Resources: Navigating Support

This section highlights essential chronic illness and disability resources, offering key links to medical organizations, advocacy groups, and informative sites. Whether you're seeking research, community support, or guidance on living with chronic conditions, these resources provide vital tools and information to help you manage your health and navigate the challenges of chronic illness and disability.

A specialized clinic offering expert care in neurological disorders, sleep medicine, and neuroimmunology. The site provides educational resources on complex conditions like POTS, autonomic dysfunction, and multiple sclerosis, with a focus on individualized treatment plans and cutting-edge research.

A resource aimed at improving the health and well-being of New Mexicans living with chronic diseases through community programs and health education.

GLAAD is a top LGBTQIA+ advocacy organization offering resources, news, and tools for navigating various issues related to gender identity, sexual orientation, and equality. They work to support and amplify LGBTQIA+ voices across media.

A practical guide for people with disabilities, offering tips on accessing benefits, managing healthcare, and navigating daily life with a chronic illness.

Created by a patient advocate, this site provides detailed, science-backed information on Mast Cell Activation Disorders, offering practical management tips and community resources.

NAMI is a mental health advocacy group providing resources, education, and support to individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Provides comprehensive information on symptoms, treatments, self-help tools, and support specifically for PTSD, whether military or non-military related. It also offers resources for family members and healthcare professionals.

NIH is a premier medical research agency providing cutting-edge research, health information, and clinical trials across a broad range of diseases, including chronic illnesses.

NORD offers comprehensive information on rare diseases, connecting patients with research, advocacy, and support for rare disorder communities.

A career platform empowering underrepresented professionals, including those with disabilities, offering job opportunities, training, and networking.

A resource for people with chronic illnesses, focused on finding compassionate, effective primary care and avoiding medical gaslighting.

The Brain Injury Alliance of New Mexico (BIANM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals in New Mexico affected by brain injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBI), concussions, and strokes. It offers a variety of services, such as educational resources, peer mentorship, and guidance on public services like Medicaid and Mi Via waivers. BIANM also helps with the coordination of medical visits and provides advocacy around public policy initiatives to improve brain injury care across the state.

Dedicated to advancing research and support for those with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, the society offers educational resources, global advocacy, and medical information.

A support and research organization dedicated to improving diagnosis and treatment of mast cell diseases, providing educational materials and support for patients.

The Trevor Project is the leading organization focused on crisis intervention and suicide prevention among LGBTQIA+ youth. They offer a 24/7 helpline, chat services, and comprehensive resources on mental health, trans issues, and LGBTQIA+ advocacy.

A Social Security program that helps people with disabilities achieve financial independence through employment opportunities and vocational support.

A leading organization advocating for people living with pain, offering educational programs, support groups, and resources to empower chronic pain sufferers.

This website offers immediate support, education on recognizing warning signs, and various prevention resources, with a focus on reaching people in crisis through their 24/7 hotline, text service, and online chat.

Financial Assistance

Assistance Resources: Financial, Housing, Food, and Chronic Illness Aid

This section provides essential resources for those seeking financial assistance, affordable housing options, and access to food support programs. Whether you're facing financial hardship, housing insecurity, food scarcity, or the added challenges of illnesses, explore this directory of organizations and services designed to help you navigate tough times and get the support you deserve.

Financial Assistance for Families - Provides support to families with children facing life-threatening medical conditions. Offers financial assistance for medical bills and related costs.

Call 211

Dial 211 to access a nationwide resource network offering assistance with local financial, housing, and food needs.

Supports individuals with chronic illnesses by offering grants for medical and financial needs. Applications must meet specific criteria.

Helps locate local resources for financial aid, housing support, and other assistance.

Search for free or low-cost assistance for bills, housing, food, and more in your local area.

Provides financial assistance for mobility equipment, medical needs, daycare, and more. Requires an application submitted by a professional such as a doctor or social worker.

An online tool to help locate financial assistance programs for medical expenses.

Offers copayment, premium, and travel cost assistance for individuals with chronic or life-altering conditions.

Provides resources for refinancing homes to help alleviate financial strain.

Offers affordable housing solutions and resources for residents of New Mexico.

Provides grants to cover unexpected emergency expenses for individuals and families with limited income.

Offers free mental health support groups and resources for individuals and families in New Mexico.

An extensive directory providing financial aid resources for medical care and related expenses.

Supports underinsured patients by providing financial assistance for out-of-pocket healthcare costs.

Patient Advocate Foundation's Rare Disease Care Line

Offers personalized guidance and support for individuals with rare diseases, including financial assistance options.

A directory of financial resources tailored for individuals with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) and related conditions.

Assists with home repairs and modifications for low-income homeowners in New Mexico.

Offers information on financial aid, housing, and food assistance programs in Sandoval County, NM.

A directory of local resources for food, housing, healthcare, and other needs in New Mexico.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides support to those in need, including assistance with bills, food, and other essentials.

An emergency program providing food, clothing, and assistance to families in need in New Mexico.

Connects individuals with local resources for medical bill assistance.

A government database to locate benefits, including financial, housing, and food assistance programs.

Offers emotional support and financial grants to individuals facing chronic, terminal, or rare conditions.

This website offers immediate support, education on recognizing warning signs, and various prevention resources, with a focus on reaching people in crisis through their 24/7 hotline, text service, and online chat.

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