Suggested Reading 

  • The Myth of Normal -Dr. Gabor Mate (validating your experience of relational trauma)
  • When the Body Says No -Dr Gabor Mate (exploring the connection between stress and disease)
  • The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der Kolk (Brain, mind and body healing of Trauma)
  • The anxiety RX - Dr Russell Kennedy (a wholistic approach to treating anxiety) 
  • The Gifts of Imperfection -Brene Brown (self-worth)
  • The New Rules of Marriage -Terrence Real (relationships)
  • Before the World Intruded -Michele Rosenthal  (trauma)
  • Radical Acceptance -Tara Brach (mindfulness)
  • Loving Kindness -Sharon Salzberg (mindfulness, compassion and self care)
  • The Untethered Soul -Michael A Singer (spirituality)
  • The war of art -Steven Pressfield (creativity and resistance)



New to Meditation?

Get comfortable, and tray  a mindful  body scan with this 20 minute meditation

Optional:

  • meditation pillow to prop you up and make seated position more comfortable or yoga mat to lie down 
  • soft music without lyrics or nature sounds to provide background  for meditation

 

Mindfulness meditation body scan.mp3