Recomended Resources:
A list of resources can be found below which may relate to the challenges that bring you here. I have chosen these, which I perceive to be helpful for those whether you may be awaiting therapeutic support, engaged in therapeutic support or wishing to supplement therapy.
Vulnerability and willingness to tolerate discomfort:
The Power Of Vulnerability. Brené Brown shares a Ted Talk, offering a deep insight from her research, that can help us to understand how to be vulnerable in taking risks to grow emotionally in connection with others.
Parenting:
Parenting a teen who has intense emotions (2021). DBT Skills to Help Your Teen Navigate Emotional and Behavioral Challenges. By Pat Harvey and
Strengths -based psychology:
The Happiness Trap: Stop Struggling, Start Living (2010). By Dr Russ Harris
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way we Live, Love, Parent, and Lead (2013). By Brene Brown
Mindfulness:
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive. By Kristen Neff and Christopher Germer
Māori Models:
Whiti te rā: Whiti Te Rā: A guide to connecting Māori to traditional wellbeing pathways. (Andre Mclachlan, Waikaremoana Waitoki, Parewahaika Harris, Horiana Jones).
Addiction:
Dr. Anna Lembke: Understanding and treating addiction. Huberman Lab.
Dr. Anna Lembke: Understanding and treating addiction. Huberman Lab.