Resources

 

If an emergency - call 911 or if in crisis call 988.  See list of other hotlines if appropriate below.:

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• Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255

• Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233)

• Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673

• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth) 866-488-7386

• Tennessee Crisis Hotline: 615-726-0125

HUBERMAN LAB

For the latest on neuroscience - I love Andrew Huberman's podcast!  The episodes with Dr. Paul Conti GUEST SERIES covers many concepts counselors learn in graduate school. The first episode is dated 9/13/23 GUEST SERIES: DR PAUL CONTI: HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH.

TRAUMA:

To learn how trauma physically reshapes the brain and body and how it can heal - I recommend "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. This helps people understand why simply talking about stressful or traumatic experiences does not always create change/healing/recovery and connecting to your body "bottom up strategy" is often extremely beneficial. Another great book is: "What Happened to You: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience and Healing" by Bruce D. Perry, M.D., PhD and Oprah Winfrey. For a first hand account of complex trauma by acclaimed journalist Stephanie Foo, I recommend "What My Bones Know." This first-hand perspective of resilience in the face of complex trauma that is also research-based will connect with you if you are looking to reclaim your agency.

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ADDICTION:

I recommend "What Addicts Know: 10 Lessons From Recovery to Benefit Everyone" by Christopher Kennedy Lawford if you or a loved one is struggling with addiction. This book really spoke to me on my own journey toward wellbeing - helpful if you are struggling with addiction yourself or a loved one is struggling. The book shares profound life lessons anyone can learn and apply to their life in recovery - including recovery as a support person to a loved one struggling with addiction.

YOGA:

Yoga studios in Nashville are tremendous. I recommend Farenheit Yoga or Hot Yoga of East Nashville. Other super studios are Shakti Power Yoga for smaller class and Small World Yoga - who work to make yoga accessible to all.

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SOUND HEALING:

Farenheit Yoga and The Happy Hour offer sound healing sessions that are a relaxing and sensory experience.