Resources
Welcome to my Resources, this is where you can find out some more about me, psychology, therapy or are just looking for some book, podcast or app recommendations.
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Helpful psychoeducational videos
Trauma
Childhood trauma and brain development from The UK Trauma Council - Visit Site
Trauma and the brain by Dovetail Qld - Visit Site
Brain Model of PTSD by London Trauma Specialists - Visit Site
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
The Limbic Brain and its role in trauma by Dr Russ Harris - Visit Site
Struggle Switch with Anxiety by Dr Russ Harris - Visit Site
Radio Doom and Gloom by Dr Russ Harris - Visit Site
Choice-Point by Dr Russ Harris - Visit Site
Self-Compassion
What is self-compassion - Visit Site
Book Recommendations
Dr. Nicole LePera, How To Do The Work, Recognise Your Patterns, Heal From Your Past and Create Your Self - Read
Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive - Read
Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are - Read
Bessel van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score: Braid, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma - Read
Glennon Doyle, Untamed - Read
Podcast recommendations
The Potential Psychology Podcast - This is a really beautiful conversation between me and the gorgeous Ellen Jackson from Potential Psychology Podcast. We chat therapy, courage, vulnerability, acceptance and happiness. - Listen to the podcast
Unlocking Us - Brené Brown has brought conversations around courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy into our day to day life. This podcast is a beautiful, it unpacks and explores the universal experience of being human - Listen to the Podcast
Motherkind – Zoe is my ‘walking buddy’, she lives in London and I am in New Zealand. As I walk the East Coast Bays, I love tuning into her absolutely amazing conversations with some of the world’s biggest names in the therapy, self-care, healing and wellness - Listen to the Podcast
IMPORTANT: Crisis Information
If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or someone else, please contact emergency services or your local Crisis Action Team:
Auckland:
09 487 1414 – North Shore
0800 800 717 – Auckland Central
09 261 3700 – South Auckland
Phone numbers are subject to change. If you are concerned about someone and the number you are calling is not working, call 1737 and ask to be put through to the crisis team in your area.
