Healing Resources

A collection of trusted support tools for trauma, emotional regulation, and nervous system recovery.

These resources are for support only and do not replace emergency psychiatric care.

Personalized Reading Recommendations

Healing is not linear, and trauma literature can be powerful—but sometimes intense. Because everyone is at a different stage in their healing journey, I offer book recommendations individually during sessions when appropriate.

If you’re interested in guided reading or supportive resources, we can explore options together based on your needs and readiness.

Nervous System Support

Breathwork Introduction

A gentle, beginner-friendly breathwork exercise that calms the nervous system.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXItOY0sLRY

Somatic Tracking Exercise

A guided somatic tracking practice to help with anxiety and reconnecting with bodily sensations safely.
👉 Somatic Tracking 3 for PPPD, MdDS, VM, Chronic Dizziness, Anxiety & Pain (15 minutes, no music)

Polyvagal Theory Made Simple

A clear breakdown of the body’s threat, shutdown, and safety states — essential for trauma healing and emotional regulation.
👉 Polyvagal Theory Explained Simply

Safety + Crisis Support

If you are in danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.

National Suicide Hotline: 988

Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233

Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 800-656-4673

Psychiatric Mobile Response Team (PMRT): 310-482-3260

If you are a current client of Strengthen Yourself Psychiatry, please notify us when possible if you accessed these emergency services.