Resources

What is Narrative Therapy? 

Trauma is not sacred, by Kai Cheng Thom. This poem reminds me of how important is to look at the ways people have responded to traumatic events. Narrative therapy is very interested in the ways people have responded in their lives. 

The Effects of Trauma on the Brain

Recommended readings

• The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.

• Books by Dr. Gabor Maté on trauma and trauma and addiction.

Some readings I recommend are:

• Hold me Tight by Sue Johnson

• The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman and Nan Silver

• After the Affair by Janis Abrahms Spring 

• Wired for Love. How to understand your partner's brain and attachment style can help you defuse conflict and build a secure relationship by Stan Takin, PsyD.

Some videos for reflection and dialogue for couples

• It is not about the nail 

• Empathy  

• Introverts and Extroverts

An audio talk I recommend for couples and parents

• www.npr.org/2024/11/01/1210938556/being-brave-in-relationships 

Phone apps for couples to start a conversation:

• Gottman Card Decks App by The Gottman Institute 

Recommended readings for parents, caregivers or guardians:

Books by Dr. Daniel Siegel

• The Whole Brain Child

• No Drama Discipline

• Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain

• Parenting from the Inside Out

• Positive Discipline by Jane Nelsen Ed.D

An audio talk I recommend for couples and parents

• www.npr.org/2024/11/01/1210938556/being-brave-in-relationships 

When using bilateral or biolateral music put on headphones

• Bilateral music 

• Bilateral music

• Biolateral music by David Grand PhD

• San Diego Crisis and Access Line

• Lifeline

• The Trevor Project

• Hannah Dains Poetry - Don't kill yourself today

• Some reflections about suicide