For reflection and continued learning
Trusted companions for trauma recovery, attachment, grief, depth psychology, and expanded states of consciousness.
This collection brings together trusted resources on trauma recovery, attachment theory, PTSD, grief, somatic therapy, depth psychology, and Psychedelic Psychotherapy. Whether you’re beginning therapy, exploring personal growth, or deepening your understanding of the nervous system, these recommendations are offered as companions rather than prescriptions.
Reading
A thoughtful exploration of trauma through the lens of psychotherapy and contemplative practice. Epstein invites readers to consider symptoms not only as distress, but as opportunities for greater understanding and integration.
A foundational text for understanding shame, family systems, and the ways early environments shape identity and belonging.
For grief that extends beyond loss and into identity, transition, longing, and becoming.
An exploration of trauma as adaptation and the ways culture, relationships, and environments shape emotional life.
For periods of transition and questioning, when familiar identities begin to soften and new ways of living ask to emerge.
Reading
An accessible introduction to attachment and relationship dynamics.
Explores cycles of longing, avoidance, dependency, and unresolved attachment wounds.
For those navigating rupture, heartbreak, and rebuilding trust in self.
A practical and compassionate framework for understanding emotional neglect and inherited relational patterns.
A guide to understanding emotional connection and creating greater security in relationships.
Community support
Begin with the 40 Questions for Self-Diagnosis.
Visit the official resourceA trauma-informed recovery model centered on healing family-of-origin wounds and cultivating internal reparenting.
Visit the official resourcePsychedelic preparation & integration
Expanded states of consciousness are not inherently healing. Their therapeutic value emerges through thoughtful preparation, safe relationship, careful integration, and the meaning we make of the experience.
These resources are offered for education and reflection and are not a substitute for medical or psychological care.
Educational resources and integration support from the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies.
Explore MAPS resourcesPeer support before, during, and after psychedelic experiences.
Visit Fireside ProjectEmbodiment, creativity & depth work
Exploration may include movement, dreams, imagery, parts work, somatic awareness, and symbolic expression.
Dreams, myth & symbolic life
Sometimes the psyche speaks through dreams, images, symbols, and the stories that continue to return throughout our lives. These books offer an accessible introduction to the symbolic language of depth psychology.
Podcasts & conversations
Sam Harris — guided meditation, consciousness, attention, and contemplative practice.
Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson — neuroscience, attachment, resilience, and practical psychology.
Krista Tippett — conversations about meaning, spirituality, creativity, and grief.
Joshua Schrei — mythology, depth, ecology, ritual, and Indigenous wisdom.
Need immediate support?
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or feel you may be at risk of harming yourself or someone else, please seek immediate support.
Resources can accompany the work