Resources for Healing & Growth
Healing is a journey, and having the right tools can make it feel more manageable. Below are curated books, podcasts, websites, and apps for somatic work, EMDR, IFS, ERP, and trauma recovery.
Books
The Body Keeps the Score: by Bessel Van der Kolk– The Body Keeps the Score
A foundational book on how trauma lives in the body and practical ways to heal.No Bad Parts: by Richard Schwartz
Introduces IFS model, proposing that the mind is composed of an “internal family” of distinct parts.
Brain Lock: Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior by Jeffrey Schwartz
Introduces a four-step method (Relabel, Reattribute, Refocus, Revalue) to help people with OCD change their brain chemistry and break free from compulsive behaviors.
Podcasts
The Trauma Therapist Podcast – The Trauma Therapist Podcast
Interviews with experts on trauma recovery, somatic therapy, and PTSD.Therapy Chat – Therapy Chat
Deep dives into therapeutic approaches, including EMDR and parts work.OCD Stories – OCD Stories
Real stories and practical strategies for managing OCD and ERP.
Websites & Online Resources
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) – iocdf.org
Reliable ERP guides, support, and professional resources.IFS Institute – ifs-institute.com
Training, exercises, and resources for Internal Family Systems work.Somatic Experiencing – traumahealing.org
Information and resources on somatic-based trauma healing.
Apps
nOCD – ERP exercises and community support for OCD.
Insight Timer – Guided meditations for trauma and somatic awareness.
Calm – Mindfulness and grounding exercises for stress and anxiety.