Resources
Connection is something we can practice. Over the years I’ve gathered books and tools that I appreciate and return to, and I’m sharing them here in the hope that they support you too.
They’re organized around five pillars of connection, plus a section for therapists and helping professionals. I’ll keep adding to each one over time.
- Connecting with Yourself
- Connecting with Others
- Connecting with Nature
- Connecting with Animals
- Connecting with Something Greater
- For Therapists & Helping Professionals
Connecting with Yourself
Sometimes we need a little help learning how to listen to ourselves. These resources can support you in understanding your emotions, listening to your body’s signals, and responding to yourself with compassion, so you can develop a kinder, more connected relationship with yourself.
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Naming Your Feelings
The Feeling Wheel by Gloria Willcox
An emotion wheel helps us find words for what we’re experiencing. Sometimes identifying a feeling is the first step toward understanding ourselves.
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Listening to Your Body
Focusing by Eugene Gendlin
Gendlin introduces a way of paying attention to the body’s felt sense, helping us discover what we may not yet be able to put into words.
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Speaking Kindly to Yourself
Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff
Neff explores how we can respond to ourselves with understanding and kindness, especially when we’re struggling.
Visit Her Site
Keep Exploring
If these resources speak to you, here are more ways to stay connected.