RESOURCES:

Below is a compilation of books and podcasts that manifest counselors are informed by, including old favorites or more recent discoveries.

You will also find some helpful community resources.

Books

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John Gottman and Nan Silver

The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts, by Gary Chapman

The Four Noble Truths of Love: Buddhist Wisdom for Modern Relationships, by Susan Piver

The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel Van der Kolk M.D.

Trauma & Memory, by Peter Levine

Overcoming Trauma through Yoga: Reclaiming Your Body, by David Emerson and Elizabeth Hopper, PhD

Learning Emotion Focused Therapy, by Robert Elliott, Jeanne C. Watson, Rhonda N. Goldman & Leslie Greenberg

Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom, by Rick Hanson

My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending our Hearts and Bodies, by Resmaa Menakem

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book), by Don Miguel Ruiz

The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are, by Brene Brown

podcasts

The Roots of Healing by Gabor Mate (Insights at the Edge) March 21, 2017

The Rich Roll Podcast, Episode 302. Tommy Rosen On Life Beyond Addiction, July 17, 2017

Linda Graham: Cultivating Response Flexibility: Neuroscience in Psychotherapy, June 14 2017

community

Complete Resource Directory: Dial 211 or go to https://211maine.org/

Crisis/Emergency Support :

Maine State Crisis Hotline: 1.888.568.1112 or Text HOME to 741741

Maine State Intentional Warm Line (peer support):1.866. 771.9276

National Suicide Prevention Line: 1.800.273.TALK (8255)

Sexual Assault Response Services 24-hour helpline: 1.800.871.7741

Domestic Violence 24-hour helpline: 1.800.537.6066

Substance Use Recovery :

Alcoholics Anonymous 24-hour Hotline: 207.774.4335 (local) or 800.737.6237

Maine Alcoholics Anonymous Virtual Meeting List: https://csoaamaine.org/virtual-meetings/

The Portland Recovery Community Center: https://portlandrecovery.org/

Sober Living Directory: https://soberhousedirectory.com/state/maine/

Maine State Wellness & Recovery Resource List: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/samhs/osa/SA-WellnessRecovery/index.html

For Affected Others (those loving someone with a substance use disorder) :

Al-Anon website: https://www.maineafg.org/

Al-Anon Meeting List: https://www.maineafg.org/meeting-list

Housing :

Maine State Housing Resource List: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/samhs/mentalhealth/housing/home.html