Free and low-cost PTSD resources are listed here. Bookmark this page as it is updated regularly. If you have a resource to add to this page, contact me here by email or through the provided form.
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First, Watch This
How the body keeps the score on trauma | Bessel van der Kolk for Big Think+
What I Offer
Free PTSD Screening Appointment
What You Need to Know About PTSD Remediation
Caskets From Costco – My weird, funny little book about PTSD, trauma, and grief.
Screening, Definitions, & Information
Two Handy Self-Screening Tools for Trauma & PTSD
Two Awesome Ways to Explain PTSD to Others
US Dept of Veterans Affairs – TONS of PTSD information
National Institute of Mental Health – solid general info
Books, Apps, Toolkits, & Treatment
Top 3 PTSD Books Plus Books for Partners
Two PTSD and CPTSD Apps, Plus One for Family Members
What Pisses Me Off About PTSD Treatment
Free Anxiety Toolkit to Download
PTSD & Trauma Recovery: How to Build a Trigger Toolkit
8 Treatment Options for PTSD Recovery
Strategies to Tame Overwhelming Emotions
Relationships & Feelings
TIPS! Trauma-Informed Partner Support for CPTSD – This is a new and interesting resource for partners of those with CPTSD. I believe it is the first of its kind, as CPTSD is not widely acknowledged by “The Establishment.” Many of the PTSD resources out there for partners are for veteran and active duty military.
The Losses & Gains of Leaving Toxic Relationships
Honoring an Estranged Mother on Mother’s Day
Download your very own Feelings Wheel!
Karla McLaren’s Emotional Vocabulary Lists – VERY GOOD exploration of emotions and feelings
Healing the Mother Wound – Bethany Webster is a powerful resource in this area, and I get a lot out of her blog posts
Talking About Emotions & Feelings on Sex Abuse Chat
How the Window of Tolerance works, with downloads
Breathing & Exercises
Why Do You Need to Care About Vagal Tone?
Process Feelings With These Four S’s
Tactical and Box Breathing with Mark Divine – One of my first clients ever shared this video with me and now I recommend it often to clients and colleagues. Either type of breathing is good for an activated nervous system.
10 Breathing Techniques for Stress Relief
Holidays
Have PTSD? Ways to Deal with the July 4th Holiday
PTSD, Trauma & Grief? Beware of Halloween
Read This if Your PTSD Ramps Up During the Holidays
Honoring an Estranged Mother on Mother’s Day
Holiday Depression & Anxiety Resources Round Up
My Secrets to Navigating Fancy Holiday Depression & Feelings
Sexual Assault, Abuse, & Recovery
Talking About Emotions & Feelings on Sex Abuse Chat
RAINN – National Sexual Assault Hotline
Helping Survivors – This resource is, “…part of a growing movement of concerned citizens, survivors, and professionals working to ensure the right of every person to build a life free from the devastating consequences of sexual assault and abuse.” A TON of great information here.
Paradoxes When Recovering From Sexual Abuse
Church, Shame, and Sexual Abuse (content warning)
Sexual Abuse & Victim-Blaming Culture
Best Things To Do When a Child Discloses Sexual Abuse
Is Your Inner Child Proud of You? Absolutely
When Family Members Don’t Believe Your Abuse
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