Resources That Helped Me
Healing from trauma can feel overwhelming, especially when you don’t know where to start. These are a few resources that have genuinely helped me — not because someone told me they should, but because they actually made a difference along the way.
If you’re navigating complex trauma, emotional intensity, or just trying to make sense of yourself — I hope something here speaks to you too.
Books
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook by Matthew McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood & Jeffrey Brantley
A practical workbook filled with evidence-based tools to help with emotion regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It gave me structure when my inner world felt chaotic.
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for C-PTSD by Sheri Van Dijk
This version is specifically tailored for those living with complex trauma. It helped me understand how DBT skills could support deeper emotional wounds — not just manage symptoms.
The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook by Dr. Daniel J. Fox
This workbook helped me unpack patterns I didn’t have words for. It offers practical strategies, reflection exercises, and psychoeducation without judgment.
Complex Borderline Personality Disorder by Dr. Daniel J. Fox
A validating read that explains the overlap between BPD traits and complex trauma. This book helped me feel less broken and more understood — like I finally had a language for my experiences.
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson
Eye-opening and healing. This book helped me understand family dynamics that shaped how I saw myself and others, and gently offered ways to move forward with clarity and boundaries.
Tools & Apps
Does the Dog Die? (website & app)
If you’re sensitive to certain media triggers, this is a lifesaver. It gives content warnings submitted by other viewers so you can decide whether something is safe to watch.
Contribute to the List
Have any of these resources helped you?
Or do you have a book, tool, or app that supported you on your own healing journey?
I’d love to hear from you — let’s build a growing list of helpful, trauma-informed resources together.
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