Resources

Explore trusted information, practical exercises, and books related to EMDR, Internal Family Systems, trauma, anxiety, depression, self-compassion, and high sensitivity.

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These resources are educational and are not a substitute for individualized mental health care.

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EMDR Therapy

About EMDR Therapy — EMDR International Association
Learn how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing works, what it may help treat, and what to expect during EMDR therapy.

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Getting Past Your Past — Francine Shapiro, PhD
An accessible book from the creator of EMDR exploring how past experiences influence present emotions, beliefs, and behaviors.

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Internal Family Systems

What Is Internal Family Systems? — IFS Institute
An introduction to the IFS model, protective and wounded parts, and the compassionate core Self.

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No Bad Parts — Richard Schwartz, PhD
A readable introduction to understanding, accepting, and working compassionately with the different parts within us.

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Trauma, Anxiety & Depression

Understanding PTSD — National Institute of Mental Health
Reliable information about trauma reactions, PTSD symptoms, research, treatment, and support.

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Understanding Anxiety Disorders — National Institute of Mental Health

Information about common forms of anxiety, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment.

Understanding Depression — National Institute of Mental Health

Research-based information about depression, its symptoms, and available treatment approaches.

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Highly Sensitive People & Self-Compassion

The Highly Sensitive Person — Elaine Aron, PhD
Information and research about sensory-processing sensitivity and living well as a highly sensitive person.

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Highly Sensitive Person Self-Test
A personal reflection tool created by Dr. Elaine Aron. This test is educational and is not a clinical diagnosis.

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Free Self-Compassion Exercises — Kristin Neff, PhD
Written practices for responding to self-criticism, difficult emotions, caregiving strain, and personal imperfection with greater compassion.

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The Highly Sensitive Person — Book
Elaine Aron’s foundational book about understanding sensitivity, managing overstimulation, and recognizing sensitivity as a meaningful trait rather than a flaw.

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Colorado Support & Care​

988 Colorado Mental Health Line
Free, confidential, human support for emotional, mental health, or substance-use concerns. Call or text 988 anytime, 24 hours a day.

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OwnPath Colorado Care Directory
A State of Colorado resource for finding mental health, substance-use, and crisis services, including free or lower-cost options.

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I Matter Colorado
Free therapy and mental health support for eligible Colorado youth.

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SAMHSA Treatment Locator
A confidential national directory for finding mental health and substance-use treatment programs.

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Need Immediate Help?

If you or someone you know is experiencing an emotional, mental health, or substance-use crisis, call or text 988 for free, confidential support.

If there is immediate physical danger or a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.