Resources and Strategies for Enhancing Mental Well-Being and Coping Skills

Books

For Anxiety and Stress

• The Feeling Good Handbook by David D. Burns
• When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron

For Grief and Loss

• It’s OK That You’re Not OK by Megan Devine
• Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief by David Kessler

For Mood Disorders

• The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
• The Dance of Anger by Harriet Lerner

For Trauma

• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
• Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine

Apps

General Mental Health

• Youper (AI-based mood tracking)
• MindDoc (mental health assessment)

For Anxiety Management

• CBT-I Coach (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia)
• Breathe2Relax (stress management)

Worksheets and Activities

Self-Care Planning

• My Grief Plan – A worksheet to outline resources and strategies during grief.

Goal Setting

• Willingness, Goals, and Action Plan – Articulate your goals and the actions needed to achieve them.

Cognitive Restructuring

• Dispute Negative Thinking – Write down self-critical thoughts and practice disputing them.

Therapeutic Techniques

Mindfulness Practices

• Diaphragmatic/Belly Breathing – A simple breathing exercise to reduce anxiety before sessions.

Reflection Exercises

• The Wheel of Life – A tool for assessing satisfaction across various life domains, useful for tracking progress.

Videos and Podcasts

Coming Soon!

Tips for You

• Engage Actively in Therapy: View therapy as a collaboration; share openly about your feelings and experiences.
• Implement Learnings: Apply tools and techniques discussed in therapy to daily life to reinforce growth.
• Schedule Sessions Mindfully: Choose times when you can be fully present, avoiding post-work fatigue or stress.