Priority Mapping

An exploratory worksheet useful for ADHD and anxiety.

Download for free via https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SpcERXvL0F6LM4spjSq65jjZJRlzEVdneALAKn7EUy4/edit?usp=sharing

Staying Alive

Staying Alive is an app for those at risk of suicide and people worried about someone.

Download for free via https://stayalive.prevent-suicide.org.uk/

Helplines Partnership

This website lists organisations you can call for free, confidential health and wellbeing advice and support, including but not limited to if you're in crisis or feeling suicidal.

Visit: https://www.helplines.org/helplines/

Moodtools

The Moodtools app is designed so that you can be your own therapist using basic cognitive therapy, it is highly recommended if you experience low mood. 

Download for free via moodtools.org

16personalities

16personalities provides a personality type questionnaire. It will not tell you who you are, however it can suggest some of your traits, strengths and possible career paths and so on.

Learn more via 16personalities.com/articles/how-to-take-a-personality-test

NVC

NVC promotes self-empathy, understanding your needs, and compassionate communication. Start with a short, affordable Level 1 training course.

Search for a course near you or online via: https://nvc-uk.com/events/

InnerActive Cards for Parts Work

Using illustrated cards is a wonderful way to explore different aspects of your personality, and I recommend using them in therapy and personal reflection. They're a little pricey, but expensive to make, and well worth it if you have the spare money.

For the original cards, please shop via exchange-resource.net/product-page/inner-active-cards 

Also, a version has been made reflecting refugee experiences: http://www.inneractivecards.com/syrian-refugee-cards.html

And, recently a set for Black experiences was made available via https://www.abebooks.co.uk/9780979889769/Black-Experiences-Cards-Parts-Work-0979889766/plp

No Bad Parts

This book provides a model for healing from trauma, exploring how our mind works as a system, and how to create harmony in your internal system. This may be supportive of your therapeutic journey, and I recommend reading it if parts work appeals to you.

Borrow or buy a copy via: https://search.worldcat.org/title/1418059730 

Audio version available via: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfls6OzMkf8KSot5E7v51zzZSPt8jLWum

Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving

A very helpful book for recovering from childhood trauma.

Borrow or buy a copy via: https://search.worldcat.org/title/1412787966

Visit the author's website for alternative translations, audio version and further reading: https://pete-walker.com/

We Were Made for These Times

If you're experiencing heartache and sorrow in relation to personal or world changes, you may enjoy these 10 mindfulness lessons.

Borrow or purchase a copy of the book via https://search.worldcat.org/title/1276781552  

An audio companion is available via https://plumvillage.app/we-were-made-for-these-times-a-new-course-on-the-plum-village-app-by-dharma-teacher-kaira-jewel-lingo/

Guided Meditation

Tara Brach is a meditation teacher with a deeply compassionate approach.

You can listen to guided meditations here: https://www.tarabrach.com/guided-meditations/

Beautiful Chorus

If you feel the need for some spiritual, uplifting music (depending on your taste) you could listen to Beautiful Chorus.

Available on YouTube via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC3mwCHtIkE&list=PLeYyFNa1S2lSNXb6ZdRjYhcpeO73OpGWW

Journal Prompts

Choose a prompt, and write your response.

“When did I feel most alive, recently?”

“What is my heart longing for?”

"If I imagined that this thing on my mind was on my mind was a plant, or an animal, what would it need?"

For more support with journalling, you may wish to visit this page.