This page includes crisis information, recommended readings, and supportive tools that may be helpful between sessions or while exploring next steps. These resources are not a substitute for therapy, emergency care, or medical advice, and are provided for informational purposes only. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent support, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you are in crisis or need immediate support, please use one of the resources below. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you are in immediate danger or need emergency medical or psychiatric support, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) provides access to several crisis and safety-related hotline resources, including:
• Florida Abuse Hotline: 1-800-962-2873
• Florida Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-500-1119
• Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
DCF website:
https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/abuse/abuse-hotline
The books below may be helpful for learning more about trauma, emotional healing, stress, attachment, and nervous system support. Not every resource will fit every person, so use what feels most relevant and supportive for you.
The Myth of Normal — Gabor Maté
A thoughtful book on trauma, stress, and the connection between emotional pain, the body, and healing.
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents — Lindsay C. Gibson
A helpful resource for understanding the long-term impact of emotionally immature parenting and supporting boundary work and healing.
The Power of Attachment — Diane Poole Heller
An accessible book for understanding attachment patterns, connection, and relational healing.
The Gifts of Imperfection — Brené Brown
A supportive read on self-acceptance, shame, vulnerability, and emotional resilience.
Dopamine Nation — Anna Lembke
A thoughtful book about reward, overstimulation, habits, and the effects of modern life on the brain and emotional well-being.
Healing ADD — Daniel Amen
A resource for understanding attention, focus, and ADD/ADHD from a brain-based perspective.
The Whole-Brain Child — Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
A practical parenting resource for understanding child behavior through brain development and emotional regulation.
Parenting from the Inside Out — Daniel J. Siegel and Mary Hartzell
A helpful book for parents wanting to understand how their own experiences can shape parenting and connection.
Brain-Body Parenting — Mona Delahooke
A supportive guide for understanding children’s behavior through the nervous system, regulation, and connection.
Beyond Behaviors — Mona Delahooke
A compassionate resource for parents and caregivers seeking to better understand challenging behaviors in children.
The Teenage Brain — Frances E. Jensen
A helpful book for parents wanting to better understand adolescent brain development, stress, and decision-making.
Under Pressure — Lisa Damour
A valuable resource for understanding stress and anxiety in girls and teens.
Untangled — Lisa Damour
A practical guide for understanding girls through the stages of adolescent development.
The Memory Box — Joanna Rowland
A gentle children’s book that helps explain grief and remembering loved ones after loss.
Healing Activities for Children in Grief — Janis Silverman
A practical resource with activities that support children in expressing and processing grief.
When Someone Very Special Dies — Marge Heegaard
A supportive workbook-style resource for children coping with the death of someone important.
I Said No! — Kimberly King
A child-friendly book that teaches body safety, boundaries, and how to seek help from trusted adults.
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