©2011 Deanne Carter, LMHC, NCC​
​ 1. Mindfulness: to increase awareness of thoughts, emotions, or physical body sensations that come before the symptoms of stress. Helps get to the root of the problem.
Wherever You Go, There You Are, Jon Kabat-Zinn
Guided Mindfulness Meditation, Jon Kabat-Zinn
The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook for Anxiety, John Forsyth
​2. Positive Thinking: thought tracking to free from negative thinking.
Mind Coach, Dr. Daniel Amen
When Panic Attacks: The new, drug free anxiety therapy that can change your life, David Burns
Emotional Freedom: Liberate yourself from negative emotions and transform your life, Judith Orloff
​ 3. Books that build skills and inspire.​
The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook, Edmund Bourne
Being Peace, Thich Nhat Hanh
The Happiness Trap, Russ Harris
Social Intelligence: The new science of human relationships, Daniel Goleman
Positive Energy, Judith Orloff
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical DBT Exercises for Learning Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, & Distress Tolerance, Matthew McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood, Jeffrey Brantley
​ ​4. Create relaxation rituals: Ex. Bedtime bath, soft blanket, affirmations book or write one thing you are grateful of today, lavender pillow, music, etc. ​
Indigo Dreams: Adult Relaxation-Guided Meditations/Relaxation by Lori Lite
The Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Workbook, Stahl and Goldstein
Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Insomnia, DVD
Canyon Trilogy: Native American Flute Music, R.Carlos Nakai
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​5. Be connected with your emotions. Create tools for expression of emotions: Ex. anger –scream in a pillow, hit a pillow, stomp on the basement floor, squeeze/release your feet or your whole body, dance, take deep breathes; sad – ask for a hug, pet the dog, wrap yourself in a blanket, draw, write, talk
Meeting the Dragon: Ending our suffering by entering our pain, Robert Augustus Masters
Emotional Intelligence: 10th Anniversary Edition, Daniel Goleman
​ 6. Yoga Awareness /Physical Release of Stress
Yoga for Depression and Anxiety DVD, Ryder and Isreal
Yoga for Stress Relief, Barbara Benagh
Thera-Flex Therapy Putty - 1 lb by Thera-Flex
​ ​7. Relaxation CDs: teaching self-soothing to reduce the need for movement/chatter to soothe, or adrenaline rushing activities.
Indigo Dreams: Adult Relaxation-Guided Meditations/Relaxation by Lori Lite
Letting Go of Stress, Halpern and Miller
Self-Healing with Guided Imagery, Andrew Weil ​ ​Deanne Carter, NCC Helping people bring structure and calm to chaos. Send an email​ to find out more about how I can help you bring joy and satisfaction back into your life
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