RESOURCES
To know yourself and others around you is invaluable. When we truly know ourselves and others, we can throw away self-protection (when it is not necessary) and incorporate love, which is a medicine for all wounds.
Here are some resources:
5 Love Languages
You love each other, right? So why does it feel like you’re not on the same page? The most common issue in any relationship is the communication barrier. Everyone experiences love differently, and it’s easy to miss the mark when it comes to showing that you care. With a little help from The 5 Love Languages®, you can learn to identify the root of your conflicts, give and receive love in more meaningful ways, and grow closer than ever. Your Love Language profile will explain your primary love language, what it means, and how you can use it to connect to others.
5 Love Languages and other books
Anger: Taming a Powerful Emotion - By Dr. Gary Chapman
EMDR Therapy: What You Need to Know
EMDR therapy has proven to be effective in treating trauma and PTSD. It may also be able to help treat other mental conditions like anxiety, depression, and panic disorders.
Helpful book regarding trauma
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
“Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society.” —Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies
Helpful book regarding boundaries
Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
Setting Boundaries® with Your Adult Children: Six Steps to Hope and Healing for Struggling Parents