As I’ve gone down this healing journey for thousands of hours with you all, I’ve come to realize a big part of what is missing in therapy…

A common toolbox. An understanding of the at-home resources needed. Knowledge and ease of access to utilize these tools. 🧰

An understanding of what resources/tools we truly all need in order for this work to really work.

I’m a holistic therapist, looking through the lens of mind-body-soul/energy…and acknowledging the impact of environment, culture, finances, and society…🕊️

I know that in order for this work to work, it takes more than just 1 hr a week in therapy.

In the sessions, we process the trauma, we learn how to ground and bring safety to the nervous system, set boundaries, we allow our emotions to be witnessed and moved through, we figure out what is not working and why…❤️

This is a HUGE piece of it all…and…

Outside of session, it takes YOU bringing the knowledge back home, continuing these practices, using and investing into resources/tools to help, and implementing and trying out these new habits and changes to create a new lifestyle.

A lifestyle that is conducive to healing.

I can give you all the knowledge I have, but if nothing changes…then nothing changes. 🤷🏽‍♀️

It doesn’t have to be quick…in fact, it won’t be…especially if we are potentially in environments that feel difficult and unsafe at times…

But it will be much faster if we can slowly invest in and utilize these tools.

So tonight I want to do my part to make sure you all have the knowledge and easiest access to some of the home/life tools you may not have realized you needed to best compliment your therapy…

In no specific order, here are some basic foundational tools to eventually have at home/with you, in order to best compliment your therapy and get the most out of your healing journey to make it into a healing lifestyle:

1. Getting sunlight and being in nature - FREE (picnic blanket, hammock, sunglasses, etc could be helpful though)
2. Workout tools (dumbbells, bands, jumprope, yoga mat, meditation cushions, etc/access to gym)
3. Sleep tools (supplements, curtains/blinds, teeth grinding blockers, supportive mattress/place to lay, blue light blockers, red light therapy etc)
4. Nutrition tools (protein, water + electrolytes, supplements, juicer, blender, electric whisk, basic pots and pans set, etc)
5. Hygiene/environment tools (toothbrush, toothpaste, tongue scraper, shower sponge, soap, haircare, feminine care products, moisturizer, face wash, nail trimmer set, detergent, air purifier, water filter, red light,etc)
6. Stress management tools (journal, sticky notes for affirmations, fidget toys, bath bombs, meditation cushions, noise cancelling headphones, weighted blanket, squish ball, scent diffuser/oils)
7. Somatic tools (massage gun, gua sha, yoga mat, foam roller, fidget toys, neck massager)
8. Organizational tools (magnetic monthly calendar, planner, sticky notes, pill organizer, stop watches, clothes hangers, chore charts, to-do lists, thing organizers in general, tupperware, laundry hamper, binders, baskets, etc)
9. Ongoing learning/challenge/growth tools (my “Resources,” list, books, podcasts, articles, trainings, YouTube, school)
10. Fun/Connection tools (playing cards, phone, logging in to support groups/NA/AA, picnic blanket, hammock, games, puzzles, art and crafts, pickleball set (maybe LOL), etc)

“Now where do I find all these things? How do I know they will be good?”

I have set up an affiliate Amazon storefront so that you can have easy access to find some of my favorite items. Of course, you do not have to get the specific items I have linked and can most certainly find similar things on other sites, but I figured it would be an easy way to organize it and bring it to you all. I also make a small percent of each sale using my link, so it is a win-win if you do end up purchasing from here.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO AMAZON STOREFRONT

Specific Lists:

Therapy + Yoga Tools, Gadgets, Books, etc

Wellness Products and Supplements

Workout Tools, Gear, and Supplements

Organizational Tools (soon to come)

Know that all of these items, I have either used personally, I have gotten for others, or they have been recommended to me by clients, followers, or loved ones.

I will be updating it regularly as I try new products and as they are recommended. Follow me on Amazon if you would like those updates!

For all supplements, please know that I of course do not know how they will affect you personally, so please talk with your doctor and/or psychiatrist before adding these to make sure they do not interact with anything else you may be taking.

Please let me know if there is any specific list you would like to see added to the storefront :)

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