Empowering Tools for Your Wellness Journey
I’ve gathered a selection of valuable resources to support your journey beyond therapy sessions. Here, you’ll find guided exercises to help build mindfulness, links to crisis support, and recommended books for personal growth. These tools are designed to empower you with additional support, practical insights, and inspiration along your path.
Recommended Books for Personal Growth
Books can be powerful tools for reflection, understanding, and inspiration on your mental health journey. Our carefully curated selection of recommended reads offers valuable insights into topics such as resilience, self-compassion, emotional well-being, and personal growth.
Each book has been chosen to provide practical guidance and therapeutic perspectives that complement your journey with Beyond Your Now. Whether you’re seeking strategies for managing stress, deepening self-awareness, or navigating life transitions, these resources serve as an extension of our support, giving you additional tools and knowledge to empower your path forward.
INFLUENCE: SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
Author: Robert B. Cialdini
THE SOCIAL ANIMAL
Author: Elliot Aronson
THINKING, FAST AND SLOW
Author: Daniel Kahneman
THE ART OF CHOOSING
Author: Sheena Iyengar
STUMBLING ON HAPPINESS
Author: Daniel Gilbert
PREDICTABLY IRRATIONAL
Author: Dan Ariely
Guided Meditations and Mindfulness Exercises
Discover a collection of simple, effective mindfulness exercises and guided meditations to help you stay grounded, manage stress, and enhance your well-being. Whether you’re seeking a moment of calm or a way to center yourself, these resources provide a practical approach to integrating mindfulness into daily life. Choose from breathing exercises, body scans, and grounding techniques to find what resonates with you and supports your wellness journey.
Suggested Exercises Include:
- Breathing Techniques for stress relief and focus.
- Body Scans to increase body awareness and relaxation.
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Grounding Meditation to reconnect with the present moment through techniques that focus on sensory awareness and bodily connection
Crisis and Helpline Information
Having access to support in critical moments can make a world of difference. Below, you’ll find essential crisis and helpline resources that provide immediate help for mental health needs, whether for yourself or someone you know.
If you or someone you know is facing a mental health emergency, these resources are here to help provide the support you need. Remember, reaching out is a sign of strength.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 988 – Provides free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone in distress.
Veterans Crisis Line
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 – Offers free, 24/7 text support for anyone in crisis.