Recommended Resources
Befriending yourself and moving through life’s challenges extends beyond counselling sessions. Below is a collection of some of my favourite books, meditations, and podcast episodes, chosen to help you feel supported along the way.
This a short practice, guided by Kirsty Lyon, a trauma informed somatic coach. This short practice is to use anytime you need to take a breather.
No Bad Parts by founder of Internal Family Systems, Richard Schwartz, explored embracing all inner parts with compassion, healing, and integration.
The Body Keeps the Score reveals how trauma reshapes body and brain, and paths to healing.
The Whole-Brain Child by Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson offers practical strategies to support emotional and brain development. It focuses on children, however, it's useful for understanding how integrating the brain’s different parts helps people of any age manage emotions, build resilience, and thrive.
The Weekend University is a fascinating podcast featuring in-depth interviews with leading psychologists, neuroscientists, spirituality authors. Each epsiode explores evidence‑based insights for reducing suffering, expanding consciousness, and enhancing personal growth .
Jess Hill’s See What You Made Me Do is a confronting, deeply researched exploration of family and domestic violence in Australia. The book exposes power, control, and systemic failures, centring victim-survivors’ voices, and challenging cultural attitudes while urging urgent change for prevention and justice.
Daring Greatly by Brené Brown encourages embracing vulnerability as a strength rather than a weakness. It explores how courage, empathy, and connection build resilience. I find this book inspiring to then face uncertainty, risk, and big emotions. The book promotes personal growth.
You can find additional resource recommendations on the Rise Counselling and Social Work Instagram. For personalised suggestions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.