Resources
Recommended links and information
Resources for Growth & Support
At Everlight Child & Family Therapy, we believe that healing begins with hope, knowledge and connection. Whether you are an adult navigating stress and change or a teenager learning to manage overwhelming emotions, there are resources available for help.
If you are in crisis or need immediate help, please reach out to one of the crisis resources below.
Resources for Adults
Crisis & Immediate Support
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- Emergency: Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department
- NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (Mon–Fri, 10am–10pm ET)
Emotional Health & Education
CBT Tools & Self-Guided Support
- Therapist Aid – free printable worksheets
- Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) - CBT self-help workbooks
- MoodMission – app for anxiety and low mood
- MindShift CBT – app for managing worry and panic
- Daylio – mood tracking and journaling app
Mindfulness & Stress Relief
Coping with Burnout & Life Transitions
- Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle – Emily & Amelia Nagoski
- Radical Acceptance – Tara Brach
- Self-Compassion – Kristin Neff
- Self-Compassion – Kristin Neff
- Unlocking Us – Brené Brown (podcast)
Trauma & Healing
- Trauma Research Foundation
- The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk
- Sidran Institute – trauma education and PTSD resources
- EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
Relationships & Emotional Health
- The Gottman Institute
- Attached – Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
- Hold Me Tight – Sue Johnson
- Greater Good Science Center
Inclusive & Culturally Affirming Resources
Personal Growth & Reflection
- The Happiness Trap – Russ Harris
- Untamed – Glennon Doyle
- Maybe You Should Talk to Someone – Lori Gottlieb
- Ten Percent Happier (podcast)
- Therapy in a Nutshell (YouTube channel)
Resources for Teens & Young Adults
Crisis & Support Hotlines
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
- Teen Line: Call 800-852-8336 or text TEEN to 839863
- The Trevor Project – crisis & chat support for LGBTQ+ youth
- Your Life Your Voice – 24/7 teen helpline
- Jed Foundation – mental health education and peer support
Mental Health Education for Teens
CBT & Coping Skills
- MindShift CBT – app designed for teens managing anxiety
- MoodMission – small steps to boost confidence and mood
- Smiling Mind – mindfulness and emotional regulation for students
- Therapist Aid – teen-friendly handouts
Building Confidence & Well-Being
- You Are a Badass – Jen Sincero (empowerment & self-worth)
- Stuff That Sucks – Ben Sedley (ACT for teens)
- The Mindful Teen – Dzung Vo (mindfulness for stress & emotions)
- Greater Good in Action – simple well-being practices backed by science
For Parents Supporting Teens
- The Whole-Brain Child – Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
- Parenting from the Inside Out – Siegel & Hartzell
- Gottman Institute: Parenting Resources
- Child Mind Institute: Parenting Guides