Self-Help Resources
Mental Health & Wellness
Featured Resources By Topic
Managing Stress
Local Resources
- TCC Counseling ServicesTCC Counseling Center hours and contact information
- Hope Sparks - Family ServicesHopeSparks programs serve children and families in Pierce County who face trauma, abuse, and overwhelming life challenges. For counseling or other services call the office at 253-565-448
Featured Books & eBooks
The complete book of essential oils and aromatherapy: Over 800 natural, nontoxic, and fragrant recipes to create health, beauty, and safe home and work environments by Call Number: Health and Wellness Collection RM666.A68W67 2016Publication Date: 2016
Self-Love & Happiness
Articles and Websites
- What is Happiness?Article and practical guide for the pursuit of happiness from the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkey
- How to be happyAn article from the NY Times
Videos
Looking for some encouragement and inspiration? Consider the TED Talks on Happiness, linked below.
- TED Talks: Happiness PlaylistA playlist of TED Talks on the subject of happiness and satisfaction "from psychologists, journalists and monks"
Featured Books & eBooks
Build the life you want by Call Number: Health & Wellness BF575 .H27 B759 2023Publication Date: 2023
10% happier. Revised edition by Call Number: Health and Wellness collection BF161 .H29 2019Publication Date: 2014
Be unapologetically you: A self-love guide for women of color by Call Number: Health and Wellness collection. BF575 .S37 B537 2016Publication Date: 2016
The body is not an apology: The power of radical self-love by Call Number: Health and Wellness Collection BF575.S37T39 2018Publication Date: 2018
The gifts of imperfection: Let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are by Call Number: Health and Wellness Collection BF575.S37B76 2010Publication Date: 2010
The honest body project: Real stories and untouched portraits of women & motherhood by Call Number: Health and Wellness Collection HQ1219.M326 2017Publication Date: 2017
Loving bravely: Twenty lessons of self-discovery to help you get the love you want by Call Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2017
Girl, wash your face: Stop believing the lies about who you are so you can become who you were meant to be by Call Number: Health and Wellness collection BV4527.H658 2018Publication Date: 2018
Think like an artist: And lead a more creative, productive lifeCall Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2016
Practicing mindfulness
Online Articles, Videos, and Apps
- Getting Started with MindfulnessAn article about the practices of mindfulness, from Mindful.org
- What is Mindfulness?An article and guide about practicing Mindfulness, from Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkey
- Mindfulness - Headspace.comArticles and an offer for a free trial of Headspace
- Ted Talks: Mindfulness playlistNine to 25 minute talks about the benefits of and how to practice mindfulness.
- Five minute meditation you can do anywhereGoodful provides this soothing video to "reset your day in a positive way."
Featured Books & eBooks
The miracle of mindfulness: An introduction to the practice of meditation by Call Number: Health & Wellness BQ5618 .V5 N481 1987Publication Date: 1987
Mindful anger: A pathway to emotional freedom by Call Number: Health and Wellness collection BF575.A5B73 2014Publication Date: 2014
Managing Anxiety
Local Resources
- TCC Counseling ServicesTCC Counseling Center hours and contact information
- Hope Sparks - Family ServicesHopeSparks programs serve children and families in Pierce County who face trauma, abuse, and overwhelming life challenges. For counseling or other services call the office at 253-565-448
Featured Books & eBooks
The anxiety and phobia workbook by Call Number: Health & Wellness RC531 .B67 2020Publication Date: 2020
Managing Depression
Local Resources
- TCC Counseling ServicesTCC Counseling Center hours and contact information
Featured Books & eBooks
The 10-step depression relief workbook: A cognitive behavioral therapy approach by Call Number: Health and Wellness Collection RC451.4.W6R34 2018Publication Date: 2018
Depression: A very short introduction by Call Number: Main Collection RC537 .T33 2017Publication Date: 2017
Bipolar, not so much: Understanding your mood swings and depression by Call Number: Health and Wellness collection RC516.A368 2017Publication Date: 2017
A mind of your own: The truth about depression and how women can heal their bodies to reclaim their lives by Call Number: Health & Wellness Collection RC451.4.W6B76 2016Publication Date: 2016
Managing Grief
Local Resources
- TCC Counseling ServicesTCC Counseling Center hours and contact information
Featured Books & eBooks
When parents die: Learning to live with the loss of a parent by Call Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2013
The end-of-life handbook: A compassionate guide to connecting with and caring for a dying loved one by Call Number: Health and Wellness Collection R726.8.F464 2007Publication Date: 2008
Eating Disorders
Local Resources
- TCC Counseling ServicesTCC Counseling Center hours and contact information
Featured Books & eBooks
Eating disorders: A comprehensive guide to medical care and complications by Call Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2022
Food for thought: Perspectives on eating disorders by Call Number: Main Collection RC552.E18S286 2017Publication Date: 2017
Filling up: The psychology of eating by Call Number: Main Collection RC552.E18R433 2017Publication Date: 2017- The honest body project: Real stories and untouched portraits of women & motherhood by Call Number: Health and Wellness Collection HQ1219.M326 2017Publication Date: 2017
Eating disorder recovery handbook: A practical guide for long-term recovery by Call Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2016
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- TCC Counseling ServicesTCC Counseling Center hours and contact information
Featured Books & eBooks
Thriving with Adult ADHD: Skills to strengthen executive functioning by Call Number: Health & Wellness RC394 .A85 B65 2018Publication Date: 2018
ADHD: What everyone needs to know by Call Number: Main Collection: RJ505.H9H58 2016Publication Date: 2016
The ADHD advantage: What you thought was a diagnosis may be your greatest strength by Call Number: Health and Wellness Collection RJ506.H9A73 2015Publication Date: 2016
Living well with ADHD by Call Number: Health and Wellness collection RJ506.H9H84 2016Publication Date: 2016
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)
Local Resources
- TCC Counseling ServicesTCC Counseling Center hours and contact information
Featured Books & eBooks
Getting unstuck from PTSD: Using cognitive processing therapy to guide your recovery by Call Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2023
The pain we carry: Healing from complex PTSD for people of color by Call Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2022
Improvise, adapt and overcome: A dysfunctional veteran's guide to PTSD by Call Number: Veterans Collection RC552.P67E75 2016Publication Date: 2016
Suicide Prevention
Local Resources
- The 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineKnown formerly as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, this service provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. Just dial 988, or click the link above for more ways to reach out.
- I am worried about someone else - Suicide PreventionFind numbers, websites, and other resources on this Department of Health website
- Grief Support & Resources - Suicide PreventionResources available for those who have lost a loved one to suicide or are supporting a loved one after a suicide attempt.
- TCC Counseling ServicesTCC Counseling Center hours and contact information
- Grief Support for Suicide Loss SurvivorsFind resources after loss.
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Featured Books & eBooks
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