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Empowered Path Counseling

A few places to begin

Resources for the road ahead.

Whether you are looking for immediate support, a new way to understand your experience, or something gentle to explore between sessions, I hope these resources help you feel a little less alone.

Crisis resources

Support is available right now.

Please note: This page is not a substitute for emergency care. If you are in a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Books

Read at your own pace.

These are invitations, not assignments. Take what is useful and leave what is not.

The Body Keeps the Score

by Bessel van der Kolk

A look at how trauma can live in the body and shape the ways we feel, think, and respond.

Trauma and Recovery

by Judith Lewis Herman

A foundational guide to understanding trauma, healing, and the importance of restoring connection.

Internal Family Systems Therapy

by Richard C. Schwartz

An introduction to the ideas and practice at the heart of Internal Family Systems therapy.

The Internal Family Systems Workbook

by Richard C. Schwartz

Hands-on exercises for getting to know your parts with more curiosity and compassion.

The Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy Workbook

by Susan McConnell

Body-focused practices for noticing and working with parts through a somatic lens.

Wired to Feel

by Sarah Bergenfield and Martha Sweezy

A neuroaffirmative, IFS-informed view of the autistic experience.

Podcasts

For listening and reflecting.

A few thoughtful voices for a walk, a quiet morning, or a moment when you want company in the questions.

The Psychology Podcast

with Scott Barry Kaufman

Conversations about psychology, well-being, and neurodiversity.

Therapy Chat

with Laura Reagan

Trauma-informed conversations that include somatic therapy and EMDR.

Trauma Chat Podcast

with Laura Reagan

Trauma-focused conversations about healing and finding a way forward.

The Neurodiversity Podcast

Stories, perspectives, and support for neurodivergent people and their communities.

Downloadable workbooks

Something practical is on its way.

I am creating a small library of printable workbooks to support reflection between sessions. Check back soon for invitations to notice, write, and practice at your own pace.

Coming soon

A gentle place to start

A guided workbook for slowing down, checking in, and meeting yourself with more kindness.

Coming soon

Making room for parts

A practical companion for curious, compassionate parts work. The download will be here when it is ready.