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​"when we know better, we do better." -
​Maya Angelou 

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Recommended Books and Media

Many people have been gifted with penning down such transformative messages, either in writing or songs. I have benefited greatly with these resources full of invaluable gems of wisdom and hope. 

Being an avid learner and listener to soul-lifting songs, reading books and taking part in on-going trainings, this area will be added to regularly. And please always pass it forward. Please also share your own favorite healing resources. I can review/vet them and if aligned with healing efforts, I will be glad to add it to my site.

BOOKS

• The HOLY BIBLE - all versions but prefer NASB, NIV and NIrV
• The Body Keeps The Score, Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, 2014
• Grace Calls, Robin Weidner, 2016
• Recover in Color, Kathleen E. Yancosek, 2022
• The Road Less Traveled, Dr. M. Scott Peck, 1978
• The Hiding Place, Corrie Ten Boom, 1971
• Walking in Freedom, Neil T. Anderson, 2014
• Redemption, Mike Wilkerson, 2011
• Forgiving What You Can't Forget, Lysa Terkeurst, 2020
• Uninvited, Lysa TerKeurst, 2016
• The Heartache No One Sees, Sheila Walsh, 2004
• The Compassion Code, Laura Jack, 2017
• Victory Over the Darkness, Neil T. Anderson, 2013
• The Bondage Breaker, Neil T. Anderson, 2000
• Grace that Breaks the Chains, Neil Anderson, Rich Miller, Paul Travis, 2003
• Pigs in the Parlor, Frank and Ida Mae Hammond, 1973
• The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment, Jeremiah Burroughs, 

MEDIA/SITES

• The Grief Recovery Institute®, www.griefrecoverymethod.com great articles, blogs. For the Grief Recovery Method, I can walk you through the program(s). See Individuals/Families tab.
• The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), https://www.nami-sat.org
• The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM), https://www.nicabm.com
• YouTube, Dr. Gabor Mate, many videos on Trauma, began watching in 2023
• YouTube, The Crappy Childhood Fairy, Anna Runkle, many videos, began watching in 2023

Recommend Your Inspiring RE/Sources

More Community Resources

• The Hill Country Mental Health Center has public mental health services for Uvalde County residents.
• University Health Behavioral Health has compiled a list of community resources, including helplines and services.
• The Ecumenical Center for Education, Counseling, and Health provides counseling and support groups for people seeking mental and emotional healing.

• UT Teen Health offers a variety of resources that are not only geared toward teens, but adults and children as well.
• UT Teen Health also has a resource list, organized by city location.
• San Antonio Community Resource Directory (SACRD) provides a variety of resources based on your need and zip code.
• The Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas offers guidance for grieving adults, children, teens and spouses.
• San Antonio Metropolitan Health District’s Violence Prevention section utilizes trauma-informed programs and practices to support individuals and families in all life stages.
• The Center for Health Care Services provides integrated care to improve the lives of children and adults with mental health conditions, substance use challenges, and intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• ChildCareAware offers a national resource directory for helping children cope with traumatic events.
• MentalHealthTX offers a statewide directory of mental health services.

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Are you in crisis? Are you experiencing thoughts of hurting or killing yourself? ​

CRISIS SERVICES
Mental-Emotional:               Dial 988 or
​TEXT the word ACT to 741741

Mande texto ACT al teléfono 741741, hay opción en Español
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• EMERGENCY/POLICE/EMS:          911
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 24/7 free, confidential support.
  • (English) 1-800-273-TALK (8255);            www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
  • (Español) 1-888-628-9454;                       www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol
• The Center for Health Care Services (CHCS)
  • 24-hour Crisis and Substance Use Helpline:                                           1-800-316-9241 or 210-223-SAFE (7233)
  • Crisis Care Center: 601 N. Frio, San Antonio; 24/7 walk-in services.
  • Mobile Crisis Outreach Team: 210-223-7233;  Face-to-face assessments where you are.
  • Crisis Counseling Program: 210-540-7401; (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.); Free for all Bexar County residents; in person or virtual appointments. Provides emotional support and help finding other resources.
• Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  • National Helpline:           1-800-662-HELP (4357)
  • SAMHSA Disaster Distress Hotline: (Toll-free English/Español)       1-800-985-5990
• Battered Women & Children’s Shelter Crisis Line:                 210-733-8810
•  Veteran's Crisis Line:                1-800-273-8255 and Press 1​      Text number is 838255    www.veteranscrisisline.net                                                                                                                                                                                                     

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