North Shore Psychotherapy Associates

Stress & Anxiety

• First, We Make the Beast Beautiful: A New Journey Through Anxiety by Sarah Wilson

• Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David D. Burns: A classic for tackling negative thought patterns.

• Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain: Great for introverts feeling overwhelmed by social demands.

• Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab: Essential for navigating difficult family dynamics.​​

 

Grief & Loss

• It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand by Megan Devine: Validates grief and offers compassionate guidance.

• The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion: A powerful memoir on coping with profound loss.

• Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations for Working Through Grief by Martha W. Hickman: Offers daily support for those grieving.

 

Supporting Trauma & Deeper Healing Awareness

• The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Traumama by Bessel van der Kolk: Explores how trauma affects the body and mind.

• It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini: A relatable novel about teen depression and finding hope.

• Turtles All the Way Down by John Green: A poignant story about OCD and anxiety. 

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Organizations - National

• Mental Health Crisis Line: CALL 988

• NAMI Helpline: (800) 950-6264

• Supportive AA Resources

• Self-Compassion Institute

• SAMHSA resources and documents (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

• Mental Health America

• The Whole Child

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Organizations - Local

• Milwaukee Health Department guide for warming shelters

• Housing and Homelessness