Mental Health Resources 

Bible Study:​

• The Bible in a Year with Father Mike Schmitz The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) - Podcast - Apple Podcasts

• Walking with Purpose Women's Bible Study

• Forgiven and Set Free: A Post-Abortion Bible Study for Women by Linda Cochrane 

• Surrendering the Secret: A Bible Study designed to help women find healing and restoration after abortion loss surrenderingthesecret.com

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Books: 

• Thinking Like Jesus - The Psychology of a Faithful Disciple by Dr. Ray Guarendi 

• Jesus The Master Psychologist by Dr. Ray Guarendi 

• Holy Care for the Whole Self by Lara Smith

• Interior Freedom by Jacques Phillippe 

• The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren

• Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero ​

• The Imitation of Christ by Thomas A. Kempis

• ​Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

• The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis 

• ​Introduction to the Spiritual Life by Brant Pitre 

• Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross

• End of Me by Kyle Idleman ​

• Bait of Satan by John Bevere 

• How to Converse with God St. Alphonsus Liguori 

• ​The Little Way by St. Therese of Lisieux 

• Theology of the Body for Beginners by Christopher West 

• The Fullfillment of All Desire: A Guidebook for the Journey to God Based on the Wisdom of the Saints by Ralph Martin 

• Becoming Who You Are: Insights on the True Self by James Martin 

• Thomistic Psychology: A Philosophic Analysis of the Nature of Man by Robert Edward Brennan 

• Seeing with New Eyes: Counseling and the Human Condition Through the Lens of Scripture by David Powlison

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Research: (more to come...)

• Efficacy of Prayer in Mental Health Counseling and Mental Wellness https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.570.2764&rep=rep1&type=pdf

• https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2019-15316-001

• https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.972.748&rep=rep1&type=pdf

• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1353829218307329​​

• Reduction in Mental Illness among Youth exposed to a Religious Upbringinghttps://academic.oup.com/aje/article/187/11/2355/5094534?login=false

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• National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI​ Support Groups: https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups​

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Books: 

• Suffering and the Heart of God: How Trauma Destroys and Christ Restores by Diane Langberg 

• Restoring the Shattered Self: A Christian Counselor’s Guide to Complex Trauma by Heather Davediuk Gingrich 

• The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in The Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk

• Anatomy of the Soul: Suprising Connections between Neuroscience and Spiritual Practices that Can Transform Your Life and Relationships by Curt Thompson

• The Soul of Desire: Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, beauty, and Community by Curt Thompson​

• A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis

• The Strength in Our Scars by Bianca Sparacino

• Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker

• Waking the Tiger by Dr. Peter Levine 

• The Mosaic Mind, Empowering the Tormented Selves of Child Abuse Survivors by Regina Goulding

• Coping with Trauma-Related Dissociation: Skills Training for Patients and Therapists by Suzette Boon

• Getting Past Your Past: Take Control of Your Life with Self-Help Techniques from EMDR Therapy by Francine Shapiro

• Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown

• The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown

• The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage by Brené Brown

• ​It Didn't Start with You by Mark Wolynn 

• Boundaries by John Townsend 
   

​Youtube Channels, Podcasts, Apps etc. 

• ScreenZen (app blocker that assists you with distracting apps on your phone, prompts you to mindfully pause when attempting to open an app, and allows multiple settings for personalized boundary needs with your phone)

• Ned Hallowell on Psych Hub

• How to ADHD YouTube channel ​

• ADHD Rewired Podcast​ https://www.adhdrewired.com

• The Huberman Lab Podcast and YouTube channel

• Russel Barkley books and YouTube channel

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Books: 

• ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction – From Childhood through Adulthood by Edward Hallowell, M.D. 

• Thriving with Adult ADHD: Skills to Strengthen Executive Functioning

• Your Brain’s Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD by Tamara Rosier, PhD​​

• Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder by Edward Hallowell, M.D.

• You Mean I’m not Lazy, Stupid, or Crazy?! by Kate Kelly

• Brain Hacks: Life-Changing Strategies to Improve Executive Functioning by Dr. Lara Honos-Webb​

• Atomic Habits by James Clear

• The Hacking of the American Mind by Robert Lustig, M.D. ​

• The Molecule of More By Daniel Lieberman, M.D. 

• Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Anna Lembke, M.D.

• The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg 

​Books:

• Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations for Working Through Grief by Martha Whitmore Hickman​

• A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis​

• Hope When it Hurts: Biblical Reflections to Help You Grasp God’s Purpose in Your Suffering by Kristen Wetherell ​​

• It’s Okay That You’re Not Okay by Megan Devine

• Good Grief: A Companion for Every Loss by Granger E. Westberg 

• When a Loved One Dies: Mourning, Grieving and Healing by Philip W. Williams 

• Praying Our Goodbyes by Joyce Rupp

• Grieving with the Help of Your Catholic Faith by Lorene Duquin 

​​Books:​

• ​M is For Mama: A Rebellion Against Mediocre Motherhood by Abbie Halberstadt

• Hard is Not the Same Thing as Bad by Abbie Halberstadt 

• Building Better Families: A Practical Guide to Raising Amazing Children by Matthew Kelly

• The Collapse of Parenting: How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown-Ups by Leonard Sax

• Parenting with Grace by Gregory and Lisa Popcak 

• ​The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel M.D. 

• No Drama Discipline by Tina Payne Bryson PhD

• Good Inside by Becky Kennedy ​

​​Books:​

• Addiction and Grace: Love and Spirituality in the Healing of Addictions by Gerald G. May​​

• No More Faking Fine: Ending the Pretending by Esther Fleece 

• Untangling Relationships: A Christian Perspective on Codependency by Pat Springle

• Love is a Choice: The Definitive Book on Letting Go of Unhealthy Relationships by Dr. Robert Hemfelt

• The 12 Steps to Holiness and Salvation by St. Alphonsus Liguori 

• Boundaries by John Townsend 

• Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Other and Start Caring for Yourself by Melodie Beattie 

• The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie

• Rewired by Erica Spiegelman 

• The Anatomy of Addiction by Akikur Mohmmad, M.D. 

• In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction by Gabor Mate

• The Spirit of Food: 34 Writers on Feasting and Fasting toward God by Leslie Leyland Fields 

• Filled with All the Fullness of God by Bernard V. Brady

• Holy Eating: The Spiritual Secret to Eternal Weight Loss by Amelia Moore 

• The Catholic Table: Finding Joy Where Food and Faith Meet by Emily Stimpson Chapman 

​​Books:​

• Scrupulosity: Heal Your Mind, Unbind Your Soul, and Let God Work by Kevin Vost, Psy.D.​

• Understanding Scrupulosity by Thomas Santa 

• The Doubting Disease: Help for Scrupulosity and Religious Compulsions by Joseph Ciarrocchi 

• Scruples and Sainthood by Trent Beattie 

• When the Darkness Will Not Lift: Doing What We Can While We wait for God by John Piper

• Be Healed: A Guide to Encountering the Powerful Love of Jesus in Your Life by Bob Schuchts 

• The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris​

• The Heart of Perfection by Colleen Carrol Campbell 

• Be Your Future Self Now by Dr. Benjamin Hardy

• Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life by Steven Hayes

• Mindsight by Daniel Siegel, M.D. 

• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey 

• Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer

• Making Sense Out of Suffering by Peter Kreeft 

• Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes your Mind, Brain and Body by Daniel Goleman ​

Local Community Support and Pregnancy Resource Centers in San Antonio, TX: 

• Project Rachel - offering spiritual and emotional care, retreats and counseling - HopeAfterAbortion.org 

• A Woman's Haven awomanshaven.com

• Allied Women's Center alliedwomenscenter.com

• Seton Home setonhomesa.org

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More Pregnancy Resources: 

• Heartbeat International (worldwide network of pregnancy help centers that provide resources and support for expectant mothers in need, including counseling, education and material assistance) heartbeatinternational.org

• Care Net (free services such as pregnancy testing, ultrasounds and counseling) care-net.org

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Post-Abortive Support: 

• Rachel's Vineyard (healing retreats centered around Christ's forgiveness) rachelsvineyard.org

• Surrendering the Secret: A Bible Study designed to help women find healing and restoration after an abortion loss surrenderingthesecret.com

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​Education: 

• The Theology of the Body Institute - Understanding the beauty of human sexuality within the context of the Christian faith based on St. John Paul II's work tobinstitute.org

 

​​Books:​

• Peace After Abortion by Ava Torre-Bueno ​

• After Abortion: God Offers Forgiveness, Healing, and Hope by David Powlison

• A Season to Heal: Help and Hope for Those Working Through Post-Abortion Stress by Luci Freed and Penny Yvonne Salazar

• Forgiven and Set Free: A Post-Abortion Bible Study for Women by Linda Cochrane