Resources
Helpful resources to turn to whenever you need support. Explore books, podcasts, grounding exercises, and crisis contacts designed to meet you where you are.
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The Body is not an Apology
by Sonya Renee Taylor
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Come as You Are
by Emily Nagoski, PhD
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The Language of Emotions
by Karla A. McLaren
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My Grandmother’s Hands
by Resmaa Menakem
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Atomic Habits
by James Clear
Crisis Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
This life line (800-273-8255) offers free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Crisis Text Line
Text from anywhere to a trained crisis counselor. Find more information about the Crisis Text Line at
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people under 25.
RAINN
RAINN offers phone or text support to survivors of sexual violence and abuse and their loved ones
800-656-4673
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise
Grounding is a technique that helps us reorient to the here-and-now, to bring us into the present. This is a useful technique if you ever feel overwhelmed, anxious, or dissociated from your environment. The 5-4-3-2-1 sensory awareness exercise is a helpful tool to relax or get you through difficult moments.
Start with a deep breath…
Name 5 things you see in the room
Name 4 things you can feel (“my feet on the floor” or “the air in my nose”)
Name 3 things you hear right now (“traffic outside”)
Name 2 things you can smell right now (or 2 smells you like)
Name 1 good thing about yourself
Repeat as many times as needed. By the end of the exercise, you should feel calmer and more relaxed.
This can be useful for many different situations. Try the 5-4-3-2-1 exercise if you are struggling with insomnia, anxiety, cravings, or maladaptive behaviors.