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Community and Supportive Resources
Psychology Today – Support Groups
Searchable by topic and location; includes groups for anxiety, trauma, grief, parenting, identity, and more.
Online peer-led forums covering mental health, identity, relationships, and chronic health issues.
Offers listings for a wide range of support groups, including those focused on mental health and life challenges. Many options are virtual.
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Free, online support groups for pregnant and postpartum individuals, covering a range of experiences and needs.
PFLAG
Support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals, parents, and families. Local and virtual groups available.
The Trevor Project – TrevorSpace
A safe, affirming online community where LGBTQ+ young people (ages 13–24) can connect and find support.
BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective)
Offers healing circles, peer support spaces, and resources for Black communities.
The Focus on You – Comunidad Support Group
A free monthly virtual support group created for Latinx individuals to explore emotional wellness, cultural identity, and collective healing. Hosted by Latinx mental health professionals, the space centers connection and community care.
Recommended Books
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
A powerful guide to letting go of perfectionism and embracing self-compassion, vulnerability, and authenticity to lead a more fulfilled life.
Ready to Heal by Kelly McDaniel
This book offers a compassionate and empowering guide for women healing from emotional wounds, particularly from toxic or emotionally neglectful relationships.
Mother Hunger by Kelly McDaniel
Kelly McDaniel explores the emotional impacts of maternal neglect and how it shapes women’s relationships, self-esteem, and emotional well-being.
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson
A practical guide for those who grew up with emotionally immature parents, exploring how to heal and establish healthier boundaries and relationships.
Unf*ck Your Brain by Faith G. Harper
This no-nonsense guide provides practical advice and humor for understanding and managing your emotions, mental health, and self-worth.
It Didn’t Start with You by Mark Wolynn
This book delves into how family trauma can be passed down through generations and provides steps for healing and breaking free from inherited emotional pain.
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
An insightful exploration of how trauma impacts the body and mind, with effective therapeutic methods to help heal trauma’s effects.
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
A practical guide to personal freedom, offering wisdom on how to break free from limiting beliefs and achieve a life of peace and fulfillment.
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff
A transformative book that teaches the importance of self-compassion and how it can lead to emotional healing and resilience.
You Are Your Best Thing by Tarana Burke
A powerful book about embracing your worth and healing from trauma, written by the founder of the #MeToo movement. It encourages deep self-love, healing, and reclaiming personal power.
Last updated: June 7, 2025.
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