Resources
Here are a few books I highly recommend checking out. Reading is not only a great way to practice self-care, but it can also directly teach us new techniques on how to manage our situation. As a bonus, also included a YouTube music playlist for you to check out at the end.
Boundaries
When To Say Yes, How To Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Dr Henry Cloud & Dr John Townsend
The Gift of Being Yourself
The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery by David Benner
The Verbally Abusive Relationship
How to Recognize It and How to Respond by Patricia Evans
With
With: Reimagining the Way You Relate to God by Skye Jethani, Larry Wayne
Changes That Heal
Four Practical Steps to a Happier, Healthier You by Henry Cloud
The Cry of the Soul
How Our Emotions Reveal Our Deepest Questions About God
Abba’s Child
The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging by Brennan Manning
5 Love Languages for Men
Tools for Making a Good Relationship Great by Gary Chapman
Codependent No More
How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattie
The Gifts of Imperfection
Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown
Self-Love Workbook for Women
Release Self-Doubt Build Self-Compassion and Embrace Who You Are by Megan Logan
Whole Again
Healing Your Heart and Rediscovering You True Self After Toxic Relationship and Emotional Abuse by Jackson Mackenzie
The Return of the Prodigal Son
A Story of Homecoming by Henri J. M. Nouwen
Music
It has been researched and proven that music helps various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety and trauma. Here is a playlist that can help you get started. Enjoy.