Influential People, Ideas, & Websites

This page is a live document. I try to update it a few times a year, so it remains contemporary and relevant.

Dr. Jamie Marich is an author, EMDR therapist and trainer, and yoga teacher. There are many free resources on her website, including yoga videos, meditation videos, talks on dissociation, EMDR demonstration videos, and more.

Dr. Gabor Mate has devoted his career to exploring the link between childhood trauma, addictions, and conditions such as ADHD and other common diagnoses given to psychiatric patients.

Stephen Porges is a neurologist responsible for what is known as the Polyvagal Theory. His work has been highly influential for understanding the nervous system and its response to traumatic exposure.

How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime by Nadine Burke Harris

Psych Central

A great resource for individuals looking for information on mental health challenges and general coping.

Psychology Today

Many people find their therapist through Psychology Today, but it also has a library of articles on common mental health issues.

The Highly Sensitive Person

Over twenty years ago Dr. Elaine Aron coined the moniker “HSP" (highly sensitive person) to describe a particular personality/temperament type. In my practice, I tend to find that the strong majority of clients are highly sensitive. What is an HSP? HSP refers to a temperamental trait that is as physiological as much as it is emotional. Sometimes, HSPs seem “high strung” because they may startle easily, and get triggered by loud noise, bright lights, harsh fragrances, certain fabrics, and other sensory input. HSPs are often, though not always, empaths, easily reading the emotions of others and knowing intuitively how to help someone be more comfortable. HSPs may be introverted, but there are extroverted HSPs. My observation is that HSPs tend to get overwhelmed easily, and are prone to anxiety. Click here to learn more!

Introvert, Dear

A website for “introverts and highly sensitive people”. Do I need to say anymore? You know who you are. This is a great resource and contains really useful and validating information.