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Self-Compassion Journal by Dr. Kristin Neff
This resource offers a structured way to practice self-compassion by reflecting on difficult events with kindness and understanding.
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Global Compassion Coalition – Guides and Exercises
These resources are designed to address and alleviate the emotional impact of working with people who have experienced trauma. These resources are specifically created to support the well-being and resilience of individuals who are exposed to trauma in their professional roles.
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PERMA Model of Well-being by Dr. Martin Seligman
This site explains the components of the PERMA model—Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment—offering a useful framework to understand, measure, and actively build their personal well-being and resilience.
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The Trauma Stewardship Institute
This resource offers articles, videos, and tools to help professionals navigate the toll of exposure to abuse and trauma.
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Mental Health America
Online community, mental health resources, and guides for practitioners.
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Effects of Singing Bowl Sound Meditation on Mood, Tension, and Well-being: An Observational Study
This resource from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) shares a study on how sound meditation, specifically using singing bowls, may help those who support survivors. The research suggests that this simple, low-cost practice can effectively reduce feelings of tension, anger, and depressed mood, and may be especially helpful for individuals new to meditation.
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TherapistAid
This website provides mental wellness worksheets, interactive tools, and educational articles that can be used by professionals or for personal use. These free, customizable resources cover topics like coping skills, stress management, and emotional regulation to help those who support trauma survivors maintain their well-being.
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Self-Compassion Practices with Dr. Kristin Neff
This site offers a variety of free resources and guided practices focused on the core components of self-compassion, including mindfulness and common humanity. These tools are specifically designed to help people manage the intense stress and emotional demands that can lead to burnout in professional roles.
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The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Secondary Traumatic Stress Guides
These guides provide in-depth information on secondary traumatic stress and how it affects people in healing roles. They offer fact sheets, training materials, and core competencies for both individuals and supervisors on recognizing symptoms, developing self-care skills, and promoting resilience in trauma-exposed workplaces.
