inspiration and Resources

National Suicide Prevention Hotline (24/7):  
1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line (24/7):
Text HOME to 741741

Trans Lifeline's Peer Support Hotline:
877-565-8860

Trevor Life Line:
866-488-7386 or Text START to 678-678

CA Peer-Run Warm Line (24/7 non-emergency support)  
855-845-7415 

Taking care of ourselves looks different for each of us. Ask yourself these fundamental questions: how am I sleeping, eating and breathing? How are my relations? For trauma survivors and those of us living in continued states of hyper-alertness, we can learn to gauge how we are doing by learning about the functions of our nervous system. It is there to protect us and sometimes it gets stuck in hyper- or hypo- states. That's ok, our nervous systems can learn to be reset and we can learn what we need to do that. The foundations of sleep, nutrition, movement and connection will build upon any of your other hopes and goals.   

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https://yogainternational.com/- - free online yoga classes. I know, it sounds so cliche but I wouldn't put it out there if I didn't believe it's benefits to be true. Any form of movement is going to beneficial for living with anxiety or depression, yoga has the added dimensions of mindfulness and self-reflection. 

With Covid-19, many of us feel lonely and disconnected. This is normal because we are social animals who thrive best in connection with others who make us feel safe and loved and appreciated. How can you connect safely with trusted friends or family? Maybe outside on a walk, run, bike ride? Sit under a tree with a friend. Zoom hangouts while you cook dinner. Video chats while you draw or doodle. 

Interested in group therapy? There are many online groups for different needs. We can discuss this together. 

What inspires you? What brings you hope? Highlight these and express your gratitude for these moments in your life. Check out what the science says about  'an attitude of gratitude' and how it can rewire your brain. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/202101/attitude-gratitude-why-saying-i-am-grateful-matters