Valuable voices and resources frequently recommended by Tonya. These resources are provided for educational purposes and are not a substitute for therapy. Inclusion does not imply endorsement or affiliation.

Trauma and Complex PTSD

• Pete Walker, psychotherapist and author – The Tao of Fully Feeling; Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving
  Compassionate, emotionally grounded resources focused on complex trauma, emotional regulation, and recovery from developmental and relational trauma.

• Bessel van der Kolk, psychiatrist and researcher – The Body Keeps the Score
  A foundational work exploring how trauma is held in the body and the role of somatic and neurobiological approaches in healing.

Childhood Trauma and Family Systems

• Patrick Teahan, LICSW, therapist and educator
  Provides accessible educational content on childhood trauma, family systems, and recovery from relational wounds through online videos and group-based learning resources. (see video link below)

Attachment, Emotional Development, and Relational Patterns

• Heidi Priebe, writer and educator
  Creates clear, compassionate online content exploring attachment styles, emotional development, and relational patterns, with particular attention to healing insecure attachment and trauma-related dynamics.

Abuse Dynamics, Power, and Recovery

• Lundy Bancroft, author and counselor – A widely respected resource on abusive dynamics, power and control, and the psychological patterns underlying emotional and psychological abuse.

  • Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men

  • When Dad Hurts Mom: Helping Your Children Heal the Wounds of Witnessing Abuse

  • The Joyous Recovery: A New Approach to Emotional Healing and Wellness