Resources

Start with These Tools for Healing & Growth

Not ready to book a session yet? That’s okay. This page is designed to give you safe, simple places to begin. Here, you’ll find short videos, book recommendations, and other resources that support resilience and trauma recovery. Over time, this page will grow into a hub of tools and guidance—always trauma-informed and easy to use.

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Coaching Videos

Trauma-Informed Guidance in Minutes

Watch short, accessible videos where Elizabeth shares practical insights for calming your nervous system, navigating life transitions, and taking small, steady steps forward.

Start with These Videos
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Books

Recommended Reading for Healing, Growth & Connection

At Waves of Change Counseling, we believe knowledge is a powerful tool for healing. These thoughtfully chosen books can help you better understand yourself, your relationships, and your journey toward emotional wellness. Whether you’re navigating trauma, seeking clarity in relationships, or looking for practical tools to grow, you’ll find inspiration and guidance in these pages.

Mindset, Coaching & Personal Growth

These titles focus on mindset shifts, self-development, and breaking through barriers in both life and career.

  • The Let Them Theory — Mel Robbins

  • Four Thousand Weeks — Oliver Burkeman

  • Mindset — Carol Dweck

  • Daring Greatly — Brené Brown

  • Secrets of the Millionaire Mind — T. Harv Eker

  • The Big Leap — Gay Hendricks

Relationships & Connection

Books to help you strengthen relationships, improve communication, and understand yourself and others better.

  • Eight Dates — John & Julie Gottman, Doug & Rachel Abrams

  • The Road Back to You — Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanne Stabile

Grief & Loss

Gentle guidance for navigating grief and processing the pain of loss.

  • Lament for a Son — Nicholas Wolterstorff

  • A Grace Disguised — Jerry Sittser

Holistic Health & Mind-Body Healing

Titles that emphasize whole-person wellness, rest, and a deeper mind-body connection.

  • When the Body Says No — Dr. Gabor Maté

  • The Untethered Soul — Michael Singer

  • Hope, Help, and Healing from Eating Disorders — Gregory L. Jantz

  • Rest Is Sacred — Octavia Raheem

  • Wintering — Katherine May

  • Breath — James Nestor

Trauma & Emotional Healing

Explore books that provide insight, validation, and actionable steps for navigating trauma and emotional wounds.

  • How to Do the Work — Dr. Nicole LePera

  • Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents — Lindsay C. Gibson

  • The Myth of Normal — Dr. Gabor Maté

  • Homecoming — John Bradshaw

  • Healing the Wounded Heart — Dan Allender

  • The Drama of the Gifted Child — Alice Miller

ADHD & Neurodivergence

Helpful perspectives and understanding around living with ADHD.

  • Scattered Minds — Dr. Gabor Maté

Parenting & Family Dynamics

Resources for parents navigating challenging dynamics and building healthier homes.

  • Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control — Heather T. Forbes & B. Bryan Post

  • Unwanted — Jay Stringer (Christian-based; explores porn addiction and sexual brokenness)

More Good Things to Come

This page is just the beginning. Over time, we’ll continue adding new tools and resources to support you on your journey.

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