Amanda Jablon & Associates

Over the years, I've curated a collection of my favorite tools and materials that have been especially beneficial to me and those I work with. From thought-provoking books and captivating podcasts to practical meditation techniques and therapeutic practices, I hope you find these resources as helpful and inspiring as I have. You know what you need better than anyone, so take what resonates with you and leave the rest. Please note that some links are affiliate links, and I may earn a small percentage of the proceeds from any purchases made through them.

 Self-Compassion & Spirituality

• Books:

  • The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

  • Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion by Father Gregory Boyle

  • When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön

  • Living Beautifully: with Uncertainty and Change by Pema Chödrön

  • Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David R. Hawkins

  • All About Love by bell hooks

• Classes & Videos:

  • The Class

  • Yoga with Adriene

  • Expanded Podcast by To Be Magnetic | Apple | Spotify

  • Unlocking Us with Brene Brown (Podcast)

Trauma & Healing

• Books:

  • What Happened to You by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry

  • The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

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

  • No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz

• Videos:

  • Introduction to EMDR

Meditation & Mindfulness

• Apps:

  • Headspace ($12.99/month, $69.99/year)

  • Calm ($14.99/month or $69.99/year. Free for Kaiser Permanente members.)

  • Insight Timer (Free)

• Techniques & Exercises:

  • Journey to the Heart: Daily Meditations on the Path to Freeing Your Soul by Melody Beattie (Book)

  • 5 Minute Grounding Meditation (YouTube)

  • 60 Second Visual Breathing Exercise for Anxiety (YouTube)

  • Body Scan (YouTube)

  • Square Visual Box Breathing (YouTube)

  • Wim Hof Breathing Exercise (YouTube)

  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation Meditation (YouTube)

  • Guided Mindfulness Meditation on Recognizing Your Emotions (YouTube)

  • Guided Meditation, Letting Go with Tara Brach (YouTube)

  • Tara Brach YouTube Channel

Comfort & Relaxation Tools

• Weighted Blanket (knit)

• Weighted Blanket (bead)

• Star Ceiling Light

• Smart Light / Sound Machine

• Sound Machine

• Meditation Cushion

• Essential Oil Diffuser

• Adult Coloring Book

Cognitive Tools & Workbooks

• Clarity: CBT Self Help App

• DBT Skills Workbook for Adults

• DBT Skills Workbook for Teens

• Anxiety and Phobia Workbook

• 15 Cognitive Distortions to Blame for Negative Thinking

• Feelings Wheel

• Guided Therapy Notebooks

• Just a classic lined journal

Relationship & Communication

• Books:

  • Attached by by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller

  • Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

  • Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel

  • State of Affairs by Esther Perel

  • Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg

  • Wired for Love by Stan Tatkin

  • Wired for Dating by Stan Tatkin

  • Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt

• Ethical Non Monogamy:

  • Polysecure by Jessica Fern

  • The Ethical Slut by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton

  • Open by Rachel Krantz

• Cards & Shows:

  • Couples Therapy (TV Show - Stream on Hulu, Paramount+, Amazon Prime)

  • The Fair Play Deck: A Couple's Conversation Deck for Prioritizing What's Important

  • We’re Not Really Strangers Card Deck

• Podcasts & Social Media:

  • Where Should We Begin Podcast | Apple | Spotify

  • Jillian Turecki | Instagram | Podcast

Sexual Health & Education

• Books:

  • Sex Talks by Vanessa Marin and Xander Marin

  • Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski

• Podcasts:

  • Sex with Emily Podcast | Apple | Spotify

Body Positivity & Eating Disorders

• Books:

  • The Body Is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor

  • Your Body Is Not an Apology Workbook

  • 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder Workbook by Carolyn Costin

ADHD & Executive Functioning

• Books & Courses:

  • The Adult ADHD Tool Kit by J. Russell Ramsay

  • Free ADHD Course @ Kings College London

  • Brain HQ App

Autism & Neurodivergence

• Autism Tests:

  • Free Psychometric Self Tests

• Books

  • Neurotribes by Steve Silberman and Oliver Sacks

  • Unmasking Autism by Devon Price PhD

Perfectionism & Self-Care

• Books:

  • The Perfectionists Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler

  • Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey

  • Perfectionism Project Podcast

LGBTQ+ Resources

• Books:

  • The Queer and Transgender Resilience Workbook

  • You and Your Gender Identity by Dara Hoffman-Fox

  • Girls Can Kiss Now by Jill Gutowitz

  • Greedy by Jen Winston

  • The Velvet Rage by Alan Downs

• Organizations & Social Media:

  • Los Angeles LGBT Center

  • San Francisco LGBT Center

  • Los Angeles Gender Center

  • Long Beach LGBTQ Center

  • Camp Lost Boys

  • Camp Brave Trails

  • Intentional Man Project

Parenting & Family

• Books:

  • Parenting from the Inside Out by Dan Siegel

  • The Whole Brain Child by Dan Siegel

  • Parent Effectiveness Training by Thomas Gordon

  • Failure to Launch by Mark McConville

Financial Well-Being

• Books:

  • The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

  • Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin

  • The 4 Laws of Financial Prosperity by Blaine Harris and Charles Coonradt

Habits & Personal Growth

• Phone Moderation Habits Worksheet

• Atomic Habits by James Clear

Inspiring Talks & Podcasts

• The Power of Vulnerability TED Talk by Brene Brown

• Listening to Shame TED Talk by Brene Brown

• This Jungian Life Podcast | Apple | Spotify

Career & Strengths

• Strengths Finder Test

• Personality Type Test

• O*Net Interest Profiler

Health & Hormones

• Supplement List

Insomnia & Sleep

• CBT-i Coach App (free)

• Stellar Sleep App ($120 for 3 months)

• Mastering Sleep Hygiene (article)