Books, videos, articles, and more recommended by Marcus Thompson, LPC.
The Body Keeps the Score
by Bessel van der Kolk
The definitive book on trauma and the body. Required reading for anyone trying to understand why trauma does not just live in your head.
I Don't Want to Talk About It
by Terrence Real
The best book on male depression and covert emotional patterns. I recommend this to male clients and their partners.
The Power of Vulnerability
TED
I send this to nearly every male client in the first month. Brené Brown reframes vulnerability in a way that lands even with men who would never use the word.
PTSD Coach
iOS
Free, evidence-based, built by the VA. Symptom tracking and grounding exercises that actually hold up clinically.
ManKind Project — New Warrior Training Adventure
A weekend immersive that has been transformative for several of my clients. Not for everyone, but a serious intervention for the right person.