Reading Resources
Recommended Books
While the following book lists leverage the functionality of Amazon, please shop local. IndieBound.org can help you find local independent shops near you. For those near Keene, Peterborough or Nashua, New Hampshire, search Toadstool book shops (see their website here).
Rising Resources
Anti-Racist / Racial Justice
Recommended Studies
Qigong for the Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of COVID-19 Infection in Older Adults
This study sought to understand if Qigong can be used as an intervention to treat respiratory infection, including COVID-19, in the elderly. It found that “Qigong may be beneficial for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of respiratory infections, including COVID-19. The elderly, in particular, could benefit from Qigong during the pandemic, for it is easy to practice. As a mind-body skill, Qigong provides an innovative option for integrative treatment during this outbreak.” Read more here→
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Veterans
This randomized clinical trial compared mindfulness-based stress reduction with present-centered group therapy for treatment of PTSD in veterans who have poor adherence to existing evidence-based treatments for PTSD. It concluded that participants in the mindfulness-based stress reduction group demonstrated greater improvement in self-reported PTSD symptom severity during treatment. Read more here→
What else would help you thrive?
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Recommended Communities
I See You Sanctuary
Mariam (Mar) Mouna Guessous honors the lineage of healing in her ancestral line from Morocco, The Moors and The Sahara Desert by channeling divine healing energy, light and divine wisdom. She hopes that her light helps spark yours so you, too, can heal yourself and empower others.
Space by Mama Medicine
Debra Hanekamp, known as Mama Medicine, launched Space by Mama Medicine, a global unity consciousness project designed to inspire you to be your own healer through approachable perspective shifts, rituals, live workshops, gatherings and interactive ceremonies.