Rachel’s Recommendations
The following is an evolving list of resources that you may find helpful in our work together.
Publications
Celebrating Solitude: How to Discover and Honor Your Highest Self by Rachel Astarte
If the Buddha Dated by Charlotte Kasl
A Little Book in the Human Shadow by Robert Bly
Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach
Shadows on the Path by Abdi Assadi
Shamanic Drumming: Calling the Spirits by Michael Drake
The Way of the Shaman by Michael Harner
Films/Videos
Alan Watts Collection:
- GUIDED MEDITATION: Awakening the Mind
- The greatest skill of all (connection to nature)
- How to contact your higher self
- How to remove anxiety
- Let go of things that don’t serve you
- This is why you’re not happy
Depression: The Secret We Share Andrew Solomon (TED Talk)
A Gathering of Men with Bill Moyers and Robert Bly
The Way of the Shaman: The Work of Michael and Sandra Harner Courtesy of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies
Humor/Comedy
This is by no means a comprehensive list. I hope these pieces will spark a desire to seek out other divine madmen and -women who make an art of reflecting the human condition. (See Healing Modalities.)
Iconoclasts Dave Chappelle and Maya Angelou (Full episode)
In Ruins Eddie Pepitone
It’s Just a Ride Bill Hicks
Reality, What a Concept Robin Williams
Spatial Reggie Watts
“Stop it!” Bob Newhart (comedy sketch)
What’s So Funny About Mental Illness? Ruby Wax (TED Talk)
Mental Health Organizations
The following are mental health information and counseling resources. Nothing here is meant to replace professional care.
Addiction and Recovery Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous
Al-Anon
SAMHSA’S Treatment and Recovery
Addictions and Recovery
Depression
The Depression Center
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
Help for Depression
Anxiety
Anxiety.org
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
The Anxiety Network
Suicide/Crisis
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline