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Resources - Toolbox for Social Workers and Educators

Below are helpful resources for social workers and educators working with individuals affected by trauma:

Including Witnessing or Being Victimized by Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Family Violence (FV)

"Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankl
Explores intrinsic needs like purpose and meaning versus external circumstances and pressures.
Audiobook available on Audible.
"The 6 Pillars of Self-Esteem" by Nathaniel Branden
Highlights the distinction between intrinsic self-worth and external validation.
"The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle
Examines how internal presence outweighs external concerns for happiness.
"Atomic Habits" by James Clear
Focuses on how internal motivation drives external behaviors and habits.
"Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us" by Daniel H. Pink
Discusses the role of autonomy, mastery, and purpose (internal needs) versus external rewards.
"The Gifts of Imperfection" by Brené Brown
Explores embracing internal worth and resilience over external perfectionism.
"Awareness: The Perils and Opportunities of Reality" by Anthony de Mello
Offers a deep dive into understanding internal versus external dependencies in our emotional landscape.

"Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation: What’s the Difference?"
Published by Verywell Mind. Explains the psychology behind internal versus external drives and their impact on well-being.
Read the article here.
"Needs vs. Wants: The Key to Setting Realistic Goals"
Psychology Today article discussing how identifying core internal needs helps align with external goals.
"Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Understanding the Basics"
Verywell Mind offers practical insights into intrinsic and extrinsic needs based on Maslow's framework.
Read the article here.

"The Happiness Lab" with Dr. Laurie Santos
Focuses on internal well-being versus external measures of success and happiness.
"On Being" with Krista Tippett
Features interviews on personal growth, spirituality, and balancing intrinsic and extrinsic needs.
Audiobook: "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol S. Dweck
Explores how internal growth mindsets influence external outcomes.

Coursera: "The Science of Well-Being" by Yale University
Helps identify intrinsic needs (e.g., happiness, contentment) over extrinsic ones.
Free to audit.
Self-Determination Theory (SDT)
Academic research and articles by Edward Deci and Richard Ryan, who developed SDT, can be found online.
Visit the website.