RESOURCES

Toolbox for Social Workers and Educators for Trauma

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

• A Client’s Perspective on Trauma-informed Care
• Psychological and Behavioral Impact of Trauma: Elementary School Students
• Psychological and Behavioral Impact of Trauma: Middle School Students
• Psychological and Behavioral Impact of Trauma: High School Students
• Maltreatment and the Developing Child
• Trauma Infographic
• What can be done at school to help a traumatized child?
• Defining Trauma: Different types of trauma terms
• Trauma Theory Abbreviated

Human Trafficking

Polaris Project: Human Trafficking Facts

Stalking

National Center for Victims of Crime: Stalking



💞 Relationships

Gottman, J., & Silver, N. (2015). The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Harmony Books.

Brown, B. The Gifts of Imperfection
Explores embracing internal worth and resilience over external perfectionism.

🧠 Autism Spectrum / Neurodiverse Relationships

Arad, P. (2017). When Your Man is on the Spectrum: To Know, Understand & Transform Your Relationship (Kindle ed.).

Maoz, H., Shaked, M., & Raviv, A. (2019). Relationship challenges and resilience when a partner has autism. Contemporary Family Therapy, 41(3), 251–261.

🌱 Internal Growth & Motivation

Frankl, V. E. Man's Search for Meaning
Explores intrinsic needs like purpose and meaning versus external circumstances and pressures.
Audiobook available on Audible.

Branden, N. The 6 Pillars of Self-Esteem
Highlights the distinction between intrinsic self-worth and external validation.

Tolle, E. The Power of Now
Examines how internal presence outweighs external concerns for happiness.

de Mello, A. Awareness: The Perils and Opportunities of Reality
Offers a deep dive into understanding internal versus external dependencies in our emotional landscape.

🔁 Habits & Behavior Change

Clear, J. Atomic Habits
Focuses on how internal motivation drives external behaviors and habits.

Pink, D. H. Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Discusses the role of autonomy, mastery, and purpose (internal needs) versus external rewards.

Articles

• "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.

Podcasts and Audio Resources

• "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.

Free Online Courses or Tools

• 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.

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