Resources

B O O K S

Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead 
by Brené Brown (Gotham; September 2012).

The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are 
by Brené Brown (Hazelden; September 2010)

I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn't): Making the Journey from "What Will People Think?" to "I Am Enough" 
by Brené Brown (Gotham; December 2007)

Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow 
by Elizabeth Lesser (Villard; June 2005)

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff (William Morrow; April 2011)
V Is for Vulnerable: Life Outside the Comfort Zone 
by Seth Godin (Portfolio Hardcover; December 2012)

Healing Through the Dark Emotions: The Wisdom of Grief, Fear, and Despair by Miriam Greenspan (Shambhala; May 2004)

The Dance of the Dissident Daughter: A Woman's Journey from Christian Tradition to the Sacred Feminine (Plus) 
by Sue Monk Kidd (HarperOne; December 2014)

The Ecstasy of Surrender: 12 Surprising Ways Letting Go Can Empower Your Life by Judith Orloff, MD (Harmony, April 2014)

Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn (Hyperion; July 2009)

Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach (Bantam; November 2004)
The Grief Recovery Handbook by John W. James and Russell Friedman (Harper Perennial; October 2009)

Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing After Loss by Pat Schweibert and Chuck DeKlyen (Grief Watch; June 2005)

The Missing Piece by Shel Silverstein (Harper & Row; January 2006)

When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Harold S. Kushner (Anchor; December 2007)

Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Through Your Heart by Alan Wolfelt (Companion Press; February 2004)

Shortcuts to Inner Peace: 70 Simple Paths to Everyday Serenity by Ashley D. Bush (Berkley; November 2011)
V I D E O S
Brené Brown: The Power of Vulnerability | June 2010
Brené Brown studies human connection—our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk at TEDxHouston, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity.
Kristen Neff: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion | October 2013
Kristin Neff, Ph.D., is an associate professor in human development and culture at the University of Texas, Austin, and the author of the book Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind. This talk is from the "Practicing Mindfulness & Compassion" conference.
Brené Brown: Listening to Shame | March 2012
Shame is an unspoken epidemic, the secret behind many forms of broken behavior. Brené Brown, whose earlier talk on vulnerability became a viral hit, explores what can happen when people confront their shame head-on. Her own humor, humanity and vulnerability shine through every word.
Louis Schwartzberg: Nature. Beauty. Gratitude | October 2013
Nature's beauty can be easily missed — but not through Louie Schwartzberg's lens. His stunning time-lapse photography, accompanied by powerful words from Benedictine monk Brother David Steindl-Rast, serves as a meditation on being grateful for every day.
Brené Brown: The Price of Invulnerability | October 2010
TEDxKC talk synopsis: In our anxious world, we often protect ourselves by closing off parts of our lives that leave us feeling most vulnerable. Yet invulnerability has a price. When we knowingly or unknowingly numb ourselves to what we sense threatens us, we sacrifice an essential tool for navigating uncertain times -- joy. This talk will explore how and why fear and collective scarcity has profoundly dangerous consequences on how we live, love, parent, work and engage in relationships -- and how simple acts can restore our sense of purpose and meaning.
Andy Puddicombe: All It Takes is 10 Mindful Minutes | January 2013
When is the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? Not texting, talking or even thinking? Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe describes the transformative power of doing just that: Refreshing your mind for 10 minutes a day, simply by being mindful and experiencing the present moment.
Brené Brown: The Price of Invulnerability | December 2013
There is nothing more frightening than the moment we expose our ideas to the world. Author and vulnerability researcher Brené Brown shows us how to deal with the critics and our own self-doubt by refusing to "armor up" and shut ourselves off. "Not caring what people think," she says, "is its own kind of hustle."
Kathleen Taylor: Rethinking the Bucket List | November 2012
Kathleen Taylor directs the community engagement functions of a large nonprofit hospice organization. In her career, Kathleen has worked with children in foster care, teens in the juvenile justice system, people with traumatic brain-injuries, priests awaiting ordination, people who are dying and those that love them, faith communities, coalitions, healthcare organizations, first responders, women's groups, public libraries, and even dental offices.
Kristen Neff: The Space Between Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion | February 2013
There is nothing more frightening than the moment we expose our ideas to the world. Author and vulnerability researcher Brené Brown shows us how to deal with the critics and our own self-doubt by refusing to "armor up" and shut ourselves off. "Not caring what people think," she says, "is its own kind of hustle.",
Dr. Geoff Warburton: The Adventure of Grief | November 2012
Psychologist, writer and innovator, Geoff Warburton has spent the last 25 years studying love and loss. Geoff challenges conventional apathy about grief and loss by offering an approach that evokes curiosity, openness and compassion. His approach synthesises Eastern wisdom traditions, in-depth psychology and common sense. The emphasis of his message is towards thriving after loss -- and not merely surviving.

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