Resources

A curated (by me, with the caveat I’m not a clinician, just another survivor) collection of trauma-informed, survivor-safe tools, channels, and communities
for ACoNs, cPTSD survivors, and anyone disentangling from narcissistic and/or dysfunctional family systems.

Healing doesn’t come from one source — it comes from many small, supportive steps.
These links represent some of the most grounded, compassionate, and research-aligned guides out there.

🎥 YouTube — Trauma, Narcissism & cPTSD Educators

Dr. Ramani Durvasula
👉 Psychology-based insights on narcissism, family systems, boundaries, and recovery.
https://www.youtube.com/c/DoctorRamani

Patrick Teahan, LICSW
👉 Inner child work, family of origin trauma, role analysis, emotional flashbacks, scapegoating.
https://www.youtube.com/c/PatrickTeahanLICSW

Therapy in a Nutshell (Emma McAdam, LMFT)
👉 Emotional regulation, nervous system tools, trauma physiology, anxiety recovery.
https://www.youtube.com/c/TherapyinaNutshell

Dr. Les Carter – Surviving Narcissism
👉 Practical, calm, non-sensationalized guidance for understanding narcissistic behavior.
https://www.youtube.com/c/SurvivingNarcissism

🎧 Podcasts — Healing, Boundaries & Trauma Psychology

The Complex Trauma Recovery Podcast
👉 Deep dives on cPTSD healing, inner child work, and nervous system regulation.
https://complextraumarecovery.buzzsprout.com/

The Adult Child Podcast
👉 ACA-style healing, family dysfunction recovery, inner child, humor + reality.
https://adultchildpodcast.com/

The Narcissistic Abuse Healing Podcast (C. A. Hurst)
👉 Emotional abuse education, boundaries, and survivor resilience.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-narcissistic-abuse-healing-podcast/id1555444564

📘 Books — Highly Recommended for ACoNs & cPTSD Survivors

• Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving — Pete Walker
A foundational book for cPTSD survivors — emotional flashbacks, inner child, boundaries.

• Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents — Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD
Clear breakdown of emotionally unavailable, self-involved caregivers.

• The Body Keeps the Score — Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
Understanding trauma’s impact on the brain/body (classic, great for context).

• Running on Empty — Jonice Webb, PhD
Childhood emotional neglect and how it shapes adult life.

• The Human Magnet Syndrome — Ross Rosenberg
Explains trauma bonding and attraction to narcissists.

🧘 Evidence-Based Trauma Recovery Tools

Nervous System / Somatic Work

Trauma Therapy Directories

💬 Communities & Support Groups

TARAnon
👉 Peer-led support, recovery fellowship, validation for survivors, healthy boundaries, emotional healing.
https://taranon.org/

CaliSober Recovery
👉 Harm reduction, rebuilding life, emotional healing, supportive community.
https://calisoberrecovery.com/

ACoA / ACA – Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families
👉 Inner child healing, reparenting, breaking family patterns.
https://adultchildren.org/

r/CPTSD (Reddit)
👉 Peer support, shared experiences, grounding techniques.
https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/

Facebook Support Groups (choose wisely; many vary in quality)
Good examples:

  • “Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents Support Group”
  • “cPTSD Support & Trauma Recovery”

🛡️ Personal Safety & Crisis Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.)
Call or text 988

Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741

International crisis hotlines:
https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines

💛 A Final Note

You don’t heal alone.
You don’t learn boundaries alone.
You don’t break generational trauma alone.

These resources are just starting points — steady ground while you rebuild the parts of yourself that were never given room to grow.

Take what resonates. Leave what doesn’t.
And remember: you are allowed to thrive.