Resources
More than one way to support yourself.
Organizations, books, and everyday practices that may offer useful places to begin or continue exploring.
Organizations
Support for first responders.
These independent organizations offer programs and resources developed specifically for first responders.
First Responders Resiliency, Inc.
Training and education focused on the mental, physical, and emotional demands of first-response work.
Visit organization 02The S.I.R.E.N. Project
A nonprofit connecting first responders with mindfulness practices and alternative mental-health resources.
Visit organizationBooks
Reading for reflection.
These books approach meditation, meaning, consciousness, and the shape of a personal journey from different directions.
How to Change Your Mind
A journalistic exploration of psychedelic research, history, and questions about consciousness.
Learn more 02Real Happiness
A practical introduction to developing and sustaining a meditation practice.
Learn more 03The Alchemist
A novel about listening for direction, pursuing a path, and discovering meaning along the way.
Learn more 04Man’s Search for Meaning
A memoir and reflection on suffering, purpose, and the human search for meaning.
Learn moreSupportive practices
Small practices can be part of a larger support system.
There is no single right practice, and none of these needs to become another task to perform perfectly. You don’t have to try them all; they’re simply suggestions to explore if something calls to you.
- 01Talk therapy
- 02Meditation
- 03Sound bath
- 04Journaling
- 05Gratitude
- 06Breathwork
- 07Yoga
- 08Time outside
- 09Sleep hygiene
- 10Hydration
- 11Supportive nutrition
- 12Art
- 13Grounding
- 14Connecting with safe people
- 15EMDR
- 16Creative Activities
- 17Play
- 18Regular physical activity
A note about these resources: They are offered for general information and personal exploration. Buffalo Sound Waves does not provide medical or mental-health treatment, and a resource listed here is not a substitute for professional care.
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