Resources
The work of untangling our stories is not meant to be done alone.
Over the years, I have leaned on wise voices, thoughtful teachers, and steady communities that have shaped my understanding of Story Work, relational healing, and personal formation.
Below are a few of the resources I most often recommend.
A Structured Place to Begin
If you are looking for a compassionate and structured starting point, you can learn more about my guided journal, Untangling Your Story, here.
Books That Have Shaped My Thinking
Make Sense of Your Story — Adam Young
A thoughtful and accessible guide to understanding how your past continues to shape your present, with an emphasis on curiosity rather than shame.
Redeeming Heartache — Dan Allender & Cathy Loerzel
A deeply theological and psychologically informed invitation to engage your story within a redemptive framework.
Treasures in the Dark — Katherine Wolf
A powerful reflection on suffering, resilience, and the mystery of finding beauty and hope within hardship.
Podcasts I Often Recommend
The Being Known Podcast
Hosted by Curt Thompson, this podcast explores interpersonal neurobiology and the profound role of community in shaping who we become.
The Place We Find Ourselves
Hosted by Adam Young, these conversations bring psychological depth into faith spaces, helping listeners better understand trauma, attachment, and relational patterns.
The Allender Center Podcast
Hosted by Dan Allender, this podcast focuses on discussions centered on Story Work, redemptive theology, and the courageous work of engaging our personal narrative.
Spaces for Doing This Work in Community
While personal reflection is an important beginning, healing cannot happen in isolation. We need community to heal. If you are looking for opportunities to engage your story in community, these are trusted spaces to explore.
The Allender Center
Story Workshops and training intensives that invite participants into guided group exploration of their personal narratives.
Center for Being Known
Confessional communities and group work rooted in interpersonal neurobiology and relational healing.
Designed2Connect
Small group experiences and teaching focused on attachment, connection, and relational growth.
Interested in a retreat?
I am currently developing in-person retreats designed to guide women through the beginning stages of Story Work together. If you would like to be notified when those gatherings open, you can join the interest list below.
