Resources
Welcome to The Calming Edge’s Resources page. This space is being thoughtfully created to share trusted tools, books, and educational supports for anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, ADHD, and everyday emotional well-being.
All recommendations shared here are intended for educational purposes only and are selected with care based on clinical experience, research, and real-life usefulness.
This resource library is growing. New tools and educational supports are added thoughtfully over time. Please check back as this page continues to evolve.
Note: This section contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you choose to make a purchase.
Anxiety & Panic Support
Resources in this section focus on understanding anxiety and panic responses and building practical skills for regulation. Tools and educational materials here are intended to support awareness, coping, and nervous-system stability.
Depression & Mood Support
This section includes educational resources designed to support mood regulation, motivation, and emotional well-being. Materials here focus on evidence-informed approaches for understanding and managing depressive symptoms.
Carex Light Therapy Lamp
Light therapy is commonly used to support mood, energy, and circadian rhythm regulation, particularly during periods of reduced natural light. Carex lamps are designed to deliver consistent, bright light when used appropriately and are often used by individuals noticing seasonal changes in mood, sleep, or energy levels.
[Carex Light Therapy Lamp]
Luminette Light Therapy Glasses
Light therapy glasses offer a portable alternative to traditional lamps, allowing light exposure while moving around rather than sitting in one place. Luminette devices have been studied in European research on circadian rhythm and seasonal mood patterns and may suit individuals who prefer flexibility in how they use light therapy.
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ADHD & Executive Functioning
Resources here address attention, organization, emotional regulation, and executive functioning skills. These tools are intended to support daily functioning, structure, and self-understanding for individuals with ADHD.
Tools That Support Focus & Productivity
These simple tools can help reduce the friction many people with ADHD experience when starting tasks, maintaining focus, or organizing their day. Each item is selected with care to support real-life functioning, not perfection.
Pomodoro Cube Timer
A quiet, flip-style timer that makes time feel more concrete without relying on your phone. Adjustable sound, a silent mode, and vibration options support attention while minimizing overstimulation.
[Pomodoro Cube Timer ]
Refine Days Time-Blocking & ADHD Planner
An undated planner designed to support focus and organization without added pressure. Its clean layout helps break tasks into smaller steps, anchor priorities, and create structure at a pace that works for you.
[Refine Days Planner ]
Trauma & Nervous System Regulation
This section focuses on trauma-informed education and body-based approaches to regulation. Resources are selected to support safety, awareness, and nervous-system stabilization following overwhelming or stressful experiences.
The Body Keeps the Score — Bessel van der Kolk, MD
This book explores how trauma is held in the body and how it can shape emotional and physiological responses long after events have passed. It offers a foundational, body-based framework for understanding trauma and recovery.
Some readers may find parts of this book intense. Reading at your own pace or alongside supportive resources is encouraged.
[The Body Keeps the Score]
Postpartum & Motherhood Emotional Health
Resources in this section are dedicated to emotional well-being during pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood. Materials here support education, validation, and emotional adjustment during this significant life transition.
Mindfulness & Daily Regulation
This section includes tools and educational supports for cultivating present-moment awareness and daily regulation. Resources focus on practices that support stress management, emotional balance, and overall well-being.
“Healing doesn’t happen all at once. It happens in small, quiet ways when we feel safe enough to start.”
Frequently Asked Questions About The Calming Edge
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A: NO. The Calming Edge is an educational resource only. It does not offer therapy, psychiatric care, or medical services of any kind. All content is for informational purposes and should not replace professional treatment.
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A: I focus on anxiety, ADHD, trauma, depression, and mental wellness — with a blend of personal experience and clinically informed education.
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A: All content is written by Cynthia Maritato, a former psychiatric nurse practitioner with advanced training from Vanderbilt University and over a decade of experience in mental health.
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A: Some links on this site are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools I genuinely believe in. Read the full Affiliate Disclaimer.
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A: Sure — feel free to email me at Info@thecalmingedge.com. Please note I do not provide clinical advice or respond to personal health concerns.