> [!FAQ] Where do I start? > There’s a lot here, over 240,000 words. My overall recommendation is to pause and ask, ”*what do I need, or what would be helpful, right now?*” and then use that feeling as a kind of wayfinder through the Guide. The rest will be there when you're ready. Otherwise I recommend beginning with [[⭐️ Internal Family Systems]], [[🦮 How to Recover from Trauma]], or [[⭐️ Self-Becoming]] — but I would encourage you wander and follow your curiosity. Above all else, remember: [[🔑 The Guide is not gospel]]. > > ![[On Tools, Skills, and Practices...]]