PTSD, if not treated correctly, is a debilitating and paralyzing disorder; the memory of the trauma and the consequent symptoms have the potential of putting a halt on a person’s life. As a therapist, it’s possible to guide the patient with PTSD to a more fulfilling and happy life, helping him or her elaborate on […]
Category: Resources
Study Guides for Therapists for National Counselor Examination (NCE)
It can be hard to study for an exam, especially one that will measure your Psychology and mental health knowledge, without any guide or textbook. This section shares valuable tools when studying for exams such as the National Counselor Examination, addressing a variety of topics that the test will demand, like human development, theories of […]
Free/Low Cost Training for Therapists
ACT Mindfully: Resources for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are extensive and of great quality on this helpful website. It offers worksheets, courses, book chapters, articles, audio, videos, instruction cards and much more, with the intention of expanding Russ Harris’s books, like “ACT Made Simple” or “The Happiness Trap”; however, it’s also illuminating and informative when […]
Blogs for Therapists
Baggage Reclaim: Baggage Reclaim is a blog created by the empathetic and outspoken Natalie Lue, that uses her own personal struggles with low self-esteem, abandonment, emotional unavailability, and trauma as inspiration to discuss how you can free yourself from a troubled past and move on to a more fulfilled and happy life. Late Night Fragments: […]
Community Forums for Therapists
https://www.reddit.com/r/psychotherapy/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Psychotherapie/ (neu) This is a platform where mental health professionals and students in a therapy program can share and discuss topics related to psychotherapy. Discussion of therapeutic techniques are encouraged. Platform for information exchange about practice and new research, information about careers in therapy, and dissection of case studies that protect the identity of […]
Books for Therapists on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Another branch of behavioral therapy, DBT is a powerful approach that offers alternative paths to those who are suffering from any kind of mental health issue, even the cases that don’t seem to benefit from any other kind of therapy. Nevertheless, to achieve the level of expertise needed to work with DBT, a lot of […]
Books for Therapists on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a revolutionary therapy modality that has greatly influenced psychology as a whole since its first formulation. The number of therapists involved with it grows every day, making for a large group of psychologists theorizing about this thrilling approach. Either to learn the basis of CBT or discuss more advanced matters, these books are […]
Books for Therapists on Cognitive Therapy
For a great number of disorders, like anxiety, OCD, depression, and others, cognitive therapy is one of the most indicated therapy modalities. Its practical and constructive character helps patients restructure themselves and their lives, leading the way to a more satisfactory way of life. The publications below offer great descriptions, advice, and strategies to any […]
Books for Therapists on Therapy in General
This section approaches themes that are common to every therapy orientation, discussing concerns, advice, and strategies to enrich and model the psychotherapeutic process. These eye-opening publications will assist you in understanding the life-changing potential of therapy, and how to achieve real change. To keep this site running, we are an Amazon Associate where we earn […]
Books for Therapists on ACT
ACT is a branch of behavioral therapy, and even though it’s relatively recent, it already has proven effectiveness; however, it’s an approach full of complexities and details, which is why it’s necessary to dive deep into the theory. This section presents some highly important books that shaped and influenced ACT, teaching how to implement it […]