General Therapy Information & On-Line Resources
Therapy21st Handouts You Can Download
Identifying cognitive distortions & automatic thoughts (from 'Feeling Good' (David Burns)
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Mindfulness-based thought stopping
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Summary of anxiety and stress management techniques
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General Mental Health Cheat Sheet
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Emotion Focused Therapy
Find out more about emotion-focused therapy
Mindfulness
Kevin Griffin is a well known mindfulness teacher and an author of numerous books on mindfulness.
Although his focus has been on recovery from additions, his books and guided meditations are relevant for anyone who wishes to learn about mindfulness.
The audio segment of Kevin's web site has a number of guided meditations.
Metacognitive Therapy
Type of therapy which has been effective for anxiety and depression, and is related to mindfulness:
metacognitive therapy
Stoicism
Stoicism is making a comeback. There are many programs, books and individuals who are promoting the principles of the Greek and Roman Stoic philosophers.
Although, in my opinion, the Stoic approach to emotions is not particularly nuanced, Stoicism's emphasis on developing our character provides an important
perspective, not inconsistent with the tenets of emotion focused therapy. The four 'cardinal virtues' espoused by the Stoic philosophers represent
important guiding principles for life.
Click here for some resources on stoicism
Mobile Apps
Below is a list of some of the many mental health apps that are available. Please note that these vary in degree to which they
support evidence-based approaches to self-help, overall quality, cost and, very importantly, privacy policies and the types of data they
collect and may store etc.
SAM - Free app to manage anxiety (iOS & Android)
Don't Panic!!! - Free app to help with symptoms of depression & anxiety
Podcasts Addressing Mental Health
The following podcasts frequently offer helpful information. Please note that I am not necessarily recommending each of the offered episodes.
Andrew Huberman - Neuroscientist at Stanford
'Evidence Based' is a podcast on
various mental health topics hosted by the New Harbinger publisher.
Books
"Rewire your anxious brain" Catherine Pittman & Elizabeth Karle, New Harbinger Publications, 2015
Various Mental Health Resources on the Web
An Australian website with a wealth of self-help resources for a variety of issues (anxiety, procrastination, assertiveness, depression...), all using the general cognitive-behavioral therapy approach.
Relaxation techniques
Stress Management
Self-Help Books for Social Anxiety (primarily for teens)
- My Anxious Mind: A Teen's Guide to managing Anxiety and Panic (Michael Tompkins & Katherine Martinez)
- Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook: Proven, Step-by-Step Techniques for Overcoming your Fear
(Antony Martin)
- Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens (Jennifer Shannon)
- Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life for Teens: A Guide to Living an Extraordinary Life Paperback
- How to start conversations and make friends (Don Gabor)
Please note that this is a curated site with exclusive focus on psychotherapy.
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