Psychotherapist Educational Resources

American Psychological Association (APA) - Psychotherapy
URL: https://www.apa.org/psychotherapy

GoodTherapy - Psychotherapy Techniques
URL: https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types

Psychology Today - Psychotherapy
URL: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/psychotherapy

DrugWatch.com

https://www.drugwatch.com/health/mental-health/mental-illness/

https://www.drugwatch.com/mental-health/depression/

The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy - Resources
URL: https://www.cognitivetherapynyc.com/resources/

Psychotherapy.net - Articles and Videos
URL: https://www.psychotherapy.net/articles

Counseling Tutor - Learning Resources
URL: https://www.counsellingtutor.com/resources/

Psych Central - Psychotherapy Articles
URL: https://psychcentral.com/lib/category/psychotherapy/

Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy - Resources
URL: https://beckinstitute.org/resources/

National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM) - Blog
URL: https://www.nicabm.com/blog/

Psychotherapy Excellence - Resources
URL: https://www.psychotherapyexcellence.com/resources

Psychotherapy Research - Journal of the Society for Psychotherapy Research
URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tpsr20/current

American Psychiatric Association (APA) - Psychotherapy for Depression in Adults
URL: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/what-is-depression

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Psychotherapy
URL: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Treatment/Psychotherapy

Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy (SAP) - Resources
URL: https://societyforpsychotherapy.org/resources/

Social Work Today - Therapy & Psychotherapy
URL: https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/111719p12.shtml

National Association of Social Workers (NASW) - Practice Tools and Resources
URL: https://www.socialworkers.org/Practice/Practice-Tools

Psychotherapy.net - Social Work Resources
URL: https://www.psychotherapy.net/social-work

The New Social Worker - Clinical Social Work
URL: https://www.socialworker.com/clinical-social-work/

Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) - Continuing Education
URL: https://www.aswb.org/continuing-education/

American Academy of Psychotherapists - Resources for Social Workers
URL: https://www.aapweb.com/resources/social-workers/

Clinical Social Work Journal - Springer
URL: https://www.springer.com/journal/10615

Smith College School for Social Work - Resources
URL: https://www.smith.edu/ssw/resources

 

Psychotherapy Interventions/Tools

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Worksheets
URL: https://www.psychologytools.com/worksheets/

Mindful Self-Compassion Exercises and Guided Meditations
URL: https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/#exercises

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Self-Help Resources
URL: https://www.dbtselfhelp.com/

Motivational Interviewing (MI) Resources
URL: https://motivationalinterviewing.org/

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Tools and Techniques
URL: http://www.solutionfocused.net/

Trauma-Informed Care Resources
URL: https://www.samhsa.gov/trauma-informed-care

Emotion Regulation Skills Worksheets
URL: https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/emotion-regulation

Narrative Therapy Resources and Techniques
URL: http://dulwichcentre.com.au/

Positive Psychology Exercises and Assessments
URL: https://positivepsychology.com/positive-psychology-exercises/

Grief and Loss Counseling Tools
URL: https://www.grief.com/

Anger Management Worksheets and Strategies
URL: https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/anger

Play Therapy Techniques and Activities
URL: https://www.a4pt.org/page/PlayTherapy101

Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery Resources
URL: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Family Therapy Interventions and Resources
URL: https://www.familytherapybasics.com/

Art Therapy Exercises and Ideas
URL: https://www.arttherapyblog.com/c/art-therapy-ideas/

Psychology Tools - Free Worksheets and Resources

Therapist Aid - Free Therapy Worksheets

Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) - Public Resources

CBT Self-Help Worksheets - Get Self-Help

Positive Psychology Program - Positive Psychology Worksheets

Mindful Self-Compassion - Exercises and Meditations

Moodjuice - Self-Help Guides

Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) - Self-Help and Coping Tools

SMART Recovery - Tools and Worksheets

Psych Central - Therapy Worksheets and Tools

The Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) - Self-Help Resources

Center for Clinical Interventions (CCI) - Handouts and Worksheets

Open Sourced Psychology - Resources

Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress - Fact Sheets and Resources

Oxford Clinical Psychology - Worksheets and Forms

Books for Mental Wellness

"The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook" by Edmund J. Bourne

  • This workbook provides practical strategies for managing anxiety and phobias.

"The Depression Cure" by Stephen S. Ilardi

  • Offers a holistic approach to treating depression through lifestyle changes.

"Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy" by David D. Burns

  • A classic book on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques for managing depression.

"The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook" by Matthew McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood, and Jeffrey Brantley

  • Provides practical skills and exercises for individuals with emotion regulation difficulties.

"The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk

  • Explores the effects of trauma on the body and offers strategies for healing.

"Rewire Your Anxious Brain" by Catherine M. Pittman and Elizabeth M. Karle

  • Focuses on understanding and managing anxiety using neuroscience-based techniques.

"The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide" by David J. Miklowitz

  • Offers guidance and strategies for individuals with bipolar disorder.

"The Mindful Way Through Depression" by Mark Williams, John Teasdale, Zindel Segal, and Jon Kabat-Zinn

  • Introduces mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) for preventing and managing depression relapse.

"The 10 Best-Ever Anxiety Management Techniques" by Margaret Wehrenberg

  • Provides practical techniques for managing anxiety.

"The Complex PTSD Workbook" by Arielle Schwartz

  • Focuses on healing from complex trauma using evidence-based approaches.

"The OCD Workbook" by Bruce M. Hyman and Cherry Pedrick

  • A comprehensive guide to managing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

"The PTSD Workbook" by Mary Beth Williams and Soili Poijula

  • Offers self-help strategies for individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

"The Feeling Good Handbook" by David D. Burns

  • A companion to "Feeling Good," providing additional CBT exercises for improving mental health.

"The Happiness Trap" by Russ Harris

  • Introduces acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) principles for enhancing well-being.

"The Upward Spiral" by Alex Korb

  • Explores the neuroscience of depression and offers practical tips for improving mood.

"The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion" by Christopher K. Germer

  • Combines mindfulness and self-compassion practices to promote emotional well-being.

"The Anxiety Toolkit" by Alice Boyes

  • Offers evidence-based strategies for managing anxiety and worry.

"The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook" by Daniel J. Fox

  • Provides skills and exercises for individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD).

"The Assertiveness Workbook" by Randy J. Paterson

  • Helps individuals develop assertiveness skills to improve communication and self-esteem.

"The OCD Workbook for Kids" by Anthony C. Puliafico and Joanna A. Robin

  • Designed for children and adolescents with OCD, offering age-appropriate treatment strategies.

Psychotherapy Podcasts

The Hilarious World of Depression

The Anxiety Coaches Podcast

The OCD Stories

The Mental Illness Happy Hour

The Depression Files

The Psych Central Show

The Savvy Psychologist's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Mental Health

The Trauma Therapist Project

The Mental Health and Wealth Show

Not Another Anxiety Show

The Psych Files

The Anxiety Guy Podcast

Mental Illness Spotlight Podcast

Mental

The Mindful Kind

Psychology of Eating

The OCD Stories

Mindfulness Mode

The Trauma Therapist | Podcast

The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast

Online Support Groups

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Online Support Groups

Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) Online Support Group

SMART Recovery Online Community

DailyStrength

Psych Central Forums

Reddit Mental Health Subreddits

7 Cups

HeadsUpGuys

My Depression Team

OCD Action Online Forums

Eating Disorders Hope Forum

PTSD Support Forum

MyEpilepsyTeam

Mood Disorders Society of Canada Online Support Groups

Schizophrenia.com Forum

Bipolar UK eCommunity

Mental Health Forum (UK)

Agoraphobia and Social Anxiety Support (ASAS) Online Forum

Recovery International Online Meetings

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