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Resources and Recommendations: Tools for Personal Growth, Healing, and Professional Development

Finding the right resources can be essential for personal growth, healing, and professional development, whether you’re exploring depth psychology, trauma recovery, or therapeutic practices. This section offers curated recommendations for books, articles, online courses, therapy directories, and professional organizations. Whether you are a mental health professional, a student, or someone on a healing journey, these resources can provide guidance, knowledge, and support in navigating your path.

1. Top Books on Depth Psychology and Trauma Recovery

This section features a list of essential books for those interested in depth psychology, trauma treatment, and neuroscience. We provide reviews and recommendations for foundational texts such as Carl Jung’s “The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious,” Peter Levine’s “Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma,” and Bessel van der Kolk’s “The Body Keeps the Score.” Whether you’re a student, therapist, or someone seeking personal healing, these books offer valuable insights.

2. Recommended Online Courses and Certification Programs

Online education is a powerful tool for personal and professional development. In this section, we highlight top online courses and certification programs in trauma therapy, depth psychology, neuroscience, and related fields. From platforms like Coursera, edX, and The Jung Platform, these courses can help individuals deepen their understanding and improve their therapeutic skills.

3. Therapy Directories and Mental Health Resources

Finding the right therapist or support group can make a world of difference. This subsection offers recommendations for therapy directories such as Psychology Today, GoodTherapy, and Therapist Aid, as well as resources for trauma survivors, including organizations like RAINN, NAMI, and SAMHSA. These resources provide access to licensed therapists, trauma-informed care specialists, and peer support networks.

4. Professional Organizations for Therapists and Mental Health Professionals

For those in the mental health field, joining professional organizations can provide networking opportunities, access to the latest research, and continuing education resources. This section lists key organizations such as the American Psychological Association (APA), the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), offering membership details and the benefits they provide.

5. Podcasts and YouTube Channels for Mental Health and Personal Growth

Podcasts and YouTube channels offer an accessible way to learn and stay informed on topics related to psychology, mental health, and self-improvement. Here, we recommend popular podcasts like The Trauma Therapist Podcast, On Being with Krista Tippett, and YouTube channels such as Psych Hub and The School of Life, which provide valuable insights into emotional health, relationships, and existential exploration.

6. Free and Low-Cost Mental Health Resources

Mental health services can be expensive, but there are many free and low-cost resources available for individuals in need. This section offers recommendations for sliding-scale therapy services, free counseling hotlines, and community-based mental health clinics. Organizations such as Open Path Psychotherapy Collective and BetterHelp’s low-cost plans are featured.

7. Trauma Recovery Resources and Support Groups

For individuals recovering from trauma, having access to the right resources is critical. This subsection provides recommendations for trauma recovery books, online forums, and trauma-informed support groups. Resources include Trauma Recovery Institute, The Body Keeps the Score’s companion guides, and trauma support forums for survivors of abuse, PTSD, and complex trauma.

8. Meditation and Mindfulness Apps for Mental Health

Mindfulness and meditation are powerful tools for improving mental health and reducing stress. This section highlights top meditation and mindfulness apps such as Headspace, Calm, and Insight Timer, providing insights into how these apps can help manage anxiety, improve focus, and foster emotional well-being.

9. Continuing Education for Therapists and Mental Health Professionals

Continuing education is essential for therapists and mental health professionals to stay current on research and best practices. This subsection lists recommendations for continuing education platforms like CE4Less, PESI, and Zurinstitute, offering opportunities to earn CE credits in trauma therapy, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral techniques.

10. Journals and Publications for Psychology and Neuroscience

For professionals and researchers, staying updated on the latest findings in psychology and neuroscience is crucial. In this section, we recommend top academic journals and publications, such as The Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and Frontiers in Psychology. These resources provide access to cutting-edge research and peer-reviewed studies in the mental health field.

Teyber’s Interpersonal Process in Therapy:

Teyber’s Interpersonal Process in Therapy:

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Buy the Book  How Edward Teyber's Revolutionary Approach Transformed My Journey from Anxious Student to Confident Therapist I still remember sitting in my social work school classroom, frantically taking notes on CBT protocols and DBT worksheets, feeling increasingly overwhelmed with each passing lecture. The more theoretical models and manualized treatments I learned, the more confused I became about how I would ever actually sit down with a real human being and do therapy. My notebooks were filled with...

Harnessing the Power of Therapeutic Affirmations:

Harnessing the Power of Therapeutic Affirmations:

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 A Clinical Guide to Transformative Self-Talk Worksheet for Clinical Affirmations Therapeutic affirmations have emerged as a powerful tool in the clinical setting, offering a pathway to reshape negative thought patterns, build resilience, and promote emotional well-being. As mental health professionals, it is essential to understand the core principles and effective implementation strategies to harness the full potential of affirmations in our work with clients. Core Principles for Therapeutic Affirmations...

Understanding AuDHD: When Autism and ADHD Intersect

Understanding AuDHD: When Autism and ADHD Intersect

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What is AuDHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are two distinct neurodevelopmental conditions that frequently co-occur. Recent research suggests that 50-70% of autistic individuals also have ADHD, and two-thirds of those with ADHD may have co-existing conditions like autism. When someone has both autism and ADHD, it's often referred to as AuDHD. The Diagnostic Evolution of AuDHD Despite the high co-occurrence, it wasn't until relatively recently that AuDHD could...

The Complete Dictionary of Psychotherapy 

The Complete Dictionary of Psychotherapy 

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What is Every Model of Therapy and Why Do They All Exist? Download This as a PDF Here Psychotherapy is a vast field with numerous approaches, techniques, and models developed over decades of research and practice. This comprehensive dictionary aims to demystify the various types of psychotherapy, providing insights into their founders, approaches, techniques, focus, historical context, and criticisms. Whether you're a mental health professional, student, or simply curious about the world of psychotherapy, this...

SEO for Therapists: How Therapists Can Rank Better on Google

SEO for Therapists: How Therapists Can Rank Better on Google

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 How to Optimize Your Therapy Website for Google As a therapist in private practice, attracting new clients is essential for growing your business. With more and more people searching for mental health services online, having a strong digital presence is crucial. However, simply having a website isn't enough. To get in front of potential clients, you need to optimize your site for search engines like Google. This is where Search Engine Optimization (SEO) comes in. SEO is the process of improving your website's...

How to Pick a Therapy Chair for Your Psychotherapy Office

How to Pick a Therapy Chair for Your Psychotherapy Office

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Why Design Psychology Matters Insights from 12 Mid-Century Modern Masters of Design The field of design psychology examines how the built environment shapes human behavior, emotions and well-being. From the layout of city streets to the furnishings in our homes, the designed world is a powerful yet often invisible influence on our inner lives. Nowhere is this more important than in spaces dedicated to mental health and personal growth, such as therapy offices. The design of the therapeutic environment becomes the...

The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Successful Private Practice as a Therapist

The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Successful Private Practice as a Therapist

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How do you go into private practice as a therapist? Download this article as a pdf Section 1: Deciding on Insurance Acceptance One of the first decisions you'll need to make when starting your private practice is whether to accept insurance. If you choose to accept insurance, you'll need to create a CAQH (Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare) profile and apply to each insurance company individually. This process can be time-consuming, often taking 3-6 months from start to finish. Some therapists opt to hire...

How does Brainspotting and EMDR work in the Brain?

How does Brainspotting and EMDR work in the Brain?

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What is it that Brainspotting is doing in the brain? One of the questions that we get asked the most is how brain based medicine like brainspotting, EMDR, and ETT work in the brain. Like many discoveries before it we know often discover THAT something works and then later have to discover WHY it works. Antipsychotics are a good example of this. For years there was a dopamine theory of schizophrenia hypothesizing that medication effecting dopamine levels were some how stopping psychosis. After a decade of research...

Getting stuck in therapy as a provider or a patient? Here are 80 different therapy interventions to try!

Getting stuck in therapy as a provider or a patient? Here are 80 different therapy interventions to try!

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Are you a new therapist wanting to try some new interventions or a seasoned therapist that is looking for a fresh approach? Try our "cheat sheet" of 80 different therapy techniques from the history of the profession. They might point you in a good direction to research or learn more about something you didnt know about. Many of these are explained on our blog, youtube, podcast, and free therapy worksheets pages too! 1. Visualization Therapy How it works: Clients convert feelings or events into mental images and...

The Body Keeps the Score 2? ; The Path Forward for Trauma Treatment

The Body Keeps the Score 2? ; The Path Forward for Trauma Treatment

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What if Bessel van der Kolk wrote a sequel to his influential book on trauma today? Did you enjoy this article? Checkout the podcast here: https://gettherapybirmingham.podbean.com/ e If anyone is familiar with the book The Body Keeps the Score, by world renowned physician Bessel van der Kolk, the title of this article is obvious hyperbole. I have no idea if he would or what Bessel van der Kolk would write as a sequel to The Body Keeps the Score. I am sure his publishers have offered him an enormous cash advance...

Corporate Tech Monopolies are Going to Ruin Therapy

Corporate Tech Monopolies are Going to Ruin Therapy

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Last weekend BetterHelp, the online subscription therapy company, settled with the FTC for almost 8 million in fines for selling therapy patient's confidential information to Facebook and Snapchat. This isn’t justice, so hold your applause. Did you enjoy this article? Checkout the podcast here: https://gettherapybirmingham.podbean.com/ The company, whose name really is the word better and help smashed together with no space between them has had issues before. A quick google search reveals customer reviews...

What Happens When We Can’t Feel Emotion?

What Happens When We Can’t Feel Emotion?

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Navigating the Complexities of Emotion: Insights from a Psychotherapist As a psychotherapist, one of the most common challenges I see clients face is understanding and managing their emotions. Emotions play a crucial role in our daily lives, influencing our thoughts, behaviors, and overall well-being. In this article, we'll explore the three basic negative emotions – anger, sadness, and fear – and discuss effective strategies for working with them. The Three Basic Negative Emotions Before we dive into strategies...

Free Group Therapy Shadow Work Exercise

Free Group Therapy Shadow Work Exercise

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    If you liked this read the articles on other Jungian topics: Jungian Innovators James Hillman  - Erich Neumann - David Tacey - Robert Moore - Marie-Louise von Franz - Jolande Jacobi - Anthony Stevens - Thomas Moore - Sonu Shamdasani - James Hollis Topics How to Understand Carl Jung - How to Use Jungian Psychology for Screenwriting and Writing Fiction How the Shadow Shows up in Dreams Using Jungian Thought to Combat Addiction Jungian Shadow Work Meditation The Shadow in Relationships Free Shadow Work...

Why Should I Care About Mental Health?

Why Should I Care About Mental Health?

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Embracing Vulnerability for a Healthier Society Our culture often falls short in preparing us for vulnerability. We frequently use technology to create an illusion of perfection, convincing ourselves and others that our lives are flawless and will remain so. This facade, though comforting, is ultimately misleading and sets us up for crises when we inevitably encounter pain and suffering. In our society, there is a tendency to isolate the elderly, the sick, and the needy, segregating them from the rest of the...

20 Fast Interventions for Panic and Dissociation

20 Fast Interventions for Panic and Dissociation

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Our fight or flight response was a gift that kept us alive while we were living in the wild. When we heard a tiger growl, we either had to fight a tiger or run away from a tiger. The first thing that happens during the fight or flight response is that our mind loses our connection to our body. If you are going to fight a tiger or run 50 miles away from one, you don't want to feel what is happening to your body. The fight or flight system is less helpful when it is being activated by fear of social situations or...