A complete listing of blog posts by topic
Mental Illness, Addiction, & Recovery
- #JunkieLivesDontMatter
- 9 Myths & Misconceptions About Mental Illness
- 12-Step Recovery Groups
- 15 Common Misconceptions About Addiction
- 40 Disturbing Posts About Mental Illness on Quora
- Alcarelle: A Hangover-Free Alternative to Alcohol
- 🔜 The Best of ‘Quit Lit’
- Book Review: The Sober Survival Guide
- Book Review: Staying Sober Without God
- DC Area Locals: Ride Free This Holiday Season
- Guest Post: My Experience with Depression
- Guest Post: Remaking Your Mind
- Guest Post: The Toll Diabetes Takes on My Mental Health
- Helping Vs. Enabling: How to Tell the Difference
- Interview: Breakfast Beers, Bloating, & Blackouts
- Interview: Substance Abuse Counseling
- Kratom: A Safe Alternative to Heroin?
- Self-Care Strategies When Your Loved One Has an Addiction
- 🔜 Stigmatizing Language & What to Say Instead
- Where Can I Find Help?
- Why Language Matters: 4 Words/Phrases to Stop Saying
Psychology & Human Behavior
- 3 Reasons We Keep Toxic People In Our Lives
- 4 Key Statements That May Change Your Life
- 4 Strategies for Better Decision-Making
- 5 Recent Research Findings on Health & Human Behavior
- 8 Types of Liars
- Boundaries: Thoughts on Building & Maintaining “Good Fences”
- How to Deal with Rude Coworkers
- How to Spot Fake News
- Marketing Tactic Traps: How Advertisers Use Psychology to Sway
- Political Affiliation & Personality 🆕
- The Psychology of Motivation
- Rape Culture in America
- What Counseling Taught Me (Part One)
- What Counseling Taught Me (Part Two)
- Why “Playing Hardball” Doesn’t Work: How to Use Basic Counseling Skills for the Best Customer Service
Wellness
- 5 Instant Mood Boosters
- 8 Fast-Acting Strategies for Stress Relief
- Feed Your Mood: The Link Between Diet & Mental Health
- Free Coloring Pages for Adults
- Guest Post: How to Stay in Shape During the Lockdown
- Guest Post: You Don’t Have to Exercise
- Interview: We Only Get One Body in Life
- Sleep Deprivation: What Dreams May… Cure?
Personal & Professional Development
- 11 Self-Care Ideas You May Not Have Considered
- 17 Self-Care Ideas for Mental Health Professionals
- 19 Unique Ways to Be More Charitable
- 25 Journal Prompts for Self-Discovery
- 25 Top Therapist-Recommended Books
- 30 Thirty-Day Challenges
- 37 Things You Can Do for a More Meaningful Life
- 161 Questions to Explore Values, Ideas, & Beliefs
- 350 Ideas for Hobbies
- Daily Self-Inventory for Mental Health Professionals
- Developing Self-Confidence
- From Survival to Endurance to Fulfillment: How I Found Meaning in Life
- Guest Post: How to Develop a Happiness Mindset
- Professional Development for Counselors
- Therapist Bucket List
- Unconventional Coping Strategies
Clinical Counseling & Supervision
- 20 Check-In Ideas for Therapy Sessions
- Characteristics of an Effective Clinical Supervisor
- Characteristics of an Effective Therapist
- Do You Speak Therapist?
- 🔜 Examples of Dialectics in Therapy
- 🔜 Open-Ended Questions in Therapy
- Powerful Therapy Metaphors
- When You Dislike a Client
- 🔜 Wisdom for New Therapists
Resources
- 12-Step Recovery Groups
- 13 Sites for Self-Help
- 16 Best e-Newsletters for Therapists
- 25 Mental Health Blogs to Follow
- 🔜 Best Apps for Mental Health & Wellness
- Free COVID-19 Resources
- Free Marriage & Relationship Assessment Tools
- Free Online Academic Journals for Mental Health Professionals
- Free Online Assessment & Screening Tools
- Free Online Education for Mental Health Professionals
- Free Printable PDF Workbooks, Manuals, & Self-Help Guides
- Free Printable PDF Workbooks, Manuals, & Self-Help Guides: CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, & FAMILIES
- Free Printable Therapy Handouts & Worksheets
- Group Therapy Resource Guide
- Movies About Addiction & Mental Illness
- Must-Read Books for Therapists
- Professional Membership Organizations for Mental Health Professionals
- Recommended Memoirs About Mental Illness & Addiction
- Resources for Anger Management
- Resources for Finding Happiness
- Resources for Grief & Loss
- Resources for Mental Health Professionals
- Resources for Suicide Prevention & Recovery
- 🔜 Scholarships for Students with Mental Illness
- Sites with Free Therapy Worksheets & Handouts
- Sites with Helpful Resource Lists