Mental Health Basics
An always-growing and never-complete source for mental health knowledge, skills, and ideas.
How to Find a Therapist
How Do I Find a Therapist?Do you have insurance?If you have insurance, one option is to call your insurance and ask for a list of agencies and/or providers that accept your insurance. You can also pay out-of-pocket for a therapist and ask if they provide superbills....
10 Técnicas de Afrontamiento para Ansiedad
No voy a perder su tiempo. Yo sé que esta leyendo este artículo para poder aprender mas sobre técnicas para manejar la ansiedad. Vamos entoces. Aqui hay una lista de 10 técnicas de afrontamiento para ansiedad. Hay muchas más técnicas, pero espero que hay algo que le...
Super Helpful But Ignored Self-Care Ideas
In my practice as a therapist, I explain that self-care is anything that sets you up well for the future. That is, it may actually include things that are unpleasant or that may not directly and immediately improve your emotional state. While a coping skill is meant...
15 Awesome Coping Skill Videos to Upgrade Your Toolkit: Anxiety (English)
I won't waste your time here. I know why you clicked. You know why you clicked. Let's get to it. Here is a list of 15 coping skill videos for anxiety. I'm sure there are many more. These are just a few of the simplest video explanations of some skills that come to...
More Videos on Breathing Techniques, but the Techniques Get Progressively Harder
Sick of teaching only belly breathing? Has your client mastered belly breathing but really enjoy learning breathing techniques? This list may be for you. With a combination of adult-friendly and kid-friendly videos, check these videos out. Note: Subjective difficulty...
Autism Spectrum Disorder Resources for Families (English/Spanish)
I have found that, when I have a client who has been diagnosed with Autism, the family members and client are not always given the psychoeducation they need. I spent some time finding some resources on Autism. Autism Speaks (Website and Hotline, English and Spanish):...
10+ ADHD Resources To Give You New Perspective
Among the most common diagnoses I see is ADHD. While common, it is often misunderstood and rarely viewed in a strengths-based way. Below are a variety of resources to share with families or simply to review for yourself. While it may not be possible or even helpful to...
Videos Discussing Depression (All Ages)
I'll keep the intro for today short and sweet... I thought it would be useful to have a go-to list of videos focused on depression. As you scroll down, you will find that the content changes by age-appropriateness. Hope it is helpful! It's Okay to Feel Sad Sometimes...
Quick Fun and Relaxing Videos for Young Children
Recently, I have been making these posts because I think they would be a good resource: just a list of good videos to use with client. I have no affiliation with any of the videos, but I have used them with clients. I hope others will use this page when they are in a...
Videos For Spanish Speaking Children: Feelings and Relaxation
As bilingual mental health workers, we are often left with a shortage of information in our non-English language. With Spanish being my second, language, I want to start sharing Spanish resources. Hope they help! As with any post, please share your favorite resources!...
