Resources
Being proactive about your mental and physical health is an important first step to improving your mood and gaining a sense of control of your life.
There is a lot of valuable information about mental health and the efficacy of psychotherapy available on the internet. I encourage you to use that information as a source of empowerment, but please confirm that the site providing the information is reputable and objective.
The following websites and articles are a good place to start your research:
Books I Use in Therapy
- Rewire Your Anxious Brain, 2nd Edition — by Catherine Pittman and Elizabeth Karle
- Self Esteem, 4th Edition — by Matthew McKay
- Mind Over Mood, 2nd Edition — by Dennis Greenberger and Christine Padesky
- The 10 Best Ever Anxiety Management Techniques, 2nd Edition — by Margaret Wehrenberg
- The 10 Best Ever Depression Management Techniques — by Margaret Wehrenberg
- Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life — by Steven Hayes
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple — by Seth Gillihan
Therapy Handouts
18 Questions to Help Challenge Negative & Distorted Thinking (pdf)
Checklist of Cognitive Distortions (pdf)
Healthy and Unhealthy Boundaries (pdf)