Blogs and Free Resources
Here at °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ, our mission is to provide professionals like you with FREE practical and valuable tools, strategies,
and resources to assist with the great work you do. Find expert tips, helpful worksheets, demonstration videos, CE, news,
and more here. Happy learning!
Using EMDR Therapy to Treat Eating Disorders
Can EMDR be used to treat eating disorders? EMDR is a common treatment for PTSD – however, research shows that many eating disorders may stem from underlying trauma.
Taking an ACT Approach to Disordered Eating
3 strategies to help clients let go of food and weight struggles
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy works to promote psychological flexibility while helping clients get unstuck from painful patterns of avoidance. ACT expert Diana Hill, PhD, shares how this approach can be used to heal clients' relationships with food and weight.
Helping Kids Face Obstacles Head-On
Two stress-busting exercises to build coping skills
Kids will face obstacles every day—but it can be a good thing! Psychotherapist and parenting educator Katie Hurley, LCSW, details how we can guide children to tackle any problem, big or small.
Using EMDR Therapy to Treat OCD
Can EMDR be used to treat OCD? Although a commonly used treatment for PTSD, research shows EMDR can also be effective in treating patients with OCD.
Does EMDR Work as a Treatment for Depression?
Can EMDR be used to treat depression? EMDR is a common treatment for PTSD – however, research shows it also has benefits in treating depressive disorders.
Taking an Integrative Approach to PTSD & Complex Trauma
A case study with Dr. Leslie Korn
Treating trauma is complicated, challenging, deeply personal, and never one size fits all. Dr. Leslie Korn demonstrates how she used an integrative approach to help a client address her mood, sleep, and chronic pain.
22 Books for a More Peaceful 2022
Top titles on stress management, body image, happiness, and more
Whether you’re looking to support your clients or yourself, here are 22 books to combat stress, promote mindfulness, and find joy in the new year.
How To Reject Diet Culture This Holiday Season
Help clients set boundaries, find support, and make peace with food
Anti-diet experts Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CEDS, and Judith Matz, LCSW, share their insight on how to help clients navigate difficult conversations surrounding weight and food this holiday season.
When the Unthinkable Happens
5 Strategies to Help Children Work Through Tragedy and Traumatic Grief
In the wake of recent tragedies that have directly impacted children, °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ author Andrea Dorn, MSW, LISW-CP, shares strategies for clinicians and caregivers to mindfully approach and work through this difficult topic with children.
Avoiding the Expert Trap
Learning to embody the motivational interviewing spirit with a free exercise from Motivational Interviewing for Mental Health Clinicians
Author Ali Hall, JD, reflects on the effectiveness of motivational interviewing in inspiring collaboration, increasing self-efficacy, and enhancing engagement for mental health professionals and their clients.