NOTES ON THERAPY
From bite-sized insights to deep dives on healing, NOTES ON THERAPY is where mind meets meaning.
As therapists, staying informed about mental health is essential. Sharing current research and raising awareness helps to reduce stigma and makes mental health support more accessible and relatable in everyday life. Check out the blog posts below for the latest in psychology and mental health.
October Picks
For October, I wanted to put together a small collection of things I’m enjoying, thinking about, and recommending lately.
GLP-1 for Addiction
GLP-1 medications have become widely known for their effects on blood sugar, appetite, and weight. More recently, researchers have begun asking a different question: could these medications also affect cravings for alcohol and other substances?
The Healing power of novelty
How new experiences support the recovering brain
BONUS: Discover 30 simple ways to invite more novelty into everyday life!
Shining light on addiction myths
There are many common misconceptions people have around addiction and the reality is much more nuanced. Let’s shed some light on the nature of substance use disorders.
Interrupting the spiral
Crashing out… going down the rabbit hole - whatever you choose to call it - it’s important to note that most spirals don’t resolve, they deepen. Getting out isn’t about finding the perfect thought or getting to the bottom of the issue. It’s about interrupting the pattern. Read on to learn how to find your exit in 5 simple steps.
2 Minute Guided Meditation
Free downloadable meditation script and music for your next mindfulness meditation.
Think You’re a Workaholic?
READ THIS.
Overworking isn’t always about loving your job, being work obsessed, lacking discipline, or being “bad at balance.” For many people, it’s a psychological strategy that once made a lot of sense.
Homecoming after detox
What Families Need To Know
In the acute phase upon returning home from inpatient treatment it is critical to involve family members and loved ones. While it is up to the person with the addiction to maintain their newfound sobriety, having the support and accountability of family and friends can make a world of difference.
Rethinking Addiction
WHY IT’S NOT ABOUT MORALITY
When we reduce addiction to a question of right or wrong, we miss the pain, the history, and the human beneath it. Here’s why morality can’t explain addiction and what can.
What is recovery dharma?
Recovery Dharma offers an alternative to AA by using Buddhist principles like mindfulness and compassion to support addiction recovery. Learn how this community takes a different path toward healing and self-awareness.
Between Sessions: Part 1
A bite-sized series of insights, reflections, and therapeutic takeaways from the in-between moments of a therapist’s day.
On Authenticity & Healing
The Uncertainty pledge
The Uncertainty Pledge is for the moments when you need a little permission to keep going—without clarity, without control, but with trust.
Your Ego isn’t Your Enemy
In this post, we’ll explore how the ego shapes our identity, filters our experiences, and holds onto conditioned beliefs rooted in early life.