Resources
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Table of Contents
Worksheets
Mindfulness
Mental Health and Mental Illness (Misc./General)
Gender and Sexuality
Disability and Illness
CBT Mood Records
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety, Phobias, and Fear
OCD and Hoarding
Shyness and Social Anxiety
Learning Disabilities and Neuroatypicality
ADHD
Autism
Executive Functioning
Learning Disabilities
Childhood and Adolescence
Life Stress
Addiction
Eating Disorders
Sleep
Relationships
Personality Disorders
PTSD, Trauma, and Loss
Death and Dying
Purpose, Meaning, and Making Sense of Life
Grammar and Writing
Expand Your World
Mindfulness
Mental Health and Mental Illness (Misc./General)
Gender and Sexuality
Disability and Illness
CBT Mood Records
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety, Phobias, and Fear
OCD and Hoarding
Shyness and Social Anxiety
Learning Disabilities and Neuroatypicality
ADHD
Autism
Executive Functioning
Learning Disabilities
Childhood and Adolescence
Life Stress
Addiction
Eating Disorders
Sleep
Relationships
Personality Disorders
PTSD, Trauma, and Loss
Death and Dying
Purpose, Meaning, and Making Sense of Life
Grammar and Writing
Expand Your World
Worksheets
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| Decision-Making Worksheets |
| Karlin's Commandments |
| Problem-Solving |
| Too Much To Do! |
| To-Do List/Prioritizing |
| Staying Active When You're Depressed |
| Fear Map |
| Nightmare Map |
| Mood Logs for Mania and Depression |
| CBT Mood/Thought Record |
| Anger Diary |
| Setting Life Goals |
| Safety Plan |
| Communication Guidelines |
| Adulting Chore Checklist |
| Healthy Boundaries |
TherapistAid worksheets and exercises
28 Therapy Worksheets for Teens, Adults, and Couples
PsychologyTools worksheets and exercises
UW Medicine Resources
28 Therapy Worksheets for Teens, Adults, and Couples
PsychologyTools worksheets and exercises
UW Medicine Resources
Mindfulness Resources
22 Mindfulness Exercises, Techniques, and Activities for Adults
Dartmouth Relaxation recordings
Living Well: Mindfulness Resources
Free Mindfulness Exercises
Pocket Mindfulness: 6 Mindfulness Exercises You Can Try Today
The Colorado School of Energy Studies: Audio Recordings
Mindfulness: Deep or Dumb? by Wisecrack. Learn about the history, the uses, and the abuses of Mindfulness as a practice.
Neon Genesis Evangelion "Freedom" scene. (Major spoilers for the climax/ending of the anime series "Neon Genesis Evangelion.")
Big Mouth-"Jessie meets the Gratitoad." Scene from the bawdy Netflix show Big Mouth, in which Jessi meets a cheerful talking toad who invites her to share about all of the things that make her feel grateful.
Dartmouth Relaxation recordings
Living Well: Mindfulness Resources
Free Mindfulness Exercises
Pocket Mindfulness: 6 Mindfulness Exercises You Can Try Today
The Colorado School of Energy Studies: Audio Recordings
Mindfulness: Deep or Dumb? by Wisecrack. Learn about the history, the uses, and the abuses of Mindfulness as a practice.
Neon Genesis Evangelion "Freedom" scene. (Major spoilers for the climax/ending of the anime series "Neon Genesis Evangelion.")
Big Mouth-"Jessie meets the Gratitoad." Scene from the bawdy Netflix show Big Mouth, in which Jessi meets a cheerful talking toad who invites her to share about all of the things that make her feel grateful.
Mental Health and Mental Illness (Misc./General)
Anxiety and Depression Association of America: Resource Links
National Network of Depression Centers: Resource Links
7 Online Resources to Help Those Who are Depressed and Suicidal
The Uncomfortable Truth About Mental Illness No One Wants to Admit by Thought Slime (Content note: Discussion of anxiety, psychosis, depression)
Captain Awkward: Advice. Staircase Wit. Faux pas. Movies.
Shooting Yourself in the Foot: Self-Sabotage by Knowing Better
"Loser" by Garfunkel and Oates. A warm-fuzzy fight song for all of us who've tried and failed.
Boys Will Be Bugs by Cavetown. It's tough to be a teenage boy.
Tuca and Bertie Can't Make it Alone by Folding Ideas. An analysis of "Tuca and Bertie's" healthy approach to sex.
My Dark and Mysterious Hobbies by Illymation. Cringe Culture is out! Being vulnerable with your chaos is in! Illymation talks about learning to embrace and revel in her weird hobbies, and the importance of being supportive and kind to friends, even when we don't share their (benign and healthy) hobbies.
10 Ways to Support Someone with Mental Health Challenges
Coming Out About Mental Health
"How Do You Make Friends...?" Incels, Depression, and My Cringe Story by Vaush (Contains profanity and coarse language. Content notes: Contain discussions of bullying, social exclusion, depression, autism, and alternative lifestyles. Brief discussions of sexual assault and medical procedures).
The Complete Moderate's Guide to Healthcare by Knowing Better. Learn more about the American healthcare system, and how it compares to other systems around the world.
Spinel: The Effects of Abandonment, Toxicity, and Recovery by Toon Ruins (Content note: Contains discussion of trauma, abandonment/rejection, abuse, and toxic relationships.)
Pink Diamond is Kind of a Bad Person by The Roundtable. (Content note: Contains discussion of toxic relationships and the attitudes that fuel them.)
Trashing: The Dark Side of Sisterhood by Joreen Freeman. An audio version is also available. When the women she considered friends turned against her, Jo Freeman initially doubted her own feelings. Here, she describes how "trashing" unfolds in friend groups and activist movements.
How to Ruin a Party: The Philosophy of Curb your Enthusiasm by Wisecrack. What can Larry David's shows teach us about implicit social rules, roles, and expectations, and the masks we wear in our daily lives?
PsychologyDegrees.com and CounselingDegreesOnline.com Information about counseling and psych programs for those interested in studying psychology or counseling.
Financial Resources and Discounts for Military Families
VA Home Improvement Loans: Guidelines and Renovation Loan Options for Veterans
Financial Assistance for Single Mothers
"Neon Genesis Evangelion - The Weight of Expectations." Video description: "Evangelion serves as an illustration of how expectations have both the capacity to damage us and keep us from growing by reinforcing the negative beliefs we have about ourselves and our reality." (Contains spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion.)
What Makoto Niijima Teaches Us About Loneliness (Persona 5 Analysis ft. RamZaes) (Musings on academic pressure, the struggle to make friends, and "the loneliness of success." Contains spoilers for Persona 5.)
Why Speed Dating Is Terrible - People Watching #1 (Content note: Contains profanity and discussion of depression, anxiety, sex work, sex, sexual assault, and dating.)
2017 - People Watching Season 2, Episode 1. The characters of "People Watching" reflect on the year 2017--the good, the bad, and everything in between. (Content note: Contains discussions of mental illness, suicide, and societal injustice.)
I'm Worried About She-Ra. The Sin Squad talks about the challenges and considerations associated with depicting mental illness, trauma, and relational abuse in cartoons. What is the appropriate and respectful way to addresses these adult topics in shows targeted at kids, and what pitfalls and toxic messages should be avoided? (Contains minor spoilers for Voltron and She-Ra, and includes plot predictions and analysis for She-Ra.)
How I Survived Middle School Mean Girls by Illymation. Illymation shares about her experiences with being bullied in middle school.
Accountability and Victimhood by Cass Eris. Cass Eris talks about the importance of taking responsibility for one's mistakes and misdeeds and communicating one's boundaries, feelings, and expectations in a clear and respectful manner. "Riding the struggle bus doesn't mean running other people over."
Big Mouth-"Jessie meets the Gratitoad." Scene from the bawdy Netflix show Big Mouth, in which Jessi meets a cheerful talking toad who invites her to share about all of the things that make her feel grateful.
"Way Less Sad" (Official Video) by AJR.
National Network of Depression Centers: Resource Links
7 Online Resources to Help Those Who are Depressed and Suicidal
The Uncomfortable Truth About Mental Illness No One Wants to Admit by Thought Slime (Content note: Discussion of anxiety, psychosis, depression)
Captain Awkward: Advice. Staircase Wit. Faux pas. Movies.
Shooting Yourself in the Foot: Self-Sabotage by Knowing Better
"Loser" by Garfunkel and Oates. A warm-fuzzy fight song for all of us who've tried and failed.
Boys Will Be Bugs by Cavetown. It's tough to be a teenage boy.
Tuca and Bertie Can't Make it Alone by Folding Ideas. An analysis of "Tuca and Bertie's" healthy approach to sex.
My Dark and Mysterious Hobbies by Illymation. Cringe Culture is out! Being vulnerable with your chaos is in! Illymation talks about learning to embrace and revel in her weird hobbies, and the importance of being supportive and kind to friends, even when we don't share their (benign and healthy) hobbies.
10 Ways to Support Someone with Mental Health Challenges
Coming Out About Mental Health
"How Do You Make Friends...?" Incels, Depression, and My Cringe Story by Vaush (Contains profanity and coarse language. Content notes: Contain discussions of bullying, social exclusion, depression, autism, and alternative lifestyles. Brief discussions of sexual assault and medical procedures).
The Complete Moderate's Guide to Healthcare by Knowing Better. Learn more about the American healthcare system, and how it compares to other systems around the world.
Spinel: The Effects of Abandonment, Toxicity, and Recovery by Toon Ruins (Content note: Contains discussion of trauma, abandonment/rejection, abuse, and toxic relationships.)
Pink Diamond is Kind of a Bad Person by The Roundtable. (Content note: Contains discussion of toxic relationships and the attitudes that fuel them.)
Trashing: The Dark Side of Sisterhood by Joreen Freeman. An audio version is also available. When the women she considered friends turned against her, Jo Freeman initially doubted her own feelings. Here, she describes how "trashing" unfolds in friend groups and activist movements.
How to Ruin a Party: The Philosophy of Curb your Enthusiasm by Wisecrack. What can Larry David's shows teach us about implicit social rules, roles, and expectations, and the masks we wear in our daily lives?
PsychologyDegrees.com and CounselingDegreesOnline.com Information about counseling and psych programs for those interested in studying psychology or counseling.
Financial Resources and Discounts for Military Families
VA Home Improvement Loans: Guidelines and Renovation Loan Options for Veterans
Financial Assistance for Single Mothers
"Neon Genesis Evangelion - The Weight of Expectations." Video description: "Evangelion serves as an illustration of how expectations have both the capacity to damage us and keep us from growing by reinforcing the negative beliefs we have about ourselves and our reality." (Contains spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion.)
What Makoto Niijima Teaches Us About Loneliness (Persona 5 Analysis ft. RamZaes) (Musings on academic pressure, the struggle to make friends, and "the loneliness of success." Contains spoilers for Persona 5.)
Why Speed Dating Is Terrible - People Watching #1 (Content note: Contains profanity and discussion of depression, anxiety, sex work, sex, sexual assault, and dating.)
2017 - People Watching Season 2, Episode 1. The characters of "People Watching" reflect on the year 2017--the good, the bad, and everything in between. (Content note: Contains discussions of mental illness, suicide, and societal injustice.)
I'm Worried About She-Ra. The Sin Squad talks about the challenges and considerations associated with depicting mental illness, trauma, and relational abuse in cartoons. What is the appropriate and respectful way to addresses these adult topics in shows targeted at kids, and what pitfalls and toxic messages should be avoided? (Contains minor spoilers for Voltron and She-Ra, and includes plot predictions and analysis for She-Ra.)
How I Survived Middle School Mean Girls by Illymation. Illymation shares about her experiences with being bullied in middle school.
Accountability and Victimhood by Cass Eris. Cass Eris talks about the importance of taking responsibility for one's mistakes and misdeeds and communicating one's boundaries, feelings, and expectations in a clear and respectful manner. "Riding the struggle bus doesn't mean running other people over."
Big Mouth-"Jessie meets the Gratitoad." Scene from the bawdy Netflix show Big Mouth, in which Jessi meets a cheerful talking toad who invites her to share about all of the things that make her feel grateful.
"Way Less Sad" (Official Video) by AJR.
Gender, Sexuality, and LGBTQQIA
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The Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens by Stephanie A. Brill & Lisa Kenney
Queer by Philosophy Tube. A video essay about coming out, acceptance, and the philosophy of queerness. Why Speed Dating Is Terrible - People Watching #1 (Content note: Contains profanity and discussion of depression, anxiety, sex work, sex, sexual assault, and dating.) How To Feel Sexy as a Trans Woman by Jessie Gender. Jessie talks about gender identity, performance and expectations in the context of her own personal journey of self-acceptance, self-understanding, and self-love. Discussing Sexual Orientation by Jess and Zena of TransGirl Therapist. Jess and Zena discuss the various facets of sexual orientation and how sexual orientation informs, impacts, or intersects with mental health, relationships, physical attraction, romantic attraction, identity, and more. |
Disability and Illness
Coping With Physical Loss and Disability: A Workbook by Rick Ritter
Disabled Online Users Association (DOUA.org)
Disabled Online Users Association (DOUA.org)
CBT Mood Records
Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think by Dennis Greenberger, & Christine A. Padesky.
I Want To Change My Life: CBT Guide
GetSelfHelp: Free Downloads
TherapistAid: Daily Mood Chart
TherapistAid: Therapy Worksheets: Adolescents
I Want To Change My Life: CBT Guide
GetSelfHelp: Free Downloads
TherapistAid: Daily Mood Chart
TherapistAid: Therapy Worksheets: Adolescents
Depression
Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think by Dennis Greenberger, & Christine A. Padesky
National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH): Depression Information and Resources
GoodTherapy: Best Depression Resources
Depression Hurts
81 Awesome Resources When You Can't Afford A Therapist
The Right Resources Can Help You Manage Depression
Dealing With Depression: A Resource Guide
WebMD: Depression Resources
HealthCentral: Top Ten Resources for People Suffering From Depression
National Network of Depression Centers: Resource Links
7 Online Resources to Help Those Who are Depressed and Suicidal
Shooting Yourself in the Foot: Self-Sabotage by Knowing Better
Risk Factors and Warning Signs: Is Your Teenager Depressed?
"How Do You Make Friends...?" Incels, Depression, and My Cringe Story by Vaush (Contains profanity and coarse language. Content notes: Contain discussions of bullying, social exclusion, depression, autism, and alternative lifestyles. Brief discussions of sexual assault and medical procedures).
"Anti-Depressants Are So Not a Big Deal" (song) from "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend." (Minor spoilers for the show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.")
Neon Genesis Evangelion "Freedom" scene. (Major spoilers for the climax/ending of the anime series "Neon Genesis Evangelion.")
"Neon Genesis Evangelion - The Weight of Expectations." Video description: "Evangelion serves as an illustration of how expectations have both the capacity to damage us and keep us from growing by reinforcing the negative beliefs we have about ourselves and our reality." (Contains spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion.)
What Makoto Niijima Teaches Us About Loneliness (Persona 5 Analysis ft. RamZaes) (Musings on academic pressure, the struggle to make friends, and "the loneliness of success." Contains spoilers for Persona 5.)
How to Fix a Bad Mood, and Is This the Saddest Song in the World? by Rebecca Watson. Scientist Rebecca Watson talks about her struggles with depression and the medication, coping mechanisms, and life hacks that have helped her, and then shares some interesting research on negative emotions.
Accountability and Victimhood by Cass Eris. Cass Eris talks about the importance of taking responsibility for one's mistakes and misdeeds and communicating one's boundaries, feelings, and expectations in a clear and respectful manner. "Riding the struggle bus doesn't mean running other people over."
Big Mouth-"Jessie meets the Gratitoad." Scene from the bawdy Netflix show Big Mouth, in which Jessi meets a cheerful talking toad who invites her to share about all of the things in her life that make her feel grateful.
"Way Less Sad" (Official Video) by AJR.
National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH): Depression Information and Resources
GoodTherapy: Best Depression Resources
Depression Hurts
81 Awesome Resources When You Can't Afford A Therapist
The Right Resources Can Help You Manage Depression
Dealing With Depression: A Resource Guide
WebMD: Depression Resources
HealthCentral: Top Ten Resources for People Suffering From Depression
National Network of Depression Centers: Resource Links
7 Online Resources to Help Those Who are Depressed and Suicidal
Shooting Yourself in the Foot: Self-Sabotage by Knowing Better
Risk Factors and Warning Signs: Is Your Teenager Depressed?
"How Do You Make Friends...?" Incels, Depression, and My Cringe Story by Vaush (Contains profanity and coarse language. Content notes: Contain discussions of bullying, social exclusion, depression, autism, and alternative lifestyles. Brief discussions of sexual assault and medical procedures).
"Anti-Depressants Are So Not a Big Deal" (song) from "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend." (Minor spoilers for the show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.")
Neon Genesis Evangelion "Freedom" scene. (Major spoilers for the climax/ending of the anime series "Neon Genesis Evangelion.")
"Neon Genesis Evangelion - The Weight of Expectations." Video description: "Evangelion serves as an illustration of how expectations have both the capacity to damage us and keep us from growing by reinforcing the negative beliefs we have about ourselves and our reality." (Contains spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion.)
What Makoto Niijima Teaches Us About Loneliness (Persona 5 Analysis ft. RamZaes) (Musings on academic pressure, the struggle to make friends, and "the loneliness of success." Contains spoilers for Persona 5.)
How to Fix a Bad Mood, and Is This the Saddest Song in the World? by Rebecca Watson. Scientist Rebecca Watson talks about her struggles with depression and the medication, coping mechanisms, and life hacks that have helped her, and then shares some interesting research on negative emotions.
Accountability and Victimhood by Cass Eris. Cass Eris talks about the importance of taking responsibility for one's mistakes and misdeeds and communicating one's boundaries, feelings, and expectations in a clear and respectful manner. "Riding the struggle bus doesn't mean running other people over."
Big Mouth-"Jessie meets the Gratitoad." Scene from the bawdy Netflix show Big Mouth, in which Jessi meets a cheerful talking toad who invites her to share about all of the things in her life that make her feel grateful.
"Way Less Sad" (Official Video) by AJR.
Bipolar Disorder
An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness by Kay Redfield Jamison
Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher
Touched with Fire: Manic-Depressive Illness and the Artistic Temperament by Kay Redfield Jamison
The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know by David J. Miklowitz
Positive Parenting for Bipolar Kids: How to Identify, Treat, Manage, and Rise to the Challenge by Janet Wozniak & Mary Ann McDonnell
Accountability and Victimhood by Cass Eris. Cass Eris talks about the importance of taking responsibility for one's mistakes and misdeeds and communicating one's boundaries, feelings, and expectations in a clear and respectful manner. "Riding the struggle bus doesn't mean running other people over." (Content note: Contains references to bipolar disorder and ADHD.)
"Way Less Sad" (Official Video) by AJR.
Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher
Touched with Fire: Manic-Depressive Illness and the Artistic Temperament by Kay Redfield Jamison
The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know by David J. Miklowitz
Positive Parenting for Bipolar Kids: How to Identify, Treat, Manage, and Rise to the Challenge by Janet Wozniak & Mary Ann McDonnell
Accountability and Victimhood by Cass Eris. Cass Eris talks about the importance of taking responsibility for one's mistakes and misdeeds and communicating one's boundaries, feelings, and expectations in a clear and respectful manner. "Riding the struggle bus doesn't mean running other people over." (Content note: Contains references to bipolar disorder and ADHD.)
"Way Less Sad" (Official Video) by AJR.
Anxiety, Phobias, and Fears
The Anxiety Cure for Kids: A Guide for Parents and Children by Elizabeth DuPont Spencer, Robert L. DuPont, & Caroline M. DuPont
The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety and Worry by Lisa M. Schab
The Uncomfortable Truth About Mental Illness No One Wants to Admit by Thought Slime (Content note: Discussion of anxiety, psychosis, depression)
Shooting Yourself in the Foot: Self-Sabotage by Knowing Better
"Anti-Depressants Are So Not a Big Deal" (song) from "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend." (Minor spoilers for the show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.")
Neon Genesis Evangelion "Freedom" scene. (Major spoilers for the climax/ending of the anime series "Neon Genesis Evangelion.")
"Neon Genesis Evangelion - The Weight of Expectations." Video description: "Evangelion serves as an illustration of how expectations have both the capacity to damage us and keep us from growing by reinforcing the negative beliefs we have about ourselves and our reality." (Contains spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion.)
"Way Less Sad" (Official Video) by AJR.
The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety and Worry by Lisa M. Schab
The Uncomfortable Truth About Mental Illness No One Wants to Admit by Thought Slime (Content note: Discussion of anxiety, psychosis, depression)
Shooting Yourself in the Foot: Self-Sabotage by Knowing Better
"Anti-Depressants Are So Not a Big Deal" (song) from "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend." (Minor spoilers for the show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.")
Neon Genesis Evangelion "Freedom" scene. (Major spoilers for the climax/ending of the anime series "Neon Genesis Evangelion.")
"Neon Genesis Evangelion - The Weight of Expectations." Video description: "Evangelion serves as an illustration of how expectations have both the capacity to damage us and keep us from growing by reinforcing the negative beliefs we have about ourselves and our reality." (Contains spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion.)
"Way Less Sad" (Official Video) by AJR.
OCD and Hoarding
Digging Out: Helping Your Loved One Manage Clutter, Hoarding, & Compulsive Acquiring by Michael A. Tompkins, Tamara L. Hartl, Randy Frost
"The OCDance!" Satirical dance song about OCD and its symptoms by acclaimed writer/actress/singer/producer Rachel Bloom, who has spoken openly about her experiences and struggles with Depression, Anxiety, and OCD.
"The OCDance!" Satirical dance song about OCD and its symptoms by acclaimed writer/actress/singer/producer Rachel Bloom, who has spoken openly about her experiences and struggles with Depression, Anxiety, and OCD.
Shyness and Social Anxiety
The Bloggess
Captain Awkward: Advice. Staircase Wit. Faux pas. Movies.
"How Do You Make Friends...?" Incels, Depression, and My Cringe Story by Vaush (Contains profanity and coarse language. Content notes: Contain discussions of bullying, social exclusion, depression, autism, and alternative lifestyles. Brief discussions of sexual assault and medical procedures).
My Dark and Mysterious Hobbies by Illymation. Cringe Culture is out! Being vulnerable with your chaos is in! Illymation talks about learning to embrace and revel in her weird hobbies, and the importance of being supportive and kind to friends, even when we don't share their (benign and healthy) hobbies.
Panic Attacks by Illymation. Illymation talks about her struggles with social anxiety.
What Makoto Niijima Teaches Us About Loneliness (Persona 5 Analysis ft. RamZaes) (Musings on academic pressure, the struggle to make friends, and "the loneliness of success." Contains spoilers for Persona 5.)
Captain Awkward: Advice. Staircase Wit. Faux pas. Movies.
"How Do You Make Friends...?" Incels, Depression, and My Cringe Story by Vaush (Contains profanity and coarse language. Content notes: Contain discussions of bullying, social exclusion, depression, autism, and alternative lifestyles. Brief discussions of sexual assault and medical procedures).
My Dark and Mysterious Hobbies by Illymation. Cringe Culture is out! Being vulnerable with your chaos is in! Illymation talks about learning to embrace and revel in her weird hobbies, and the importance of being supportive and kind to friends, even when we don't share their (benign and healthy) hobbies.
Panic Attacks by Illymation. Illymation talks about her struggles with social anxiety.
What Makoto Niijima Teaches Us About Loneliness (Persona 5 Analysis ft. RamZaes) (Musings on academic pressure, the struggle to make friends, and "the loneliness of success." Contains spoilers for Persona 5.)
Learning Disabilities and Neuroatypicality
ADHD
Smart but Scattered Teens: The "Executive Skills" Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential by Richard Guare, Peg Dawson, Colin Guare
Accountability and Victimhood by Cass Eris. Cass Eris talks about the importance of taking responsibility for one's mistakes and misdeeds and communicating one's boundaries, feelings, and expectations in a clear and respectful manner. "Riding the struggle bus doesn't mean running other people over." (Content note: Contains references to bipolar disorder and ADHD.)
I Have ADHD - "My Own Worst Enemy" Parody by The Holderness Family.
ADHD- "Under the Sea" Parody by The Holderness Family. We're creators! Stop being haters!
How ADHD Treatment is not ADHD-Friendly by How to ADHD. Jessica talks about her troubles navigating the healthcare system and finding sympathetic and educated providers who understood her ADHD and were willing to work with her to address her needs.
Therapist reacts to ADHD in Elf by Cinema Therapy. A filmmaker and a therapist use the Will Farrell Christmas comedy Elf to talk about child development and ADHD.
ADHD and Autism Relationship Accommodations-How to Get Your Needs Met by How to ADHD.
Oops! I Have ADHD by Thought Slime. Thought Slime talks about what it's like to live with ADHD.
Accountability and Victimhood by Cass Eris. Cass Eris talks about the importance of taking responsibility for one's mistakes and misdeeds and communicating one's boundaries, feelings, and expectations in a clear and respectful manner. "Riding the struggle bus doesn't mean running other people over." (Content note: Contains references to bipolar disorder and ADHD.)
I Have ADHD - "My Own Worst Enemy" Parody by The Holderness Family.
ADHD- "Under the Sea" Parody by The Holderness Family. We're creators! Stop being haters!
How ADHD Treatment is not ADHD-Friendly by How to ADHD. Jessica talks about her troubles navigating the healthcare system and finding sympathetic and educated providers who understood her ADHD and were willing to work with her to address her needs.
Therapist reacts to ADHD in Elf by Cinema Therapy. A filmmaker and a therapist use the Will Farrell Christmas comedy Elf to talk about child development and ADHD.
ADHD and Autism Relationship Accommodations-How to Get Your Needs Met by How to ADHD.
Oops! I Have ADHD by Thought Slime. Thought Slime talks about what it's like to live with ADHD.
Autism Spectrum and Aspergers
The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules: The Handbook of Not-So-Obvious Social Guidelines for Tweens and Teens with Asperger Syndrome by Jennifer Cook O'Toole
Captain Awkward: Advice. Staircase Wit. Faux pas. Movies.
Agony Autie
"How Do You Make Friends...?" Incels, Depression, and My Cringe Story by Vaush (Contains profanity and coarse language. Content notes: Contain discussions of bullying, social exclusion, depression, autism, and alternative lifestyles. Brief discussions of sexual assault and medical procedures).
My Dark and Mysterious Hobbies by Illymation. Cringe Culture is out! Being vulnerable with your chaos is in! Illymation talks about learning to embrace and revel in her weird hobbies, and the importance of being supportive and kind to friends, even when we don't share their (benign and healthy) hobbies.
Panic Attacks by Illymation. Illymation talks about her struggles with social anxiety.
How to Ruin a Party: The Philosophy of Curb your Enthusiasm by Wisecrack. What can Larry David's shows teach us about implicit social rules, roles, and expectations, and the masks we wear in our daily lives?
"Neon Genesis Evangelion - The Weight of Expectations." Video description: "Evangelion serves as an illustration of how expectations have both the capacity to damage us and keep us from growing by reinforcing the negative beliefs we have about ourselves and our reality." (Contains spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion.)
What Makoto Niijima Teaches Us About Loneliness (Persona 5 Analysis ft. RamZaes) (Musings on academic pressure, the struggle to make friends, and "the loneliness of success." Contains spoilers for Persona 5.)
How I Survived Middle School Mean Girls by Illymation. Illymation shares about her experiences with being bullied in middle school.
Accountability and Victimhood by Cass Eris. Cass Eris talks about the importance of taking responsibility for one's mistakes and misdeeds and communicating one's boundaries, feelings, and expectations in a clear and respectful manner. "Riding the struggle bus doesn't mean running other people over."
Therapist reacts to ADHD in Elf by Cinema Therapy. A filmmaker and a therapist use the Will Farrell Christmas comedy Elf to talk about child development and ADHD.
Autism and Guilt by Max Derrat. Max Derrrat talks about his own and other autistic people's struggles with guilt.
Pixar's Loop: Good Autism Representation is Hard to Find by Questing Refuge. Questing Loop talks about what the Pixar SparkShort "Loop" does right with regards to autism representation.
The Dangerous Failure Of MUSIC (2021) by In/Frame/Out. In/Frame/Out talks about common and harmful autistic tropes and archetypes in cinema in the context of the much-criticized 2021 film about an autistic girl, Music.
ADHD and Autism Relationship Accommodations-How to Get Your Needs Met by How to ADHD.
Captain Awkward: Advice. Staircase Wit. Faux pas. Movies.
Agony Autie
"How Do You Make Friends...?" Incels, Depression, and My Cringe Story by Vaush (Contains profanity and coarse language. Content notes: Contain discussions of bullying, social exclusion, depression, autism, and alternative lifestyles. Brief discussions of sexual assault and medical procedures).
My Dark and Mysterious Hobbies by Illymation. Cringe Culture is out! Being vulnerable with your chaos is in! Illymation talks about learning to embrace and revel in her weird hobbies, and the importance of being supportive and kind to friends, even when we don't share their (benign and healthy) hobbies.
Panic Attacks by Illymation. Illymation talks about her struggles with social anxiety.
How to Ruin a Party: The Philosophy of Curb your Enthusiasm by Wisecrack. What can Larry David's shows teach us about implicit social rules, roles, and expectations, and the masks we wear in our daily lives?
"Neon Genesis Evangelion - The Weight of Expectations." Video description: "Evangelion serves as an illustration of how expectations have both the capacity to damage us and keep us from growing by reinforcing the negative beliefs we have about ourselves and our reality." (Contains spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion.)
What Makoto Niijima Teaches Us About Loneliness (Persona 5 Analysis ft. RamZaes) (Musings on academic pressure, the struggle to make friends, and "the loneliness of success." Contains spoilers for Persona 5.)
How I Survived Middle School Mean Girls by Illymation. Illymation shares about her experiences with being bullied in middle school.
Accountability and Victimhood by Cass Eris. Cass Eris talks about the importance of taking responsibility for one's mistakes and misdeeds and communicating one's boundaries, feelings, and expectations in a clear and respectful manner. "Riding the struggle bus doesn't mean running other people over."
Therapist reacts to ADHD in Elf by Cinema Therapy. A filmmaker and a therapist use the Will Farrell Christmas comedy Elf to talk about child development and ADHD.
Autism and Guilt by Max Derrat. Max Derrrat talks about his own and other autistic people's struggles with guilt.
Pixar's Loop: Good Autism Representation is Hard to Find by Questing Refuge. Questing Loop talks about what the Pixar SparkShort "Loop" does right with regards to autism representation.
The Dangerous Failure Of MUSIC (2021) by In/Frame/Out. In/Frame/Out talks about common and harmful autistic tropes and archetypes in cinema in the context of the much-criticized 2021 film about an autistic girl, Music.
ADHD and Autism Relationship Accommodations-How to Get Your Needs Met by How to ADHD.
Executive Functioning
Smart but Scattered Teens: The "Executive Skills" Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential by Richard Guare, Peg Dawson, Colin Guare
Learning Disabilities
Childhood and Adolescence
The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules: The Handbook of Not-So-Obvious Social Guidelines for Tweens and Teens with Asperger Syndrome by Jennifer Cook O'Toole
Smart but Scattered Teens: The "Executive Skills" Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential by Richard Guare, Peg Dawson, Colin Guare
The Grit Guide for Teens: A Workbook to Help You Build Perseverance, Self-Control, and a Growth Mindset by Caren Baruch-Feldman & Thomas R. Hoerr
The Shyness and Society Anxiety Workbook for Teens: CBT and ACT Skills to Help You Build Social Confidence by Jennifer Shannon
The Self-Compassion Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness and Compassion Skills to Overcome Self-Criticism and Embrace Who You Are by Karen Bluth
The Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens by Stephanie A. Brill & Lisa Kenney
How to Talk So Teens Will Listen and Listen So Teens Will Talk by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
The PTSD Workbook for Teens: Simple, Effective Skills for Healing Trauma by Libbi Palmer
Positive Parenting for Bipolar Kids by Janet Wozniak & Mary Ann McDonnell
The Anger Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anger and Frustration by Raychelle Cassada Lohman
The ADHD Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Gain Motivation and Confidence by Lara Honos-Webb
The Social Success Workbook for Teens: Skill-Building Activities for Teens with Nonverbal Learning Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, and Other Social-Skills by Barbara Cooper, Nancy Widdows
Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety: A Workbook for Overcoming Anxiety at Home, at School, and & Everywhere Else by Christopher Willard
Helping Teens Who Cut: Using DBT Skills to End Self-Injury by Michael Hollander
Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills for Helping You Manage Mood Swings, Control Angry Outbursts, and Get Along With Others by Sheri Van Dijk
The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety and Worry by Lisa M. Schab
Life Strategies for Teens by Jay McGraw
Life Strategies for Teens Workbook by Jay McGraw
Closing the Gap: A Strategy for Bringing Teens and Parents Together by Jay McGraw
An Unchanged Mind: The Problem of Immaturity in Adolescence by John McKinnon
To Change a Mind: Parenting to Promote Maturity in Teenagers by John McKinnon
Risk Factors and Warning Signs: Is Your Teenager Depressed?
Boys Will Be Bugs by Cavetown. It's tough to be a teenage boy.
How I Met My Abusive Ex by Illymation. Illymation talks about the years with her abusive boyfriend. (Content note: Grooming of minors, gaslighting, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, and sexual abuse.)
How I Left My Abusive Ex-Boyfriend by Illymation. Illymation talks about the years with her abusive boyfriend, and how she ultimately broke free. (Content note: Grooming of minors, gaslighting, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, and sexual abuse.)
My Abusive Ex-Boyfriend's Girlfriend by Illymation. The story of how Illymation and her abusive's ex's previous girlfriend forged a bond over their shared experiences, and became stronger and better together.
Harassed at Chik-Fil-A by Illymation. Illymation talks about being sexually harassed by a supervisor at work, and how she reacted. (Content note: Contains discussion of/allusions to sexual harassment and sexual assault.)
"Neon Genesis Evangelion - The Weight of Expectations." Video description: "Evangelion serves as an illustration of how expectations have both the capacity to damage us and keep us from growing by reinforcing the negative beliefs we have about ourselves and our reality." (Contains spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion.)
What Makoto Niijima Teaches Us About Loneliness (Persona 5 Analysis ft. RamZaes) (Musings on academic pressure, the struggle to make friends, and "the loneliness of success." Contains spoilers for Persona 5.)
I'm Worried About She-Ra. The Sin Squad talks about the challenges and considerations associated with depicting mental illness, trauma, and relational abuse in cartoons. What is the appropriate and respectful way to addresses these adult topics in shows targeted at kids, and what pitfalls and toxic messages should be avoided? (Contains minor spoilers for Voltron and She-Ra, and includes plot predictions and analysis for She-Ra.)
2017 - People Watching Season 2, Episode 1. The characters of "People Watching" reflect on the year 2017--the good, the bad, and everything in between. (Content note: Contains discussions of mental illness, suicide, and societal injustice.)
How I Survived Middle School Mean Girls by Illymation. Illymation shares about her experiences with being bullied in middle school.
Therapist reacts to Mitchells vs. The Machines by Cinema Therapy. A filmmaker and a therapist break down therapeutically-relevant themes in Sony's animated film The Mitchells vs. the Machines, including communication, adolescence/growing up, and family bonds. (Contains spoilers for The Mitchells vs. The Machines.)
Accountability and Victimhood by Cass Eris. Cass Eris talks about the importance of taking responsibility for one's mistakes and misdeeds and communicating one's boundaries, feelings, and expectations in a clear and respectful manner. "Riding the struggle bus doesn't mean running other people over."
Children Will Listen by Bernadette Peters.
Therapist reacts to ADHD in Elf by Cinema Therapy. A filmmaker and a therapist use the Will Farrell Christmas comedy Elf to talk about child development and ADHD.
Smart but Scattered Teens: The "Executive Skills" Program for Helping Teens Reach Their Potential by Richard Guare, Peg Dawson, Colin Guare
The Grit Guide for Teens: A Workbook to Help You Build Perseverance, Self-Control, and a Growth Mindset by Caren Baruch-Feldman & Thomas R. Hoerr
The Shyness and Society Anxiety Workbook for Teens: CBT and ACT Skills to Help You Build Social Confidence by Jennifer Shannon
The Self-Compassion Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness and Compassion Skills to Overcome Self-Criticism and Embrace Who You Are by Karen Bluth
The Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens by Stephanie A. Brill & Lisa Kenney
How to Talk So Teens Will Listen and Listen So Teens Will Talk by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
The PTSD Workbook for Teens: Simple, Effective Skills for Healing Trauma by Libbi Palmer
Positive Parenting for Bipolar Kids by Janet Wozniak & Mary Ann McDonnell
The Anger Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anger and Frustration by Raychelle Cassada Lohman
The ADHD Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Gain Motivation and Confidence by Lara Honos-Webb
The Social Success Workbook for Teens: Skill-Building Activities for Teens with Nonverbal Learning Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, and Other Social-Skills by Barbara Cooper, Nancy Widdows
Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety: A Workbook for Overcoming Anxiety at Home, at School, and & Everywhere Else by Christopher Willard
Helping Teens Who Cut: Using DBT Skills to End Self-Injury by Michael Hollander
Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills for Helping You Manage Mood Swings, Control Angry Outbursts, and Get Along With Others by Sheri Van Dijk
The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety and Worry by Lisa M. Schab
Life Strategies for Teens by Jay McGraw
Life Strategies for Teens Workbook by Jay McGraw
Closing the Gap: A Strategy for Bringing Teens and Parents Together by Jay McGraw
An Unchanged Mind: The Problem of Immaturity in Adolescence by John McKinnon
To Change a Mind: Parenting to Promote Maturity in Teenagers by John McKinnon
Risk Factors and Warning Signs: Is Your Teenager Depressed?
Boys Will Be Bugs by Cavetown. It's tough to be a teenage boy.
How I Met My Abusive Ex by Illymation. Illymation talks about the years with her abusive boyfriend. (Content note: Grooming of minors, gaslighting, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, and sexual abuse.)
How I Left My Abusive Ex-Boyfriend by Illymation. Illymation talks about the years with her abusive boyfriend, and how she ultimately broke free. (Content note: Grooming of minors, gaslighting, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, and sexual abuse.)
My Abusive Ex-Boyfriend's Girlfriend by Illymation. The story of how Illymation and her abusive's ex's previous girlfriend forged a bond over their shared experiences, and became stronger and better together.
Harassed at Chik-Fil-A by Illymation. Illymation talks about being sexually harassed by a supervisor at work, and how she reacted. (Content note: Contains discussion of/allusions to sexual harassment and sexual assault.)
"Neon Genesis Evangelion - The Weight of Expectations." Video description: "Evangelion serves as an illustration of how expectations have both the capacity to damage us and keep us from growing by reinforcing the negative beliefs we have about ourselves and our reality." (Contains spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion.)
What Makoto Niijima Teaches Us About Loneliness (Persona 5 Analysis ft. RamZaes) (Musings on academic pressure, the struggle to make friends, and "the loneliness of success." Contains spoilers for Persona 5.)
I'm Worried About She-Ra. The Sin Squad talks about the challenges and considerations associated with depicting mental illness, trauma, and relational abuse in cartoons. What is the appropriate and respectful way to addresses these adult topics in shows targeted at kids, and what pitfalls and toxic messages should be avoided? (Contains minor spoilers for Voltron and She-Ra, and includes plot predictions and analysis for She-Ra.)
2017 - People Watching Season 2, Episode 1. The characters of "People Watching" reflect on the year 2017--the good, the bad, and everything in between. (Content note: Contains discussions of mental illness, suicide, and societal injustice.)
How I Survived Middle School Mean Girls by Illymation. Illymation shares about her experiences with being bullied in middle school.
Therapist reacts to Mitchells vs. The Machines by Cinema Therapy. A filmmaker and a therapist break down therapeutically-relevant themes in Sony's animated film The Mitchells vs. the Machines, including communication, adolescence/growing up, and family bonds. (Contains spoilers for The Mitchells vs. The Machines.)
Accountability and Victimhood by Cass Eris. Cass Eris talks about the importance of taking responsibility for one's mistakes and misdeeds and communicating one's boundaries, feelings, and expectations in a clear and respectful manner. "Riding the struggle bus doesn't mean running other people over."
Children Will Listen by Bernadette Peters.
Therapist reacts to ADHD in Elf by Cinema Therapy. A filmmaker and a therapist use the Will Farrell Christmas comedy Elf to talk about child development and ADHD.
Life Stress
I Keep Getting Rejected from Jobs!
"Loser" by Garfunkel and Oates. A warm-fuzzy fight song for all of us who've tried and failed.
Frog Song by Eva Sterrett. A soothing little acoustic ditty sung by a frog.
Big Mouth-"Jessie meets the Gratitoad." Scene from the bawdy Netflix show Big Mouth, in which Jessi meets a cheerful talking toad who invites her to share about all of the things that make her feel grateful.
"Way Less Sad" (Official Video) by AJR.
"Loser" by Garfunkel and Oates. A warm-fuzzy fight song for all of us who've tried and failed.
Frog Song by Eva Sterrett. A soothing little acoustic ditty sung by a frog.
Big Mouth-"Jessie meets the Gratitoad." Scene from the bawdy Netflix show Big Mouth, in which Jessi meets a cheerful talking toad who invites her to share about all of the things that make her feel grateful.
"Way Less Sad" (Official Video) by AJR.
Addiction
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change by Jeffrey Foote, Carrie Wilkens, & Nicole Kosanke
The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction: A Guide to Coping with the Grief, Stress and Anger That Trigger Addictive Behaviors by Rebecca E. Williams, Julie S. Kraft
Mind-Body Workbook for Addiction: Effective Tools for Substance-Abuse Recovery and Relapse Prevention by Stanley H. Block, Carolyn Bryant Block, Guy Du Plessis
How to Stop Enabling an Addicted Loved One
Addiction: A Disorder of Choice by Gene M. Heyman
Tuck.com: Alcohol and Sleep
Tuck.com: Addiction and Sleep
Drug Rehab.Com
Recovery Village
Recovery Island
"Neon Genesis Evangelion - The Weight of Expectations." Video description: "Evangelion serves as an illustration of how expectations have both the capacity to damage us and keep us from growing by reinforcing the negative beliefs we have about ourselves and our reality." (Contains spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion.)
Accountability and Victimhood by Cass Eris. Cass Eris talks about the importance of taking responsibility for one's mistakes and misdeeds and communicating one's boundaries, feelings, and expectations in a clear and respectful manner. "Riding the struggle bus doesn't mean running other people over."
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorder Hope: Resources for Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating Disorder
National Eating Disorder Association
Academy for Eating Disorders
Bulimia.com: Eating Disorder Hotlines
"Neon Genesis Evangelion - The Weight of Expectations." Video description: "Evangelion serves as an illustration of how expectations have both the capacity to damage us and keep us from growing by reinforcing the negative beliefs we have about ourselves and our reality." (Contains spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion.)
National Eating Disorder Association
Academy for Eating Disorders
Bulimia.com: Eating Disorder Hotlines
"Neon Genesis Evangelion - The Weight of Expectations." Video description: "Evangelion serves as an illustration of how expectations have both the capacity to damage us and keep us from growing by reinforcing the negative beliefs we have about ourselves and our reality." (Contains spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion.)
Sleep
Tuck.com
Tuck.com: Non-Drug Therapies for Sleep
Tuck.com: Sleep Disorders
Tuck.com: Sleep Resources
Tuck.com: Alcohol and Sleep
Tuck.com: Addiction and Sleep
Tuck.com: Non-Drug Therapies for Sleep
Tuck.com: Sleep Disorders
Tuck.com: Sleep Resources
Tuck.com: Alcohol and Sleep
Tuck.com: Addiction and Sleep
Relationships
Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Sue Johnson
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert by John Gottman & Nan Silver
"How Do You Make Friends...?" Incels, Depression, and My Cringe Story by Vaush (Contains profanity and coarse language. Content notes: Contain discussions of bullying, social exclusion, depression, autism, and alternative lifestyles. Brief discussions of sexual assault and medical procedures).
Spinel: The Effects of Abandonment, Toxicity, and Recovery by Toon Ruins (Content note: Contains discussion of trauma, abandonment/rejection, abuse, and toxic relationships.)
Pink Diamond is Kind of a Bad Person by The Roundtable. (Content note: Contains discussion of toxic relationships and the attitudes that fuel them.)
Tuca and Bertie Can't Make it Alone by Folding Ideas. An analysis of "Tuca and Bertie's" healthy approach to sex.
My Dark and Mysterious Hobbies by Illymation. Cringe Culture is out! Being vulnerable with your chaos is in! Illymation talks about learning to embrace and revel in her weird hobbies, and the importance of being supportive and kind to friends, even when we don't share their (benign and healthy) hobbies.
How I Met My Abusive Ex by Illymation. Illymation talks about the years with her abusive boyfriend. (Content note: Grooming of minors, gaslighting, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, and sexual abuse.)
How I Left My Abusive Ex-Boyfriend by Illymation. Illymation talks about the years with her abusive boyfriend, and how she ultimately broke free. (Content note: Grooming of minors, gaslighting, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, and sexual abuse.)
My Abusive Ex-Boyfriend's Girlfriend by Illymation. The story of how Illymation and her abusive's ex's previous girlfriend forged a bond over their shared experiences, and became stronger and better together. (Content note: Grooming of minors, gaslighting, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, and sexual abuse.)
Harassed at Chik-Fil-A by Illymation. Illymation talks about being sexually harassed by a supervisor at work, and how she reacted. (Content note: Contains discussion of/allusions to sexual harassment and sexual assault.)
Trashing: The Dark Side of Sisterhood by Joreen Freeman. An audio version is also available. When the women she considered friends turned against her, Jo Freeman initially doubted her own feelings. Here, she describes how "trashing" unfolds in friend groups and activist movements.
"Neon Genesis Evangelion - The Weight of Expectations." Video description: "Evangelion serves as an illustration of how expectations have both the capacity to damage us and keep us from growing by reinforcing the negative beliefs we have about ourselves and our reality." (Contains spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion.)
Why Speed Dating Is Terrible - People Watching #1 (Content note: Contains profanity and discussion of sex work, sex, sexual assault, and dating.)
I'm Worried About She-Ra. The Sin Squad talks about the challenges and considerations associated with depicting mental illness, trauma, and relational abuse in cartoons. What is the appropriate and respectful way to addresses these adult topics in shows targeted at kids, and what pitfalls and toxic messages should be avoided? (Contains minor spoilers for Voltron and She-Ra, and includes plot predictions and analysis for She-Ra.)
Therapist reacts to Mitchells vs. The Machines by Cinema Therapy. A filmmaker and a therapist break down therapeutically-relevant themes in Sony's animated film The Mitchells vs. the Machines, including communication, adolescence/growing up, and family bonds. (Contains spoilers for The Mitchells vs. The Machines.)
Accountability and Victimhood by Cass Eris. Cass Eris talks about the importance of taking responsibility for one's mistakes and misdeeds and communicating one's boundaries, feelings, and expectations in a clear and respectful manner. "Riding the struggle bus doesn't mean running other people over."
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert by John Gottman & Nan Silver
"How Do You Make Friends...?" Incels, Depression, and My Cringe Story by Vaush (Contains profanity and coarse language. Content notes: Contain discussions of bullying, social exclusion, depression, autism, and alternative lifestyles. Brief discussions of sexual assault and medical procedures).
Spinel: The Effects of Abandonment, Toxicity, and Recovery by Toon Ruins (Content note: Contains discussion of trauma, abandonment/rejection, abuse, and toxic relationships.)
Pink Diamond is Kind of a Bad Person by The Roundtable. (Content note: Contains discussion of toxic relationships and the attitudes that fuel them.)
Tuca and Bertie Can't Make it Alone by Folding Ideas. An analysis of "Tuca and Bertie's" healthy approach to sex.
My Dark and Mysterious Hobbies by Illymation. Cringe Culture is out! Being vulnerable with your chaos is in! Illymation talks about learning to embrace and revel in her weird hobbies, and the importance of being supportive and kind to friends, even when we don't share their (benign and healthy) hobbies.
How I Met My Abusive Ex by Illymation. Illymation talks about the years with her abusive boyfriend. (Content note: Grooming of minors, gaslighting, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, and sexual abuse.)
How I Left My Abusive Ex-Boyfriend by Illymation. Illymation talks about the years with her abusive boyfriend, and how she ultimately broke free. (Content note: Grooming of minors, gaslighting, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, and sexual abuse.)
My Abusive Ex-Boyfriend's Girlfriend by Illymation. The story of how Illymation and her abusive's ex's previous girlfriend forged a bond over their shared experiences, and became stronger and better together. (Content note: Grooming of minors, gaslighting, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, and sexual abuse.)
Harassed at Chik-Fil-A by Illymation. Illymation talks about being sexually harassed by a supervisor at work, and how she reacted. (Content note: Contains discussion of/allusions to sexual harassment and sexual assault.)
Trashing: The Dark Side of Sisterhood by Joreen Freeman. An audio version is also available. When the women she considered friends turned against her, Jo Freeman initially doubted her own feelings. Here, she describes how "trashing" unfolds in friend groups and activist movements.
"Neon Genesis Evangelion - The Weight of Expectations." Video description: "Evangelion serves as an illustration of how expectations have both the capacity to damage us and keep us from growing by reinforcing the negative beliefs we have about ourselves and our reality." (Contains spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion.)
Why Speed Dating Is Terrible - People Watching #1 (Content note: Contains profanity and discussion of sex work, sex, sexual assault, and dating.)
I'm Worried About She-Ra. The Sin Squad talks about the challenges and considerations associated with depicting mental illness, trauma, and relational abuse in cartoons. What is the appropriate and respectful way to addresses these adult topics in shows targeted at kids, and what pitfalls and toxic messages should be avoided? (Contains minor spoilers for Voltron and She-Ra, and includes plot predictions and analysis for She-Ra.)
Therapist reacts to Mitchells vs. The Machines by Cinema Therapy. A filmmaker and a therapist break down therapeutically-relevant themes in Sony's animated film The Mitchells vs. the Machines, including communication, adolescence/growing up, and family bonds. (Contains spoilers for The Mitchells vs. The Machines.)
Accountability and Victimhood by Cass Eris. Cass Eris talks about the importance of taking responsibility for one's mistakes and misdeeds and communicating one's boundaries, feelings, and expectations in a clear and respectful manner. "Riding the struggle bus doesn't mean running other people over."
Personality Disorders
I Hate You--Don't Leave Me: Understanding the Borderline Personality
By Jerold J. Kreisman, Hal Straus
The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook for Personality Disorders: A Step-By-Step Program (Paperback)By Jeffrey Wood
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical Dbt Exercises for Learning Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation & (Paperback)By Matthew McKay, Jeffrey Wood, Jeffrey Brantley
Spinel: The Effects of Abandonment, Toxicity, and Recovery by Toon Ruins (Content note: Contains discussion of trauma, abandonment/rejection, abuse, and toxic relationships.)
"Neon Genesis Evangelion - The Weight of Expectations." Video description: "Evangelion serves as an illustration of how expectations have both the capacity to damage us and keep us from growing by reinforcing the negative beliefs we have about ourselves and our reality." (Contains spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion.)
I'm Worried About She-Ra. The Sin Squad talks about the challenges and considerations associated with depicting mental illness, trauma, and relational abuse in cartoons. What is the appropriate and respectful way to addresses these adult topics in shows targeted at kids, and what pitfalls and toxic messages should be avoided? (Contains minor spoilers for Voltron and She-Ra, and includes plot predictions and analysis for She-Ra.)
Accountability and Victimhood by Cass Eris. Cass Eris talks about the importance of taking responsibility for one's mistakes and misdeeds and communicating one's boundaries, feelings, and expectations in a clear and respectful manner. "Riding the struggle bus doesn't mean running other people over."
By Jerold J. Kreisman, Hal Straus
The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook for Personality Disorders: A Step-By-Step Program (Paperback)By Jeffrey Wood
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical Dbt Exercises for Learning Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation & (Paperback)By Matthew McKay, Jeffrey Wood, Jeffrey Brantley
Spinel: The Effects of Abandonment, Toxicity, and Recovery by Toon Ruins (Content note: Contains discussion of trauma, abandonment/rejection, abuse, and toxic relationships.)
"Neon Genesis Evangelion - The Weight of Expectations." Video description: "Evangelion serves as an illustration of how expectations have both the capacity to damage us and keep us from growing by reinforcing the negative beliefs we have about ourselves and our reality." (Contains spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion.)
I'm Worried About She-Ra. The Sin Squad talks about the challenges and considerations associated with depicting mental illness, trauma, and relational abuse in cartoons. What is the appropriate and respectful way to addresses these adult topics in shows targeted at kids, and what pitfalls and toxic messages should be avoided? (Contains minor spoilers for Voltron and She-Ra, and includes plot predictions and analysis for She-Ra.)
Accountability and Victimhood by Cass Eris. Cass Eris talks about the importance of taking responsibility for one's mistakes and misdeeds and communicating one's boundaries, feelings, and expectations in a clear and respectful manner. "Riding the struggle bus doesn't mean running other people over."
PTSD, Trauma and Loss
Men. Abuse. Trauma. (Content warning: Descriptions of depression, suicidal thoughts, and domestic abuse.)
Veterans Families United
Veteran's Guide to Creating a Peaceful At-Home Atmosphere
NAMI: PTSD
PTSD Alliance
Spinel: The Effects of Abandonment, Toxicity, and Recovery by Toon Ruins (Content note: Contains discussion of trauma, abandonment/rejection, abuse, and toxic relationships.)
Financial Resources and Discounts for Military Families
How I Met My Abusive Ex by Illymation. Illymation talks about the years with her abusive boyfriend. (Content note: Grooming of minors, gaslighting, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, and sexual abuse.)
How I Left My Abusive Ex-Boyfriend by Illymation. Illymation talks about the years with her abusive boyfriend, and how she ultimately broke free. (Content note: Grooming of minors, gaslighting, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, and sexual abuse.)
Harassed at Chik-Fil-A by Illymation. Illymation talks about being sexually harassed by a supervisor at work, and how she reacted. (Content note: Contains discussion of/allusions to sexual harassment and sexual assault.)
I'm Worried About She-Ra. The Sin Squad talks about the challenges and considerations associated with depicting mental illness, trauma, and relational abuse in cartoons. What is the appropriate and respectful way to addresses these adult topics in shows targeted at kids, and what pitfalls and toxic messages should be avoided? (Contains minor spoilers for Voltron and She-Ra, and includes plot predictions and analysis for She-Ra.)
How I Survived Middle School Mean Girls by Illymation. Illymation shares about her experiences with being bullied in middle school.
Veterans Families United
Veteran's Guide to Creating a Peaceful At-Home Atmosphere
NAMI: PTSD
PTSD Alliance
Spinel: The Effects of Abandonment, Toxicity, and Recovery by Toon Ruins (Content note: Contains discussion of trauma, abandonment/rejection, abuse, and toxic relationships.)
Financial Resources and Discounts for Military Families
How I Met My Abusive Ex by Illymation. Illymation talks about the years with her abusive boyfriend. (Content note: Grooming of minors, gaslighting, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, and sexual abuse.)
How I Left My Abusive Ex-Boyfriend by Illymation. Illymation talks about the years with her abusive boyfriend, and how she ultimately broke free. (Content note: Grooming of minors, gaslighting, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, and sexual abuse.)
Harassed at Chik-Fil-A by Illymation. Illymation talks about being sexually harassed by a supervisor at work, and how she reacted. (Content note: Contains discussion of/allusions to sexual harassment and sexual assault.)
I'm Worried About She-Ra. The Sin Squad talks about the challenges and considerations associated with depicting mental illness, trauma, and relational abuse in cartoons. What is the appropriate and respectful way to addresses these adult topics in shows targeted at kids, and what pitfalls and toxic messages should be avoided? (Contains minor spoilers for Voltron and She-Ra, and includes plot predictions and analysis for She-Ra.)
How I Survived Middle School Mean Girls by Illymation. Illymation shares about her experiences with being bullied in middle school.
Death and Dying
Death Cafe
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlyn Doughty
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlyn Doughty
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
Purpose, Meaning, and Making Sense of Life
Hogfather by Terry Pratchett
About: When the fantastical Discworld's equivalent of Santa Claus goes missing, Death tries to fill in for him until Death's daughter, Susan, can unravel the mystery of his whereabouts.
Nation by Terry Pratchett
About: A young boy and a shipwrecked girl must join forces to unite the scattered survivors of a hurricane and fight off a ruthless band of pirates.
Small Gods by Terry Pratchett
About: A simple farmboy must help a fallen god reclaim his godhood.
Scythe by Neal Shusterman
About: In a world free of war, famine, aging, and most forms of death, "scythes" have been granted the power over life and death. Two teenagers become the apprentices of one such individual, and their lives change forever.
School of Life
About: Short philosophical musings about life, and why people do what they do.
Optimistic Nihilism (Kurzgesagt)
About: How can one find meaning in a universe seemingly devoid of it?
Bojack Horseman Season 4: What is Bojack Searching For? (Wisecrack) Warning: Contains Spoilers
Clone Beth vs. Pickle Rick: Does Choice Matter (Rick and Morty Season 3 Episode 9 Breakdown) Warning: Contains Spoilers
Swiss Army Man (Renegade Cut) Warning: Contains Spoilers
Philosophy-Related Films
18 Best Philosophical Movies of All Time
Neon Genesis Evangelion "Freedom" scene. (Major spoilers for the climax/ending of the anime series "Neon Genesis Evangelion.")
"Neon Genesis Evangelion - The Weight of Expectations." Video description: "Evangelion serves as an illustration of how expectations have both the capacity to damage us and keep us from growing by reinforcing the negative beliefs we have about ourselves and our reality." (Contains spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion.)
Why Speed Dating Is Terrible - People Watching #1 (Content note: Contains profanity and discussion of sex work, sex, sexual assault, and dating.)
2017 - People Watching, Season 2, Episode 1. The characters of "People Watching" reflect on 2017--the good, the bad, and everything in between. (Content note: Contains discussions of mental illness, suicide, and societal injustice.)
About: When the fantastical Discworld's equivalent of Santa Claus goes missing, Death tries to fill in for him until Death's daughter, Susan, can unravel the mystery of his whereabouts.
Nation by Terry Pratchett
About: A young boy and a shipwrecked girl must join forces to unite the scattered survivors of a hurricane and fight off a ruthless band of pirates.
Small Gods by Terry Pratchett
About: A simple farmboy must help a fallen god reclaim his godhood.
Scythe by Neal Shusterman
About: In a world free of war, famine, aging, and most forms of death, "scythes" have been granted the power over life and death. Two teenagers become the apprentices of one such individual, and their lives change forever.
School of Life
About: Short philosophical musings about life, and why people do what they do.
Optimistic Nihilism (Kurzgesagt)
About: How can one find meaning in a universe seemingly devoid of it?
Bojack Horseman Season 4: What is Bojack Searching For? (Wisecrack) Warning: Contains Spoilers
Clone Beth vs. Pickle Rick: Does Choice Matter (Rick and Morty Season 3 Episode 9 Breakdown) Warning: Contains Spoilers
Swiss Army Man (Renegade Cut) Warning: Contains Spoilers
Philosophy-Related Films
18 Best Philosophical Movies of All Time
Neon Genesis Evangelion "Freedom" scene. (Major spoilers for the climax/ending of the anime series "Neon Genesis Evangelion.")
"Neon Genesis Evangelion - The Weight of Expectations." Video description: "Evangelion serves as an illustration of how expectations have both the capacity to damage us and keep us from growing by reinforcing the negative beliefs we have about ourselves and our reality." (Contains spoilers for Neon Genesis Evangelion.)
Why Speed Dating Is Terrible - People Watching #1 (Content note: Contains profanity and discussion of sex work, sex, sexual assault, and dating.)
2017 - People Watching, Season 2, Episode 1. The characters of "People Watching" reflect on 2017--the good, the bad, and everything in between. (Content note: Contains discussions of mental illness, suicide, and societal injustice.)
Grammar and Writing
40 Best Websites for Young Writers
Learn English with Adam
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury
Creating Characters: How to Build Story People by Dwight Swain
Spunk & Bite: A Writer's Guide to Punchier, More Engaging Language & Style by Arthur Plotnik
Writers INC: A Student Handbook for Writing and Learning by Patrick Sebranek, Dave Kemper, & Verne Meyer
Write for College: A Student Handbook by Great Source
Learn English with Adam
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury
Creating Characters: How to Build Story People by Dwight Swain
Spunk & Bite: A Writer's Guide to Punchier, More Engaging Language & Style by Arthur Plotnik
Writers INC: A Student Handbook for Writing and Learning by Patrick Sebranek, Dave Kemper, & Verne Meyer
Write for College: A Student Handbook by Great Source
Expand Your World
Century of the Self
About: A documentary about the rise of psychoanalysis as a powerful means of persuasion for both governments and corporations.
Einstein's Dreams by Alan Lightman
About: Short stories that explore the fundamental nature of time, and its impact on us as human beings.
The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence by Gavin De Becker
About: Shattering the myth that most violent acts are unpredictable, security expert Gavin de Becker offers strategies for protecting yourself and your loved ones in dangerous situations by listening to the wisdom of your gut.
Wisecrack
About: Explores popular media through a philosophical and comedic lens.
PhilosophyTube
About: Exploration of popular philosophical topics, short videos about popular theories and philosophers, and analysis of current events and common questions and dilemmas through a philosophical lens.
PBS Idea Channel
About: This retired PBS show examines the connections between pop culture, technology and art.
Renegade Cut
About: Renegade Cut is an analytical series about film techniques and philosophies espoused by individual films. Common topics include politics and social issues
Extra Credits
About: Explores various aspects of game design and the psychology of games.
Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis
About: A sheltered bookworm learns to savor life, thanks to the passionate, spontaneous, earthy friend who is his polar opposite.
Nerdwriter
About: Weekly video essays on movies, books, and popular culture.
Kurzgesagt
About: Short, playful animated videos about science, technology, history, and current events.
Folding Ideas
About: Explores the mechanisms of the storytelling in films, books, and other media.
Khan Academy
About: Educational videos on miscellaneous topics.
60 Second Documentaries
About: Brief stories about interesting folks doing interesting things.
Great Big Story
About: Human interest stories from around the world.
Big Think
About: Popular thinkers and scholars weigh in on hot topics and big questions.
TedEd
About: Brief Ted Talk presentations on educational topics.
TedX
About: Ted Talks
About: A documentary about the rise of psychoanalysis as a powerful means of persuasion for both governments and corporations.
Einstein's Dreams by Alan Lightman
About: Short stories that explore the fundamental nature of time, and its impact on us as human beings.
The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence by Gavin De Becker
About: Shattering the myth that most violent acts are unpredictable, security expert Gavin de Becker offers strategies for protecting yourself and your loved ones in dangerous situations by listening to the wisdom of your gut.
Wisecrack
About: Explores popular media through a philosophical and comedic lens.
PhilosophyTube
About: Exploration of popular philosophical topics, short videos about popular theories and philosophers, and analysis of current events and common questions and dilemmas through a philosophical lens.
PBS Idea Channel
About: This retired PBS show examines the connections between pop culture, technology and art.
Renegade Cut
About: Renegade Cut is an analytical series about film techniques and philosophies espoused by individual films. Common topics include politics and social issues
Extra Credits
About: Explores various aspects of game design and the psychology of games.
Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis
About: A sheltered bookworm learns to savor life, thanks to the passionate, spontaneous, earthy friend who is his polar opposite.
Nerdwriter
About: Weekly video essays on movies, books, and popular culture.
Kurzgesagt
About: Short, playful animated videos about science, technology, history, and current events.
Folding Ideas
About: Explores the mechanisms of the storytelling in films, books, and other media.
Khan Academy
About: Educational videos on miscellaneous topics.
60 Second Documentaries
About: Brief stories about interesting folks doing interesting things.
Great Big Story
About: Human interest stories from around the world.
Big Think
About: Popular thinkers and scholars weigh in on hot topics and big questions.
TedEd
About: Brief Ted Talk presentations on educational topics.
TedX
About: Ted Talks
