Self-Help

For many people, evidence-based self-help is an effective alternative to therapy.  Self-help can be used in many ways and there is an entire internet of self-help resources available on the world wide web.

Self-help can be used to reduce impairment associated with behavioral health problems by effectively treating a specific diagnosis, supporting an individual's ability to more successfully navigate the world or helping with furthering one's self actualization. 

Click on the couch to explore some of our favorite self-help tools and resources. 

Self-help can provide important education on things like our brain and it's functions as well as on our thoughts, feelings and actions, and overall well-being.  Knowledge is power, and for many, finding finding the right answer or gaining new understanding of their behavioral health can negate the need for therapy. 

Virtual Therapy Rooms

When you enter our virtual therapy rooms, you will find many objects to explore.  Clicking on the objects in the room will bring you to tools, videos, games and resources we hope you will find helpful.

Is Self-Help Right for You?

Self-help may not be the best place to start if you have been experiencing symptoms that have made it difficult for you to complete your daily activities, occupational or educational requirements, maintain your social relationships and personal safety. 

This can include.....

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• Persistently depressed mood

• Loss of interest in pleasurable activities

• Ongoing loss of feelings of Joy

• Excessive and difficult to control fear and worry

• Sleep disruption

• Anxiousness or Panic

• Suicidal ideation

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If you are not sure if Self-Help is right for you, our intake specialist can help you determine where to start. Call us at 616.327.2405
 
If you are experiencing severe mental health symptoms or a mental health emergency please contact 911 or go to your local emergency room.