New video on YouTube 🎥 Understanding Grandiose Delusions (Beliefs of Exceptionality) Ever felt called to a special mission or purpose that gave life deep meaning—but also led to burnout or strain? 🔗 Watch: youtu.be/9wIGX_zoIq4?...

When a setback happens—a relapse, hospitalization, or just a hard day—it’s easy to move on fast. But reflection fuels recovery. Learn how to use an After Action Report to turn setbacks into growth: youtu.be/IRM4ON92Uag?... #recovery #mentalhealth #psychosis @guilfordpress.bsky.social

🎉 Celebrating 8 years of Recover with CBT YouTube! From the early days of webinars during COVID to now building a growing community of hope and recovery — thank you for being part of the journey. 🙏 Excited for what’s ahead ( Living Well with Psychosis book!) www.youtube.com/@RecoverWith...

🎃 As the nights get darker, it’s the perfect time to shed some light. Grab Living Well with Psychosis—a compassionate, evidence-based guide to recovery and hope. And if you’ve read it, your thoughtful Amazon review helps others find their way out of the fog. 💙🕯️ #Psychosis #HalloweenReads

It’s getting colder out—perfect weather to curl up with a good book. ❄️ Grab your copy of @guilfordpress.bsky.social Living Well with Psychosis, and if it resonates with you, I’d love for you to leave a thoughtful review. Your feedback helps others find hope and recovery. 💙📘

Why does motivation feels impossible? Negative symptoms—feeling your “battery” never charges. One of the most misunderstood parts of psychosis. 🎥 Drained Batteries: Why Motivation Disappears in Schizophrenia (And What to Do About It) youtu.be/SZte7r57Kfs

We’re fast approaching the 2025 ABCT Annual Convention in New Orleans! Don’t forget Early Bird/Pre-Registration ends TOMORROW, October 15. Register NOW to take advantage of the early bird rates! After Oct 15 you will pay Onsite rates for 2025 Convention registration. www.abct.org/2025-convent...

Excited to be signing Living Well with Psychosis at @abctnow.bsky.social in New Orleans! 📚 🗓 Sat, Nov 22 | ⏰ 4–5 PM 📍 Guilford Press Booth #300 (right at the entrance) www.guilford.com/books/Living... Stop by for 20% off + free U.S. shipping! Already read it? Please leave a thoughtful review 💙

Are you tired of collecting coping skills just to get through the day? 🧘‍♂️🚶‍♀️ In my new video, I explain why lasting recovery isn’t about more coping skills—it’s about learning new lessons that keep the fires from starting. youtu.be/FmpHjRjigCQ #MentalHealth #Recovery #CBT #Psychosis

“How do I get my loved one help when they don’t think they need it?” 💔 If you’ve tried to help someone with psychosis and felt shut out—this video is for you. Dr. Aaron Brinen shares how to engage loved ones in care without arguing, threatening, or forcing. 🎥 youtu.be/dHS8JGH1-4c?...

🌍 Living Well with Psychosis has been out since July & is already reaching readers worldwide. We’ve heard how it’s helping—and you can help spread the word too: 📖 Share it ⭐ Leave an Amazon review 🙌 Get your copy & join the movement a.co/d/0NS1tn1 #MentalHealth #Psychosis #Recovery

Feeling worse even while “doing the work” in therapy? You’re not broken. @psychologytoday.com The current political + cultural chaos is like fuel for distress. But there are ways to stay steady: label it, limit exposure, get active, and team up. Read here: 👉 www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyo...

Therapy skills are like hydration for a hiker. But what happens when the climate outside is 120°? 🌡️ Sometimes it’s not you—it’s the environment. Learn how to adapt your mental health strategies in today’s turbulent world: @psychologytoday.com 👉 www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyo...

“Stop managing your symptoms. Start transforming your story.” If you’re exhausted by endless coping tools, this one’s for you: why getting to lessons beneath the fire alarms leads to real, durable healing. @psychologytoday.com www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyo...

Do you ever feel like you hit the same struggle at the same time every day? Maybe it’s hard to get motivated or voices get stronger or worries and suspicions start taking over. It can feel like there’s a pothole in your day—and your tire keeps falling into it. youtu.be/6DI2Sk4ILN4?...

Breathing, walking, or distraction helps—but what if the way you see yourself or the world is stuck in old stories? 🧠 My new @psychologytoday.com article explores why coping skills alone may fall short, & how “fire retardants” lead to recovery that holds up. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyo...

In my article for @psychologytoday.com, why coping alone isn’t enough for durable recovery. Coping is like a fire extinguisher—puts out flames when they flare up. Recovery requires fire retardants—shifts in how we see ourselves, others, & the future. 🔗 www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyo...

Feeling drained in therapy? Whether you’re a provider, a peer supporter, or just someone walking alongside others in recovery—it’s normal to hit moments of burnout or feeling stuck. 3 simple steps to re-energize your work with individuals. youtu.be/duDNsPHJQXY

Feeling stuck, unmotivated, or overwhelmed by your to-do list? Whether it’s everyday procrastination or the negative symptoms of psychosis (like avolition), you’re not alone. A simple and powerful tool: the 15-Minute Hack. youtu.be/PwzD0MScHrg?...

Families often want to help but end up feeling ineffective, while individuals with psychosis can feel overwhelmed or smothered by well-intentioned efforts. The result? Frustration on all sides. @guilfordpress.bsky.social Turn frustration into teamwork youtu.be/-Sxr1HA_nwI

📘 Living Well with Psychosis was written to bring hope, tools, and practical strategies for recovery. If you’ve read it, I’d be so grateful if you left a thoughtful review on Amazon—it helps others find the book and reminds them they’re not alone. 💙 👉 a.co/d/b6b8jJm #Psychosis #Recovery

🌱 In recovery, it’s easy for people to miss the forest for the trees. You may be working hard—exercising, eating better, going to therapy, building structure—and yet someone still nitpicks one tiny thing, like what you’re drinking or whether you made your bed. youtu.be/ye7h05KkIVc

☀️ Do mornings feel impossible? Like getting out of bed is fighting against a black hole? If you’re living with psychosis, struggling with low motivation, or dealing with medication sedation, you’re not alone. Tired, Sedated, Stuck? Morning Routine for Motivation in Recovery youtu.be/qM9R2_mlYCI

Learn how to use the Emotional Piggy Bank to strengthen relationships, reduce conflict, and build resilience on the recovery journey. The Emotional Piggy Bank: Recovery Made Resilient for Families youtu.be/iq6RNUHUo-s #PsychosisRecovery #FamilySupport #MentalHealthTips

Stigma Hurts, Truth Heals: The Facts About Psychosis & Violence and the Solutions youtu.be/ziKrG5-0DkQ

Every time a mass shooting or act of violence hits the headlines, mental illness—especially psychosis—is blamed. Politicians repeat it. News anchors reinforce it. But here’s the truth: this stigma is wrong, harmful, and deeply misleading. youtu.be/ziKrG5-0DkQ

Looking Back Without Shame: Healing Your Recovery Journey and Living Well With Psychosis youtu.be/JTWnD9vajAE

New video out: 💙 Families often feel like “no matter what I do, it’s wrong,” while individuals feel like “no matter what I do, it’s wrong—and everyone keeps asking about it.” youtu.be/Z_dAUqIkaWE?...

Struggling with confidence on your recovery journey? 💭 Whether you’re living with psychosis or another condition, supporting a loved one, or working in mental health, this simple self-care routine can help you rebuild confidence and stay balanced. youtu.be/Qc9ID_bpfJg

Is CBT Just Cold and Academic? Debunking Therapy Myths youtu.be/4Ysl_3EP4-M

💙 Supporting a loved one with psychosis can feel overwhelming. When they’re distressed, it can feel like every response is the wrong one. That’s why this Sunday at 10 AM, I’m dropping a new video on one of the most powerful tools you can use: validation. Y

Why Your Clients Shut Down—And How to Re Engage Them: Patient Mode vs Adaptive Mode youtu.be/zRaAfg_WtiU

August 20th — Join me with @namicommunicate.bsky.social for a virtual event on tools to support recovery & Live Well with Psychosis. Providers, family members, or persons with lived experience, you’ll leave with strategies from @guilfordpress.bsky.social namidavidson.org/event/living...

If Living Well with Psychosis from @guilfordpress.bsky.social meant something to you, would you write a thoughtful Amazon review? Your words could help the next person searching for hope, strength, and a new way forward. 💬🙏 a.co/d/czwqAxC #LivingWellWithPsychosis #MentalHealth #PsychosisRecovery

I feel truly grateful to have had the opportunity to connect with the @pennstatealums.bsky.social and share insights on @guilfordpress.bsky.social Living Well With Psychosis! youtu.be/9NJJvJNuUAo?...

230 Days. One Book. A Lifetime of Purpose: The Story Behind Living Well with Psychosis youtu.be/16tTL9xE0bc

🌱 “People with psychosis who feel disconnected or unmotivated are often the ones most in need—and least likely to engage in traditional treatments.”

🧠 Feeling unheard in mental health care? You’re not alone. Dr. Aaron Brinen shares a compassionate, empowering preview of Living Well with Psychosis — a guide to reclaiming your voice, your journey, and your life. 📘 Book out July 7, 2025 🎥 Watch now →youtu.be/glegQlmYnus

New Book Announcement 📘 Living Well with Psychosis by Dr. Aaron Brinen | Coming July 7, 2025 🎥 Watch the preview video – 1 minute that might change how you think about psychosis and recovery. ⸻

On July 7th 2025, Living Well with Psychosis is coming out from Guilford. This book is a practical, hands-on guide to getting back your life from psychosis. Get your copy today before they ship! www.guilford.com/books/Living...

My recent blog on @psychologytoday.com. How the recent Marvel movie shows us the greatest in each of us and our human ability to rise. MAJOR SPOILERS www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyo...

Mass shootings aren't caused by serious mental illness. This myth fuels stigma and misses the real issues: poverty, trauma, and lack of support. Learn the facts and how we can truly address violence in this @psychologytoday.com blog. 👇 #EndTheStigma www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyo...

Serious Mental Illness is often blamed following high-profile violence. In my @psychtoday.bsky.social blog, see why we do it, why it's unhelpful, and what we can do instead. High-Profile Violence and How We Can Be Effective for Change | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyo...

Mental Wellness is hard to maintain in this current uncertain and stressful political and cultural environment. Even if doing all your therapy. In my first @psychtoday.bsky.social blog post, see why and what to do! www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyo...

Is the political and cultural climate affecting your mental wellness? Thoughts of why and how to help! First blog from @psychologytoday.com www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyo...

Don’t miss Patricia Resick at IACBTNashville.com Conference August 14-17, 2025!

Pizza night.

A Sneak Peak of Living Well with Psychosis. youtu.be/zM9mR2iV0vo

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