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Living Well with Psychosis: Practical Strategies for Improving Your Daily Life

Reposted by Aaron P Brinen, PsyD

Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies @abctnow.bsky.social · 4d

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Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · 2d

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)

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For people with psychosis, recovery is a winding path, not a straight line. And the best person to steer your recovery is you. Leading psychologist Aaron P. Brinen busts myths and helps you build the ...

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Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · 6d

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.

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#MentalHealth #Recovery #CBT #Psychosis

Why Mental Health Recovery is Exhausting You and How to Fix It...Dump the Coping Skills

When Loved One Says "I Don’t Need Help" - What to Do? A Technique.

Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · 14d

“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.

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Living Well with Psychosis: Practical Strategies for Improving Your Daily Life (The Guilford Living Well Series): 9781462555567: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com

Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · 16d

🌍 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:
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🙌 Get your copy & join the movement

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“I’m Doing My Therapy…but I Still Feel Bad"

Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · 23d

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...

Why mental wellness is hard in this political and cultural climate—and what to do.

“I’m Doing My Therapy…but I Still Feel Bad"

Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · 24d

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...

Why mental wellness is hard in this political and cultural climate—and what to do.

Why Coping Skills Therapy May Not Produce Durable Recovery

Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · 25d

“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...

Ever feel trapped in an endless pattern of using coping skills and feeling better, but never getting better? Learn how to shift your focus from coping to recovering.

Feeling Stuck? Try This 3 Step Routine Reset and Avoid the Daily Potholes in Recovery: Routines

Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · 26d

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.

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Why Coping Skills Therapy May Not Produce Durable Recovery

Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · 26d

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...

Ever feel trapped in an endless pattern of using coping skills and feeling better, but never getting better? Learn how to shift your focus from coping to recovering.

Why Coping Skills Therapy May Not Produce Durable Recovery

Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · 27d

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...

Ever feel trapped in an endless pattern of using coping skills and feeling better, but never getting better? Learn how to shift your focus from coping to recovering.

Therapists & Helpers: Quick Resets for Motivation + Momentum when feeling burnt out.

Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · Sep 18

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.

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Why You Can’t Start Tasks and How to Fix It: 15-minute hack for motivation and negative symptoms

Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · Sep 15

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.

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Why Good Intentions Go Wrong in Families and the Fix: Turn frustration into teamwork

Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · Sep 14

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
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Living Well with Psychosis: Practical Strategies for Improving Your Daily Life (The Guilford Living Well Series)

Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · Sep 12

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Living Well with Psychosis: Practical Strategies for Improving Your Daily Life (The Guilford Living Well Series): 9781462555567: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com

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Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · Sep 12

📘 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. 💙

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Recovery Motivation: Keep Going Even When People Criticize

Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · Sep 11

🌱 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.

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Tired, Sedated, Stuck? Morning Routine for Motivation in Recovery: Get Up and Go Routine

Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · Sep 10

☀️ 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
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The Emotional Piggy Bank: Recovery Made Resilient for Families

Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · Sep 8

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
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#PsychosisRecovery #FamilySupport #MentalHealthTips

Stigma Hurts, Truth Heals: The Facts About Psychosis & Violence and the Solutions

Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · Sep 4

Stigma Hurts, Truth Heals: The Facts About Psychosis & Violence and the Solutions
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Stigma Hurts, Truth Heals: The Facts About Psychosis & Violence and the Solutions

Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · Sep 4

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.

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Looking Back Without Shame: Healing Your Recovery Journey and Living Well With Psychosis

Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · Sep 3

Looking Back Without Shame: Healing Your Recovery Journey and Living Well With Psychosis
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The Family Huddle: A Simple Fix for Stress at Home with Psychosis

Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · Aug 31

Whether you’re an individual living with psychosis or a family member supporting someone you love, this video will give you practical strategies to improve communication, reduce tension, and reclaim family life.

Aaron P Brinen, PsyD @drbrinen.bsky.social · Aug 31

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.”

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