Audio & Video Resources
Explore our handpicked collection of audio and video resources, each carefully selected to provide you with valuable insights, practical advice, useful tools and a dose of inspiration. Whether you’re seeking deeper understanding or actionable tips, these resources are here to support your journey towards personal growth and well-being.
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Loving Kindness Meditation
Nurture connection, compassion, and emotional well-being in this guided loving-kindness meditation. You’ll be gently invited to extend warm wishes—to yourself, to loved ones, and even to those who challenge you. Grounded in mindfulness and self-compassion, this practice can soften self-criticism, ease tension, and help cultivate a sense of peace. From therapistaid.com
Leaves on a Stream
Leaves on a Stream is a gentle guided mindfulness exercise designed to help you observe your thoughts with kindness and curiosity. It’s a helpful way to create space between yourself and your thoughts, especially during moments of stress, overwhelm, or mental chatter. From therapistaid.com
Calm Mind Kingdom
Step through the door of an ordinary closet and into a magical world where your worries gently lose their grip. In this guided visualization, you’ll be led on a calming journey that introduces two powerful thought defusion techniques rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). From therapistaid.com
Worry Drop-Off
Ever wish you could pack up your worries and set them aside? In this guided visualization, you’ll do just that. Step into a magical room where you have the power to gently remove your worries, place them in boxes, and walk away—knowing you can return for them whenever you’re ready, or not at all. Your worries may begin to feel lighter, quieter, and more manageable. From therapistaid.com
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Ease into deep relaxation with this guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation exercise. By gently tensing and releasing different muscle groups, you’ll learn to tune into your body and let go of built-up tension. This calming practice helps you recognize signs of physical stress and supports a greater sense of ease, balance, and well-being—one breath and one muscle at a time. From therapistaid.com
Mindfulness in Everyday Life
Bring mindfulness into the moments that matter most—your everyday life. This gentle guide, adapted from Psychology Tools, offers practical strategies to help you stay grounded, increase self-awareness, and meet each day with greater calm and clarity. Whether you’re washing dishes or walking the dog, mindfulness can help you be more present, connected, and at ease. From psychologytools.com
Take a Few Moments for Mindfulness
Download free mindfulness recordings by Richard Sears. This is a great resource! Dr. Sears shares several guided practices and mindfulness exercises (FREE and available for DOWNLOAD)! There’s something for everyone here.
Being with Difficulty
Being With Difficulty is a mindfulness exercise from psychologytools.com, which gently brings present-moment awareness to help manage thoughts and feelings that are challenging or distressing.
Body Scan
The Body Scan is a mindfulness exercise encouraging present-moment awareness, with the body’s sensations being used as an anchor for mindful attention. From psychologytools.com.
Focusing Compassion On Yourself
There are three ‘flows’ of compassion: having compassion for others, receiving compassion from others, and having compassion for yourself. In this exercise, you will be guided to access your compassionate self. From psychologytools.com.
Peaceful Place: A Guided Imagery Exercise
Take a moment to step away from the stresses of daily life and connect with a sense of calm. The Peaceful Place guided imagery exercise, provided by Psychology Tools, is designed to help you create a vivid mental sanctuary where you can relax, recharge, and find comfort.
Self-Compassion Guided Practices and Exercises by Dr. Kristin Neff
This is a great resource! Dr. Neff shares several guided practices and mindfulness exercises (FREE and available for DOWNLOAD)! There’s something for everyone here.
“The acronym RAIN – Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture – guides us in bringing mindfulness and compassion to difficult emotions. With practice, we can find our way home to an open-hearted presence in the midst of whatever arises.” Tara Brach
Jon Kabat-Zinn is a Professor of Medicine Emeritus and creator of the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He teaches mindfulness, which he says can help people cope with stress, anxiety, pain, and illness.
Progressive muscle relaxation is a technique that will help you identify where tension is being held in your body, allowing you to release it. This Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise video will walk you through each stage of this exercise.
Effects of Cannabis on the ADHD Brain
This article delves into the intersection of cannabis use and ADHD. It sheds light on the growing popularity of cannabis as a means to manage symptoms such as anxiety, rejection-sensitive dysphoria, and sleep issues among individuals with ADHD.
One of the most pressing challenges for individuals with ADHD is time management. Dr. Barkley’s research highlights that ADHD is among the most challenging disorders when it comes to deficits in time management. This video explores the concept of ADHD as a form of “time blindness,” a term coined by Dr. Barkley.
Did you know that, on average, 40% of children and adults with ADHD face sleeping difficulties? This rate is significantly higher than in the general population. In this insightful commentary, Dr. Barkley explores the intriguing connection between ADHD and sleep-related challenges.
The 10 Commandments of Time-Outs in Relationships,
Looking to stop arguments before they escalate? In The 10 Commandments of Time-Outs in Relationships, Terry Real shares how a well-timed pause can prevent hurtful exchanges. Discover practical steps to take a time-out, check in calmly, and foster healthier communication. Click here to strengthen your relationship with this powerful tool!
Terry Real explores the transformative power of taking time-outs during intense or heated moments. Real dives into the practical steps for implementing time-outs effectively, helping couples use this tool to foster healthier, more respectful communication patterns. Perfect for anyone looking to improve conflict resolution and emotional connection in their relationship.
In How to Make a Genuine Apology, renowned therapist Terry Real explains how to apologize with sincerity, responsibility, and commitment to change. Learn the steps to an apology that truly heals and rebuilds trust—perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their relationships.
Personal boundaries define the rules and expectations in relationships, guiding how to interact appropriately in various contexts. Healthy boundaries enable individuals to maintain open relationships while also being able to assert limits when needed. This video by Woody Schuldt, LMHC, introduces the basics of boundaries, emphasizing their importance in healthy relationships and work-life balance, and serves as a resource for those learning about boundaries or seeking to enhance their understanding.
The gentle startup is a communication skill that allows you to initiate difficult discussions calmly and productively by choosing the right time, managing body language, taking responsibility for your feelings, and making positive requests. In the Gentle Startups video, Woody Schuldt, LMHC, guides you in recognizing criticism and employing gentle startups, helping couples transition from blame to problem-solving.
Gaslighting is a manipulation tactic that leads victims to doubt their own beliefs and sanity, resulting in confusion and powerlessness. However, victims can regain self-confidence by journalling, setting boundaries, and examining their relationship patterns. Woody Schuldt, LMHC, addresses gaslighting in this video, offering insights on how to recognize it and regain control, suitable for both teens and adults.