Narcissist Trauma Survival and Recovery Community Group
Support for those anyone who is or has been in a relationship with a narcissist. Together we are much stronger than any of us would be alone. A place for non-judgemental mutial support, advice, and comfort.
http://lift.awp.nhs.uk/why-choose-us/types-of-help/ccbt/
I was looking through clinicaltrials.gov today and came across a study that is using on-line support group and on-line cognitive behavioral therapy as a treatment. Since I know money can be a factor (as well as the difficulty of finding an effective, knowledgeable therapist sometimes!) I did a Google search and came across the above link. I haven't "checked it out yet" but it is the same program that is being used in the trials sponsored by the National Institute of Health, so it should be fairly decent.
Some additional info:
"This free course is aimed at those feeling down, stressed or unable to cope, especially due to anxiety or depression.
Beating the Blues uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on the here and now, rather than what has happened in the past. It considers the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helps you think in a more helpful way.
Beating the Blues is an easy to use self-help computer program. You do not need to have used a computer before and if you carry out weekly projects between sessions then the results are extremely effective.
This course includes eight 50-minute sessions.
To watch a short introductory video that will explain the Beating the Blues program further, please visit www.beatingtheblues.co.uk.
Venues, dates and times:
This course can be completed online, in your own time; only an email address is required."
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I found a few other resources as well:
There are worksheets and other tools through this link. Especially helpful is a nice 1 page chart of "thinking errors" or "cognitive distortions". I always notice the word "should" as a result of CBT and it always reminds me of "musturbation" (yeah, that IS what they call it, if you never have been in CBT) ...
http://www.psychologytools.org/cbt.html
Here is another; I saw several recommendations for it on various forums: (Living Life to the Full)
http://www.llttf.com/
For phobias and panic attacks/disorders:
http://www.fearfighter.com/
Another focusing on alleviating panic:
http://www.paniccenter.net/CM/CMStaticPage.aspx?pageid=HowProgramWorks
"MoodGYM is an innovative, interactive web program designed to prevent depression. It consists of five modules, an interactive game, anxiety and depression assessments, downloadable relaxation audio, a workbook and feedback assessment.
Using flashed diagrams and online exercises, MoodGYM teaches the principles of cognitive behaviour therapy – a proven treatment for depression. It also demonstrates the relationship between thoughts and emotions, and works through dealing with stress and relationship break-ups, as well as teaching relaxation and meditation techniques.
There is evidence that MoodGYM is helpful for its users. Scientific trials evaluating MoodGYM have shown that the using two or more modules is linked to significant reductions in depression and anxiety symptoms. The trials also found that these benefits still last after 12 months.
Although MoodGYM may reduce depression in some people, the Centre for Mental Health Research and its staff make no claims that MoodGYM will be helpful for every individual."
https://moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome/faq
And for stress, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety and panic disorder:
http://serene.me.uk/
Most of these sites also have a support forum available; ALL OF THE SITES SAY THEY ARE FREE!! I think one has a more elaborate "pay" course, but there is another that is completely free.
There are a couple that look interesting to me; I'll report back after I try them out ... if anyone else does and feels comfortable sharing what you think/whether it helps ... please do! It would be great to have more resources for recovery (especially emotional equilibrium).
I was looking through clinicaltrials.gov today and came across a study that is using on-line support group and on-line cognitive behavioral therapy as a treatment. Since I know money can be a factor (as well as the difficulty of finding an effective, knowledgeable therapist sometimes!) I did a Google search and came across the above link. I haven't "checked it out yet" but it is the same program that is being used in the trials sponsored by the National Institute of Health, so it should be fairly decent.
Some additional info:
"This free course is aimed at those feeling down, stressed or unable to cope, especially due to anxiety or depression.
Beating the Blues uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on the here and now, rather than what has happened in the past. It considers the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helps you think in a more helpful way.
Beating the Blues is an easy to use self-help computer program. You do not need to have used a computer before and if you carry out weekly projects between sessions then the results are extremely effective.
This course includes eight 50-minute sessions.
To watch a short introductory video that will explain the Beating the Blues program further, please visit www.beatingtheblues.co.uk.
Venues, dates and times:
This course can be completed online, in your own time; only an email address is required."
******************************************************************
I found a few other resources as well:
There are worksheets and other tools through this link. Especially helpful is a nice 1 page chart of "thinking errors" or "cognitive distortions". I always notice the word "should" as a result of CBT and it always reminds me of "musturbation" (yeah, that IS what they call it, if you never have been in CBT) ...
http://www.psychologytools.org/cbt.html
Here is another; I saw several recommendations for it on various forums: (Living Life to the Full)
http://www.llttf.com/
For phobias and panic attacks/disorders:
http://www.fearfighter.com/
Another focusing on alleviating panic:
http://www.paniccenter.net/CM/CMStaticPage.aspx?pageid=HowProgramWorks
"MoodGYM is an innovative, interactive web program designed to prevent depression. It consists of five modules, an interactive game, anxiety and depression assessments, downloadable relaxation audio, a workbook and feedback assessment.
Using flashed diagrams and online exercises, MoodGYM teaches the principles of cognitive behaviour therapy – a proven treatment for depression. It also demonstrates the relationship between thoughts and emotions, and works through dealing with stress and relationship break-ups, as well as teaching relaxation and meditation techniques.
There is evidence that MoodGYM is helpful for its users. Scientific trials evaluating MoodGYM have shown that the using two or more modules is linked to significant reductions in depression and anxiety symptoms. The trials also found that these benefits still last after 12 months.
Although MoodGYM may reduce depression in some people, the Centre for Mental Health Research and its staff make no claims that MoodGYM will be helpful for every individual."
https://moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome/faq
And for stress, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety and panic disorder:
http://serene.me.uk/
Most of these sites also have a support forum available; ALL OF THE SITES SAY THEY ARE FREE!! I think one has a more elaborate "pay" course, but there is another that is completely free.
There are a couple that look interesting to me; I'll report back after I try them out ... if anyone else does and feels comfortable sharing what you think/whether it helps ... please do! It would be great to have more resources for recovery (especially emotional equilibrium).
But I like that ... and asking questions sort of similar to yours is how I came to listen to ex with a more objective vs believing ear, got a Podunk job with no future that I did well and conscientiously for a couple years and then got a great promotion ... and I was the psycho lady who refused to be psycho ... worked through pretty severe panic attacks through CBT techniques, as I had no diagnosis, therefore, no meds or treatment ... and it really helped me get past the very worst of those ...
Pain (physical and emotional) is a relative thing . . . suffered differently by each and every one of us. The goal is to be supportive and empathic . . . avoiding the tendency to be either enabling or dismissive. Sometimes a difficult tightrope to walk, especially with those we love or interact with continuously. Bottom line, recovery from painful events takes different paths and different amounts of time. Hopefully, just listening without judgement helps the process progress.