{"id":30591,"date":"2020-10-23T12:11:22","date_gmt":"2020-10-23T16:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/?page_id=30591"},"modified":"2021-12-14T00:33:37","modified_gmt":"2021-12-14T05:33:37","slug":"start-here","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/start-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Start Here"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome To Blunt Therapy!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-5a555eb0\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Randy-Withers-LCMHC-1.jpg\" alt=\"Randy Withers, LCMHC\" class=\"wp-image-38629 lazyload\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Randy-Withers-LCMHC-1.jpg\" alt=\"Randy Withers, LCMHC\" class=\"wp-image-38629 lazyload\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Randy-Withers-LCMHC-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Randy-Withers-LCMHC-1-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Randy-Withers-LCMHC-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Randy Withers, LCMHC<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Randy-Withers-LCMHC-LCAS-signature.png\" alt=\"Randy Withers LCMHC LCAS signature\" class=\"wp-image-27464 lazyload\" width=\"188\" height=\"47\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Randy-Withers-LCMHC-LCAS-signature.png\" alt=\"Randy Withers LCMHC LCAS signature\" class=\"wp-image-27464 lazyload\" width=\"188\" height=\"47\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Randy-Withers-LCMHC-LCAS-signature.png 525w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Randy-Withers-LCMHC-LCAS-signature-400x103.png 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Randy-Withers-LCMHC-LCAS-signature-150x39.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 188px) 100vw, 188px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p> <strong>Blunt&nbsp;Therapy&nbsp;is a professional mental health blog.<\/strong>&nbsp;By that, I mean that I\u2019m a licensed therapist with a master&#8217;s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. That\u2019s important because it means that you can trust the information on this site. If you&#8217;d like to learn more about my qualifications, visit the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/about\/editor\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12929\">about the editor<\/a>&#8221; page. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots of personal&nbsp;<a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/category\/mental-health\/\">mental health<\/a>&nbsp;bloggers who write about their own experiences. That\u2019s fine. It\u2019s just not what we do here on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/donate\/\">Blunt Therapy<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On Blunt Therapy, you\u2019ll find well-researched and helpful articles on topics related to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/resources\/mental-health-websites\/\">mental health<\/a>, addictions, therapy, relationships, and parenting.<\/strong>&nbsp;We have more than two dozen contributing writers, many of them with advanced degrees and impressive credentials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> If you\u2019ll keep following me down, I\u2019ll give you a brief tour of the site and highlight some pages and posts that I think you might want to visit. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"Welcome To Blunt Therapy!\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Nvx2b9W0NLM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Randy Withers, LCMHC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why I Started Blunt Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever since I was a little kid, I\u2019ve never felt quite comfortable in my own skin. I\u2019m much better now, but for decades I struggled with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/myths-about-addiction\/\">substance abuse<\/a>&nbsp;issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Things came to a head in 2005 when I got in trouble at work for drug use. I went to rehab, started attending 12-Step meetings, and eventually began a journey of recovery that led me back to school, where I earned a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I\u2019m now a practicing therapist in North Carolina where I specialize in co-occurring disorders, depression, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/category\/relationships\/\">relationship<\/a>&nbsp;issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The point is, I have both professional and personal experience in mental health matters. I also like to write, so here we are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I believe that a well-informed client is an empowered client.&nbsp;<\/strong>So, if there\u2019s any way I can help you learn more about mental health, it follows that you\u2019ll be more successful at maintaining it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Favorite Posts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the best articles on this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-start-a-mental-health-blog\/\">blog<\/a>. I think they are really informative and will help you to get a sense of what we write about on Blunt <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/category\/therapy\/\" title=\"Therapy\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Therapy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of these posts have been written by me, others by contributing writers. Which of these piques your curiosity?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-28392 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-careers tag-betterhelp tag-counseling tag-featured tag-online-counseling tag-online-therapy tag-online-therapy-jobs tag-therapists tag-therapy\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/online-therapy-jobs-with-betterhelp\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Did-You-Know-You-Can-Earn-up-to-135000-As-An-Online-Therapist-with-BetterHelp.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Did You Know You Can Earn (up to) $135,000 As An Online Therapist with BetterHelp?\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Did-You-Know-You-Can-Earn-up-to-135000-As-An-Online-Therapist-with-BetterHelp.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Did-You-Know-You-Can-Earn-up-to-135000-As-An-Online-Therapist-with-BetterHelp-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Did-You-Know-You-Can-Earn-up-to-135000-As-An-Online-Therapist-with-BetterHelp-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Did-You-Know-You-Can-Earn-up-to-135000-As-An-Online-Therapist-with-BetterHelp-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Did-You-Know-You-Can-Earn-up-to-135000-As-An-Online-Therapist-with-BetterHelp-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Did-You-Know-You-Can-Earn-up-to-135000-As-An-Online-Therapist-with-BetterHelp-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Did-You-Know-You-Can-Earn-up-to-135000-As-An-Online-Therapist-with-BetterHelp.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"Did You Know You Can Earn (up to) $135,000 As An Online Therapist with BetterHelp?\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Did-You-Know-You-Can-Earn-up-to-135000-As-An-Online-Therapist-with-BetterHelp.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Did-You-Know-You-Can-Earn-up-to-135000-As-An-Online-Therapist-with-BetterHelp-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Did-You-Know-You-Can-Earn-up-to-135000-As-An-Online-Therapist-with-BetterHelp-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Did-You-Know-You-Can-Earn-up-to-135000-As-An-Online-Therapist-with-BetterHelp-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Did-You-Know-You-Can-Earn-up-to-135000-As-An-Online-Therapist-with-BetterHelp-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Did-You-Know-You-Can-Earn-up-to-135000-As-An-Online-Therapist-with-BetterHelp-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Did-You-Know-You-Can-Earn-up-to-135000-As-An-Online-Therapist-with-BetterHelp.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"Did You Know You Can Earn (up to) $135,000 As An Online Therapist with BetterHelp?\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Did-You-Know-You-Can-Earn-up-to-135000-As-An-Online-Therapist-with-BetterHelp.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Did-You-Know-You-Can-Earn-up-to-135000-As-An-Online-Therapist-with-BetterHelp-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Did-You-Know-You-Can-Earn-up-to-135000-As-An-Online-Therapist-with-BetterHelp-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Did-You-Know-You-Can-Earn-up-to-135000-As-An-Online-Therapist-with-BetterHelp-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Did-You-Know-You-Can-Earn-up-to-135000-As-An-Online-Therapist-with-BetterHelp-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Did-You-Know-You-Can-Earn-up-to-135000-As-An-Online-Therapist-with-BetterHelp-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Did You Know You Can Earn (up to) $135,000 As An Online Therapist with BetterHelp?<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Would you like to become an online therapist with BetterHelp? Here\u2019s our guide on how to apply, qualifications, and pay for online therapy jobs with BetterHelp.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/online-therapy-jobs-with-betterhelp\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6948 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-mental-health tag-coping-skills tag-cutting tag-featured tag-mental-health tag-self-care tag-self-harm\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-stop-cutting-and-self-harm\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-harm-reducation-techniques-that-actually-works.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"How To Stop Cutting: 7 Ways To Quit Self-Harm For Good\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-harm-reducation-techniques-that-actually-works.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-harm-reducation-techniques-that-actually-works-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-harm-reducation-techniques-that-actually-works-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-harm-reducation-techniques-that-actually-works-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-harm-reducation-techniques-that-actually-works-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-harm-reducation-techniques-that-actually-works.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"How To Stop Cutting: 7 Ways To Quit Self-Harm For Good\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-harm-reducation-techniques-that-actually-works.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-harm-reducation-techniques-that-actually-works-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-harm-reducation-techniques-that-actually-works-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-harm-reducation-techniques-that-actually-works-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-harm-reducation-techniques-that-actually-works-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-harm-reducation-techniques-that-actually-works.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"How To Stop Cutting: 7 Ways To Quit Self-Harm For Good\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-harm-reducation-techniques-that-actually-works.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-harm-reducation-techniques-that-actually-works-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-harm-reducation-techniques-that-actually-works-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-harm-reducation-techniques-that-actually-works-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-harm-reducation-techniques-that-actually-works-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">How To Stop Cutting: 7 Ways To Quit Self-Harm For Good<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Cutting is a form of self-harm that can become a habit. With the right support, many people who cut learn how to stop.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-stop-cutting-and-self-harm\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-19274 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-therapy category-reviews tag-betterhelp tag-featured tag-online-counseling tag-online-therapy tag-review tag-therapy\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/betterhelp-counseling-review\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Complete-Guide-To-Online-Therapy-With-BetterHelp-updated-for-2021.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"A Therapist&#8217;s Guide To Online Therapy With BetterHelp in 2022\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Complete-Guide-To-Online-Therapy-With-BetterHelp-updated-for-2021.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Complete-Guide-To-Online-Therapy-With-BetterHelp-updated-for-2021-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Complete-Guide-To-Online-Therapy-With-BetterHelp-updated-for-2021-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Complete-Guide-To-Online-Therapy-With-BetterHelp-updated-for-2021-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Complete-Guide-To-Online-Therapy-With-BetterHelp-updated-for-2021-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Complete-Guide-To-Online-Therapy-With-BetterHelp-updated-for-2021.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"A Therapist&#8217;s Guide To Online Therapy With BetterHelp in 2022\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Complete-Guide-To-Online-Therapy-With-BetterHelp-updated-for-2021.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Complete-Guide-To-Online-Therapy-With-BetterHelp-updated-for-2021-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Complete-Guide-To-Online-Therapy-With-BetterHelp-updated-for-2021-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Complete-Guide-To-Online-Therapy-With-BetterHelp-updated-for-2021-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Complete-Guide-To-Online-Therapy-With-BetterHelp-updated-for-2021-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Complete-Guide-To-Online-Therapy-With-BetterHelp-updated-for-2021.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"A Therapist&#8217;s Guide To Online Therapy With BetterHelp in 2022\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Complete-Guide-To-Online-Therapy-With-BetterHelp-updated-for-2021.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Complete-Guide-To-Online-Therapy-With-BetterHelp-updated-for-2021-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Complete-Guide-To-Online-Therapy-With-BetterHelp-updated-for-2021-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Complete-Guide-To-Online-Therapy-With-BetterHelp-updated-for-2021-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Complete-Guide-To-Online-Therapy-With-BetterHelp-updated-for-2021-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">A Therapist&#8217;s Guide To Online Therapy With BetterHelp in 2022<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">This is a BetterHelp counseling review written by a licensed therapist who is also a client. If you want to know if BetterHelp is legit, this review is for you.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/betterhelp-counseling-review\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-37738 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-mental-health tag-bloggers tag-featured tag-mental-health tag-mental-health-blogs\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/personal-mental-health-blogs\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-Personal-Mental-Health-Blogs-That-Totally-Nail-It.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"48 Mental Health Blogs You&#8217;ve Never Heard Of That Totally Nail It in 2021\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-Personal-Mental-Health-Blogs-That-Totally-Nail-It.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-Personal-Mental-Health-Blogs-That-Totally-Nail-It-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-Personal-Mental-Health-Blogs-That-Totally-Nail-It-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-Personal-Mental-Health-Blogs-That-Totally-Nail-It-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-Personal-Mental-Health-Blogs-That-Totally-Nail-It-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-Personal-Mental-Health-Blogs-That-Totally-Nail-It.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"48 Mental Health Blogs You&#8217;ve Never Heard Of That Totally Nail It in 2021\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-Personal-Mental-Health-Blogs-That-Totally-Nail-It.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-Personal-Mental-Health-Blogs-That-Totally-Nail-It-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-Personal-Mental-Health-Blogs-That-Totally-Nail-It-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-Personal-Mental-Health-Blogs-That-Totally-Nail-It-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-Personal-Mental-Health-Blogs-That-Totally-Nail-It-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-Personal-Mental-Health-Blogs-That-Totally-Nail-It.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"48 Mental Health Blogs You&#8217;ve Never Heard Of That Totally Nail It in 2021\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-Personal-Mental-Health-Blogs-That-Totally-Nail-It.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-Personal-Mental-Health-Blogs-That-Totally-Nail-It-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-Personal-Mental-Health-Blogs-That-Totally-Nail-It-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-Personal-Mental-Health-Blogs-That-Totally-Nail-It-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/48-Personal-Mental-Health-Blogs-That-Totally-Nail-It-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">48 Mental Health Blogs You&#8217;ve Never Heard Of That Totally Nail It in 2021<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Giant health-related websites are excellent resources, but don&#8217;t discount the personal mental health blogs on this list. They are the best in the world.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/personal-mental-health-blogs\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-37291 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-relationships tag-active-listening tag-communication tag-featured tag-habit-change tag-listening tag-relationships tag-toxic-relationships\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/four-horsemen-of-relationships\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Four-Horsemen-How-To-Overcome-Toxic-Communication-Habits-According-To-Experts.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"The Four Horsemen of Relationships: How To Overcome Toxic Communication Habits, According to Experts\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Four-Horsemen-How-To-Overcome-Toxic-Communication-Habits-According-To-Experts.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Four-Horsemen-How-To-Overcome-Toxic-Communication-Habits-According-To-Experts-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Four-Horsemen-How-To-Overcome-Toxic-Communication-Habits-According-To-Experts-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Four-Horsemen-How-To-Overcome-Toxic-Communication-Habits-According-To-Experts-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Four-Horsemen-How-To-Overcome-Toxic-Communication-Habits-According-To-Experts-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Four-Horsemen-How-To-Overcome-Toxic-Communication-Habits-According-To-Experts.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"The Four Horsemen of Relationships: How To Overcome Toxic Communication Habits, According to Experts\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Four-Horsemen-How-To-Overcome-Toxic-Communication-Habits-According-To-Experts.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Four-Horsemen-How-To-Overcome-Toxic-Communication-Habits-According-To-Experts-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Four-Horsemen-How-To-Overcome-Toxic-Communication-Habits-According-To-Experts-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Four-Horsemen-How-To-Overcome-Toxic-Communication-Habits-According-To-Experts-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Four-Horsemen-How-To-Overcome-Toxic-Communication-Habits-According-To-Experts-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Four-Horsemen-How-To-Overcome-Toxic-Communication-Habits-According-To-Experts.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"The Four Horsemen of Relationships: How To Overcome Toxic Communication Habits, According to Experts\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Four-Horsemen-How-To-Overcome-Toxic-Communication-Habits-According-To-Experts.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Four-Horsemen-How-To-Overcome-Toxic-Communication-Habits-According-To-Experts-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Four-Horsemen-How-To-Overcome-Toxic-Communication-Habits-According-To-Experts-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Four-Horsemen-How-To-Overcome-Toxic-Communication-Habits-According-To-Experts-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Four-Horsemen-How-To-Overcome-Toxic-Communication-Habits-According-To-Experts-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">The Four Horsemen of Relationships: How To Overcome Toxic Communication Habits, According to Experts<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling &#8211; what Dr. John Gottman calls &#8220;The Four Horsemen of Relationships.&#8221; We&#8217;ll talk about what they are and how to avoid them.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/four-horsemen-of-relationships\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-36975 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-mental-health tag-anxiety tag-depression tag-featured tag-mental-health tag-self-care tag-therapy-dog\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/mental-health-benefits-of-dogs\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Amazing-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Dogs-Backed-By-Science.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"5 Amazing Mental Health Benefits of Owning A Dog, According To Science\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Amazing-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Dogs-Backed-By-Science.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Amazing-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Dogs-Backed-By-Science-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Amazing-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Dogs-Backed-By-Science-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Amazing-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Dogs-Backed-By-Science-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Amazing-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Dogs-Backed-By-Science-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Amazing-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Dogs-Backed-By-Science.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"5 Amazing Mental Health Benefits of Owning A Dog, According To Science\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Amazing-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Dogs-Backed-By-Science.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Amazing-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Dogs-Backed-By-Science-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Amazing-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Dogs-Backed-By-Science-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Amazing-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Dogs-Backed-By-Science-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Amazing-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Dogs-Backed-By-Science-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Amazing-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Dogs-Backed-By-Science.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"5 Amazing Mental Health Benefits of Owning A Dog, According To Science\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Amazing-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Dogs-Backed-By-Science.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Amazing-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Dogs-Backed-By-Science-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Amazing-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Dogs-Backed-By-Science-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Amazing-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Dogs-Backed-By-Science-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Amazing-Mental-Health-Benefits-of-Dogs-Backed-By-Science-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">5 Amazing Mental Health Benefits of Owning A Dog, According To Science<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The mental health benefits of dogs are clear. Owning a dog helps you better regulate your emotions, improves your social life, and gives you purpose.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/mental-health-benefits-of-dogs\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-35361 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-mental-health tag-counselors tag-featured tag-psychotherapy tag-self-harm tag-suicide tag-therapists\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/therapists-share-their-thoughts-on-suicide\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Professional-Therapists-Share-Their-Thoughts-on-Suicide.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"20 Professional Therapists Share Their Thoughts on Suicide Prevention\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Professional-Therapists-Share-Their-Thoughts-on-Suicide.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Professional-Therapists-Share-Their-Thoughts-on-Suicide-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Professional-Therapists-Share-Their-Thoughts-on-Suicide-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Professional-Therapists-Share-Their-Thoughts-on-Suicide-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Professional-Therapists-Share-Their-Thoughts-on-Suicide-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Professional-Therapists-Share-Their-Thoughts-on-Suicide.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"20 Professional Therapists Share Their Thoughts on Suicide Prevention\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Professional-Therapists-Share-Their-Thoughts-on-Suicide.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Professional-Therapists-Share-Their-Thoughts-on-Suicide-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Professional-Therapists-Share-Their-Thoughts-on-Suicide-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Professional-Therapists-Share-Their-Thoughts-on-Suicide-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Professional-Therapists-Share-Their-Thoughts-on-Suicide-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Professional-Therapists-Share-Their-Thoughts-on-Suicide.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"20 Professional Therapists Share Their Thoughts on Suicide Prevention\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Professional-Therapists-Share-Their-Thoughts-on-Suicide.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Professional-Therapists-Share-Their-Thoughts-on-Suicide-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Professional-Therapists-Share-Their-Thoughts-on-Suicide-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Professional-Therapists-Share-Their-Thoughts-on-Suicide-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Professional-Therapists-Share-Their-Thoughts-on-Suicide-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">20 Professional Therapists Share Their Thoughts on Suicide Prevention<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">For many, suicide is a subject shrouded in mystery. To learn more about it, we interviewed therapists to get their thoughts on suicide and suicide prevention.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/therapists-share-their-thoughts-on-suicide\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-32493 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-mental-health category-careers tag-featured tag-how-to-start-a-mental-health-blog tag-mental-health-blogging-series tag-mental-health-blogs\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-10 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-start-a-mental-health-blog\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Start-Your-Own-Mental-Health-Blog-A-Complete-Guide-For-Beginners-2021.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"How To Start a Mental Health Blog in 2022: A Simple (But Complete) Guide For Beginners\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Start-Your-Own-Mental-Health-Blog-A-Complete-Guide-For-Beginners-2021.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Start-Your-Own-Mental-Health-Blog-A-Complete-Guide-For-Beginners-2021-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Start-Your-Own-Mental-Health-Blog-A-Complete-Guide-For-Beginners-2021-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Start-Your-Own-Mental-Health-Blog-A-Complete-Guide-For-Beginners-2021-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Start-Your-Own-Mental-Health-Blog-A-Complete-Guide-For-Beginners-2021-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Start-Your-Own-Mental-Health-Blog-A-Complete-Guide-For-Beginners-2021.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"How To Start a Mental Health Blog in 2022: A Simple (But Complete) Guide For Beginners\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Start-Your-Own-Mental-Health-Blog-A-Complete-Guide-For-Beginners-2021.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Start-Your-Own-Mental-Health-Blog-A-Complete-Guide-For-Beginners-2021-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Start-Your-Own-Mental-Health-Blog-A-Complete-Guide-For-Beginners-2021-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Start-Your-Own-Mental-Health-Blog-A-Complete-Guide-For-Beginners-2021-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Start-Your-Own-Mental-Health-Blog-A-Complete-Guide-For-Beginners-2021-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Start-Your-Own-Mental-Health-Blog-A-Complete-Guide-For-Beginners-2021.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"How To Start a Mental Health Blog in 2022: A Simple (But Complete) Guide For Beginners\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Start-Your-Own-Mental-Health-Blog-A-Complete-Guide-For-Beginners-2021.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Start-Your-Own-Mental-Health-Blog-A-Complete-Guide-For-Beginners-2021-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Start-Your-Own-Mental-Health-Blog-A-Complete-Guide-For-Beginners-2021-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Start-Your-Own-Mental-Health-Blog-A-Complete-Guide-For-Beginners-2021-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-To-Start-Your-Own-Mental-Health-Blog-A-Complete-Guide-For-Beginners-2021-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">How To Start a Mental Health Blog in 2022: A Simple (But Complete) Guide For Beginners<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">This simple but complete 6-part guide will teach you how to start, build, and promote a mental health blog that your readers will love.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-start-a-mental-health-blog\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Should You Read Blunt Therapy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are basically two types of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/fantastic-mental-health-blogs\/\">mental health blogs<\/a>&nbsp;on the internet.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/personal-mental-health-blogs\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"37738\">Personal mental health blogs<\/a> that are written by amateurs and professional mental health blogs that are written by experts. Blunt Therapy is a professional mental health blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means you can trust what you read on Blunt Therapy. All of our articles are evidence-based and well-researched.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My blog is not for everyone. That\u2019s okay. I\u2019m cool with that. But if any of the following describes you, I think we\u2019d be a good fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You struggle with mental health, addictions, or relationship issues, and you want to do something about it.<\/li><li>You\u2019ve got a passion for mental health, psychology, therapy, and similar types of content.<\/li><li>You\u2019d like to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/how-to-get-results-in-therapy\/\">&nbsp;get more out of therapy<\/a>&nbsp;so you can stop hurting.<\/li><li>You\u2019ve got a curious mind and you\u2019re always wanting to learn more.<\/li><li>You like having your ideas challenged.<\/li><li>You prefer quality, trustworthy information.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/complete-guide-to-online-virtual-counseling\/\">You\u2019re willing to try new things<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"BetterHelp | When Online Therapy &amp; Counseling Is Appropriate vs When It Isn&#039;t\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bsJ_5E1JEIU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>I tested BetterHelp for several months and had an outstanding experience.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.betterhelp.com\/blunttherapy\" target=\"_blank\">Get started today<\/a>&nbsp;and get 10% off your subscription.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/betterhelp-counseling-review\/\">Read my review<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are you interested in coaching?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I offer quality life coaching and consultations to select clients. Coaching is similar to mental health counseling, but it\u2019s more about setting goals, clarifying values, and making positive&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/strategies-to-prevent-relapse\/\">life changes<\/a>. I offer email and video\/phone coaching sessions at an affordable price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in learning more, go to my&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/coaching\/\">coaching page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here Are Some Great Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll find a large assortment of websites, blogs, free resources, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/affordable-online-therapy\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"25068\">paid services<\/a>. I\u2019ve collected a ton of them for you to easily reference.\u00a0<strong>My suggestions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/resources\/\"><strong>Online Mental Health Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/mental-health-products-and-services\/\"><strong>Online Products and Services<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hasofferstracking.betterhelp.com\/SHaG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>BetterHelp Depression Screener (BetterHelp)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hasofferstracking.betterhelp.com\/SHae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"><strong>Online Therapist Directory (BetterHelp)<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/categories\/reviews\/\"><strong>Product Reviews<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/recommends\/coaching-training-alliance-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/coach-life-coach-ad-1.jpg\" alt=\"coach life coach ad\" class=\"wp-image-30503 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/coach-life-coach-ad-1.jpg\" alt=\"coach life coach ad\" class=\"wp-image-30503 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/coach-life-coach-ad-1.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/coach-life-coach-ad-1-200x63.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/coach-life-coach-ad-1-150x47.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption>Coach Training Alliance is an excellent resource if you\u2019ve ever thought about becoming a certified life coach. In fact, they\u2019ve got a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/recommends\/coaching-training-alliance-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">free quiz<\/a>&nbsp;you can take to see if you\u2019ve got what it takes. You can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blunt-therapy.com\/become-a-certified-coach\/\">read my review<\/a>&nbsp;of their service her, too.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join Our Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sign up today (for free)<\/strong>&nbsp;and you and I can start your journey together. Don\u2019t worry, I don\u2019t sell anyone\u2019s info, I don\u2019t send spam, and you can unsubscribe whenever you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n[mailerlite_form form_id=1]\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow Us!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Blunt Therapy is well-represented on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, Medium, and Pinterest. 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