Sam Dylan Finch

Sam Dylan Finch

writer, advocate, and content marketing manager

About the Author

For nearly a decade, Sam has harnessed the power of digital media to empower readers, challenge stigma, and make mental health content accessible to all. He currently works as Content Marketing Manager for Alma; he previously worked as Content Marketing Director at Oar Health, as well as at Inflow – ADHD, Healthline, Psych Central, and Upworthy.

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Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)8 Things to Know Before Trying the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)Sam Dylan Finch

Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)Does Safe and Sound Protocol Work? SSP Review for C-PTSD (And More)Sam Dylan Finch

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Trauma Honoring Us All: Healing After Adult Child Estrangement Sam Dylan Finch

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Eating Disorders Why I’m Not ‘Fighting’ My Eating Disorder Anymore Sam Dylan Finch

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Tools What is a ‘Wiley Treatment Planner’ and Should Therapists Use Them?Sam Dylan Finch

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Trauma Is People-Pleasing Manipulation? How TikTok Forgot About Fawning Sam Dylan Finch

Trauma What is a ‘Trauma Response,’ Actually? And How Many Are There?Sam Dylan Finch

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Results & Progress 9 Reasons To Consider Therapy, Even If You’re Feeling ‘Fine’Sam Dylan Finch

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Anxiety Demand Avoidance: A Guide For When You’re Too Anxious to Do Anything Sam Dylan Finch

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Mental Health Awareness ‘Good Vibes Only’: People With Mental Health Struggles Aren’t Disposable Sam Dylan Finch

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Results & Progress How Can I Tell If Therapy is Working?Sam Dylan Finch

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Eating Disorders 5 Types of Disordered Eating That Are Normalized Sam Dylan Finch

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Eating Disorders Coffee Isn’t Breakfast, And 5 Other Lessons From Eating Disorder Recovery Sam Dylan Finch

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Therapy Search Does Insurance Cover Therapy? How to Calculate Your Cost Sam Dylan Finch

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