Letting Go of Worry
December 26, 2023
By Brian L. Thompson, PhD As an anxiety specialist, clients often ask me what to do when they’re stuck in worry. Although I strive to help clients discover what works… READ MORE
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When Racism Impacts Your Psychological Fortitude
December 20, 2023
By Rheeda Walker, PhD, author of The Unapologetic Workbook for Black Mental Health These days, African American men, women, and children are mistreated and sometimes killed for doing normal things… READ MORE
I Know I Shouldn’t Take Things So Personally, but How?
By Juliane Taylor Shore, LMFT, author of Setting Boundaries That Stick We have all heard the advice: taking things less personally will bring more internal peace. You get reactive in… READ MORE
Avoiding Overthinking Physical Sensations
December 18, 2023
By Melanie McNally, PsyD, author of The Emotionally Intelligent Teen Sometimes people become overly sensitive to body sensations and interpret every single one as meaning something, when that’s just not… READ MORE
The Mindset Shift from Coupled to Co-Parents
December 15, 2023
By Aurisha Smolarski, LMFT, author of Cooperative Co-Parenting for Secure Kids Going from being in a romantic relationship to co-parenting with a person you no longer want to be close… READ MORE
“Yes, But:” Helping Teen Clients Move Forward
December 12, 2023
Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, ABPP Teens who repeatedly respond with “Yes, but” are stuck; and their therapists are stuck too. “Yes, I’d feel better if I hung out with friends, but they’re… READ MORE
How to Help Impulsive Clients Set Limits Using Self-Talk
November 14, 2023
Richard Brouillette, LCSW Problem If you have a client who shows a flash of anger about exploring a particular subject, or discussing home practice, this initial show of temper can… READ MORE
A Celebration without Alcohol? You Can’t Be Serious
October 23, 2023
By Rebecca E. Williams, PhD, author of Simple Ways to Unwind without Alcohol Can we get real for just a minute here? Is it actually possible to go out with… READ MORE
PEMDAS, but for Emotions
October 19, 2023
By Steff Du Bois, PhD, author of I’m Not Okay and That’s Okay Transport back with me, to Algebra class—seventh grade, eighth grade, or whenever that was for you. You’ve… READ MORE
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