How to Help Your Client Step Outside of Their Comfort Zone
August 28, 2024
By Anna Kress, PsyD Any time I hear about someone who goes to therapy and is suddenly taking up a new hobby or activity, I smile. I know that it… READ MORE
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What Are the First Things You Ask a Client as You Begin Psychotherapy?
August 14, 2024
By Charles Schaeffer, PhD Starting psychotherapy effectively means building a strong therapeutic alliance where a client trusts they will feel understood and seen by you. The first things you can… READ MORE
How to Help a Client Develop a Positive Cultural Identity
July 23, 2024
By Helen H. Hsu, PsyD A client’s culture encompasses all intersectional identities which are meaningful to them. Culture includes the norms, beliefs, values, art, expression, and religion or rituals with… READ MORE
It Seems Like a Therapist’s Dream…
May 14, 2024
By Thomas G. Szabo, PhD, BCBA-D Your client agrees with your assessment in session, but something doesn’t sit right. You sense they are agreeing to please you. This is likely a… READ MORE
Part 1: What to Do When a Client Is Participating in Self-Judgment?
April 9, 2024
By Diana M. Garcia, MS, LMHC Clients often come into session with self-judgments: evaluations they have about themselves, whether judging their character, decisions, past, appearance, etc. A client can have… READ MORE
How to Connect with a Client Who Is Detached In Session
March 25, 2024
By Richard Brouillette, LCSW Problem Detachment is a common issue, often a means for the client to protect those vulnerable feelings which may come out in session. Self-talk involves tools… READ MORE
How a Smartphone Can Help Your Clients with Home Practice
February 13, 2024
By Richard Brouillette, LCSW Problem We’ve all had clients who don’t get around to working on their home practice. Some connect the therapy process to pain, or fear, or the… READ MORE
What to Do When a Client May Be Hypomanic but Denies It
January 9, 2024
By Steff Du Bois, PhD Therapists who work with clients who may be experiencing hypomania can face a difficult challenge: compassionately and effectively informing the client of their current clinical… 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
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