Understanding Emotional Intelligence
April 4, 2024
By Stephanie Catella, PsyD, coauthor of The Emotional Intelligence Skills Workbook Have you ever noticed that when you’re consumed by an intense emotion, it can be hard to think, listen,… READ MORE
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Why Talking to Youth about Healthy Relationships Is Important
October 18, 2022
By Leah Aguirre, LCSW, coauthor of The Girl’s Guide to Relationships, Sexuality, and Consent Where did you learn about relationships? Not sex—but relationships. For me as a kid and teen,… READ MORE
When a Client Brings up an Important Topic at the End of Your Session
September 26, 2022
By Alicia Muñoz, LPC If a client brings up an important or highly emotional issue at the end of a session, ask yourself these questions: Is this a pattern? Is… READ MORE
Four Validating Phrases to Help Build Teen Self-Esteem in Session
June 28, 2022
By Lisa M. Schab, LCSW Nearly all teens, especially those entering therapy, need help with self-esteem. Their challenging developmental stage combined with receiving continuous corrective messages makes them ripe for… READ MORE
What to Do When Your Client Seems Numb or Disconnected
May 17, 2022
By Jaime Castillo, LCSW Good therapy is like peeling back the layers of an onion. We avoid too much surface-level chatter and instead want to dig deeper, getting to the… READ MORE
How to Manage Talkative Client
March 8, 2022
By Jennifer R. Kemp, MPsych Talkative clients can be hard to manage. We feel torn—not wanting to be rude, yet knowing they risk wasting valuable time. Actively managing the flow… READ MORE
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