September 26, 2023
By Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, ABPP What therapist who works with teens hasn’t heard the well-worn phrase, “I don’t know,” accompanied by a shoulder shrug? Understanding your teen client’s “I… READ MORE
August 25, 2023
By Gina Biegel, MA, LMFT, coauthor of The Trauma and Adversity Workbook for Teens Wounds That Trauma and Adversity Make People who have experienced trauma and adversity might feel broken, wounded,… READ MORE
August 14, 2023
By Mary Karapetian Alvord, PhD and Anne McGrath, MA, coauthors of The Action Mindset Workbook for Teens The problem with demanding perfection of yourself is that you’re bound to be… READ MORE
February 28, 2023
By Kimberley Quinlan, LMFT When a client experiences uncertainty, doubt, confusion, or anxiety, they may engage in a repetitive behavior commonly referred to as reassurance-seeking. This is a common compulsion… READ MORE
February 21, 2023
By Christopher Willard, PsyD, coauthor of The Self-Confidence Workbook for Teens Mindfulness with teens sounds amazing—but how do we get past the eye rolling? Over the years I’ve thought a… READ MORE
February 14, 2023
By Stephanie M. Kriesberg, PsyD Many clients berate themselves in their minds, dwelling on perceived failures from long ago. This mental punishment prevents them from making positive changes in the present…. READ MORE
January 9, 2023
By Amy Mariaskin, PhD, author of Thriving in Relationships When You Have OCD Cognitive behavioral therapists are often seen by others in the field as structured, efficient, and logical. We… READ MORE
December 2, 2022
By Stephanie M. Kriesberg, PsyD, author of Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers For years, Linda spent every Christmas Eve at her beloved cousin Cynthia’s house. However, last summer their husbands… READ MORE
November 15, 2022
By Stephanie M. Kriesberg, PsyD, author of Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers It’s a broad topic, and like many areas of psychology, mental health professionals have several perspectives on it…. READ MORE
How to Help Impulsive Clients Set Limits Using Self-Talk
November 14, 2023
