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
September 7, 2023
By Kathryn Hope Gordon, PhD, author of The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook There are three types of suicidal thoughts and behaviors: suicidal ideation, nonsuicidal self-injury, and suicide attempts. Suicidal ideation (referred… READ MORE
June 27, 2023
By Amy Mariaskin, PhD As a therapist, you’ve likely encountered this scenario: a worried client asks a question repeatedly in a futile attempt to assuage their anxiety. You find yourself… READ MORE
June 20, 2023
By Jon Hershfield, MFT, coauthor of The Unwanted Thoughts and Intense Emotions Workbook It is well understood that treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) requires two changes to occur. First, one… READ MORE
June 13, 2023
By Támara Hill, LPC The joy of being a psychotherapist—especially to children, teens, and families—is having the opportunity to witness the process of growth. But if you do an Internet… READ MORE
May 9, 2023
By Leah Aguirre, LCSW Many first-time clients come to therapy seeking “quick fixes,” and expect the therapist to do the work and “solve” the problem. These clients will specifically ask… READ MORE
May 1, 2023
By Richard Brouillette, LCSW, author of Your Coping Skills Aren’t Working If you’re struggling with intrusive disturbing images coming into your head, either from a phobia, or anxiety, or post-traumatic… READ MORE
By Brian L. Thompson, PhD, coauthor of ACT-Informed Exposure for Anxiety Safety behaviors are behaviors people engage in to prevent or minimize either something bad happening or to manage their… READ MORE
April 25, 2023
By Chad LeJeune, PhD As therapists, most of us have been there at one time or another. You’re in the middle of a session with a client and are struck… READ MORE
Why Journaling Is Especially Helpful to Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
April 16, 2024
