May 18, 2015
By Michael A. Tompkins, PhD Ambivalence—and a great deal of it—is a typical feature of hoarding disorder. Even clients who seek treatment for this debilitating condition bring considerable ambivalence to… READ MORE
May 14, 2015
The therapeutic relationship has repeatedly shown to be a determining factor in positive outcomes in psychosis treatment. But how specifically do clinicians ensure that this alliance is the best it… READ MORE
May 12, 2015
When working with people with psychosis, a compassionate approach is critical, given the high rates of trauma history and the trauma that can be experienced as a result of psychosis… READ MORE
April 30, 2015
Last week we presented a round-up of research that illustrated how important respect is to teens, and suggested that adolescents learn respect by receiving respect. But developing the ability to… READ MORE
April 28, 2015
The need to be valued by others is universal (Kurzban & Leary, 2001; DeCremer & Mulder, 2007). While demonstrated differently in different cultures, it is a fundamental human need, and… READ MORE
April 16, 2015
Editor's note: This is a guest post by Diana Coholic, PhD, adapted from her chapter in Mindfulness and Acceptance in Social Work: Evidence-Based Interventions and Emerging Applications. In an earlier… READ MORE
April 15, 2015
By Jennifer Shannon, LMFT One of the most common fears socially anxious clients have is of making mistakes. Social perfectionists do not allow themselves to make the sort of common… READ MORE
April 14, 2015
When it comes to helping our teens achieve success in their academic, social, and future professional lives, it has been proven that relationships with significant adults matter, and that as… READ MORE
April 9, 2015
As an educator, you probably feel, at least sometimes, totally depleted and stressed. The demands of your job are herculean, and in meeting them you are accountable to administrators, the… READ MORE
