If You Really Loved Me…
Your romantic partner may annoy you in many small ways — but don’t give up. The world of animal training can help.
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“That Was A Lousy Therapy Session”: The Importance of Hearing Client Feedback
Therapists are no better than anyone else when it comes to asking for feedback. But consistent, structured feedback can work wonders.
Are Experienced Therapists Better?
Every professional improves with training and experience. Every professional it seems, except psychotherapists.
Acceptance or Change: Hamlet’s Dilemma Is Still With Us
Psychotherapy is all about changing our lives. But sometimes, change isn’t the answer: acceptance is.
Childhood Strategies — Adult Disasters
Self destructive behavior often has its roots in childhood — a time when that same behavior was helpful, not harmful.
Optimism and Hope: Creating the Magic of Psychotherapy
Finding the hopeful and optimistic way of framing a client’s behavior is key to the magic of psychotherapy
Be Grateful For Your Problems: The Upside to Psychological Pain
Psychological pain is a great motivator for change. And change can lead us to a happier life than we’d thought possible.
“What Do I Say?” Talking About Depression and Suicide
Talking to someone who is depressed or even suicidal can be difficult and frightening. There are a couple of simple rules to follow.
Third Culture Kids: Growing Up and Growing Away
Third culture kids don't fully belong to their parents' culture. That can cause big problems for parents.
Families: You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide
We can put physical and emotional distance between ourselves and the family we grew up in. But we can never escape them entirely.
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