April 9, 2019
By Sharon Martin, MSW, LCSW Self-criticism, or being overly hard on yourself, is usually based on cognitive distortions—rigid, all-or-nothing, perfectionist thinking. And it isn’t helpful or healthy. We can assist our… READ MORE
March 26, 2019
By Jon Hershfield, MFT If you work with clients who have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), one challenge in treatment that starts on the first day is getting a complete picture of the… READ MORE
March 12, 2019
By Lisa Schab, LCSW Even the well-seasoned therapist can feel “stuck” with a client who’s overwhelmed, blocked, or shut down. Suggesting expressive writing or drawing (“journaling”), either during or between… READ MORE
February 26, 2019
By Christopher McCurry, PhD Most people want to get rid of their anxiety, and teens are no exception: “If I didn’t feel worried and scared, there’s so much I’d do.”… READ MORE
February 12, 2019
By Sheri Turrell, PhD Adolescent distress shows up in many ways, from moodiness and irritability to more explicit acting-out behavior. Parents, on the receiving end of their teens’ intense emotions,… READ MORE
January 29, 2019
By Lauren Muhlheim, PsyD It can be helpful for all therapists, not just those working with patients with eating disorders, to be accepting and welcoming to patients of all body sizes…. READ MORE
January 15, 2019
By Jennifer Shannon, LMFT While many parents, teachers, and even teens themselves may view procrastination as a weakness or a sign of being lazy, nothing could be further from the truth…. READ MORE
November 28, 2018
By Jennifer Shannon, LMFT The two most common reasons teens procrastinate are: 1) lack of motivation, and 2) feeling anxious and overwhelmed. With lack of motivation, the teen will tell herself… READ MORE
November 14, 2018
By David Allen, MD Clients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) are notorious for suicide threats and gestures. They are also pros at making therapists feel panicky, helpless, and incompetent. No… READ MORE
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