We've gathered Psychotherapy Networkers most popular posts and arranged them here by topic.
A Pioneer of CBT on his Journey to “Feeling Great”
Meaghan Winter
David Burns's book, Feeling Good, brought the cognitive revolution to the public. In his new book, Feeling Great, he draws on decades of clinical work to present readers with what he calls, “cognitive therapy on steroids.”
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Clinicians Weigh in on Pandemic Parenting
Psychotherapy Networker
A therapist has been working with a parent on implementing a kinder, gentler style of interaction with her boisterous kids, but the coronavirus is creating so much stress that she's reverted to doling out harsh punishments. Here, five clinicians offer practical guidance.
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How to Broach the Topic Appropriately
Gail Parker, Monnica Williams, S. Kent Butler, Zachary Taylor
Talking to clients of color about race and experiences of racial trauma is critical. But many white clinicians struggle with how to open these discussions.
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Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch discuss “Dear Therapists”
Ryan Howes
The therapists and writers have teamed up to produce a podcast that addresses a listener’s problem, provides specific advice, and then checks in to see whether or not it helped—all the while trying to work together as a team and provide a unified response.
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The Journey of Grief Groups
Sherry Cormier
The word healing means to make whole, but coming to a sense of wholeness after a significant loss is a difficult process that can’t be rushed.
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How can therapists help clients train their resiliency "muscles"?
Linda Graham
In the past, resilience was thought of as an immutable trait: something we're born with that predetermines how well we can tolerate stress. In reality, Linda Graham explains, “resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity.” It's something that can be developed with training, like a muscle.
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Living with Uncertainly
Martin Seif, Sally Winston
By Martin Seif and Sally Winston - We can’t guarantee certainty about anything, really. But some of us become haunted by needing to know for sure. We call this unrelenting need the Reassurance Trap. Here's a strategy for getting out of it.
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Five Clinicians Weigh In
Psychotherapy Networker
Andrew has started showing symptoms of OCD. He’s struggled with anxiety for a while, but the pandemic seems to have been a tipping point for him. His therapist, who works in a rural area and doesn't specialize in treating OCD, doesn’t have many options for referrals and isn't sure how to help. Five clinicians share how they'd handle the situation.
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Wisdom from Rick Hanson's Networker Symposium Keynote
Rick Hanson
Rick Hanson describes how becoming more mindful of our body and thoughts, and the link between the two, can make us happier and less afraid of life's uncertainties.
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Two Experts Weigh In
Victoria Kress, John Sommers-Flanagan
When working with a young client who's struggling with self-harm, how should clinicians navigate the practical, emotional, and ethical difficulties surrounding how to involve parents and caregivers?
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