We've gathered Psychotherapy Networkers most popular posts and arranged them here by topic.
Susan Johnson on the Value of Using Emotion in Couples Work
Rich Simon
Even strong emotions that are difficult to work with guide the therapy in the direction of what’s important. The key is knowing how to use them in a way that moves the therapy forward and leads to relationship repair.
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Following Up with State of the Art Presenters
Rich Simon
Whether we want to admit it or not, we all regularly have our moments of being caught off guard, feeling ineffective, and being filled with more questions than answers.
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When Couples Issues Hit Close to Home, Moving Forward Means Putting Aside the Fear of Confrontation
Ellyn Bader and Peter Pearson
We frequently need to confront our clients, and putting aside a fear of confrontation—not to mention a fear of losing clients—means that we must risk the possibility of one partner, or perhaps both, becoming openly angry with us.
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State of the Art 2013 Isn’t Over Yet!
Rich Simon
Though psychotherapy is a relational field, it’s not uncommon for therapists to struggle with a sense of professional isolation. Faced with the difficulties of everyday practice, therapists can feel lost and alone when tackling challenges and unanswered questions about how to best meet their clients’ needs.
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Experience the Ongoing Conversation of State of the Art 2013
Rich Simon
That’s what’s so revitalizing about the conversations that we have in tribe—through continuing education events and in communities of practice. Unlike everyday conversations, they are ongoing and communal in a way that layers key insights about the direction of our field.
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Dan Siegel on Why the Mind, More Than the Brain, Matters in Therapy
Rich Simon
As the language of neuroscience sinks deeper into the public consciousness, the brain has become a scapegoat for explaining the mysterious behaviors, moods, and impulses that drive everyday life.
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Esther Perel Shows How Easy It Can Be
Rich Simon
A man’s sexuality is integral to everything he does, according to Esther Perel. It’s reflected in how he lives, how he approaches his work and recreation, and how he meets—or dodges—challenges.
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How Brain Science Illuminates Gender Differences
Rich Simon
Pat Love provides a quick look at the kinds of cutting edge information with game-changing applications that can help make therapy more inviting for male clients
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Susan Johnson on Why Labeling Clients’ Emotions Isn’t Enough
Rich Simon
Emotions can be tricky—once they enter the consulting room, it’s easy for both therapists and clients to become stuck in, overwhelmed by, and embattled with strong emotions.
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Rich Simon
Sometimes moving clients right into re-experiencing a traumatic event for cathartic effect works and clients feel some relief in the therapy hour. But according to Internal Family Systems developer Dick Schwartz, this type of therapy has costs.
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