Raisa is a sophomore in high school, and tells her therapist that the girls in her class are bullying her with insults like “slut” and “whore.” Her... Read more
Sometimes you learn your most important life lessons from the person who most frustrates and disappoints you. Read more
An approach that emphasizes acquiring skills rather than focusing on problems helps a young boy in China tackle his problems at school. Read more
In the following clip from his Symposium Keynote address, William Doherty offers an expanded vision of therapy and explains why clinicians are uniquely suited... Read more
By Lawrence Cohen - A great deal of parental worry comes from not realizing that the aspects of a healthy conscience develop unevenly and that the road to... Read more
To my mother, who inherited the holiday after my grandmother's death, producing the seder was nothing short of a colossal chore—a feeling she'd communicate... Read more
Sometimes family legacies can stir up complicated feelings and outright conflict. Read more
Many young people transitioning into the uncertainties of adulthood today are feeling more scared and alone than ever. One therapist has discovered that a key... Read more
Through games that encourage small moments of laughter, a struggling mother and her adopted daughter learn a different way to bond. Read more
When I got sick, something amazing happened: I let go of my agenda. Poof—just like that. In the process, I learned there’s nothing more important than... Read more
According to therapist Ron Taffel, author of Breaking Through to Teens, kids who need the extra boost from medication need their therapists to go the extra... Read more
As a psychologist and a mother, I’m haunted by the children of immigrants we’ve all been reading about, stolen from their parents and callously detained... Read more
When it comes to talking about love and relationships with young adult children, too many parents are silent. But research shows that the vast majority of... Read more
In search of the stories that can bind a family together. Read more
Does sharing DNA with a total stranger automatically make him family? Read more
There comes a time in many families when there’s no choice but to face decisions that test the heart. Read more
When I was 5 years old, I experienced something that made me feel viscerally, mentally, emotionally, and inescapably connected to everything and everyone... Read more
Patricia Papernow, an expert in working with stepfamilies, helps us understand the fundamental issues and unique hurdles most stepfamilies must navigate. Read more
Helping families move past stalemates often means teaching parents to earn their children’s respect. Read more
After a lifetime of conflict, a son faces the question of what he owes his mother. Read more
Helping teenage girls navigate the tumultuous terrain of adolescence in today’s world. Read more
We all want to build strong relationships with our clients, but when working with adolescents, don’t overdo the empathy, says therapist Janet Edgette... Read more
It’s difficult enough to offer an apology when we see the need for it and believe it’s the right thing to do. It’s far more difficult when we’re... Read more
Today, about 25 million young adults between between 18 and 34 are currently residing with their parents. In its basic form, this story holds that most... Read more
A son’s decision to get married is a rite of passage for the entire family. Read more
Ron Taffel reflects on navigating teen rebellion and parental fear, finding that honesty around uncertainty can preserve trust and connection. Read more
Most therapists are aware of the perils of trying to connect with teenage clients. Teens are often brought to therapy against their will by adults, which can... Read more
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