Contributed by David Waters
Managing Hecklers in the Therapy Room
An Ex-Comedian Puts Her Old Skills to UseWhat do the rules of comedy have to do with the practice of psychotherapy? More than you think. Read more
The Black Shadow
Facing the Taboo Issue of Race in the Consulting RoomRaising the issue of race in therapy can help African American clients connect their personal struggles to an enduring cultural legacy that many insist isn’t... Read more
Educating Theresa
Sometimes therapy means total commitmentTreating depression requires a commitment to working with mind, body, and spirit. Read more
The Big Moment
Inspiration Vs. Perpiration in the Therapy RoomWe need Big Moments to move clients out of their ruts, their numbness, and their stuck places. But the Big Moment needs many little moments to make it stick. Read more
Cognitive-Behaviorism Comes of Age
Grounding symptomatic treatment in an existential approachHelping her make a connection between her emotions and the traumatic event was an important milestone for Celeste, because it enabled her to viscerally... Read more
I Gave at the Office
Men and the Romance of WorkWhat draws so many men to define their manhood through work success, and how can therapists help men--and the women in their lives--understand what they get... Read more