Contributed by F. Diane Barth
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The Myth of the Perfect Parent
Helping Clients Overcome Shame and Accept ImperfectionWe all know that there’s no such thing as a “perfect” parent, but even so, many parents hold themselves to unreasonably high standards. Read more
When Your Client Prefers Chitchat
Finding Meaning in Unlikely PlacesIf a client can't stop talking about the plot twists of a banal TV show, should you try to change the clinical channel? Read more
The Amazon Package in Your Waiting Room
Unboxing Anger as a Path to VulnerabilityA client’s anger over his therapist’s environmental choices leads to an important turning point in their work. Read more
F. Diane Barth
F. Diane Barth, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, teacher, and author. She’s written about women’s friendships, aging, and integrative psychotherapy. She blogs for Psychology Today and on Substack.