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Five Things Seasoned Therapists Wish They'd Known
. . . And the One Question You Should Always Ask Your Clients
The Mentor Who Changed My Therapy Practice
…And How Two Little Words Changed Everything
Most clinicians need a mentor: someone who takes them under their wing and inspires them to be a better therapist. The five clinicians whose stories you’re about to read all agree on one thing: seeing how their mentors practice left an indelible mark on their personal and professional development that still resonates today. Read More
VIDEO: How Can White Therapists Be Better Allies?
Deepening the Conversation around Race-Based Trauma
My Client Says Teletherapy Isn’t Helping
Five Therapists Weigh In
A therapist is offering teletherapy during the coronavirus pandemic, and it's working well for most of her clients. But her anxious client Sam has repeatedly said that their video sessions aren’t effective because he doesn’t feel grounded when she's not physically in the room with him. Here, five therapists share how they'd boost the impact of their teletherapy sessions with anxious clients like Sam. Read More
The Mentor Who Changed My Therapy Practice, Part 2
Wisdom, Revelations, and Journey-Making
My Client Gets Distracted During Teletherapy, Part 2
Five More Clinicians Weigh In
As a single mother of two girls all quarantining in a small apartment, teletherapy sessions have been challenging for Marcia. She’s often distracted or pulled away by the girls. In a follow-up to this popular Quandary, five more therapists offer tips for keeping the work on track during these sessions. Read More
What Self-Care Means to Me
Therapists on Boundaries, Outlets, and More
As any therapist will tell you, self-care is an integral part of our work. When we take care of ourselves, we take care of our clients. But what does practicing self-care look like, exactly? Here, three therapists share their own perspectives on self-care, as well as a few tips you might enjoy trying out for yourself. Read More
How I Start My First Session
Icebreakers, Alliance-Building, and More
Addressing the Idea of Meds with a Depressed Client
Five Clinicians Weigh In
Sandra has been struggling with depression for many years. A psychiatrist has prescribed her an antidepressant, but she’s told her therapist she doesn’t like the “idea” of meds and doesn’t take them regularly. He's not sure how best to explore the issue with her. Five clinicians share how they'd proceed. Read More
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