Contributed by Zachary Taylor
A Global Case of Mistaken Identity
An Interview with Dan Siegel: Can Expanding Our Sense of Self Save Our World?The way we think about connection and relationships can play a pivotal role in reverse-engineering the climate crisis— and therapists need to help. Read more
Moral Injury: The Missing Piece in Treating Trauma
A Conversation with Jack SaulResearch shows that the bigger driver of suicide amongst veterans isn’t PTSD, but moral injury. Understanding what moral injury is and how it’s distinct... Read more
Imposter Syndrome: Working with Self-Doubt in Therapy
A Conversation with Jill StoddardWatch expert, Dr. Jill Stoddard, to discuss this extreme version of self-doubt with Director of Psychotherapy Networker, Zach Taylor. Here, she separates fact... Read more
Trauma Bonding: 5 Attachment Wounds at the Heart of Toxic Relationships
A Conversation with Laura CopleyWatch Laura Copley, PhD, LPC, author of the brand-new book Loving You is Hurting Me, to learn how to spot a “trauma bond” in your clients and five ways to... Read more
Healing the Invisible Wounds of Racial Trauma in Therapy
A Conversation with Kenneth V. HardyNetworker discusses racially-sensitive, trauma-informed interventions and strategies with Dr. Kenneth V. Hardy. Read more
When Trauma Isn't Past: Therapy in the Midst of Crisis
A Conversation with Dr. James GordonJoin Dr. James Gordon as he discusses how you can help people even before they are out of the storm. Read more
Networker sits down with Rick Hanson to discuss how to better apply the principles of neuroscience. Read more
Balancing Work, Home, and Life
An Interview with Eve RodskyNetworker sits down with Eve Rodsky, author of Fair Play, to discuss the invisible work of domestic life. Read more
VIDEO: Ask Me Anything with Deb Dana
Developer of Polyvagal Informed TherapyNetworker sits down with Deb Dana to discuss polyvagal theory during a live Ask Me Anything event. Read more
VIDEO: How 2 Lessons from Improv Can Make You a Better Therapist
A Conversation with Michael AlcéeNetworker talks with Michael Alcée as he offers powerful strategies drawn from the field of improv that will help you find your voice while navigating the... Read more
VIDEO: Prolonged Grief Disorder
Does This New Diagnosis Help or Hurt?What does the diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder mean to clinicians and grieving individuals? Read more
Creating Safety for Couples
An Interview with Imago Relationship Therapy Pioneer Harville HendrixHendrix and Helen Hunt's new book, out this spring, lays out how clinicians can use Imago to help couples focus on what the authors call the... Read more
"Networker Live" with Dafna Lender
Intergenerational TraumaThe Networker's director of CE, Zach Taylor, sat down for a live conversation and Q&A with therapist and author Dafna Lender, discussing Dafna's recent... Read more
"Networker Live" with Deb Dana
The Polyvagal Theory in ActionLast month, the Networker's director of CE, Zach Taylor, hosted therapist, author, and polyvagal specialist Deb Dana for the inaugural installment of... Read more
Asking Clients About Racial Stress and Trauma
How to Broach the Topic AppropriatelyTalking to clients of color about race and experiences of racial trauma is critical. But many white clinicians struggle with how to open these discussions. Read more
VIDEO: What Polyvagal Theory Tells Us about Managing Stress
The Real-World Applications of Brain ScienceThe coronavirus pandemic is testing us all. But what do we do when our anxiety, loneliness, or grief gets overwhelming? Therapist and author Deb Dana shares... Read more
Race and Healing
Expanding the ConversationNow, more than ever, we’re engaged as a society in finding ways to have a truly meaningful dialogue about race and racism. But how do we translate good... Read more
VIDEO: Understanding Grief as an Antidote to Trauma
Gabor Maté on Making Sense of Troubling TimesThese days, many of us are feeling increasingly anxious and upset. But how do we know whether we're experiencing trauma, or just grieving? And how can we... Read more
VIDEO: Moving from Passive Allyship to Action
Three Things Therapists Can Do Right NowThe recent protests against racial injustice and police brutality have left many therapists wondering what they can do to be active forces for change in the... Read more
VIDEO: Creating a Safe Space to Talk about Racial Trauma
Self-Exploration, Soft Introductions, and Leaving a Door OpenHow can white clinicians create a safe space in therapy for clients of color to talk about racial trauma? And if clients don't bring it up, should the... Read more
VIDEO: Accessing Self-Compassion in a Pandemic
What Polyvagal Theory Can Teach Us about Navigating Tough TimesLife in quarantine is testing our relationships with family members and romantic partners. It's also impacting our nervous system, says therapist Deb Dana. She... Read more
VIDEO: How Therapists Can Help Anxious Clients During a Pandemic
The Two Key IngredientsThe covid-19 pandemic is causing almost everyone anxiety. But for therapy clients who were already anxious, it's making symptoms much worse. Therapist and... Read more
VIDEO: Lori Gottlieb on Mental Health and the Coronavirus
Productive vs. Unproductive Anxiety, and MoreIn this highlight from the 2020 Networker Virtual Symposium, therapist and author Lori Gottlieb talks about maintaining our mental health amidst the... Read more
The Sabbatical
Discovering My Self on a Car LotAfter an unusual break from practice, a burnt-out young clinician learns to finally feel at home in the therapist’s chair. Read more
Zachary Taylor
Zach Taylor, MA, LPC, is the Director of Psychotherapy Networker. He frequently interviews the field’s top experts and is among the hosts of the annual Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, which is the largest and longest running annual gathering of psychotherapists in the world. In addition, he manages CE trainings and programs for PESI, Inc., Networker’s parent company. Prior to joining Psychotherapy Networker, he spent 10 years in practice specializing in anxiety and panic disorders. His mission is to support psychotherapy professionals and develop future trainers and trainings to improve outcomes for their clients. He currently lives in Eau Claire, WI.