First Person
Creative personal essays on life and family
Moving in Synchrony
The Collective Tug of FamilySometimes the road to connection involves a painful separation. Read more
The Love Magician
A Therapist Lays Down Her WandThere’s magic in therapy—all types—the most astonishing of which only happens when you stop trying to put on a flawless show. Read more
The Therapists Who Raised Me
Tales from a Terrace Talk VeteranWhen becoming a therapist feels like part of our genetic makeup. Read more
Through the One-Way Mirror
The Education of a Family TherapistAs a family therapy trainee in the 70s, it was easy to feel like part of a larger revolution. Read more
Hanging Out with Dick Van Dyke
A Lesson in Stepping UpAn encounter with a superstar teaches a young woman about courage. Read more
The Ambivalence Trap
Liberating Ourselves from the Pursuit of PerfectionA psychiatrist questions taking her own medicine. Read more
First, Make the Bed
A Gentle Path through DepressionIn the throes of depression, a therapist searches for a magic bullet. Read more
Confessions of a Racing Mind
My Silent Battle with OCDA clinician with OCD stands up to stigma. Read more
I know this experience will give me more knowledge to help others—that’s how I have to reframe it. As I’ve recovered, I’ve felt how strong and... Read more
When you do the work that we do, it’s important to find ways to take care of yourself. You can’t always carve out lots of time to devote to self-care, but... Read more