Therapy in the Media

These hot takes from Steve Hayes, Nadine Burke Harris, Ruth Lanius, and others will keep you informed and prepared for what's changing in the field of... Read more

We can all derive mental health benefits from podcasts. We asked a handful of therapists which mental health podcasts like best and why—here’s what they... Read more

In 'Wiser Than Me,' Julia Louis-Dreyfus's podcast, accomplished older women generate a free-floating sense of shared sisterhood—like an all-girls slumber... Read more

Therapists may not don red capes, or travel faster than a speeding bullet, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t superheroes in our own right. We occupy a... Read more

Therapy is having a moment right now, with clinicians filling our social media feeds, bestseller lists, and concert halls. How did we get here? And where are... Read more

The stories of four teenagers in the Muscogee Nation illustrates the power of community, myth, and spirituality in healing trauma. Read more

Therapists share the books they've been recommending to clients for inspiration, entertainment, and healing between sessions. Read more

Director Andrew Haigh’s haunting film All of Us Strangers lays bare the critical role of imagination in healing from traumatic loss. Read more

When we can explore our relationship to our own voice, we can harness one of the most direct paths to authenticity and connection. Read more

For therapists, the TV comedy Shrinking is a low-impact escape that still contains echoes of the messy, wrenching work they do. Read more

From their new book, Fight Right, relationship experts John and Julie Gottman explain why some couples conflict will never go away. Read more

A wry exploration of how we handle challenges to our egos, even in therapy Read more

Acclaimed poet and essayist Ross Gay considers the “wild and unboundaried solidarity” that joy can bring into our lives. Read more

Do Sarah Brady’s allegations about Jonah Hill undermine the implicit message of Stutz, his documentary about therapy? Read more

In Demon Copperhead, Barbara Kingsolver expands our moral imagination. Read more

It takes a lot of courage and creativity to research one of the most compelling and ineffable human experiences, but Berkeley psychologist Dacher Keltner has... Read more

For a therapist who writes children’s books, story time provides what might be the most important parenting opportunity of the entire day. Read more

Gabor Maté's newest book is a reminder of the many ways in which we are not our symptoms. Read more

A new book by physician Haider Warraich reveals the untold story of chronic pain. Read more

Yale researcher Becca Levy discusses how our beliefs about aging affect our wellbeing, regardless of age. Read more

In her new memoir, Mary Pipher refuses to dumb down what it takes to create a rewarding life. Read more

Exploring “high conflict” with a bigger picture in mind. Read more

In The Zen of Therapy, psychiatrist Mark Epstein explores what a Buddhist therapy has offered his clients. Read more

A new memoir from celebrated writer Donald Antrim reflects on the nature of suicide. Read more

Meditation is generally considered one of the safest practices for our clients. But one organization says that’s not always the case. Read more

A new book explores the science of personality change. Read more

Why is it that two or more experts in a given field can look at identical case histories and data and come up with broadly differing assessments and... Read more

A new book examines how different cultures view mental illness and the stigma that persists in America. Read more

Exploring the intertwined roots of caste and racism in America. Read more

A guide to dealing with the traumas and challenges that can redefine who we are and what we want to do in the world. Read more