Culture & Society

In our quest for healing and connection in a chaotic world, a wacky meme can be a powerful tool. Read more

Of all the David-and-Goliath matchups in psychotherapy, few have had as many twists and turns as the one unfolding between energy psychology and the APA’s... Read more

A fantastical journey leads an overwhelmed clinician to unexpected interactions with some of our field's leading luminaries, including Ramani Durvasula, Terry... Read more

Check out the November/December issue of the digital magazine on the browser of your favorite device—and dive in from cover to cover! Read more

When it comes to adoption, families need preparation that's trauma-informed and racially literate. Read more

Decades later, a psychotherapist returns to summer camp, this time as an employee, and discovers the true meaning of growth and community. Read more

A trauma expert shares a personal story about her own struggle with disordered eating. Read more

Silence has become a rare commodity in today’s world, and we're constantly reaching for something to fill the space. Resisting this isn’t simply a matter... Read more

Are some things really best left unsaid? Years after a near-death experience, a father contemplates telling his daughter what kept him alive. Read more

When we’re tormented by resentment toward someone we believe has wronged us, forgiveness can be a form of self-care. Read more

Stories like "Wicked" can help us create safe rehearsal spaces for emotional exploration, where fictional attachments allow us to experience intense emotion... Read more

To shift friendship to its rightful place of importance in our lives, the conventional friendship script needs a dramatic rewrite. Read more

What could a therapist possibly learn from nearly being trapped overnight in a strange place? Read more

Discover surprising antidotes to therapist burnout and fresh perspectives on healing in the midst of grind culture. Read more

In his late 80’s, as Irv Yalom’s memory began to flag, he offered one-time consultations to new clients—and still made an impact. Read more

Modern-day grind culture, with its roots in the profit-over-people mindset of chattel slavery, has normalized burnout as an inevitable part of life. How can... Read more

Asking a client about sex doesn’t need to feel intimidating or awkward—but it is important for all therapists to do. Read more

When it comes to processing work-related trauma, therapists are often isolated, shamed, and hamstrung by the guidelines meant to protect clients. Read more

On the surface, autistic burnout may present like depression in neurotypical clients, but treatment is considerably different. Read more

In the midst of a busy clinical practice, it’s hard to imagine taking a vacation, much less a long sabbatical. But with the right plan and support, not only... Read more

Mental health professionals receive little support for their own personal healing and development. What will it take to revolutionize training programs in a... Read more

How long does it really take to change our minds with the help of a therapist—and our brains and bodies, too? Read more

For Black therapists, can generating passive income and building generational wealth prevent them from burning out in our field? Read more

Four prominent therapists tell us about their favorite movies—and what makes them both memorable and healing. Read more

What is deepfake therapy, how can impact therapist's work, and why are clinicians so torn about whether or not it can help clients? Read more

Over the past few years, I found myself burning out on the whole problem of burnout. Then I came across The Nap Ministry. Read more

If empathy without action leads to despair, finding ways to metabolize the 24/7 news cycle is crucial to remaining well. Read more

Therapists make space for our sorrow, joy, confusion, and longing. But what if AI can do some of this better? Read more

As therapists, we work hard to stay one step ahead of bad outcomes in session. But what if our real work is about embracing uncertainty alongside our clients? Read more

We put a handful of legendary therapist quotes alongside sayings from world-famous philosophers, comedians, movie stars, and others to test your therapist's... Read more