Therapy's Thought Leaders
Our field's most influential voices have shaped how we understand therapeutic change, human connection, and the art of presence. From pioneers who revolutionized couples therapy to existentialists exploring mortality and meaning, the thought leaders here offer wisdom that transcends modality. Their insights continue to inspire and challenge practitioners seeking depth in their work. These articles feature reflections from, and tributes to, influential figures including Sue Johnson, Bessel van der Kolk, Esther Perel, Irv Yalom, Salvador Minuchin, Dick Schwartz, and others. Learn more from contributors who have fundamentally shaped contemporary psychotherapy practice and philosophy.
Tara Brach, Irvin Yalom, Eugene Gendlin, and Daniel Kahneman share answers to some of the biggest, most slippery questions therapists face. Read more
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
Sue Johnson changed the field, creating a ripple effect of healing that continues to transform countless relationships. In a mosaic of anecdotes drawn from the... Read more
Psychotherapy Networker honors the memory of Sue Johnson, EFT and EFIT pioneer, with highlights from her trailblazing career. Read more
Bestselling author Brené Brown’s opening keynote address ignited the Symposium audience with its call to take risks and have the courage to be vulnerable. Read more
Sometimes, you need to go through a fiery furnace to arrive at a place of centeredness. Read more
Sharing how Rich Simon impacted our lives—and the field as a whole. Read more
Esther Perel traces the development of her approach and the wider response to her ideas about sexuality and intimacy. Read more
At a time in which our society seems immersed in a toxic stew of fear and anger, this year's Symposium provided a celebration of human values and ideas that... Read more
Excerpts from a series of interviews with some of the wisest souls in the field of psychology and psychotherapy on essential questions clinicians struggle with... Read more
In an age when all eyes seem constantly riveted on the Next Big Thing, celebrated therapist-novelist Irvin Yalom takes a different approach. Read more
Andrew Weil, Mary Pipher, and Dan Siegel, along with 150 other presenters, not only helped the Networker Symposium celebrate its 35th anniversary, but... Read more
Michael White, who died suddenly in April 2008 at 59, devoted his life to helping people find the kernels of personal courage, self-respect, and emotional... Read more
Though he influenced a generation of therapists with strategic methods, Jay Haley was more at home as an observer of behavior than an interviewer. Read more
THE PAST FEW YEARS HAVE NOT#160; been friendly to psychotherapists.#160; Probably no other contemporary field has suffered so many widely publicized body blows... Read more
Jay Haley has been so successful in setting the terms for how we think about therapy and change that it may be hard to understand what the field of... Read more
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