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Magazine Article

September 1, 2023

"I Know What's Wrong With Me"

Social Media and the Lure of Self-Diagnosis

Although people might benefit from the sense of certainty that accompanies a self-diagnosis, it can also mislead them into embracing a fixed—or even a false—identity. Read More

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Magazine Article

September 1, 2023

The Hidden Trauma of Moral Injury

From Personal Anguish to Communal Healing

Jack Saul

Because moral injury—one of the most significant contributors to the high rate of suicide among U.S. veterans—is rooted in conscience, not fear, traditional trauma treatments aren’t enough to heal it. Read More

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Magazine Article - Family Matters

September 1, 2023

Just This, Nothing Next

Facing Old Age with Trepidation and Grace

Getting old is often a surprise, even when we’ve spent decades trying to get comfortable with the vicissitudes of aging. Read More

Livia Kent

Magazine Article

September 1, 2023

Editor's Note

Our Love-Hate Relationship with Diagnoses

When we hear the word diagnosis, it’s hard not to think of the DSM. The dreaded DSM. But hating this particular book is nothing new... Read More

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Magazine Article - Case Study

September 1, 2023

Tuning into the Body in Couples Work

Getting to the Root of Core Conflicts

Deborah J. Fox & Jordan Dann

Integrating a somatic focus into couples therapy can help partners address their deeply entrenched stuck points. Read More

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Magazine Article

September 1, 2023

Seeking the Autism Diagnosis

The Current Quest for Identity and Community

Rachael Goren

Increasing numbers of young people are wanting the validation of an autism diagnosis, even when assessments reveal they don’t meet the criteria. Read More

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Magazine Article

September 1, 2023

A Never-Ending Adjustment Disorder

How Therapists Navigate the Paradox of Diagnosis

A lot can go awry when you identify a person with a disorder—but avoiding diagnosis altogether isn’t always the right solution either. How are therapists traversing this fine line? Read More

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Online Story

August 3, 2023

Awakening the Warrior

A Black Psychologist’s Battle with Racism

Broderick Adam Sawyer

"Like my father before me I’ll continue to wage war against racism, confident that awareness will hold my aim steady." Read More

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Online Story

August 2, 2023

The PACE Attitude

A Guide for Parents

The PACE attitude is a way of interacting with your child, especially around difficult topics or situations, that will help them feel less defensive and more connected and understood. When you use the PACE attitude, you express playfulness, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy. Read More

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Online Story

July 31, 2023

The War at Home and Abroad

A Therapist’s Call to Action

Not long ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin strode through the rubble of Mariupol, where his armies had slaughtered hospitalized children and other vulnerable noncombatants. It... Read More