January/February 2020

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Editor's Note

Rich Simon

The pace of our daily schedules can make it hard to look up from our appointment apps and ponder the bigger picture: Why are we doing this thing called therapy? What drew us to the field in the first place? Over time, has our quest changed?

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In Search of New Ideas

My Evolution as a Therapist

Jay Efran

A therapist reflects on a key lesson from his long career: clients don’t necessarily need new answers to their questions—they need new questions. Read More
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Our Calling

A Wounded Healer’s Journey

David Treadway

As therapists, our job is to do our best for our clients. But even our best efforts can’t always ensure that therapy will help, or even that we don’t do harm. Read More
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Saving My Younger Self

A Therapist Finds Her Mission

Nicole Thompson

An urban school psychologist discovers the power of her own story of childhood trauma to inspire the kids she serves. Read More
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The Sabbatical

Discovering My Self on a Car Lot

Zachary Taylor

After an unusual break from practice, a burnt-out young clinician learns to finally feel at home in the therapist’s chair. Read More
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When the Therapist Has a Serious Illness

When the Therapist Has a Serious Illness

Roberta Rachel Omin

Each therapist who becomes seriously ill faces a weighty choice between silence and disclosure with clients. Read More

Extra Feature

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Meet You in McGinnis Meadows

Lessons in Attunement

Scott Miller & Brooke Mathewes

What horsemanship can teach us about making sure our clients feel seen, heard, and helped. Read More

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