March/April 2020

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Editor's Note

Rich Simon

Something’s afoot in the therapy world, and some clinicians will surely wrinkle their brows at it. Although it comes in various forms, the catchiest term for it is microtherapy. Can these single-session encounters help meet the growing demand for therapy? Is it all some clients need or want? How effective is it really?

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A Need for Speed?

How Therapists Can Meet a Growing Demand

Lauren Dockett

The push in popular culture to raise awareness about mental health means more and more people are seeking help. With resources limited, often where they’re needed most, some therapists are touting a range of ultrabrief therapies as crucial to expanding the field’s reach and impact. But can such short interventions really make a difference? Read More
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The Tyranny of Time

How Long Does Effective Therapy Really Take?

Jonathan Shedler & Enrico Gnaulati

Consider what it takes to master any new and complex skill, say learning a language, playing a musical instrument, or becoming adept at carpentry. If someone promised to make you an expert in six months, you’d suspect they were selling snake oil. Meaningful personal development takes time and effort. Why would psychotherapy be any different? Read More
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The Warm Handoff

Therapists’ Expanding Role in Healthcare

Chris Lyford

In a country where one in five primary care patients has a diagnosable behavioral health issue, setting up doctors and therapists to work hand in hand may be the key to creating a more accessible, affordable, and effective healthcare system. Read More

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Love & Grief

Finding Meaning in Loss

David Kessler

When a loved one dies, it’s easy to get stuck in your pain. But if you can find meaning in even the most senseless loss, you can do more than just get unstuck. Read More
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The Path to Clinical Confidence

More Training Isn't Always the Answer

Lynn Grodzki

Research shows that confidence isn’t always tied to skills, ability, capacity, or even higher intelligence. So what does make us feel self-assured in our therapeutic roles, and what’s the role of clinical confidence in the outcome of psychotherapy? Read More

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