VIDEO: Talking Race in Psychotherapy
Deran Young’s Call for ActionDeran Young of Black Therapists Rock talks to Psychotherapy Networker’s Lauren Dockett about what the field can do to fight professional isolation and... Read more
VIDEO: The 3 Keys to Helping Clients Navigate Sexual Problems
You Don't Need to Be an Expert to Help Clients Get "Dumb and Happy"Sex and relationship therapist Stephen Snyder talks with Psychotherapy Networker's Lauren Dockett about three simple things to do when you find yourself... Read more
VIDEO: Esther Perel on How to Talk with Men About Intimacy
Framing Intimacy as a Regular Part of LifeIt's not always easy to get men to talk about intimacy and sex. But according to renowned sex therapist and author Esther Perel, there's a way to weave... Read more
VIDEO: Janina Fisher on Collaborating with Clients in Trauma Treatment
The Secret to Tapping Into Inner ResourcesFor many traumatized clients, even beginning to explore a traumatic event can be an act of bravery. According to therapist and trauma expert Janina Fisher, in... Read more
VIDEO: Peter Levine on Trauma Treatment's "Greatest Tool"
Tapping into the Power of the BodyAccording to trauma specialist Peter Levine, the body is the therapist's greatest tool in helping clients understand and heal from a traumatic event. So... Read more
I Accepted a Gift from My Client
Five Clinicians Give Their Take on What to Do NowAsha recently gave her therapist a homemade necklace, which he accepted, thinking it innocuous enough. Now, she brings it up almost every session... Read more
Increasing Access to Mental Health Care for Seniors
What Therapists Can Do to HelpAmerican seniors suffer disproportionately from mental health issues and suicide. And many, these days, are having trouble getting the therapy they need... Read more
The Freedom Machine
Learning to Leave the NestWhen you’re young, a car isn’t just a car—it can be a freedom machine. Read more
The Accidental Sex Therapist
Helping Clients Get “Dumb and Happy”You may not be a certified sex therapist, but that doesn’t mean you have to shy away from helping clients with their sexual issues. Read more
Survival Skills
Chicago Gang Members Take a Challenging LeapIn one violent Chicago neighborhood, embattled gang members see themselves as UPOWs—urban prisoners of war. To introduce them to a new set of survival... Read more
Weiwei and the Spider
Translating Problems into Skills to LearnAn approach that emphasizes acquiring skills rather than focusing on problems helps a young boy in China tackle his problems at school. Read more
Creating a Web of Connection
Therapists in Search of CommunityTherapists are always on the lookout for new approaches and techniques. But in a profession with alarming rates of burnout and professional isolation, the best... Read more
Theater as Therapy
Can Shakespeare Heal the Trauma of War?Stephen Wolfert’s De-Cruit program is giving vets a chance to heal the trauma of war in creative ways. Read more