The Depression Epidemic
Can Mood Science Save Us?It’s time to get beyond simplistic notions about “chemical imbalances” and finally reckon with how deeply rooted depression is in the uncertainties and... Read more
Cure or Control?
Depression as a Chronic ConditionEvidence continues to accumulate that many people with depression suffer bouts of it all their lives, even after a good response to therapy. So what if we give... Read more
The Malleability of Memory
Putting Psychotherapy on the Witness StandDuring the false memory controversies of the 1990s, many therapists saw Elizabeth Loftus, one of the most honored psychologists in the history of the field, as... Read more
The Power of How
Helping Depressed Clients Make Better Choices: An Interview with Michael YapkoOne of the most useful ways of understanding depression is the stress generation model, based on the idea that depressed people need better skills and... Read more
The Many Guises of OCD
Enduring recovery from obsessive compulsive disorder means riding out the demands of an inner bully. Read more
Get Out of My Life!
Working with Cut-off Family Members in the Consulting RoomHelping families heal cutoffs is painstakingly delicate work, with a high risk for stumbling over buried land mines. Read more
The Many Faces of Domestic Violence
The Ray Rice case evokes a discussion of the many faces of domestic violence. Read more
A Brief History of Anxiety
The Invention of a Modern MalaiseLife today is, in many ways, easier than it used to be. Therefore, shouldn’t we be less anxious than we once were? Read more
Out of the Tunnel
Escaping the Trance of DepressionDepressed clients repeat the same thoughts, activities, feelings, and experiences again and again, as if entranced. Good depression treatment is largely about... Read more
It Takes One to Tango
You Don't Need Both Partners to Do Couples TherapyMany therapists define the type of therapy they practice by taking a head count: if one person is present, they're practicing individual therapy; if two or... Read more
Passionate Marriage
Helping Couples Decode the Language of Their SexualityHow couples behave in bed is a remarkablv authentic expression of their emotional connection-or lack of it. Read more
Treating Complex Depression Symptoms with Bill O’Hanlon’s “Exceptions" Technique
Rarely is someone always depressed, or always empty, or always without energy, or always suicidal. If you (or the person you’re helping) explores exceptions... Read more
Rediscovering the Myth
For John O'Donohue, Therapy Is a Journey into the Unknown SelfPoet John O'Donohue's introduction to the therapy field came through his unlikely friendship with neuropsychiatrist Daniel Siegel, known for his book The... Read more
VIDEO: Alternatives to Prescribing Meds for Children and Teens
The Need for Treading Softly with Meds and ChildrenSometimes psychoactive medication can work wonders with agitated young clients in the throes of a psychological emergency. But psychiatrist Robert Hedaya, an... Read more
VIDEO: Breathing Techniques that Reduce Anxiety and Stress Quickly
Integrate this Powerful Mood-Regulating Technique into Your WorkAre you at a loss when it comes to helping your high-strung, distressed clients? Maybe you’ve made some progress in helping your clients reduce anxiety, but... Read more
VIDEO: Focusing Techniques in Therapy
A New Practice of Inner ListeningHow can you more effectively work with a client whose emotions have become all-consuming? Read more
VIDEO: When Meds Pave the Way for Successful Therapy
Reducing Arousal with MedsSteven explains that clients are rarely cured by medication or therapy alone. Read more
Cultivating Erotic Intelligence in Couples Therapy
Reconciling Sensuality and DomesticityAmerica, in matters of sex as in much else, seems to be a goal-oriented society that prefers explicit meanings, candor, and "plain speech" to ambiguity and... Read more
VIDEO: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Your Practice
Exploring Sensations with Mindfulness TechniquesClients who struggle with PTSD, depression, and other stress-related conditions may have a tough time staying engaged in the consulting room. No matter how... Read more
VIDEO: Incorporating Energy Psychology in Your Practice
Getting Clients Comfortable with Energy PsychologyIt’s not within the standard protocol of talk therapy to tap on clients’ acupuncture points as they focus on a problem or goal. Even therapists convinced... Read more
What is This Thing Called Love?
The Answers Are Being Discovered in the LaboratoryThe answers to some of the age-old questions about the trajectory of passion and the links between sex and love are being discovered in the research laboratory. Read more