The Rise of Therapy-Speak
Matthias Barker on Bridging Social Media and the Therapy RoomInfluencer and clinician Matthias Barker gives his take on what therapists can do when clinical buzzwords morph into flippant or incorrect notions that clients... Read more
An Emotionally Focused Path to Healing Trauma
Accessing the Resource of RelationshipsSue Johnson, developer of EFT, argues that because we’re socially bonded beings, trauma is always about relationships—and relationships are key to healing... Read more
Going Public with your Therapist
Reexamining a Compelling Film Through a New LensDo Sarah Brady’s allegations about Jonah Hill undermine the implicit message of Stutz, his documentary about therapy? Read more
The Pursuer–Withdrawer Sexual Dynamic
Addressing the Three Threads of AttachmentWhat if we viewed differences in how much two partners want sex as an attachment issue, not one of desire? Read more
"I Know What's Wrong With Me"
Social Media and the Lure of Self-DiagnosisAlthough 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... Read more
The Hidden Trauma of Moral Injury
From Personal Anguish to Communal HealingBecause moral injury—one of the most significant contributors to the high rate of suicide among U.S. veterans—is rooted in conscience, not fear... Read more
Just This, Nothing Next
Facing Old Age with Trepidation and GraceGetting old is often a surprise, even when we’ve spent decades trying to get comfortable with the vicissitudes of aging. Read more
Editor's Note: September/October 2023
Our Love-Hate Relationship with DiagnosesWhen 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
Tuning into the Body in Couples Work
Getting to the Root of Core ConflictsIntegrating a somatic focus into couples therapy can help partners address their deeply entrenched stuck points. Read more
Seeking the Autism Diagnosis
The Current Quest for Identity and CommunityIncreasing numbers of young people are wanting the validation of an autism diagnosis, even when assessments reveal they don’t meet the criteria. Read more
A Never-Ending Adjustment Disorder
How Therapists Navigate the Paradox of DiagnosisA 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... Read more
Awakening the Warrior
A Black Psychologist’s Battle with Racism"Like my father before me I’ll continue to wage war against racism, confident that awareness will hold my aim steady." Read more