How Janina Fisher Became a Trauma Treatment Forerunner
Janina Fisher reflects on the beginning of her career and how differently we've viewed trauma in psychotherapy through the years. Read more
Allen Frances on the NPD Diagnosis
Allen Frances, formerly of Duke University, wrote the clinical diagnosis for narcissistic personality disorder that first appeared in the third edition of the... Read more
Covert Narcissism Unmasked
What Are We Really Treating?A covert narcissist’s eagerness to share their suffering can make them feel like ideal clients. And that’s what’s so vexing for clinicians. Read more
Treating Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse
The Road to Clarity and AgencyPeople in relationships with narcissists are rarely going to catalyze meaningful change in their partners. How can therapists support them, whether they leave... Read more
Strengthening Empathy in Kids
The Delicate Balance Between Self and OthersIn a world that seems to reward narcissists, how can we help parents raise kind, empathetic kids with a healthy, balanced sense of self? Read more
Are You A Conflict-Avoidant Therapist?
Harnessing Antagonism in the Therapy RoomFor therapists who shy away from confrontation, harnessing their reactions to an antagonistic client in clinically useful ways may require learning new skills... Read more
Tapering Off Meds
A Holistic ApproachFor people who want to taper off psychotropic drugs, nutritional therapies and integrative methods may provide a promising alternative. Read more
Invisible Legacies
The Ubiquity of TraumaWhen his wife texts to say she’s running late to pick him up at the airport, a renowned trauma expert reexperiences a life-altering moment from his past. Read more
Behind the Pursuer–Distancer Dynamic
Encouraging Men to Face Their Hidden FearsHow to help men face the hidden fears that keep them stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns. Read more
Drowning in Debris
A Daughter Faces Her Mother’s HoardingWhen a hoarding mother won’t face her illness, what choice does a daughter have? Read more
Are We Treating Binge Eating All Wrong?
Removing the Shame and Building Self-TrustBinge-eating disorder is the most common eating disorder, but it’s also the most underdiagnosed and misunderstood. Read more
Orchestrating Wonder
Can We Invite More Awe into Our Lives?It takes a lot of courage and creativity to research one of the most compelling and ineffable human experiences, but Berkeley psychologist Dacher Keltner has... Read more
The Social Roots of Trauma
Staci Haines on Where Our Bodies, Culture, and Healing IntersectTherapists may feel overwhelmed by how little it seems they can do for clients suffering within large, oppressive systems. Read more
Medicare Reimbursement for Counselors and MFTs
The Legislation Finally PassesAfter more than three decades of advocacy, counselors and MFTs are finally celebrating a landmark piece of legislation permitting them to receive Medicare... Read more
Editor's Note: March/April 2023
How did narcissist get to be such a buzzword in our culture? Read more
Practice Tools: March/April 2023
The best from across the field of psychotherapy . . . on us!Practice Tools for the March/April 2023 issue are courtesy of Paris Goodyear-Brown’s new book, "Big Behaviors in Small Containers." Read more