For therapists, the TV comedy Shrinking is a low-impact escape that still contains echoes of the messy, wrenching work they do. Read more

Grown men don’t say things like “I’ve got nobody to play with.” Or do they? A journalist explores what therapists are seeing across the country: the... Read more

Forming strong connections with others is not only integral to our development as humans, it’s connected to our very survival. For Black women, this is... Read more

The person burdened with the decision of whether or not to end a marriage may not be the one who’s already left the marriage—emotionally or sexually. Read more

Children and adolescents with ODD, ADHD, Asperger’s, anxiety, mood and disruptive disorders provide constant clinical and parenting challenges. Watch... Read more

A recent study found that more than a third of all diagnoses assigned to individuals with severe mental disorders include errors, and over half of clients with... Read more

A clinical rupture becomes an opportunity to help a couple move beyond the pursue-withdraw cycle. Read more

A look at the rise, mysteries, and controversies of Brainspotting, David Grand’s popular trauma-processing technique. Read more

A pioneer in somatic trauma treatment reminds us that humans have recovered from trauma for thousands of years without our favorite therapy approaches. Read more

ARE YOU LISTENING TO WHAT SHE’S NOT SAYING? Caught between worrying about how she feels and desperately working to portray the image of a good mother... Read more

By obscuring the truth about kids’ adaptive responses to stress, the ODD diagnosis interferes with genuine solutions and effective treatment. Read more

Sue 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

Integrating a somatic focus into couples therapy can help partners address their deeply entrenched stuck points. Read more

The number of LGBTQ+ older adults is increasing. It is estimated that by 2060 there will be 20 million. This population often faces discrimination, inadequate... Read more

When politicians decide what gender-affirming care should look like, what happens to the mental health of our trans, nonbinary, and gender fluid youth? Read more

We all dissociate in some way to cope with the uncertainties of life, so why are people with dissociative identities often feared and misunderstood, even by... Read more

Intimate partner violence isn’t as obvious to therapists as cultural stereotypes suggest—and even when it’s revealed, the path forward isn’t always... Read more

Are we undermining boys' longing for soft, loving friendships? Read more

This issue examines the teen mental health crisis, including upticks in the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and suicide. One article looks at how therapists... Read more

“I understand the logic, but I just don’t feel the change.” Clients struggle with CBT when it can feel like it does not fully capture how... Read more

How can Individualized Education Plans, which often involve therapists, better ensure that students with disabilities get a fair and proper education? Read more

A seasoned therapist discovers that the willingness to be a beginner again can sometimes have more value for clients than polished expertise. Read more

“Do you have kids?” This common intake question is intended to gather information, forge connection, and build context around your clients&rsquo... Read more

How exactly do people become stuck in their trauma, and how can they recover? Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a rapidly growing model that has uncovered... Read more

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

How to help men face the hidden fears that keep them stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns. Read more

Learning how not to save our clients, especially the ones we identify with the most. Read more

Parenting with untreated adult ADHD poses inherent difficulties for the entire family. Read more

Premarital counseling is growing in popularity, and research indicates it has numerous benefits. So why aren't more therapists offering it? Read more

With roots in the EMDR protocol, the Flash Technique claims to offer a pleasurable path to processing trauma. Read more