I know this experience will give me more knowledge to help others—that’s how I have to reframe it. As I’ve recovered, I’ve felt how strong and... Read more

When you do the work that we do, it’s important to find ways to take care of yourself. You can’t always carve out lots of time to devote to self-care, but... Read more

For a firefighter turned couples counselor, healing means respecting deeply ingrained defenses while also exploring new ways of leaning on others. Read more

Sometimes, you need to go through a fiery furnace to arrive at a place of centeredness. Read more

Despite our best intentions, sometimes our problems grow so big that they slam into our work—and the result can be surprising. Read more

Is the problem with compassion fatigue that we get tired of being compassionate toward others—or that we aren’t being compassionate toward ourselves? Read more

When a therapist finally confronts his tendency to dissociate, his work takes a life-changing turn. Read more

Many therapists wrestle with the same problems we help our clients tame. But the myth that therapists are masters of their own mental health makes it... Read more

Many therapists fear coming out about their own mental health struggles, even in front of colleagues. The heartening news is that it’s beginning to change. Read more

Looking to improve your therapy approach? How often do you review your appointment calendar and start wondering how you’re going to, finally, help a... Read more

Looking to improve your therapy approach? How often do you review your appointment calendar and start wondering how you’re going to, finally, help a... Read more

How can I help my child deal with a bully? What do I teach them about handling an on-again-off-again, not-so-friendly friend? My advice to “just be... Read more

An illustrated IFS Psychoeducational Tool for Survivors of Childhood Trauma and Neglect. With simple language and illustrations, this little book will help... Read more

A Growth Mindset Activity Journal for the home, Classroom, or Therapy Office. Amazing Me is a one-of-a-kind activity journal that takes kids on a journey of... Read more

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a rapidly growing model that is showing promising results and has uncovered key cognitive processes that, when addressed... Read more

Suicidal people need more than to stay alive. They also need to find life worth living. This recording synthesizes several concrete tips and techniques from a... Read more

This recording will focus on using the crisis response plan (CRP) for managing acute suicide risk, with at risk-individuals. We will review the current... Read more

Suicide is a leading cause of death among young people. Assessment, management and treatment is particularly important with those youth who struggle with... Read more

The Columbia Protocol, or C-SSRS, is a few simple questions that anyone can ask, from support staff to loved ones, that empower individuals and communities to... Read more

This recording offers a practical exploration of how to approach suicidal ideation and behaviors from an Internal Family Systems approach.  Examining the... Read more

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There is myth in the Black community that Black people don't die by suicide and that acknowledging mental health challenges, like anxiety and depression... Read more

In his theory of suicidal behavior, Thomas Joiner proposes three factors that mark those most at risk of death: the feeling of being a burden on loved ones... Read more

Suicide is an event that can profoundly disrupt survivors taken-for-granted constructs about life, sometimes traumatically shaking the very foundations of... Read more

This recording will provide practical techniques and skills to address suicidal urges and actions grounded in DBT principles. Come and learn how to manage... Read more

Dr. Gordon will share effective methods and approaches for improved efficacy in safety planning with crises orientated clients.  Specific interventions... Read more

Each person has a unique journey. We create, discover, and experience life differently. Let this guided journal be a safe place to pull back the curtain and... Read more

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This issue calls attention to therapists’ personal and emotional struggles and challenges the notion that therapists are somehow free from emotional... Read more