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Article July 3, 2019

The Biotech Dragon

A Kid-Friendly Approach to Self-Regulation

Engaging kids in talk therapy is often a frustrating struggle. So what happens when you introduce a video game and some cool bioresponsive tech? Read more

Article July 3, 2019

An Interview with Mary Pipher

How both therapy and the challenges adolescents face have changed in the digital age. Read more

Article July 3, 2019

Working with Difficult Men

Where’s the Leverage for Change?

The conflict between an older, more traditional view of masculinity and a newer, more progressive one is the underlying issue in many marriages today. Helping... Read more

Article July 3, 2019

The Last Joke

The Pathos of a May-December Marriage

A shared sense of humor can help couples make heavy issues feel lighter. But what happens when there’s no one there to get the joke? Read more

Article July 3, 2019

Therapists in a Fishbowl

The Challenges of Small-Town Practice

Some down-to-earth advice on practicing in a small town, where there’s no way to escape being seen and talked about. Read more

Article July 3, 2019

Mondays With My Girls

Lessons in Being Real

A group of preteen girls in a long-term shelter teach a budding therapist some unexpected lessons about the true meaning of resilience and the power of... Read more

Article July 3, 2019

Craving Device-Free Attention

Technoconflicts in Families Today

Therapists are used to adolescent girls grumbling about their hovering, overinvolved parents. But these days, many have a new complaint—technoference in the... Read more

Article July 3, 2019

Editor's Note - July/August 2019

For a long while, most of us thought we had the signs and signals of teenage girls down: the growing obsession with friends, the pain of peer rejection, the... Read more

Article July 3, 2019

Addressing the Psychological Fallout of Active-Shooter Drills

In response to the ever-growing incidences of gun violence targeting students, many schools have instituted active-shooter drills. How are therapists... Read more

Article July 3, 2019

Terminal Illness and the Choice to Die

What's the Therapist's Role?

A number of states have passed legislation giving terminal patients the option of medical aid in dying. What therapists need to know about helping patients and... Read more

Article July 3, 2019

The Vicious Cycle of Silence

How We Can Better Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse

A new book explores the devastating patterns of fear, shame, and secrecy that perpetuate intimate partner violence and too often escalate to murder. Read more

Article July 3, 2019

The World of Adolescent Girls

Helping Them Find Their North Star

On the 25th anniversary of her landmark book Reviving Ophelia, the author reflects on what she’s learned over the years about working with teenage girls and... Read more

Magazine Issue July 1, 2019

Ophelia Today

What Do Our Daughters Want?

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Article June 27, 2019

The Gay Man in the Straight Marriage

Exploring the Uncharted Territory of a "Mixed-Orientation Marriage"

"Okay, I'm gay, I'm married, I have three kids, and I'm not getting divorced." One therapist's approach with mixed orientation marriage. Read more

Video June 26, 2019

VIDEO: Is Therapy Really a Science?

...Or is It a Conversational Craft?

What do the masters of truly good therapy have in common? According to couples therapist Bill Doherty, they know how to balance their desire to guide therapy... Read more

Book June 25, 2019

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Vol 1, 2nd Edition

Have you always wanted to learn how to use DBT with your clients but weren’t sure where to start? Have you believed that only full-fidelity DBT works and... Read more

Book June 25, 2019

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Vol II, 2nd Edition

Keep clients engaged, reinforce their knowledge and increase their ability to integrate DBT skills into their lives with this game-changing resource. The... Read more

Book June 25, 2019

Rethinking Trauma Treatment

Creating safety, hope, and secure attachment to transform traumatic memories. In this accessible guide, Courtney Armstrong distills discoveries from... Read more

Digital Seminar June 19, 2019

Personality Disorders: The Challenges of the Hidden Agenda

The client whose problems meet the DSM-5® criteria for a Personality Disorder can be the most difficult client in your caseload to treat. They may require... Read more

Video June 19, 2019

VIDEO: What Therapists Need to Know About Polyvagal Theory

...And How to Use Safe Touch in Therapy

Although many therapists are wary of it, using touch in therapy can have a huge impact on your clients’ healing processes. Here, Deb Dana, author of... Read more

Digital Seminar June 19, 2019

3-Day: Nutrition for Mental Health Comprehensive Course

Here’s what you’ll learn in this comprehensive training … Improve mood and behavior in clients using micro- and... Read more

Book June 18, 2019

Melt Anxiety and Relax Card Deck for Kids

The Melt Anxiety & Relax Card Deck for Kids provides 44 fun, easy, and effective practices to help anxious and worried young minds. Using the best... Read more

Book June 18, 2019

Acceptance and Mindfulness Toolbox for Children and Adolescents

The Acceptance and Mindfulness Toolbox for Children & Adolescents gives you the resources to help the children and adolescents better manage their... Read more

Digital Seminar June 17, 2019

2-Day Course: ADHD in Children and Adolescents: Evidence-Based Interventions to Improve Behavior, Build Self-Esteem and Foster Academic & Social Success

Behavior charts, social skills training, positive reinforcement, behavior contracts, rewards and consequences … you’ve tried everything to make... Read more

Book June 14, 2019

The CBT Deck for Clients and Therapists

Reduce stress in your life with practical, action-orientated, and mindfulness tools to quickly build positive emotions in your life. The 101 practices inside... Read more

Video June 12, 2019

VIDEO: Helping Kids Find the Answers Inside

Here's a Fun Exercise That Gets Your Young Clients Involved

Wouldn’t it be great if we had a magic therapy wand to wave in front of our young clients and give them all the answers they need? What if this magic wand... Read more

Book June 11, 2019

The Come as You Are Workbook

A new, practical workbook from the New York Times bestselling author of Come As You Are that allows you to apply the book’s groundbreaking research and... Read more

Article June 8, 2019

Is It Ever Okay to Break Confidentiality If I Know My Client Is Dating an Abuser?

Five Clinicians Give Their Take

Diedre was widowed about three years ago, but was excited to tell her therapist about a man she's started dating. She's very happy. As her therapist heard... Read more

Digital Seminar June 7, 2019

Telehealth for Rehab: Improve Access & Quality of Care Wherever You Are

Telehealth for rehabilitation is the way therapy is moving, especially for patients who are in rural settings and out of coverage for home health agencies. But... Read more

Article June 7, 2019

When Straight Men Have Sex with Men

Understanding the Difference Between Sexual Identity, Preference, and Fantasy

When a male client in a heterosexual relationship confesses that he has sex with men, the therapist must understand he's not necessarily closeted. Read more