Influencer 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

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

Do Sarah Brady’s allegations about Jonah Hill undermine the implicit message of Stutz, his documentary about therapy? Read more

What if we viewed differences in how much two partners want sex as an attachment issue, not one of desire? Read more

Although 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

Because 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

Getting old is often a surprise, even when we’ve spent decades trying to get comfortable with the vicissitudes of aging. Read more

When 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

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

Increasing 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 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

This issue examines the subjects of diagnoses and diagnosing, including therapists’ attitudes toward the DSM and the diagnosing status quo, their search... Read more

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A Message from Your Speaker I was raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, during an era when Canadians embraced the value of being a multicultural nation. I... Read more

When attachment ruptures permeate a family, children are left feeling confused, hurt, and disconnected from their caregivers…feelings that are most... Read more

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No matter what you treat, we all work with clients trying to overcome the wounds inflicted by emotionally immature, insensitive, self-absorbed, and controlling... Read more

How can I help my child think more positively, even when facing a problem? My child sometimes makes their own situation worse; how can I help them be more... Read more

The way out is in. Trauma can change the way you feel about, and in, your body. During a traumatic experience, your body tries to keep you safe, courageously... Read more

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“Dafna Lender’s framework, integrative attachment family therapy (IAFT), uses the power of neuroplasticity to provide parents and children with new... Read more

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"Like my father before me I’ll continue to wage war against racism, confident that awareness will hold my aim steady." Read more

It has been said that “no one gets out of this life unwounded.” Wounds are inevitable in our relationships as we are flawed and fallible humans... Read more

The PACE attitude is a way of interacting with your child, especially around difficult topics or situations, that will help them feel less defensive and more... Read more

Therapist Approved! Psychoeducational flip charts are a unique and reusable in-session therapy tool that brings clinical concepts to life. Buy it once, use it... Read more

Therapist Approved! Psychoeducational flip charts are a unique and reusable in-session therapy tool that bring clinical concepts to life. Buy it once, use... Read more

It’s time for all of us to let ourselves feel the pain of these crimes, instead of ignoring it. In doing so, perhaps we can foster an appreciation of... Read more