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An illustration of a woman holding fire in her hands

Magazine Article - Case Study

September 4, 2019

The Problem with the Borderline Diagnosis

Getting Beyond the Label

Courtney Armstrong & Steven Stosny

Have we unfairly pathologized clients diagnosed with borderline personality disorder? Read More

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Magazine Article - Case Study

July 3, 2019

The Biotech Dragon

A Kid-Friendly Approach to Self-Regulation

Erina White & Ron Taffel

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

A woman kneeling with a heart in the background

Magazine Article - Case Study

May 6, 2019

In the Aftermath of Suicide

The Long Journey to Healing

Rita Schulte & Douglas Flemons

In the wake of a loved one’s suicide, therapists must have the patience to sit with clients as the slow and painful process of healing unfolds. CASE COMMENTARY by Douglas Flemons. Read More

An illustration of an angry man yelling at a woman

Magazine Article - Case Study

March 7, 2019

Storm Damage

Angry Words Can Sink a Relationship

Ellen Wachtel & Steven Stosny

Even though partners may forgive each other after a heated argument, the hurtful words that were hurled can be haunting nonetheless. Read More

An illustration of a young boy threatening a spider with boxing gloves

Magazine Article - Case Study

December 26, 2018

Weiwei and the Spider

Translating Problems into Skills to Learn

Ben Furman & Liu Haiying

An approach that emphasizes acquiring skills rather than focusing on problems helps a young boy in China tackle his problems at school. Read More

An illustration of a woman hiding from a crowd

Magazine Article - Case Study

November 9, 2018

“Nobody Knows!”

Helping Introverts Appreciate Their Strengths

Michael Alcée & Steven Stosny

A young introvert in college learns to embrace her temperament as a gift, rather than a problem. Read More

An illustration of a girl knocking on a door that another person holds up

Magazine Article - Case Study

September 5, 2018

A Playful Path to Attachment

A Mother and Adopted Daughter Learn to Bond

Through games that encourage small moments of laughter, a struggling mother and her adopted daughter learn a different way to bond. Read More

Three people following a line drawn by another

Magazine Article - Case Study

July 6, 2018

The Challenge of Helping the People Pleaser

Setting Boundaries Can Be Risky

Alicia Muñoz & Courtney Armstrong

Helping clients set boundaries can be a risky business, especially when people pleasing has been a lifelong strategy. * Commentary by Courtney Armstrong Read More

An illustration of two faces, one crying, comforting each other

Magazine Article - Case Study

May 9, 2018

Taken Over

Breaking the Spell of Obsession

Daphne de Marneffe

A therapist struggles to help an obsessive client with whom she develops an unusual preoccupation. Read More

An illustration of a man wearing a high school sweater looking in a mirror

Magazine Article - Case Study

March 9, 2018

Second Adolescence

An Alternative to the Midlife Crisis

Tammy Nelson & Peter Fraenkel

Instead of viewing midlife as a time of emotional unraveling, therapists can see it as an opportunity to help clients gain a fuller sense of purpose in life’s later stages. Read More