Open Book
A Comedy about Breaking the Rules of Therapy
'Shrinking' is Sweet and Unrealistic—and That's OkayFor therapists, the TV comedy Shrinking is a low-impact escape that still contains echoes of the messy, wrenching work they do. Read more
Is Honesty the Best Policy?: A Review of 'You Hurt My Feelings'
A New Film on Flattery, White Lies, and Nondirective TherapyA wry exploration of how we handle challenges to our egos, even in therapy Read more
The Heart of Gladness
Why Joy and Sorrow Need Each OtherAcclaimed poet and essayist Ross Gay considers the “wild and unboundaried solidarity” that joy can bring into our lives. Read more
Going Public with your Therapist
Reexamining a Compelling Film Through a New LensDo Sarah Brady’s allegations about Jonah Hill undermine the implicit message of Stutz, his documentary about therapy? Read more
The Radical Act of Embodying Your Voice
How to Take Space and Make SpaceA new book from a renowned speech coach invites us to reflect on how we embody our true voices in our lives—and in the therapy room. Read more
Attuning to the Human Heart
Barbara Kingsolver’s Novel for the AgesIn Demon Copperhead, Barbara Kingsolver expands our moral imagination. Read more
Orchestrating Wonder
Can We Invite More Awe into Our Lives?It takes a lot of courage and creativity to research one of the most compelling and ineffable human experiences, but Berkeley psychologist Dacher Keltner has... Read more
Why Are Today’s Girls So Troubled?
A Neurobiological Guide for Parents"Girls on the Brink" presents new knowledge on girls' higher risk for mental health problems—and suggests what parents can do about it. Read more
Is Our Culture Making Us Sick?
Gabor Maté on Stress and DiseaseGabor Maté's newest book is a reminder of the many ways in which we are not our symptoms. Read more
It’s All in Your Head?
A Primer on Chronic PainA new book by physician Haider Warraich reveals the untold story of chronic pain. Read more