In The Therapy Room
True tales and lessons from the therapist’s chairTreating Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse
The Road to Clarity and AgencyPeople in relationships with narcissists are rarely going to catalyze meaningful change in their partners. How can therapists support them, whether they leave... Read more
Are You A Conflict-Avoidant Therapist?
Harnessing Antagonism in the Therapy RoomFor therapists who shy away from confrontation, harnessing their reactions to an antagonistic client in clinically useful ways may require learning new skills... Read more
Behind the Pursuer–Distancer Dynamic
Encouraging Men to Face Their Hidden FearsHow to help men face the hidden fears that keep them stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns. Read more
When One Partner Won’t Budge
The Magic Wand Question, the Compliment Sandwich, and More StrategiesIf you’ve done couples therapy, you’ve probably run into this conundrum at one point or another: one partner simply isn’t as invested in therapy as the... Read more
When Caregiving Ends
Managing Grief and ReliefWhat is certain is that, at some point, caregiver duties will come to an end. The impact of that moment catches many caregivers off-guard, and the flood of... Read more
Teaching Kids Resilience through Storytelling
A Conversation with Psychologist and Children's Book Author Amy HowellFor a therapist who writes children’s books, story time provides what might be the most important parenting opportunity of the entire day. Read more
The New Premarital Counseling
A Good Match for Therapists?Premarital counseling is growing in popularity, and research indicates it has numerous benefits. So why aren't more therapists offering it? Read more
Quieting the Relentless Inner Critic
Memory Reconsolidation in ActionPulling back the curtain on the mysterious and often misunderstood reconsolidation process can bring greater precision and depth to our interventions. Read more
Will I Survive My Therapist’s Retirement?
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do...When it comes time for your therapist to retire, hope like hell that it's not right after your marriage ends and your mother dies. Read more
Reducing Client Dropout
What Makes a Difference?How to build a therapeutic relationship from the first session that keeps clients coming back. Read more