Trauma

Many therapists confuse sacrifice with service. But when the impulse to care crosses into self-abandonment, no one wins. Read more

Parental guilt is often misunderstood, even by experienced clinicians. The Change Triangle can bring this tricky emotion out into the open and help people work... Read more

Sex therapist Tammy Nelson and trauma specialist Frank Anderson take different paths to empower a client struggling with intimacy. Read more

A fantastical journey leads an overwhelmed clinician to unexpected interactions with some of our field's leading luminaries, including Ramani Durvasula, Terry... Read more

Check out the November/December issue of the digital magazine on the browser of your favorite device—and dive in from cover to cover! Read more

When it comes to adoption, families need preparation that's trauma-informed and racially literate. Read more

A trauma expert shares a personal story about her own struggle with disordered eating. Read more

Genetic testing has led to shocking "DNA discoveries"—secrets unburied, followed by pain, grief, and trauma. Here's how therapists can help. Read more

Discover surprising antidotes to therapist burnout and fresh perspectives on healing in the midst of grind culture. Read more

Modern-day grind culture, with its roots in the profit-over-people mindset of chattel slavery, has normalized burnout as an inevitable part of life. How can... Read more

When it comes to processing work-related trauma, therapists are often isolated, shamed, and hamstrung by the guidelines meant to protect clients. Read more

On the surface, autistic burnout may present like depression in neurotypical clients, but treatment is considerably different. Read more

Mental health professionals receive little support for their own personal healing and development. What will it take to revolutionize training programs in a... Read more

What is deepfake therapy, how can impact therapist's work, and why are clinicians so torn about whether or not it can help clients? Read more

Over the past few years, I found myself burning out on the whole problem of burnout. Then I came across The Nap Ministry. Read more

Here's a four-step exercise therapists can use to help survivors of parental abandonment process trauma triggers. Read more

If empathy without action leads to despair, finding ways to metabolize the 24/7 news cycle is crucial to remaining well. Read more

Healing doesn’t always start with crying. Sometimes it begins with a snort-laugh in a quiet office. Read more

Dr. Ramani Durvasula and Kory Andreas discuss why autism and narcissism are often misconstrued in intimate relationships. Read more

David Kessler, a world-renowned grief expert, shares his journey into the pain of unfathomable loss. Read more

A memorable, engaging film can be healing as well as entertaining. Here are movies four therapeutic movies prominent clinicians recommend. Read more

Ken Hardy has been presenting workshops on racial reactivity for over 30 years. What's different now? Read more

This issue is an invitation to experience some of the most meaningful moments that happened at Psychotherapy Networker’s annual Symposium in 2025, with some... Read more

Linda Thai takes a holistic approach to healing from trauma, addiction, and attachment wounding—one that includes reverence for our bodies, nature, and time... Read more

Experience some of the most meaningful moments that happened at Psychotherapy Networker’s annual Symposium in 2025, with some of the premiere thought leaders... Read more

Bessel van der Kolk explores the impact of new policies on social wellness and the future of research in America. Read more

On the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, couples therapist Bill Doherty reflects on his work with Braver Angels and how more therapists can... Read more

Tara Brach, Irvin Yalom, Eugene Gendlin, and Daniel Kahneman share answers to some of the biggest, most slippery questions therapists face. Read more

Eugene Gendlin, the developer of Focusing, explores the importance of moving beyond mindfulness to develop a whole body sense of a situation. Read more

One psychiatrist and 14 grandmothers in Zimbabwe access a vital, untapped resource for providing mental health support. Read more