Trauma

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

Four thought-leaders take stock of the shifting contours of our field. Read more

A therapist, author, and longtime contributor to Psychotherapy Networker reflects on our field's entrenched reluctance to name and discuss issues of race and... Read more

A renowned trauma expert tracks the historical contours of our culture's ambivalent relationship with trauma—and shares his hopes for the field. Read more

Treating depression with electricity or magnets may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but it’s currently at the center of a raging debate. Read more

Too many minoritized supervisees are leaving the field. How do we hold on to them? Read more

Misinformation about autism harms families, undermines progress, and diverts attention away from evidence-based practices that prevent neurodivergent burnout. Read more

What does it mean to forgive, anyway? And do trauma survivors really need to forgive their abusers in order to heal? Read more

In the wake of a chronic illness, a body image advocate challenges toxic narratives about what it means to have a healthy body. Read more

Psychotherapy Networker has won awards not only for its insightful articles, but for its beautiful design. Want to flip through the pages of the latest issue... Read more

An unflinching look into a shadowy corner of the for-profit troubled teen industry: wilderness therapy. Read more

The impact of a series of executive orders targeting trans and nonbinary people has been immediate and devastating. How can therapists help? Read more

For many Autistic people, the trauma they carry is a result of society treating them like broken neurotypicals. Neuro-affirming care begins with providing... Read more

Creating a safe space for clients to slowly re-evaluate some core religious teachings they’ve absorbed can be delicate and clinically necessary work. Read more

How do you navigate toxic positivity, and other forms of spiritual bypass, when it’s a block to processing trauma? Read more

High-control religions can disconnect people from themselves—and somatic therapies are the key to helping them heal. Read more

These hot takes from Steve Hayes, Nadine Burke Harris, Ruth Lanius, and others will keep you informed and prepared for what's changing in the field of... Read more

The stories of four teenagers in the Muscogee Nation illustrates the power of community, myth, and spirituality in healing trauma. Read more