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Krista Tippett on the Immensity of Our Lives

by Lawrence Rubin
Departing from tradition, our Editor, Lawrence Rubin, turns the microphone on Peabody Award-winning journalist Krista Tippett to explore questions around what it means to be truly human 

The Value of Evidence-Based Treatment That Fails

by Seth Gillihan
Considering both the successes and limitations of his methods, psychotherapist Seth Gillihan concludes that it is the caring that counts.

Mapping the Heart Of OCD: Going Beyond the Conditions We Know

by Michael Alcee
A creative therapist helps a client struggling with OCD by focusing on her heart rather than her mind.

Awareness: Attunement, Access, and Affirmation

by Bette Freedson
Explore how to tune into and access the flow of information that comprises your psychic mind by developing your Intuitive attunement and receptive access. 

Addressing Common (and Reasonable) Myths About Exposure-Based Therapy for Child Anxiety

by Deepika Bose
Doctoral student and former non-believer Deepika Bose explores and dispels the myths around using exposure therapy with children, confronting her own anxiety about the process.

Using Common Sense Problem-Solving and Worry Containment to Subdue Ruminations

by Nicholas Sarantakis
 Simple problem-solving techniques can be powerful weapons against ruminations and the ravages of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

In the Shadow of COVID, It’s Play Therapy to the Rescue

by Jennifer Baggerly
Researcher, educator, and child clinician Jennifer Baggerly leads a child from the shadow of COVID’s isolation to connection and security through play. 

Facing the Fear of Flying Together: Reconsidering Exposure Therapy

by Jelena Kecmanovic
A Cognitive Behavioral Therapist moves beyond her avoidance of exposure therapy to create an effective CBT intervention that helps a client face their fear of flying.

How To Map the Toxic Impact of Social Media on Families in Therapy

by Richard J. Lally
Successful family therapy must consider social media and app use — the empty chair in the room — to draw a complete map of the family.

Critical Counseling Tips for Guiding Parents of Gifted Children

by Paula Prober
Learn invaluable therapeutic strategies for guiding parents of gifted children.

Providing Culturally Sensitive Narrative Therapy and EMDR to Original Peoples

by Juliette Jacobs & Linda Moxley-Haegert
A culturally sensitive therapist connects deeply with an indigenous client, using Narrative Therapy techniques and EMDR to support her in healing herself and her community. 

Laurie Helgoe on the Power and Challenges of Introversion

by Lawrence Rubin
Explore common misconceptions clinicians often have about introverts and how to help your introverted clients find the strengths intrinsic to their “inner laboratories.” 
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Stephen Schueller on the Power and Promise of Mental Health Apps

by Lawrence Rubin
Mental health apps offer many promises, but there are warning signs to be heeded.
Earn 1.0 CE Credits

Jose Rey on Psychotropic Medications: A Primer for Psychotherapists

by Lawrence Rubin
Pharmacologist Jose Rey shares crucial insights that psychotherapists need for discussing psychotropic drugs with both clients and prescribers. 
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Working Therapeutically with Generational Conflict

by F. Diane Barth
Clinicians can help families with elderly parents in crisis heal by addressing and revising their “go-to” stories.

Reid Wilson on Strategic Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

by Victor Yalom
Leading anxiety disorder expert Reid Wilson, PhD,  discusses strategic cognitive therapy and his paradoxical interventions and exposure techniques that target some of the most vexing and treatment-resistant anxiety disorders.
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An Existential-Spiritual Journey During COVID-19

by Robert Gordon
In the shadow of COVID, a therapist and his client address their own uncertainties in order to experience freedom and deeper meaning.

David Barlow on Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders

by Lawrence Rubin
Renowned researcher, psychologist and professor David Barlow shares his decades-spanning career in the classroom, clinic, and laboratory in search of a Unified Protocol for the Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders.

Emergent Anxiety: Facing a Post-COVID Life

by Jeffrey Chernin
As COVID recedes, new anxieties emerge and therapists will be on the front line to help.

Edna Foa on Prolonged Exposure Therapy

by Keith Sutton
Edna Foa discusses Prolonged Exposure Therapy for the treatment of PTSD, OCD, and other anxiety disorders.
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Existential-Humanistic Therapy in the Age of COVID-19 in Vulnerable Populations

by Robert Gordon
Discover how Existential-Humanistic therapy techniques can be used as a catalyst for hope when working with clients who are struggling with the anxiety and fear left in COVID’s wake.

Where's the Bear?

by Susan S. Hardy
Marriage and family therapist Susan Hardy explains the usefulness of "acting as if" in changing emotions and behavior.

The Anxiety Disorder Game

by Reid Wilson
Anxiety Disorder expert Reid Wilson, PhD, offers a unique twist on traditional cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxiety disorders. 
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Philip Kendall on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

by Deb Kory
CBT scholar and expert Dr. Philip Kendall discusses the evolution of CBT theory over the years, his work with Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck and his empirically validated treatment program for kids and adolescents with anxiety.
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Reflections of a Psychology Resident in Trauma and Acute Care

by Nina Silander, PsyD
En route to becoming a psychologist, a resident reflects on her clinical trials by fire in a Level-1 trauma center.

Janelle Johnson on College Counseling

by Lawrence Rubin
Janelle Johnson helps us to understand the complexities and challenges of counseling college students.

The Wisdom of Therapist Uncertainty

by Maggie M. Jackson
Internationally renowned author, Maggie Jackson, tells us that developing “uncertainty tolerance” in both clinician and client is key for building better outcomes.

When Symptoms Overshadow a Diagnosis: Psychotherapy as Archeology

by Anthony Smith
Working with underlying personality dynamics in therapy can lead to more effective outcomes than focusing solely on diagnoses and presenting symptoms.

A Day in the Life of a Very Old Therapist

by Irvin Yalom & Ben Yalom
Poignantly aware of his advanced age and impinging memory loss, celebrated author and clinician, Irvin Yalom shares a new and hopefully renewing therapy strategy. 

Jessica Kitchens on the Clinical Needs of Autistic Adults

by Lawrence Rubin
Autistic clinician and researcher, Jessica Kitchens, addresses the clinical and lived challenges for late identified Autistic adults and the importance meeting clients where they’re at. 

A More Compassionate Approach to Juvenile Evaluations

by Anthony Smith
A seasoned forensic therapist demonstrates essential psychotherapy skills for court-ordered juvenile evaluations, ensuring a more compassionate and effective assessment process.