A play therapist harnesses superhero-based interventions rooted in Narrative Therapy to help a client free himself from what they identify as “trouble energy.”
Psychodynamic Therapies: How Did We Get Here & Where Are We Going?
Psychiatrist Allen Frances reviews the past and present contributions of psychodynamic therapies, and offers hope for therapists pursuing this rewarding career path.
Ink Therapy: Harnessing the Power of Vintage Self-Help Books
In embracing the wisdom of early self-help literature, clients struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, or other challenges, can unlock insight from the past.
Losing the Atmosphere, A Memoir: A Baffling Disorder, a Search for Help, and the Therapist Who Understood
In a poignant memoir chronicling her return to wholeness, Vivian Conan, with the help of her therapist, Jeffery Smith, shares her tortuous yet liberating journey.
Teaching Prisoners to Lead Grief Support Groups
A talented and compassionate clinician teaches prison inmates innovative support group methods to comfort their terminally ill peers.
Advice for Young Therapists: A Long View
A veteran therapist passes on experience and wisdom drawn from decades of clinical practice.
Avoiding Burnout Traps: Managing the Conflict between Empathy and Exhaustion
A seasoned clinician explores how caring too much can lead to exhaustion, and offers suggestions for avoiding common burnout traps.
The Elder in Exile: Psychotherapy with Older Adults
An expert in mental health care for older adults, Tom Medlar shares tips for affirming the value of their experiences, and providing opportunities to share stories.
Psychotherapy Status Report: Past Achievements/Current Failures/Future Disruptions
Taking the long view, behavioral sciences expert, Allen Frances offers a pointed review of psychotherapy’s failures and achievements, with suggestions for a hopeful future.
The Benefits of Making Metaphors Meaningful in Psychotherapy
Well-placed metaphors can add depth and meaning to the therapeutic encounter, and help communicate experiences that clients are struggling to put into words.