A retired psychologist finds unexpected growth through therapy with Squirrel, his wise yet aloof Maine Coon, revealing lessons in patience, ego, and empathy.
Kay Ingamells on the Wonderfulness Interview in Narrative Practice
Kay Ingamells explores the Wonderfulness Interview in the practice of Narrative Therapy, offering insights clinicians can use to highlight strengths and support client growth.
When the Therapist Shares Too Much
Clinical supervision can help both beginning and experienced therapists navigate the complexities of self-disclosures in therapy.
Crossing Zero: The Art and Science of Coming Off—and Staying Off—Psychiatric Drugs
Deprescribing can be challenging if caregivers continue to embrace the medical model but doing so can have far-reaching benefits.
Measuring the Unmeasurable: How to Know When Therapy Is Working?
Ever wonder if therapy is really helping? Debbie Naroff Scott shares her thoughts on how to measure that elusive therapeutic goal: progress.
Rewriting the Drinking Story: Four Pillars for Empowered Sobriety
Explore the four pillars of empowered sobriety and learn how to rewrite your drinking story for lasting recovery, confidence, and personal transformation.
For the Love of the Game
Exploring counseling through basketball metaphors, this story shows how creative strategies can build trust and connection with reluctant clients.
Jennifer Baggerly on Disaster Response Play Therapy: Shelter from the Storm
Discover Jennifer Baggerly’s insights on Disaster Response Play Therapy in Shelter from the Storm, as explored by Lawrence Rubin in this compelling feature.
Reflections on How to Live with Hardships in Life
How do we go on when life refuses to grant us peace? Some pain lingers like an old debt; some wounds never fully heal. Perhaps wisdom lies not in overcoming, but in learning to carry what cannot be undone.
Encounter with Resistance
Explore how existential-humanistic therapy views resistance as protection, revealing deep emotional patterns and supporting clients in facing vulnerability.