Despite “the era of the brain,” the mind is still kicking. Here are some thoughts allowing neuroscience to inform your work with clients.
Preserving Connection in the Age of Polarization and Commodification
You can increase human connection even in the age of telehealth by drawing on simple interpersonal tools.
2020, The Summer of No
The pandemic has taken on toll on the well-being of clients and therapists alike. Acknowledging all the “no”s can clear the way for hope and resilience.
20 Seconds: Coming Out to a Client
“Were you in the Olympics?” his straight client asked him, referring to the rainbow rings dangling from his pride necklace.
When a Client Resists, I Persist
Resistance is an invitation to the work of therapy rather than an obstacle.
Us Versus It: Racism, Family Treatment, and Eco-Systemic Considerations
Clinician Paula Bamgbose-Martins shares important insights gained in her work with African American children and their families.
Consigned to Virtual Therapy
To visit my therapist virtually or not to, that is the question.
The Uneven Effects of the Pandemic
Psychotherapist Roberta Satow explores ways in which the pandemic has hurt some while privileging others.
Dangerous Intimacies: Racism, Risk, and Recovery
Rebecca Lester shares her powerful clinical work with a client at the intersection of social work and cultural anthropology.
The Double Standard
Using David Burns’ “double standard” technique, Heather Clague helps a patient stand up to herself with kindness.