As a young therapist, Valery Hazanov reflects on his therapeutic relationship with an elder fellow Russian, and wonders if he made a difference.
The Tiger Woods Analogy for Therapists Makes a Roaring Comeback!
Watching Tiger Woods from the gallery on the 18th hole of the Masters Tournament, Howard Rosenthal has advice for psychotherapists.
Unlearning to Learn
Clinicians Pooja Gala and Urvi Paralkar reflect on the challenges of unlearning cherished notions about therapy in order to be fully present for their clients.
Circle of Development: How Clinical Supervisors Can Help You Get to Your Growth Edge
In his second installment on clinical supervision, Daryl Chow suggests ways to help supervisees move beyond their comfort zone in order to improve clinical outcomes.
The Murder of Hope
Relatively new to her career as a psychotherapist, Kayla Rees mourns the loss of a young client to suicide.
Jay Lappin on Family Therapy—The Long View
Veteran clinician, supervisor, educator and story-teller Jay Lappin reflects on the past, present and future of family therapy.
How to Maintain Your Therapeutic Dignity with Blood Dripping Down Your Chin
Psychotherapist and amateur thespian Margaret Rutherford has made peace with the use of self in her therapeutic work.
A Tale of Two Cars: Interpreting Therapeutic Play
Therapist Michael R. Jackson demonstrates how interpreting a child’s play can lead to change.
How Self-Disclosure of Learning Differences Guides My Clinical Relationships
Benjamin Meyer believes that disclosing his struggles with learning differences to clients has strengthened his therapeutic relationships.
The Instant Replay: Reliving a Critical Moment
Occasionally looking for a clear pathway with his clients, psychotherapist Michael R. Jackson uses “instant replay” to reopen and reevaluate a previous experience.