"Today's most enterprising therapists are realizing that the most promising opportunities for new business lie outside of the healthcare system."
Hollywood on the Couch
An entertaining look behind the the scenes of the entertainment industry.
Psychotherapy in China: Western and Eastern Perspectives
From Leicester to Shanghai I have been living and working as a psychologist in China for the past four years. During this time, I have been teaching psychology, counselling, and psychotherapy courses to Chinese university students. I am originally from Leicester, Britain, where I was trained as a psychologist. In this paper, I give my […]
Resistant Clients: We’ve All Had Them; Here’s How to Help Them!
Encountering resistance is likely evidence that therapy is taking place. In fact, successful psychotherapy is highly related to increases in resistance, and low resistance corresponds with negative outcomes.
Supershrinks: What is the secret of their success?
Clients of the best therapists improve at a rate at least 50-percent higher and drop out at a rate at least 50-percent lower than those of average clinicians. What is the key to superior performance?
Beyond Psychotherapy: Working Outside the Medical Model
Dr. Martin shares his reasons for leaving the insurance game.
The Therapist Mourns His Mother’s Death: Being With Clients While Heartbroken
Therapist Bob Livingstone offers grieving therapists advice about the effects of mourning upon therapeutic practice.
Angels in Crisis: How Mobile Crisis Intervention Changes Lives
A psychologist's poignant account of a challenging case referred by Child Protective Services while working on a mobile mental health crisis team.
Self-Help Snake Oil and Self-Improvement Urban Legends
A psychologist’s skeptical look at the science (or lack thereof) behind much of the self-help industry,
A Psychotherapist’s Guide to Facebook and Twitter: Why Clinicians Should Give a Tweet!
Dr. Kolmes offers firsthand insights into the uses of social media as a professional tool.