Take a deep dive into the therapeutic relationship as illustrated in the classic film Good Will Hunting, where a defiant genius and a compassionate therapist confront pain, grief,…
Read more Good Will Hunting: A Masterclass in Therapy and Emotional GrowthPsychologists, therapists and other mental health professionals who work for Kaiser Permanente across Southern California went on strike Monday morning, protesting that the healthcare organization had failed to…
Read more Kaiser mental health professionals in Southern California go on strikeThis worksheet will show you how to create a “Social Support Database” to serve as a positive reminder of all the people in your life who have your…
Read more Social Support Database (PDF)About four years ago, a new patient came to see me for a psychiatric consultation because he felt stuck. He’d been in therapy for 15 years, despite the…
Read more Plenty of People Could Quit Therapy Right NowHi, I’m Dr. Harley (aka “Dog-tor” Harley). I’m the resident therapy dog here at Austin Pets Alive!, providing a much-needed listening ear, emotional support and calming presence to…
Read more Austin Pets Alive! | A Day in the Life of “Dr. Harley,” APA!’s…According to “common factors theory,” the essence of successful therapy lies in shared core elements, and the differences between therapeutic approaches are often less important than fulfilling these…
Read more 6 Common Factors Behind All Successful Therapy2023 was quite a year. To say there have been some challenges is an understatement but my hope for you is that you are finding some inspiration and…
Read more Happy 2024, I Have a Few Things for You | Love And Life ToolboxOne of the challenging behaviors we are seeing in couples therapy is gaslighting. While it has become a cliche term, this set of behaviors is becoming more common…
Read more Challenging Behaviors in Couples TherapyBill de Blasio, former mayor of New York City, and his wife Chirlane McCray announced their separation earlier this week. But the end of their union doesn’t resemble…
Read more Cohabitating after separating? The arrangement is not uncommon, says marriage therapist: Here’s why it can be successfulOrna Guralnik on Showtime’s “Couples Therapy.” Source: Showtime When I was growing up, my father used to repeat a saying he’d heard as a child from his grandmother:…
Read more When couples say they broke up over money, it’s not the real reason, therapist says. Here’s what isMost people have a rolodex of red flags that can turn them off on a first date. When you’re well into a serious partnership, though, red flags can…
Read more 4 ‘red flags’ that might mean your relationship is in troubleThe stigma around seeing a therapist is not nearly what it once was. In fact, many understand that going to therapy doesn’t mean there is “something wrong with…
Read more 10 Reasons You Need Therapy Now | LoveAndLifeToolBoxThe stigma around seeing a therapist is not nearly what it once was. In fact, many understand that going to therapy doesn’t mean there is “something wrong with…
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