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- Changing the Vicious Political Cycle into a Virtuous Cycle January 25, 2021by Anthony Cavuoti, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Changing the Vicious Political Cycle into a Virtuous Cycle What are we doing in this political landscape except acting out individually and collectively our own family dynamics and dramas? Each party, just like each of our parents, are convincing themselves and everyone that they are the rational one while […]
- 7 Tips for Marketing Your Therapy Practice in a Small Town January 20, 2021How to Market Yourself as a Therapist in a Small Town Learning how to market your therapy practice is an essential part of bringing in new therapy clients. If you are in a small town, it’s easy to think marketing doesn’t really apply to you, but learning to make shrewd marketing decisions is crucial to […]
- The Power of Habits, Part 1: How Habits Can Be Helpful January 18, 2021The Power of Habits Part 1: How Habits Can Be Helpful Ah, January. It’s the time of year when we’re more likely to think about habits. We all have habits, good or bad. Some of us might find ourselves biting our nails, smoking, doomscrolling, or drinking too much coffee. We might also have habits of […]
- 5 Tips for Maintaining Confidentiality with Therapy Notes January 15, 20215 Tips for Maintaining Confidentiality with Therapy Notes Maintaining confidentiality with therapy notes is essential for protecting your client and your practice. There are many theories and suggestions for how long to hold on to your notes, what to do with them when you no longer need them, and how to keep them out of […]
- Comparing and Contrasting CBT and DBT January 14, 2021Finding the Differences Between Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) each play an important role in treating mental health issues. These two types of therapy fall under the umbrella of psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy. Throughout the therapeutic process, an individual facing […]
- 5 Empowering Tools Teens Gain in Therapy January 11, 2021Contributed by Newport Academy & Institute 5 Empowering Tools That Teens Gain in Therapy With depression and anxiety rates at all-time highs, more teens are seeking therapy through telehealth or on-site outpatient or residential treatment. No matter what brings them to treatment or what type of program they choose, the skills teens gain through therapy will serve […]
- Understanding Intergenerational Trauma: An Introduction for Clinicians January 8, 2021by Dr. Fabiana Franco, PhD, DAEETS Understanding Intergenerational Trauma Simple trauma describes a single, circumscribed traumatic event (such as an assault). Complex trauma occurs when a person experiences a series of repeated traumatic events or when new, unique traumatic incidents occur. Complex trauma early in life can damage multiple aspects of the child’s development. Complex […]
- Considering Group Therapy? January 6, 2021By Melissa Klass, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Should You Consider Group Therapy? You’ve read a million articles about group therapy, but you still can’t decide. Should you look for a group? What will it be like? Will it help you? Could it be harmful rather than helpful? What different types of groups are available? […]
- 5 Excuses People Use to Avoid Getting Professional Help January 4, 2021Things Aren’t That Bad: 5 Reasons People Give to Avoid Getting Professional Help According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness, but not all of them seek out professional help. In fact, nearly 60% of adults with mental illness do not seek mental health help. With a seemingly […]
- Ring Out the Old, in the New: Moving from 2020 to 2021 with Reflection January 1, 2021By Nancy Bortz, MA, Psychotherapist Go Gently Into That New Year We have now closed out 2020. We’ve never experienced a year quite like this past one. Would it have been any easier if we were equipped with a handbook on pandemic living? Maybe, but even with a how-to manual, most of us would have […]
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