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Effective Assignments for Couples Therapy
When a couple reaches the point where they seek relationship therapy, they may experience many mixed emotions, including fear, discouragement, or hopelessness. They may believe their relationship...
Using Therapeutic Card Decks with Your Clients
Therapy decks have long been used by counselors and psychotherapists to engage their clients in session. Play therapy stores have traditionally been filled with card games, mostly designed for...
Helping Your Clients Observe and Accept Their Emotions
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) encourages clients to remain in the present moment with awareness and acceptance of thoughts and feelings – without judgment. Clients begin the process by noticing...
Using Grounding Techniques in Your Practice
"Grounding techniques are now commonly used by therapists working with clients that have experienced trauma. Key symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) include flashbacks and varying...
Helping Your Clients Find Forgiveness
Letting go of past hurts is a critical skill in any relationship, and for couples, it is critical if the relationship is going to continue to thrive and flourish. Forgiveness is a conscious decision...
Using Problem-Solving Techniques in Therapy
I’ve read dozens of books about CBT techniques, but I rarely see a mention of problem-solving techniques. You could argue that therapy, counseling, or coaching is itself a problem-solving process,...
Can You Really Teach Your Clients Empathy?
As a therapist, I have often wondered how my clients could treat people they love with meanness and disdain. For example, Mark and Annie had been married for twenty years and yet when they would...
Recognizing Teen Depression: What Parents Can Do
Parenting teens can be difficult, and it’s important for parents to be aware of the signs and symptoms of depression in their children. Teen depression is a serious mental health issue that can have...