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A young woman who's on her own for the first time discovers the difference between being alone and being lonely. Read more

For decades before and after World War II, children all over the United States hung out, had slumber parties, made crank phone calls, and played sports... Read more

The consolation prize for boys who feel deeply but can't express or even decipher their own emotions is the universe of "electronica," a womb of... Read more

“I don’t think I want to live if I have to go on feeling like this.” I hear this remark all too often from anxiety sufferers. They say it... Read more

Too much is at stake these days for us to take refuge in our practices after the election. In such challenging times, therapists need to create for themselves... Read more

Some years ago, Rwanda was the hellish scene of one of the most ferocious genocides in history. A therapist who traveled there reports on what it's like to... Read more

When disaster strikes close to home, the emotional shock waves make business as usual impossible for both therapists and clients. Read more

Poet David Whyte offers an idiosyncratic fusion of verse, myth, story, and personal charisma, demonstrating to audiences all over the world that psychology... Read more

Helping kids with ODD begins with getting past the many myths surrounding the disorder. Read more

Many therapists assume that if they help couples improve their relationships, the improvement will naturally lead to a rewarding erotic life. But what if... Read more

In a world where differences between people have become increasingly demonized, more than ever, the therapist's job is to help people expand their circle of... Read more

This article first appeared in the September/October 2008 issue. Q: I’m seeing more parents who live in safe, middle-class communities and protect their... Read more

The child therapist approaches the child who can't play by introducing play activities one step at the time. Read more

If a vast conspiracy were afoot to create an entire civilization of insomniacs, it would operate pretty much the way our society does now. In a nonstop... Read more

1. Ride the Rhythms of Rest Fine-tune your circadian rhythms with exposure to morning light. Regularly engage in rest breaks and practices. Consider daily... Read more

"Many of my older clients and their family caregivers resist accepting help from others. How can I get them to receive the care they need?" Read more

Using one's own anger may be the key to success with difficult teen clients. Commentary by Janet Sasson Edgette Read more

While lions and sharks go into frenzy at the smell of blood, at the sight of blood, moviegoers seem to experience a heightening of all emotions, sometimes... Read more

A father and son reflect on a life path that isn't about money Read more

A case study examines the differences between sexual orientation and behavior and what really happens when straight men sleep with men. Read more

This article first appeared in the September/October 2008 issue. Anyone who’s ever worked with trauma survivors knows the therapeutic challenge of... Read more

The human brain is an anachronistic menagerie that confronts the psychotherapist with the challenge of treating a human, a horse, and a crocodile, all... Read more

Many clients believe that the therapy process all by itself will magically improve their lives and relationships. We must help them recognize that without... Read more

Two hugely successful films, released on the same weekend this summer, revealed the flip side of the Hollywood experience. Read more

Beset by chronic budgetary constraints, invasive regulations, and insufficient respect from society at large, community mental health today seems a Sisyphean... Read more

A determined family therapist tries to revive public sector psychotherapy using Thomas Edison as his role model. Read more

An emergency room social worker's day revolves around handling emotional crises of strangers facing terrible moments of their lives. Read more

Michael White, who died suddenly in April 2008 at 59, devoted his life to helping people find the kernels of personal courage, self-respect, and emotional... Read more

Prenuptials may seem unromantic and focused on worst-case scenarios, but they can clarify critical issues and avoid problems down the road. Read more

Despite marketing blitz, Viagra hasn't turned out to be the neat remedy for erectile dysfunction for men over 50 that was promised. Can therapists offer aging... Read more