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The Hidden Trauma of Moral Injury
From Personal Anguish to Communal HealingBecause moral injury—one of the most significant contributors to the high rate of suicide among U.S. veterans—is rooted in conscience, not fear... Read more
Just This, Nothing Next
Facing Old Age with Trepidation and GraceGetting old is often a surprise, even when we’ve spent decades trying to get comfortable with the vicissitudes of aging. Read more
Editor's Note: September/October 2023
Our Love-Hate Relationship with DiagnosesWhen we hear the word diagnosis, it’s hard not to think of the DSM. The dreaded DSM. But hating this particular book is nothing new... Read more
Tuning into the Body in Couples Work
Getting to the Root of Core ConflictsIntegrating a somatic focus into couples therapy can help partners address their deeply entrenched stuck points. Read more
Seeking the Autism Diagnosis
The Current Quest for Identity and CommunityIncreasing numbers of young people are wanting the validation of an autism diagnosis, even when assessments reveal they don’t meet the criteria. Read more
A Never-Ending Adjustment Disorder
How Therapists Navigate the Paradox of DiagnosisA lot can go awry when you identify a person with a disorder—but avoiding diagnosis altogether isn’t always the right solution either. How are therapists... Read more
Awakening the Warrior
A Black Psychologist’s Battle with Racism"Like my father before me I’ll continue to wage war against racism, confident that awareness will hold my aim steady." Read more
The PACE Attitude
A Guide for ParentsThe PACE attitude is a way of interacting with your child, especially around difficult topics or situations, that will help them feel less defensive and more... Read more
The War at Home and Abroad
A Therapist’s Call to ActionIt’s time for all of us to let ourselves feel the pain of these crimes, instead of ignoring it. In doing so, perhaps we can foster an appreciation of... Read more
Nonviolent Communication for Self-Care
Facing Our Judgments and Unmet NeedsIs there a way to engage in self-care while in conversation with someone or in session? Learn more about nonviolent communication, a mindful approach to... Read more
Permission to Speak
A Conversation with Samara BayPsychotherapy Networker chats with author Samara Bay about her new book and how we can embody our true voices in the therapy room. Read more
Get advice from a publishing expert on the New Voices Award and how to win a $50,000 book publishing contract. Read more
From her bestselling book, psychotherapist Whitney Goodman shares common examples of toxic positivity and why they hurt. Read more
Gen Z and Mental Health
Changing the ConversationAs adult therapists around the world weigh in on the youth mental health crisis, a Gen Z’er offers his own view of what our field should keep in mind. Read more
When Teens Talk About Suicide
A DBT Approach for Critical MomentsThe rise in teen suicidality is frightening, but hospitalization isn’t the only—or even the best—option for treatment. Read more
Trans Kids Under Fire
Exploring the State of Gender-Affirming CareWhen politicians decide what gender-affirming care should look like, what happens to the mental health of our trans, nonbinary, and gender fluid youth? Read more
The Adultification of Black Youth
When Trauma Goes UnseenAt best, self-harm and suicide among Black children are misunderstood. At worst, they’re willfully ignored. Read more
The Tech-Free Vacation
A Family's Search for Lost ConnectionIs there anything trickier for modern-day parents than separating a 13-year-old from an iPhone, even if it’s just for a few days? Read more
Girls On The Brink
The Neurobiology of BelongingHow might girls’ sensitive threat-response system affect their mental health amid a relentless barrage of distressing cues from social media? Read more
The Art of Dating Your Ex
A Therapist Finds Love Where She Least Expects ItWhat would you do differently if you could rekindle love with your ex? Read more
Coming Out As Plural
Setting the Record Straight on DissociationWe all dissociate in some way to cope with the uncertainties of life, so why are people with dissociative identities often feared and misunderstood, even by... Read more
Hypnosis Revisited
Harnessing Therapy’s Most Versatile ToolClinical hypnosis has a rich history, broad applications, and sound research behind it—so why aren’t more therapists using it? Read more
Uncovering Intimate Partner Violence
When Does Relationship Conflict Tip into Abuse?Intimate partner violence isn’t as obvious to therapists as cultural stereotypes suggest—and even when it’s revealed, the path forward isn’t always... Read more
Were You Raised by a Four-Year-Old?
The Impact of Emotionally Immature ParentsAuthor Lindsay Gibson reveals how exploring our parents’ emotional lack of maturity can free us up to become more emotionally mature ourselves. Read more
The Radical Act of Embodying Your Voice
How to Take Space and Make SpaceA new book from a renowned speech coach invites us to reflect on how we embody our true voices in our lives—and in the therapy room. Read more
Igniting the Spark
You Don’t Have to be a Sex Therapist to Treat Low DesireYou don't have to be a sex therapist to help your clients with diminished sexual desire. Read more
Boys' Friendships
The Clash of Intimacy and MasculinityAre we undermining boys' longing for soft, loving friendships? Read more
Practice Tools: July/August 2023
The best from across the field of psychotherapy . . . on us!This month’s selection is from Bree Turns-Coe’s "Parent the Child You Have, Not the Child You Were: Breaking Generational Patterns, Raise Thriving Kids." Read more
Editor's Note: July/August 2023
Are the Kids All Right?Together, maybe we can keep making—and protecting—the spaces that today’s kids need to dream their own dreams. Read more
Data from recent Pew Center, The Washington Post, the Williams Institute, and Gallup surveys shows the current state of transgender children in the U.S. Read more