Case Study

Healthy, equal relationships require compromise, negotiation, and generosity. But when couples don’t have models for mastering these skills, they often... Read more

For someone who has survived the death of their child, describing grief as a journey perpetuates the myth that, eventually, there’s an end point. Read more

When our attempts to use logic and reason fail, therapeutic rituals can help clients connect to inner resources for healing. Read more

What happens when loving mothers of gay sons unknowingly send them mixed messages about being themselves? Read more

I practiced for almost 50 years, and just retired with a feeling of satisfaction. Here’s what I’ve learned in my journey to contentment. These are my tales... Read more

Therapy is hard work. But what are therapy’s biggest challenges, and how do therapists overcome them? Here, five therapists share the clinical challenge that... Read more

As the years pass, is it possible that the more we work with long-term clients, the more we might overlook bigger issues that aren’t being addressed? Read more

Meditation is generally considered one of the safest practices for our clients. But one organization says that’s not always the case. Read more

Therapists need to consider not only what diagnosis to give, but also the pain or hardship that can result from sharing it with a client. Read more

How stepping outside our comfort zone when doing our own work can change therapy for our clients. Read more

Discovering how ghosts and global issues have permeated relationship bonds in new ways. Read more

What functions do illusions serve for our clients? Some may be harmful, but there might be occasions when the benefits of self-deception justify the costs. Read more

Vulnerability, doubt, fear, and uncertainty—feelings most people try to avoid—are essential to cultivating creativity. Read more

Rich Simon's enduring impact on our field are what we’re celebrating in this issue—and there’s so much to celebrate it could easily fill a bookcase of... Read more

If most chronic pain is maintained by complex mind–body interactions, how can therapists help treat it? Read more

The key elements of gender-affirmative therapy for clients who are medically or socially transitioning. Read more

The key to working with a family may be getting parents to see the intergenerational trauma underlying present-day issues. Read more

Working with couples on the brink of divorce during this pressure-cooker time requires us to help them “reach up” to their highest values. Read more

The movement to offer more free therapy and expand access to treatment gains momentum. Read more

A shared cultural understanding can be a powerful asset in therapy, adding a familiarity and depth to the exploration of countertransference. Read more

It takes creativity to apply basic therapy tools, especially when depression has set in and negative cognitions have taken over. Read more

If someone promised to make you an expert in six months, you’d suspect they were selling snake oil. Meaningful personal development takes time and effort... Read more

A controversial method makes talk therapy possible for people who don’t talk. Read more

Being a good traffic cop can mean the difference between success or failure as a couples therapist.* Commentary by Peter Fraenkel Read more

If a loving couple shares a relationship history with no major deal-breaker issues, is “uncoupling” the best path? Read more

Have we unfairly pathologized clients diagnosed with borderline personality disorder? Read more

Engaging kids in talk therapy is often a frustrating struggle. So what happens when you introduce a video game and some cool bioresponsive tech? Read more

In the wake of a loved one’s suicide, therapists must have the patience to sit with clients as the slow and painful process of healing unfolds. CASE... Read more

Even though partners may forgive each other after a heated argument, the hurtful words that were hurled can be haunting nonetheless. Read more

An approach that emphasizes acquiring skills rather than focusing on problems helps a young boy in China tackle his problems at school. Read more