Society & Culture

Putting together this issue has changed me. And I hope it helps all therapists update their understanding of the wide spectrum of neurodivergence, and the... Read more

An unflinching look into a shadowy corner of the for-profit troubled teen industry: wilderness therapy. Read more

Tried-and-true behavioral strategies have been failing spectacularly in households with Pathologically Demand Avoidant children. Helping PDA families feel safe... Read more

The impact of a series of executive orders targeting trans and nonbinary people has been immediate and devastating. How can therapists help? Read more

For many Autistic people, the trauma they carry is a result of society treating them like broken neurotypicals. Neuro-affirming care begins with providing... Read more

The overlap between autism and eating disorders is poorly understood, even by many eating disorder specialists. Read more

Couples therapy was designed for neurotypical people—yet we know that neurodivergence is everywhere. How can we better identify, help, and support... Read more

When it comes to teens who’ve found belonging and understanding in the autism community, our job is more about validating than diagnosing. Read more

How can we help our clients work through the inner torment of trying to occupy two cultural identities at once when they don’t fully feel they belong to... Read more

Given our culture's incessant messages about the joys of motherhood, it's critical for therapists to help new moms to speak openly and honestly about their... Read more

A family confronts the reality that parents alone are ill-equipped to protect their children from online dangers. Read more

Discover two models of love and how distinguishing between them can help therapists support clients in designing a conscious relationship. Read more

Using AI art therapeutically is still a novel idea in the field of art therapy. For clients wary of traditional forms of creative expression, it allows them to... Read more

Discover the top therapist-recommended apps to improve your mental health and well-being, including an app that rates mental health apps! Read more

Many therapists have been trained to avoid exploring people’s religious or spiritual beliefs, lest they accidentally question them or unknowingly pull at the... Read more

Support your BIPOC clients in gaining clarity about the frequency and types of discrimination they’ve experienced as they heal from racial trauma. Read more

"Bittersweet" invites us to better understand and celebrate the wistful, sensitive people in our lives—and in our therapy practices. Read more

In a society where most people spend more time on dating apps than in places of worship, the pursuit of a romantic partner has become a holy quest. Read more

High-control religions can disconnect people from themselves—and somatic therapies are the key to helping them heal. Read more

These hot takes from Steve Hayes, Nadine Burke Harris, Ruth Lanius, and others will keep you informed and prepared for what's changing in the field of... Read more

Most therapists don’t shy away from discussing charged topics like sex and drugs. But religion and spirituality? That’s a different story—one that a... Read more

How do we change our habit of defensive listening and make emotional presence our practice? Read more

Renowned grief expert David Kessler shares what can grief work teach us about the role of religious beliefs in therapy. Read more

How might a panoramic view of a relationship at the start of couples therapy change what clinicians focus on? Read more

What if wisdom—the elusive prize so many of us strive for—is actually a practical skill clients can gain in the course of everyday therapy sessions? Read more

Evidence-based tools can help us embrace our clients' feedback, greatly increase our cultural competence. and improve therapy outcomes. Read more

Being in relationship with those who are different from us can be difficult, but it’s what we need to build bridges that support connection and unity. Read more

We can all derive mental health benefits from podcasts. We asked a handful of therapists which mental health podcasts like best and why—here’s what they... Read more

Unless we want to let down our clients and lose public trust, therapists need to figure out how to navigate a politically polarized world. Read more

The current political push to eliminate no-fault divorce is dangerous, particularly for women in abusive relationships. Read more