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Does brainspotting work
Does brainspotting work

Does brainspotting work for clients?

  • Post author:Dr. Matt B
  • Post published: November 9, 2026
  • Post category:Research
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There has been some controversy recently about brainspotting. Although the approach has gained popularity, there are major questions about whether it works and whether it does what it proposes to…

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The rise in Autism diagnosis: Accuracy or controversy?
The rise in Autism diagnosis: Accuracy or controversy?

The rise in Autism diagnoses: Accuracy or controversy?

  • Post author:Dr. Matt B
  • Post published: October 29, 2026
  • Post category:Policy/Research

We hear more and more about Autism in recent years, especially on social media. Sometimes it even raises the question, "Is everyone neurodivergent now?". Many who claim to be "on…

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how to help clients reduce anger
how to help clients reduce anger

How to help clients reduce anger in therapy

  • Post author:Dr. Matt B
  • Post published: October 13, 2026
  • Post category:Research

A longstanding belief stemming from the days of Freud contends that venting about deeply repressed emotions provides a sense of relief. "Just let them out." This idea has extended to…

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happiness research studies
happiness research studies

Happiness research studies: Can we be happy about them?

  • Post author:Dr. Matt B
  • Post published: October 6, 2026
  • Post category:Research
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How can we not be happy about happiness research studies? This research finds all sorts of benefits from happiness and other positive emotion strategies. Not to mention the encouraging finding…

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Case conceptualization

Case conceptualization: How to choose which therapy, when.

  • Post author:Dr. Matt B
  • Post published: September 15, 2026
  • Post category:Research

There’s a tendency for many therapy theories to claim they work for all types of suffering. A number of evidence-based therapies tend to be effective for a number of difficulties.…

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does the body keep the score

Does the body really keep the score? Sort of, but not really.

  • Post author:Dr. Matt B
  • Post published: September 1, 2026
  • Post category:Continuing Ed./Research

The body "keeping score" of traumatic reactions has become a popular idea. The idea is that reactions to traumatic events get physically stored in different parts of the body. However,…

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How to feel less emotion: Why we can't tell people to feel less

How to regulate emotion: Why we can’t tell people to feel less

  • Post author:Dr. Matt B
  • Post published: August 18, 2026
  • Post category:Research

We certainly can regulate our emotions. Mountains of research from the last 30 years finds that this is indeed possible. However, for some reason, we as humans cannot simply tell…

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