Harm reduction is an evidence-based, if controversial, approach to substance use difficulties. Many individuals as well as some clinicians believe the approach promotes or reinforces substance use behaviors. But harm…
Body-oriented approaches for treating post-traumatic symptoms, such as Somatic Experiencing®, are increasing in popularity. But what does the research say about Somatic Experiencing® for trauma? Is it effective at reducing…
Forgiveness has been around forever. Multiple religions promote forgiveness as a key action when the world gets difficult. And for good reason! Research consistently shows that the ability to forgive…
Ahhh scaffolding…. You may see it in many places. From developmental psych textbooks to business management trainings. But therapists can use scaffolding in mental health therapy to help clients effectively…
We’ve described how some personality tests are either problematic or just not all that accurate or helpful. So which tests are valid personality tests? And what makes those tests effective?…
There have been a lot of new, exciting advances in our understanding and treatment of complicated grief (aka prolonged grief). But what effect do these advances have on how to…
Breathwork became an extremely popular approach to mental health in recent years. It is sometimes used as a therapist resource on its own or as part of other approaches (e.g.,…
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