Working with anger in therapy
Anger is a difficult thing for any of us to experience. On its own, anger can play an important function in people's lives. It can lead to helpful social expression…
Anger is a difficult thing for any of us to experience. On its own, anger can play an important function in people's lives. It can lead to helpful social expression…
Seattle has a reputation of awesome. Except for the weather. But Seattle summers provide some of the best weather in the U.S. The American Psychological Association's (APA) 2024 psychology conference…
Ahhh the Gottmans. Almost a household name even for people who don't work in the mental health field! For decades, John and Julie Gottman have studied and worked with couples…
Ever want to pull a Jason Segel in "Shrinking" and simply command clients to "Just stop ruminating!". (Great show, by the way, if you haven't seen it). Really though, we…
We've all heard the maxim "just do what you love". But that's often easier said than done. Especially for so many of our depressed clients! Behavioral activation helps clients form…
There has been an increasing interest in understanding how PTSD affects the brain (and vice versa). Ideas like the body "keeping score" have helped to popularize the effects of trauma…
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can be extremely difficult for those who experience it. The best OCD treatment options to help reduce OCD symptoms are also very difficult! But once clients…