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    Four individuals engage in group therapy activities for adults as they stare into the sun and embrace

    Substance Abuse Group Counseling

    Looking for information on the specific goals of substance abuse group counseling and how therapists can ensure group members receive … Continued

    A woman uses VR, which is similar to the process of prolonged exposure therapy since both involve simulating a situation you're not currently in. Prolonged exposure therapy involves reliving or recalling traumatic moments or triggers to heal.

    Prolonged Exposure Therapy

    Prolonged exposure (PE) therapy is a type of therapy that seeks to address the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) … Continued

    Handhold of two loved ones, while one encourages the to consider starting therapy.

    How Do You Talk to Someone About Starting Therapy?

    As a therapist, the most common question I am asked by clients, family, and friends alike is, “How do I … Continued

    Woman outdoors in nature walking in a field of yellow flowers ponders how nature affects mental health

    10 Simple Therapist Mental Health Strategies in 10 Minutes or Less

    For any therapist, mental health is crucial—and that includes prioritizing your own mental health and self-care. In fact, taking care … Continued

    A woman sits under a tree outside, using her between-session minutes to meditate.

    4 Tips for Therapists to Benefit From Time Between Sessions

    It’s five minutes before your next client’s session and you still haven’t taken a sip of coffee, gone for a … Continued

    A picture of an elderly couple smiling. Read this article for more on how aging affects mental health.

    How Does Aging Affect Mental Health?

    After losing her husband, my 71-year-old aunt’s world shrunk. Admittedly, she wasn’t in stellar physical health, but grief compounded by … Continued

    Female therapist who needs help learning how to overcome procrastination falls asleep at their desk

    How Therapists Can Reclaim Work-Life Balance

    Work-life balance, work-life integration, or work-life harmony. However you define your ideal, symbiotic relationship between work and your personal life, … Continued

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    Clients Who Threaten and Stalk Therapists – How to Stay Safe

    The overwhelming majority of those with mental illness will never become violent. That said, it’s also true that therapists can … Continued

    A therapist and her client are face to face, in a therapy session. The therapist is utilizing a technique found in this list of therapeutic interventions.

    List of Therapeutic Interventions

    A key component of mental healthcare is using and being familiar with the list of therapeutic interventions that can help … Continued

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