I recently came across the attached article on therapeutic ethics. This article was particularly compelling to me because it talks about how to provide a safe and contained environment for therapy to take place. Providing a safe environment is vitally … Continue reading
For several weeks I’ve been reviewing articles, looking for a good place to resume writing pieces that will reflect all aspects of my practice, including my assessment and referral service, my work with clients undergoing life transitions, and my work … Continue reading
The attached article is long, but worth taking the time to read. It does a great job of describing how therapy relationships often get stuck into a comfortable but stagnant routine that can go on for years. Unfortunately, this sort … Continue reading
The attached article is intended for therapists, to help them get out of work that is going nowhere with their clients. It provides an important reminder for therapists of what we’re actually supposed to be doing with clients and then … Continue reading
I spend a lot of time talking about the importance of evaluating progress in therapy. It’s a core topic whenever I talk with a therapist about joining my referral network. Too many therapists let the process of therapy go on … Continue reading
I’m sure that I’ve indicated a bias in many of my posts that short-term psychotherapy is better and more effective than long-term therapy. It’s true that in general it is my preference. The preference is based, however, more on the … Continue reading
The attached article is a good one for both therapists and therapy recipients to look at. It addresses reasons why therapy might not be succeeding. I like it because it looks at the interaction between the therapist and their client, … Continue reading
My last entry addressed the question of how to decide to end therapy either when goals are being met or when there is a general lack of progress. This second article on ending therapy looks at issues related to the … Continue reading
The attached is the first of two articles on ending therapy. Ending therapy is a topic I hear about all the time from friends, family, clients and other professionals and I’m pleased to have found articles on the subject. This … Continue reading
INTEGRATING COACHING TECHNIQUES INTO THERAPY PROVIDES ENHANCED FLEXIBILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS Last week I commented on a New York Times article that bemoans the trend for therapists to brand themselves in order to increase business. The article specifically took issue with … Continue reading
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