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Help! My Partner Is Terrible at Communicating
Dear GoodTherapy.org, We’ve been together about a year and a half, and from the beginning we established a mutual dedication to open communication and sharing as much with one another ... Read More
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How Real-Life Horrors in ‘Get Out’ Relate to Trust in Therapy
Spoiler alert: The following article contains plot details and other information from the movie Get Out. Like many Americans, I went to see the movie Get Out when it was released at the ... Read More
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Therapy’s Goal: Finding Pathology or Accepting Complexity?
Labeling pathology in another person is easy. One teacher of mine said it’s like “shooting fish in a barrel.” Think of any person you know and, unless you’ve totally idealized them, ... Read More
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Body Memories and ‘Grounding’ in Sexual Trauma Therapy
The idea of seeking therapy after experiencing a traumatic event can be daunting. For some people, it can be almost as frightening as the trauma itself. Whether the traumatic event (or ... Read More
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My Sister Is Sabotaging My Relationship with My Daughter
Dear GoodTherapy.org, Please help me. I have one sibling, my sister, who has been my closest friend for most of my life. She is two years older than me and newly divorced, with no children. ... Read More
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Do Adult Children of Divorce Have It Easier Than Young Children?
It is a common belief divorce will not be nearly as traumatic for adult children as it often is for young children. That is a myth. Although it may look and feel different, adult children ... Read More
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10 Good Reasons to Seek Relationship Counseling
One of the main reasons people seek therapy is for help with intimate and close relationships. And while couples counseling tends to be viewed as something for only relationships in crisis, ... Read More
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Making Friends of Coworkers: How Close Is Too Close?
With the growth of social media and the constant connection through smartphones, our personal and work lives are blending more than ever. We connect with people on LinkedIn, Instagram, ... Read More
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On the Road to a New Relationship, Stay Alert to Red Flags
Our vehicle side-view mirrors warn us “objects in the mirror may be closer than they appear,” and I’ve found a similar distortion tends to occur in dating. Often in a new relationship, ... Read More
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Sexual Expression and Sexuality: When ‘Problems’ Aren’t
Many of the people I see in my practice have come to consult with me about an issue they have with their sexual behaviors. A number of them are seeking help after violating a spousal or ... Read More
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Ending Therapy Right: Why Saying Goodbye Matters
Goodbyes suck. They really do. They’re often uncomfortable. They’re also inevitable. Goodbye experiences are as final as a death and as common as leaving the embrace of your partner ... Read More
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Surviving Relational Aggression: Tips for Adults and Girls
Establishing and maintaining healthy friendships is one of the most important tasks adolescents, especially girls, face in their daily lives. Many girls spend a large portion of their day ... Read More