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How to Help Someone with Posttraumatic Stress (PTSD)
Being close to someone who is suffering because of trauma can be a difficult, bewildering experience. Trauma symptoms may appear suddenly, sometimes surfacing many years after a traumatic ... Read More
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The Unbearable Pain of Needing to Be ‘Seen’
Where do you feel safe? For me, it is not in my husband’s arms, it is in his heart. It is in a deep knowing that he will hold me there and that he feels me there even when I am not immediately ... Read More
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Emotional Overwhelm: How DBT’s Crisis Survival Skills Help
Have you ever felt like your emotions are so overwhelming they will never stabilize? Maybe you have an intense urge to return to unhealthy or risky behaviors to make yourself feel better. ... Read More
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The Pros and Cons of Starting a Private Therapy Practice
Many therapists have dreams of one day starting their own private practice. Following through on these aspirations, however, requires taking a number of things into consideration. There ... Read More
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4 Ways to Give Difficult Feelings the Space They Deserve
It isn’t uncommon for us to move away from certain feelings. We have all kinds of methods to help us numb out our emotions. Many times we do this without even being conscious of it. As ... Read More
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Why Do I Hate Myself?
Dear GoodTherapy.org, I grew up in a fairly loving, supportive environment, and I don’t understand why I’m so filled with self-loathing. I hate my appearance, my mannerisms, ... Read More
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5 Life Lessons Driven Home by Paulo Coelho’s ‘The Alchemist’
One of my favorite books is Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist. It’s a story about a shepherd boy who journeys in search of a treasure about which he has dreamed. What I love about the story ... Read More
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How to Manage Stress and Stay Positive While Unemployed
When you find yourself between jobs and under pressure to find a new one as quickly as possible, depression and anxiety are real risks. Attending interview after interview and receiving ... Read More
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Why ‘Time’s Up’ in Therapy Should Be Difficult to Hear
“Ending a therapy session is a hostile act.” This was said to me by my therapist once after we discussed how, regardless of whether I had a “good” session or a frustrating one, ... Read More
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Self-Criticism, Smooth Muscle Anxiety, and How ISTDP Helps
Anxiety can manifest in a variety of ways in the human body. It can make us tense in our large, voluntary muscles, activate the involuntary muscles of our internal organs, and even cause ... Read More
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Fear vs. Love: The Choice Is Yours
“When you know better, you do better.” —Maya Angelou Have you ever met someone who was great at making decisions? Their decisions may not always work out flawlessly, but the ... Read More
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Holistic Food Counseling: Are Your Meals Affecting Your Mood?
As more mental health practitioners embrace a holistic view of wellness, the role of food and diet is gaining more attention. Numerous studies show a link between healthier diets and lower ... Read More
