The GoodTherapy Blog

Most people would agree that having a compassionate stance towards oneself is desirable. But how do you cultivate self-compassion? Let’s quickly define the term. In this article, “compassion” ... Read More

I have a confession to make: I do not believe you can feel happy 24/7, any more than you can feel anything every minute for your entire life. We are designed to feel a broad spectrum of ... Read More

Altars and Shrines: What Are They? Archeologists have found evidence of altars and shrines in nearly all places where there is evidence that humans have lived. The predisposition to construct ... Read More

As a unique form of short-term, complementary and alternative modality (CAM), clinical sexologists are largely under-recognized and under-used. Though it’s said we specialize in studying ... Read More

I am guilty of spanking my children. My oldest has been spanked once, maybe twice, in his entire 17 years. My 7-year-old has received a few prime swats, and other forms of discipline, in ... Read More

Let’s face it, hardly anybody has a completely healthy relationship with food. Unfortunately for our society, disordered eating is the norm, whether it’s crash dieting, stress ... Read More

Mandy nuzzled her 3 month old baby happily as she warmed his bottle. It felt so good to breathe in his sweet baby smell and touch his soft delicate skin, his little body curled in a warm ... Read More

There is a place where most couples want to get and feel good about getting to, a place where most people would agree is what a wonderful long term relationship is all about. That lovely ... Read More

You’ve sat comfortably on your therapist’s couch for six months talking about everything under the sun; how you prefer to do your laundry, how nothing is ever good enough for your spouse, ... Read More

No one can prepare us for the experience of providing care for a seriously ill family member or friend. When sickness strikes someone close to us, there may be a sense of chaos, urgency, ... Read More

The most common question I get in my work and sometimes from my friends is “Am I an alcoholic?” This is usually followed by “Does this mean I have to go into rehab?” or “Will ... Read More

For people who are dating or dealing with the starting and ending of intimate relationships, a certain question tends to arise… can ex-partners maintain healthy roles in each others’ ... Read More