Anticipating Resistance Anecdotally, I have encountered some resistance in my clients to the rubber-meets-the-road work of CBT:...

For many of us, our early experiences with language came through the stories read to us by our parents, caregivers, and teachers. Even...

Art therapy for positive symptoms A Pinsker believes that art therapy can provide an important distraction from disturbing or paranoid...

Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a lifelong mental health condition. If you live with it, you may experience distortions in reality,...

The main treatments for schizophrenia are therapy and medication. But experts are exploring what role — if any — art therapy has in...

A few years ago I decided to start asking some clients if they would like to try walking and talking. Originally I did this primarily...

During the winter in the Midwest United States many clients display depressive symptoms due to inactivity, lack of sunlight and body...

Many of us have a narrow view of therapy. We think it’s solely for navigating clinical depression or severe anxiety or roller-coaster...

Psychotherapy is a wonderful treatment for many of life’s problems, with thousands of studies backing up its use as an evidence-based...

Concerns with the kids As a parent, you’re always concerned about your child and how your actions will affect them. When you’re divorced,...

Concerns with family Divorces change family dynamics – in your home and with extended family. Learning a new normal and being intentional...

Concerns with your ex Given the fact that the two of you divorced, it’s fair to say you’ve had your share of conflict. Co-parenting is...

Any parent can tell you that parenting is far from easy. You second guess yourself in so many ways and have a whole slew of constant...

Mediation Coordinated intervention in a dispute to assist in resolution and arbitration of two or more parties, by providing an objective...

Definitions of Mental Health Services The breakdown below introduces some of the services or types of therapies available. Deciding which...

Definitions of Types of Therapist There are many types of therapists − each with different educational requirements and focuses. This...

Theoretical Orientation A therapist's orientation (orientation for short) refers to the underlying philosophy and theory that guides how...

Therapy Modes Many therapists are introduced to a range of techniques during their training. Some continue to work flexibly between them,...

Definitions of Mental Health Practitioners General Medical Practitioner (GP) A general medical practitioner (GP) has completed...

The difference between a coach and a mental health professional Licensed mental health professionals have received advanced postgraduate...