Sometimes changing ourselves means changing how we relate to other people. Yes, we can experience a lot of growth in individual therapy. That said, one of the most powerful tools we have for improved relationships is group therapy. Group therapy works really well for clients who intellectually understand why they pull away from people they […]
Most clinicians, even at the doctoral level, enter the field with strong intellectual training. We learn how to assess, conceptualize, diagnose, and intervene. We study theories of change and develop increasingly sophisticated ways of understanding motivation and human behavior. And yet, many clinicians reach a point in their work where they realize something essential cannot […]
Why do people seek therapy? There are many answers to this question, but generally speaking, there are several common themes: they want to understand themselves better; they want coping skills and ways to relieve stress; they wish to improve their relationships, including their relationship with themselves; and they want help navigating life’s challenges. While individual […]