A Somatic Approach to Accessing Emotions
Janina Fisher
Nothing defeats a therapist more than a client who’s numb or disconnected. When you ask why they’ve come for help, they may say, “I’m depressed” or “I’ve lost all hope,” but they
Read MoreNothing defeats a therapist more than a client who’s numb or disconnected. When you ask why they’ve come for help, they may say, “I’m depressed” or “I’ve lost all hope,” but they
Read MoreMost of us have been taught that forgiveness is good for us and that good people forgive, even in the face of deep, interpersonal wounds. But hurt parties—whether injured by
Read MoreSome anxious clients have such an overpowering need to know they’re not making a mistake, missing something important, or thinking or feeling something wrong, that they constantly seek
Read MoreFor too many children or teens, talk and even play therapy feels unhelpful at best, and stigmatizing at worst. But when we can effectively introduce mindfulness into our sessions, we empower kids to transform themselves,
Read MoreMany therapists dedicate a great deal of time to helping betrayed partners heal deep emotional wounds in the wake of an affair. But much less attention is typically paid to treating the
Read MoreAlthough trauma often has the greatest impact our most intimate relationships, research shows that finding comfort in loved ones has the potential to undo much of the damage trauma creates in
Read MoreWith 71 percent of therapists reporting at least one client who’s attempted suicide, helping people teetering on the precarious edge of suicidal ideation is one of the most important and scariest aspects of our work.
Read MoreMost trainings on sex and gender diversity, even though they advertise as LGBTQ, are mainly about working with gay and lesbian clients. Yet the queer community includes not only B and T
Read MoreIn a world of dating apps that present seemingly limitless romantic possibilities, our clients often get stuck in “low accountability” intimate relationships that foster pessimism and anxiety. They often show up
Read MoreGood therapists working with young children on the autism spectrum can take on many roles at once: clinician, educator, interpreter, and advocate. They know how to break social and emotional skills
Read MoreWe’ve all seen how marketing can help build profitable practices, but how can it affect society’s view of our profession and what it offers? In this workshop, we’ll explore ways to use branding
Read MoreWhat does it take for therapists to expand their focus beyond the therapy room and become a more powerful force for social change? We typically have a positive impact
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