Motivational Interviewing (MI) isn't some fancy tool just for therapists with clipboards and cardigans. Nope, it's a secret weapon for anyone longing to spark some real change in …
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Therapy tips and insights
How to Break Up with Your Therapist and Begin Again
Breaking up with your therapist can be a difficult but sometimes necessary thing to do. Whether you knew the relationship was doomed from the start or it was one of those “it’s not …
Therapists’ Top Children’s Books to Help Kids Navigate Emotions: Anger, Sadness, Anxiety, and More
As a therapist, I’ve seen firsthand how important it is for kids to understand and express their emotions. That’s why I love using books as a way to help kids explore feelings like …
What is AI Therapy and What Is it Used For?
Artificial Intelligence is being used to help a multitude of different careers using technology, with healthcare becoming one of them. Heck, I even used AI to help me generate …
How to Get the Most Out of Therapy: 4 Things to Do After a Session
Therapy can be a life-altering journey, but remember, the magic doesn't stop when you step out of your therapist's office. It's the 'after' that can truly amplify the benefits of …
Problems with Intimacy and Sex: How Couples Therapy Can Help
Intimacy is like the secret sauce in the recipe of a healthy relationship, but keeping it simmering can be tough! With life's whirlwind, past baggage, or good ol' miscommunication, …
Thriving with ACT: Practical Tips for Therapists on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
In the ever-evolving field of mental health, therapists continually explore and integrate new modalities to better support their clients. One of the approaches that has gained …
Understanding Internal Family Systems: Expert Interview
Welcome to a deep dive into the transformative world of Internal Family Systems (IFS), a therapeutic modality that's gaining traction for its unique approach to healing. This blog …
Helping Kids and Teens Navigate Grief and Loss: Practical Tips for Therapists
Let's talk about the tough stuff - grief and loss. Nobody's immune, not even kids. As therapists, we're often in the trenches, helping young ones navigate these big, scary …
How to Deal with Financial Stress as a Student
College isn’t cheap, and trying to ace your exams while paying off your student loans and putting food on the table can feel like too much to juggle. Financial stress affects …
Understanding ADHD Medications
Clinically reviewed by Joey Lusvardi, PA-C Receiving a diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be both relieving and overwhelming. It's a moment of …
Exploring Art Therapy: Techniques, Benefits, and Real-Life Application
In this episode of the Therapist Thrival Guide podcast, Miranda Barker, LICSW dives into the world of art therapy with two expert guests, Chelsea Wire, a licensed professional …
