May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and there’s no better way to start it off than taking the first step in seeking help or assisting those who would like to start counseling. Doing so raises awareness and helps break down negative, long-held beliefs — many of them untrue — about what it means to attend […] The post Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World appeared first on GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog ..read more

By the nature of how depression manifests itself, it’s often hard for those in its grip to seek any support, let alone therapy.  And while it may seem like everyone else isn’t struggling, there’s a good chance that’s not the case. In fact, major depression is one of the common mental illnesses, affecting about 8% […] The post How to Talk to a Therapist about Depression appeared first on GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog ..read more

The appropriate level of eating disorder care depends on a patient’s ability to consume and retain proper nutrition. A qualifying criterion to enter a residential treatment center is that they are unable to maintain the necessary nutrition intake required for their physical and psychological health. A second criterion is that they have difficulty maintaining reasonable […] The post Nutrition and Culinary Skills in Eating Disorder Treatment appeared first on GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog ..read more

Addiction is an attachment disorder.  Human beings, addicts or not, only know and repeat what was modeled for them during childhood.  I like to call ages 0-10 healthy narcissism given that the world, as it should, revolves around the child.  If the child is not fed, he/she will be hungry; if the child is not […] The post What am I missing? Part 2: Applying Attachment Theory to Treatment and Recovery appeared first on GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog ..read more

“what am I missing; I keep relapsing and don’t know why I have such a difficult time remaining clean and sober?”   How we treat addiction in treatment must change.  The idea that we can provide information and teach an individual how to remain clean and sober is a fallacy.  Most addicts and alcoholics are above […] The post What am I missing? Part 1: Defining the Problem and Attachment Theory appeared first on GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog ..read more

There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to couples counseling, as each relationship comprises different challenges and experiences. But some therapeutic strategies have proven to be particularly effective when untangling stressful, tense partner dynamics.   Emotion-focused therapy, in particular, is one of the most commonly used tactics that relationship counselors use to help couples […] The post How Emotion-Focused Therapy is Used in Couple Counseling appeared first on GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog ..read more

“Stop fighting with each other and start fighting for one another”– Staci Lee Schnell  In a fight, there is a winner and a loser and most of us want to win.  So, if you are fighting with your spouse, and you are the winner, that would make them the loser.  Do you really want your […] The post How to Stop Fighting and Start Communicating with your Partner appeared first on GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog ..read more

I have good news and bad news. People usually want the bad news first, so here goes: You, alone, do not have the power to make your child happy. None of us do. That’s the bad news. Okay, what’s the good news? You hold more power than you think.   The biggest mistake I see parents […] The post Worried About Your Child or Teen? 3 Things You Can Do Right Now appeared first on GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog ..read more

Burnout syndrome manifests itself in various forms, from cynical outlooks on life to detachment from relationships and hobbies, and it can arise from personal, professional or academic circumstances.   Everyone gets stressed at work sometimes, but such a condition tends to be ongoing in nature, where chronic mental or physical exhaustion as a result of a […] The post How to Decrease Burnout at Work or School appeared first on GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog ..read more

Are you someone who prefers quiet reflection over loud chatter? If so, stepping into the world of therapy might feel like navigating uncharted territory. But fear not, because we’ve uncovered a treasure trove of strategies designed just for introverts like you. Get ready to discover the secret map to not just surviving but thriving in […] The post Unlocking the Introvert’s Guide to Success in Therapy: 10 Effective Strategies appeared first on GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog ..read more