Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy is a multifaceted process work done in the therapy room as well as at home. Learn how this might benefit your clients....

Drama therapy is a newer modality to the therapy field. Does drama therapy work? Can you use it in your practice? Find out in our latest blog....

Cognitive Processing Therapy is an offshoot of cognitive-behavioral therapy and targets dysfunctional beliefs. Find out more about CPT's phases and if it works....

The different types of difficult clients in therapy can present challenges for even the most experienced and skilled therapists. Get tips for dealing....

Bibliotherapy aims to help clients grow and develop by learning empathy and insight through literature. Learn the requirements for working as a bibliotherapist....

Art therapy helps clients analyze and process emotions to understand themselves clearly. Learn more about art therapy’s tools and effectiveness....

Therapy activities can be used by clinicians to build a deep connection with clients. Discover how to best use these activities in your private practice....

Animal-assisted therapy is used to treat mental health conditions including anxiety, depression and PTSD. Learn more about its techniques and effectiveness....

As clinicians become familiar with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the realization is growing that DBT skills can benefit anyone. Learn more about this approach....

Learn how to safely capture client information and communicate how it will be used as a part of the intake counseling in private practice....

By exploring family roles, clinicians can guide change for a healthier family dynamic. Discover the roles and processes of family system theory....

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory is a common psychological test providing a myriad of information. We delve into the pros and cons of the MMPI....

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques are popular with clinicians. Let’s take a deep dive into what you need to know about these effective treatments....

The Gottman Method, created by John Gottman, identified four styles of communication that predict relationship failure. Discover the value of using this method....

Transference is when a client places thoughts and feelings they possess regarding other people onto the therapist. Learn how to recognize it and how to use it in a therapeutic way. ...

Moral reconation therapy (MRT) is a cognitive-behavioral treatment with a focus on moral reasoning. This blog will cover its steps; goals; stages of moral reasoning; techniques of MRT, research around it....

Mental health disorders are common in young people. In fact, 1 in 7 meets the diagnostic criteria for a mental health disorder. However, many of those teens and adolescents do not actually access professional help....

When we discuss evidence-based therapies, we mean any treatment supported by scientific evidence. And not just any evidence. The evidence needs to exhibit a significant amount of statistical efficacy....

Many adolescents rebelling against authority and performing behaviors with negative consequences. You may wonder how to break through the resistance so often seen when working with teenagers. Motivational interviewing is here to help....

Cognitive-behavioral therapy has been found to be an effective treatment for all anxiety disorders. CBT’s numerous resources make it ideal for self-help as well as more formal psychotherapy....

Occupational therapy has a strong historical connection to mental health.  Therapists can work with individuals and populations in a variety of settings to promote positive mental health.  Several OT skills that we use in multiple environments can be easily adapted to support mental health populations. ...

In 2010, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) created an expanded definition of recovery to include people who are both suffering from addiction and mental health illnesses.  The principles of recovery apply to both populations.  Therefore, the content of this article pertains to both individuals recovering from mental health illness and addiction....

Person-first language recognizes that a person is not defined by their disability or diagnosis. It is a way to order language so that a person is seen as a human being first and not just whatever malady they suffer from. The idea of person-first language enjoys overwhelming support among helping professionals. ...

Grounding Techniques are exercises used to take back control of your mind and body from anxiety and other problems. Grounding helps people focus on themselves in the present rather than worry over aspects of their life that may be out of their control....

Looking for the latest latest psychology research and news? Browse our list of the top Psychology Journals and Magazines for therapists. Some of these are rigorous academic journals but many are popular magazines that contain more accessible information...

This blog entry will cover adult occupational therapy assessments including: The COPM, Berg Balance Scale, MoCA, the Kettle Test, Nine-hole peg test, ACLS, FIM and AMPS.The practice setting and context of occupational therapy for adults varies widely. From geriatrics to physical disabilities, and acute rehabilitation to mental health, client needs, occupational profile, goals, and length of stay will vary greatly. As will the occupational therapy assessments you select. Some settings will call for a very complex evaluation with multiple assessments, while others may only allow for a 15 minute informal screen. Below are selected assessment tools that can be used with a diverse range of clients. ...

Intake forms are a critical part of counseling and include paperwork clients complete at the start of counseling. Learn which forms are most important....

Counseling (mental health) treatment plan; rational, tips and how to document treatment plan to help with insurance audits will be covered in this blog. If you have ever had an ongoing relationship with a client, you likely have created a treatment plan. Counseling treatment plans serve a valuable purpose: they help both clients and practitioners understand the course of treatment. Let’s take a closer look at the features of these important documents. ...

Ice breakers for group therapy are one of the best tools you can have in your therapist’s toolbox. They are simple to implement, they’re fun, and they help participants to begin engaging with the group in ways that feel safe. These blog article will review icebreakers that can be used during group therapy and their benefits....

Family therapy activities and techniques have many theoretical orientations. Read about some of the best known and most effective techniques and see activities....

This blog will review anxiety counseling techniques that counselors and therapists can apply when treating individuals during the current coronavirus pandemic.The coronavirus has obvious physical health implications but it has also brought along with it significant anxiety problems. Not only are people afraid of catching COVID-19 but the resulting restrictions have led to worries about finances, education, and the future. For mental health professionals, the challenge is to help people cope effectively with their anxiety issues. Here are suggestions on what counseling techniques can be considered to assist the anxious client. ...

Family therapy techniques are ways to address family conflict by improving the communication and interaction of family members. There are numerous family therapy techniques, but four main models dominate the spectrum. This blog reviews the main therapy family techniques: structural, Bowenian, strategic and systematic....

Motivational Interviewing (MI) for substance abuse is used to overcome resistance in hard-to-change behaviors and is used in conjunction with other therapies. Check out our tips for MI....

Person centered therapy techniques aka client centered techniques, originally founded by Carl Rogers, put an emphasis on the client as an expert. It posits that people strive toward a state of self-actualization and therapy can help a client reach self-awareness. It is a therapist’s job to create the proper surroundings for a client to become a “fully functioning person”.Let’s look at some techniques a therapist uses in person-centered therapy. ...

Resistance in therapy can be complicated. Learn what are signs of resistance in therapy and how therapists can address resistance....

Here are some ideas of psychoeducational group topics. These psychoeducational group topics are divided into topics that can be covered in most groups and topics geared towards specific mental disorders and challenges....

There are many substance abuse group activities to attempt in your recovery group. The key to using activities in recovery groups are to assist the clients with getting in touch with their feelings and learning how to express them in a constructive manner. ...

Conducting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) seems pretty straightforward. Even though CBT has a clear premise, conducting it is much more of an art than it is pure science. Here are five tips to make sure your cognitive behavioral therapy is a success....

The practice of telemental health is rapidly growing. As its popularity and availability increase, the expectations for its practice grow with it. ...

Is telemental health such us telepsychology, online counseling, online therapy or teletherapy even effective? What researchers say about telemental health?...

So, now you know what telehealth, and more specifically, telemental health, is. The question now is, how can you use it in your practice? ...

Telemental health has pros and cons. It's worth understanding them whether you're an experienced provider or just starting out....

Learn all about how you can adapt the classic principles of client centered therapy to the modality of teletherapy....

Many clients with psychological or behavioral health issues also have concurrent comorbid medical conditions that prevent in-person therapy services. Today, teletherapy approaches can be used to help any client, anywhere, no matter what barriers might otherwise be present. Therapists and counselors are learning new ways to adapt old methods to the teletherapy approach. If your favored modality is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, you will be happy to know that it can be easily adapted to teletherapy....