Screening measures are used in therapy to help pinpoint concerns early in treatment and provide objective data. Get tips on administering these measures....

A client’s differing values may cause a therapist to personally dislike them. Get tips on how to professionally care these clients and ethical alternatives....

Visualization techniques are a proven intervention for anxiety and can be used in a moment of need or with CBT. Get a list of free visualization ideas....

Medication may be needed when therapy alone is ineffective, but therapists cannot prescribe meds. Learn more about initiating referrals to medical providers....

Self-harm is often referred to in the scientific literature as non-suicidal self-injury or NSSI. See types of self harm and treatments to use in your practice....

Internet gaming disorder is a behavioral addiction gaining recognition as a serious problem within the gaming community. See factors and treatments in our blog....

Clinical interviews are the most popular assessment tools in mental health. Learn more about their structures and how to use them in your practice. ...

Ethical issues in counseling can be avoided by adhering to industry organization guidelines. See general categories for ethical issues and common pitfalls....

Hoarding disorder is a debilitating condition around material possessions that causes increasing impairment for people as they age. See treatment options....

Crisis intervention is a critical responsibility for therapists. See the steps needed to equip therapists with the skills and resources to manage emergencies....

How to terminate therapy with a client is a valid consideration for psychotherapists. Find out when and how to terminate therapy for a client responsibly....

What should a therapist not do? If you're a behavioral health specialist, this thought has likely crossed your mind. Learn about common mistakes and their solutions....

Resilience is the ability to navigate and recover from adversity, stress, and trauma. See how therapists can help clients build resilience in our latest blog....

Suicidal ideation treatment is an intervention, such as CBT or DBT that a therapist recommends to a client considering suicide. See other treatments in our blog....

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientifically proven, evidence-based approach focusing on understanding and modifying behavior. See its principles and more....

Urge surfing is grounded in key principles that are essential for successful implementation. Discover the principles and how to use urge surfing in therapy....

Compassion fatigue is a serious impediment to therapist wellness. Learn its signs and symptoms and what you can do about compassion fatigue in our blog....

White board activities are an effective way to engage therapy clients during in-person or teletherapy sessions. See the best modalities for white boarding....

“Duty to warn” is an important concept for therapists to understand as it impacts client rapport and can be the difference between life and death. Learn more....

Inpatient mental health care may be required under specific circumstances. Learn when a client may need this type of care and how to advocate for them....

Specific phobia is an extreme fear toward a particular object or experience. See a list of specific phobias and see treatment options to use in your practice....

Therapy acronyms enhance communication, expedite documentation, and ensure the seamless delivery of care. Get common acronyms and learn practices and pitfalls....

A therapy discharge summary recaps the course of therapy, facilitates transition and prevents relapse. Get tips on writing a discharge plan for your clients....

Mental health crisis plans are a critical piece to managing psychiatric emergencies. Learn its components, who needs one, and tips for managing a crisis plan....

Therapy resources for mental health professionals can improve client care and help clinicians achieve a work-life balance. See a list of the top resources....

Counseling quotes condense complex emotional concepts into succinct phrases. Get a list of the top counseling quotes to use in your private therapy practice....

A depression assessment is used by therapists to evaluate clients. See a list of the most widely used tests and how to effectively use a depression test....

A relapse prevention plan is created to stop someone from going back to harmful behaviors. See the stages of relapse and how to develop a prevention plan....

Internalizing disorders or non personality mental health disorders make up the bulk of all psychiatric disorders. Learn more about how they're classified. ...

Personality disorder clusters are one way of categorizing conditions that are among the most complicated psychiatric issues. Learn more about these categories....

Therapist self-disclosure occurs when clinicians share personal info with clients. Learn how various treatment approaches view therapist self disclosure. ...

Culture-Bound Syndromes (CBS) are specific psychological/behavioral patterns within a specific cultural context. Discover the basics, their importance and more....

Socratic Questioning CBT is a valuable tool for altering maladaptive thoughts and enabling self-discovery. Learn about its steps and benefits and get resources....

Mental health CEUs provide ongoing training that helps therapists stay current on research, theories and best practices. See CEU types, benefits and programs....

Schema therapy mixes the concepts of CBT with psychodynamic, experiential, and attachment theories. Learn about its concepts, techniques, pros, cons and more. ...

Sand tray therapy is a therapeutic intervention using sand and toys to create a person’s inner world in miniature. Learn more about this therapy in our blog....

Theraplay is a modality used with children and families that is recognized as an effective psychotherapy although more research is needed. Find out more....

Reminiscence therapy is categorized into four types. Find out what they are, their effectiveness, tips and techniques and strengths and limitations....

Therapeutic play is widely recognized as a highly effective method of communicating with children. See approved toys, techniques and training....

Motivational Enhancement Therapy is client centered, where the therapist acts as a collaborative guide. Learn more about its techniques and get key resources....

Jungian psychotherapy is rooted in the collective unconscious represented in mythology and symbols. Discover the pros and cons of this therapy....

Parent-child interaction therapy is an effective therapy for addressing childhood behavioral issues. Learn more about its special training and set up....

Intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP) is a brief psychodynamic therapy. Discover its techniques, pros, cons and training in our latest blog....

Filial therapy is a 10-session process to teach caregivers play therapy skills to use with their own children. Discover its background, effectiveness and more....

Expressive arts therapy can assist clients who struggle to express themselves verbally. Discover more about EAT and how to incorporate it into your practice....

Equine-assisted therapy can be used by many types of therapists including mental, physical and occupational health clinicians. Learn more about this therapy....

Gestalt therapy is a holistic therapy that aims to help clients work through unresolved issues. Could it work for your clients with anxiety and depression?...

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing allows the brain to process negative thoughts more adaptively. Find out more about its phases and effectiveness....

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....

Attachment-based family therapy has improved relationships for teens who are depressed or suicidal but it may have a broader reach. Learn more about ABFT....

Accelerated Resolution Therapy combines elements of EMDR with cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic techniques. Find out more about this therapy newcomer....

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....

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....

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

Countertransference is a crucial topic for therapists to grasp to treat clients ethically. Learn its origins, the signs and strategies for dealing with it....

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....

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....

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. ...

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration expanded its definition of recovery to people suffering from addiction and mental health illness....

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....

What is Emotional Literacy? Understanding Concepts, Current Research, and Resources for Therapists. TheraPlatform Worksheets: List of Emotions, Emotion Faces, Emotion Assessment...

Looking for the latest psychology news? See our top Psychology Journals and Magazines -- a mix of rigorous academic journals and popular magazines....

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. ...

Counseling treatment plans including rationale, tips and how to document treatment plans for insurance audits....

Group therapy icebreakers are easy to implement, fun, and help participants engage with the group in safe ways. Discover icebreakers group therapy icebreakers....

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

Counseling techniques can assist the provider with the anxious client and help the client effectively cope with anxiety....

Four main models of family therapy techniques address family conflict by improving the communication and interaction of family members....

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....

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....

Substance abuse group activities can be useful in your recovery group. Discover several exercises to help clients get in touch with their feelings....

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) seems pretty straightforward although it is more art than science. See five tips for successful CBT....

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?...

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....

Adapting cognitive behavioral therapy for teletherapy is relatively simple. Learn how to help clients change thoughts and behaviors through virtual CBT....