Saying GoodbyeA time inevitably comes when a therapist and client must part ways. Some people think a time limit needs to be set beforehand—for...
30/30/30/10: The RelationshipThe last of the three major factors that promote change is the relationship between you and your counselor. Some people conceptualize the...
30/30/30/10: The SpaceThe “space” of therapy means a few things. There is, of course, the literal office space. Then there is the (ideally) regular appointment...
30/30/30/10: The ActivityIn my last post, I shared the idea that the activity, the space, and the relationship are the primary determinants of success in therapy,...
30/30/30/10: The ConceptOver the next few weeks, I am going to introduce my 30/30/30/10 rule of therapy and explain its components. First, let’s begin with what...
Myths About Therapy: Happily Ever After“Happily ever after,” an idea-fixture in our minds that is undoubtedly reinforced by our media, can make reality seem disappointing in...
Two Ways About ItThere are two basic ways people go acquiring their mental health needs. The predominant way is to seek help only once your situation has...
Myths About Therapy: The Problem's With YouIn my experience, I have mostly found that the only difference between people who are in therapy and those who are not is the environment...
Myths About Therapy: Therapists Have It Figured OutIt's easy to assume that because therapists have training and experience in solving life’s issues, their own lives are pretty much...
Myths About Therapy: Self-KnowledgeWhen people ask the question—“Why does therapy help?”—the answer usually has something to do with self-awareness, or self-knowledge. The...