Find a Therapist? Who? Me? Where Do I Look?

I have been working very hard at Find-a-Therapist posting new articles, recruiting psychologists, psychiatrists, marriage counselors, social workers, art therapists, treatment centers and programs, and licensed professionals counselors. These professionals have training from four years of undergraduate...

Solitude, Part 2: The Benefits It Brings, and the Special Strengths of the People Who Enjoy It

Here’s what makes solitude so sweet Unlike the readers of my last post, who were so articulate and insightful about the sweetness of solitude, many professional researchers have had a much harder time recognizing that solitude can actually be beneficial. Maybe part of the reason is that psychologists...

Solutions for Child Trauma: Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Emotional pain is not as easily noticed as physical pain.  It doesn’t come in the form of a broken arm or a scuffed knee.  However, just like a physical injury, emotional injuries must be cleaned out and nurtured before they can heal.  Trauma is one example of an emotional injury.  Just like you...

Effectively Communicating with Your Spouse

An Interview with Therapist Diane DuBois LMFT By: Jaleh Are you having a difficult time communicating with your spouse? If so you’re not alone. Many married couples have a difficult time getting along because of poor communication skills. To help understand common communication mistakes married couples...

6 Keys of Assertive Communication

Communication is so important that it can make or break a relationship, is critical to success, and instantly reflects your self-esteem to listeners - for better or for worse. Assertive communication commands respect, projects confidence, and inspires influence. It is respectful, direct, honest, open,...