December 23rd, 2007 |
GoodTherapy.org is pleased to introduce "The Human Being of Therapy," a new column written by GT Member Greg Madison, Ph.D. Greg's first contribution to "The Human Being of Therapy" is "Existential Migration," which can be found by clicking here. Please enjoy Greg's column and feel free to add your comments at the bottom of his article by clicking on the "comments" link.
We'll let you know when our other featured columnists begin their new... Read More
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December 5th, 2007 |
When I began training in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) several years ago, my whole life became a healing story. It is difficult to even know how to begin or focus in the attempt to tell it. I was drawn to the model after reading Dick’s textbook in graduate school. It stirred my heart. It just felt right to me. And now I know why!
Not long after beginning the training, I started to have difficulties being there without exiles crawling out of the woodwork. I knew I was a woman with a history of what I called... Read More
December 4th, 2007 |
A glance at many magazines today will offer practical advice and “how to” strategies for the pursuit of the man or woman of our dreams. Let’s face it—sexy tag lines and catchy subtitles make for good print copy but do little for building healthy and sound relationships. Projecting our wants, expectations or intentions onto our partners-to-be only serves to foreshadow the inevitable relational demise. It is as if we build in our own obsolescence from the very start.
How is that possible you may ask, “when I’m doing... Read More