Alternative Therapies on the Rise Among Clients With PTSD
There are many treatments available to address symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, clients sometimes avoid treatments that cause them to re-experience the traumatic events that brought them to therapy. Fear, anxiety, and depression often accompany PTSD, and conventional evidence-based treatments (EBT) have low rates of completion because of the emotional overwhelm experienced by clients. For this reason, complementary and alternative... Read More
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Many studies have examined how family life can affect work (FWC) and how work can affect family life (WFC). But few studies have looked closely at how the overall life satisfaction of psychologists is influenced by work and family. Mental health professionals work in a field in which they are exposed to highly 
I crossed the threshold to 40 this last year, so I figured I ought to figure out what I am in for hormonally in the years to come. Many women have heard the medical term “perimenopause” and wondered what it means and what to expect. I hope this article serves to assist those curious about this reproductive life stage by providing some information on how to manage mood swings brought about by hormonal fluctuations. It has also been informative to learn more about this stage for myself, a woman newly in the decade of “40-something.”
Just what is perimenopause? Experts define this period... 
My own grandma, who was 96 years old, died at the beginning of February, and my husband’s grandma of 95 years died on this day, February 24, 2012. In between those events, my son turned 1 year old, which was a blessing. He does not know anything about grief because he is too young, but one day I will need to explain it to him.
For many of us parents, it is hard to explain grief to our children. Sometimes we have difficulty understanding it ourselves. I am writing this in hopes that others may come to a greater understanding and be able to explain and talk about grief with their children.
Grief... 
Perfectionism and depression have been shown to be closely related, with perfectionism being a predictor of depressive symptoms. In a 
Individuals in need of psychological help often do not seek the care they need because they are afraid of disclosing their mental health problems, are unsure of the outcome of treatment, or are concerned with the stigma associated with 
Highly stressful workplace environments can negatively impact employees, both physically and emotionally. Workplace stress has been linked to elevated blood pressure, increased risk for cardiovascular disease, fatigue, and low productivity. Psychologically, being overly 
Did you know that your brain regularly fills in for missing information, much of the time without your even knowing that this is going on? It’s one of the marvelous little efficiencies of the magnificent organ beneath your skull. I refer to it as the imagination “filling in the blanks.” Since it happens so very quickly and without conscious knowledge or intent, it can be difficult to identify this quirky capability. But illusions are a fun way to acquaint yourself with this particular hidden talent. If you’re interested, 
Therapist: Tell me a little about yourself:
Client: I'm a 32–year-old male, software engineer, living in Los Angeles. I've never been to therapy before, this is my first time.
Therapist: Why did you decide to seek therapy now?
Client: I need to fix the issue of having panic attacks while driving to work. I drive back and forth to work every day, and I have to drive at least 40 miles each day. Obviously, I'm worried, sometimes I feel helpless, like I won't be able to drive to work, and this concerns me greatly.
Therapist: Describe your experience of having these attacks.
Client:... 
Children are removed from their homes and placed into foster care when their home environments are physically or emotionally unsafe. Children who are neglected, victims of 
In sex therapy and couples therapy, the importance of full disclosure is a very important one. Many people come to therapy with the notion that their problem is isolated from the rest of their lives, and so they sometimes omit the most important pieces of information. Even the most thorough of intake sessions by the most seasoned and discerning therapists cannot weather the fact that clients often hold back very important information during treatment.
I see this in sex therapy and couples therapy quite often. People will like to leave out very important details, such as their profession and/or... 
In 1998, 11-year-old Andrew McClain was physically restrained while he was a patient at a psychiatric hospital in Connecticut. Two staff members tried to calm the 90-pound child’s aggressive tantrum by sitting on his chest, crushing and suffocating him to death. The event spurred a national examination of restraint use in mental health settings. Physical restraint has caused injury, further psychological trauma, and as in Andrew’s case, even death. Psychiatric nurses are trained to address problems with mentally disturbed patients, but sadly, often only identify them by their abuse, aggression,... 
Adolescents engage in disproportionate risky behaviors relative to adults. One consequence of these actions is exposure to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and in particular, HIV. Educating these young people about 
This Friday, March 2nd, 2012, GoodTherapy.org is thrilled to welcome Dr. Francine Shapiro, creator of 
