The GoodTherapy Blog

People who drink coffee usually crave it first think in the morning. Similarly, individuals who enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail after a long day of work may have physiological cravings ... Read More

A client that drops out of therapy is one who does not complete the recommended course of treatment. Many therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, do not have a specific ... Read More

Clinicians who practice individual therapy have the responsibility of developing a therapeutic bond with their clients, tracking the progress of their clients throughout therapy, and measuring ... Read More

According to a recent article, men spend a bit more time fantasizing about sex than women do. However, contrary to what some people believe, based on the results of a study conducted by ... Read More

The world of psychiatry is full of unusual phobias. There’s symmetrophobia, the fear of symmetry, xerophobia, the fear of dryness, and ideophobia, the fear of ideas. But these phobias ... Read More

The ideal standards model (ISM) of interpersonal evaluations suggests that a partner becomes dissatisfied with his or her relationship when the significant other fails to measure up to ... Read More

Romantic love can be all consuming. In the beginning stages of a relationship, one or both partners may be overwhelmed with feelings of affection for the other partner. Couples may want ... Read More

Play is an important part of a child’s development. It enables them to engage creativity and learn necessary social skills. Children are often introduced to concepts like sharing, taking ... Read More

According to a recent article, being completely honest with your mate about infidelity might not always be the best strategy. Clinical Psychologist Bruce Stevens explained that understanding ... Read More

One of the primary goals of successful therapy is the formation of a meaningful and strong therapeutic alliance. This bond between the therapist and client is essential for creating an ... Read More

Religion has been shown to be a stabilizing factor for mental well-being. Research has demonstrated that people who have religious beliefs tend to have better mental health, physical health, ... Read More

The novel Fifty Shades of Gray has attracted enormous attention since its recent publication. The popularity could be attributed to the characters’ scandalous sexual trysts laid out ... Read More