The GoodTherapy Blog

Let’s stop making mindfulness something other than what it is. Let’s stop making mindfulness the great cure-all. Let’s stop making mindfulness another gimmick to improve ... Read More

Though far from exhaustive, when it comes to improving well-being, the following 10 ideas—backed by years of scientific research—certainly can’t hurt. We’ve ranked them in ... Read More

One of the most frustrating aspects of being on the autism spectrum is the constant anxiety that accompanies it. What does it mean to be on the spectrum and feel anxiety? If you are not ... Read More

Putting a family member in a nursing home may be one of the toughest decisions families have to make, and unfortunately, the decision for many doesn’t tend to feel “good.” Many hope ... Read More

It’s a new year, a time that calls out to us and says, “Take notice!”—reminding us to appreciate our lives and to do the things we would regret not doing. One of those things is ... Read More

While there are many benefits to having high intelligence, many managers, supervisors, and other workers—particularly those who work in businesses in which interpersonal relationships ... Read More

Despite being a fairly common occurrence, losing a close animal companion after developing a bond and sharing time together is not easy for most people. It can be even more difficult for ... Read More

How important is the therapeutic relationship—the relationship between a person in therapy and his or her therapist—to the change process? Is the relationship itself the primary source ... Read More

Greater visibility of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, coupled with an increasing awareness of the need for widespread recognition and acceptance of those who are transgender ... Read More

Have you ever been in a relationship that felt as though it sapped all of your energy? If so, you may have been in a codependent relationship. Codependency is generally defined as a type ... Read More

The death of a child is perhaps one of the most traumatic events a parent can experience. Losing a child may feel like an insurmountable life event for many, and the experience of grief ... Read More

As we prepare to enter a new year, now is the time to reflect on where we’ve been and set our sights on what is ahead. The journey to growing a successful psychotherapy practice often ... Read More