The GoodTherapy Blog

Compassion fatigue can be a serious occupational hazard for those in any kind of helping profession, with a majority of those in the field reporting experiencing at least some degree of ... Read More

How do you react when you’re in pain? Do you resist it, ignore it, or push it away? Do you get consumed by it? Would you like to learn a more healing and compassionate way to respond? To ... Read More

Anxiety is a state of overstimulation, with feeling tones of fear and dread. It’s often accompanied by worry about the future and the thought that things (whatever they are) are going ... Read More

There are few events in life that are as transformative as becoming a parent. So many aspects of your life—your identity, the dynamics with your partner, your sense of control (or lack ... Read More

I just got back from Rebecca’s bat mitzvah. I’d like to tell you a bit about Rebecca, but I’m not sure how to go about it. I want you to know all about her, but I don’t want you ... Read More

Does your partner prepare for Valentine’s Day weeks in advance? If so, consider yourself lucky. Many people wait with bated breath wondering if their partners will remember to plan anything ... Read More

When I was a child, I heard a phrase that stuck in my memory: “You’re so impressionable.” I mulled over this phrase, trying to understand its meaning. One thing that was clear was ... Read More

You’re upset with your partner; your emotional brain is fired up, and you offload a criticism. In your mind, you’re just trying to communicate your feelings and help your partner do ... Read More

As a holistic psychotherapist who has had a daily yoga practice for almost 15 years, I am very well acquainted with the many ways yoga can support one’s emotional journey. Whether ... Read More

Living with anxiety can be exhausting, frustrating, and painful. Frequent anxiety symptoms may be robbing you of sleep, joy, and/or confidence. However, there is much you can learn and ... Read More

Joan was at the end of her rope. She had just received another note from her son Sammy’s fifth-grade teacher about issues with his behavior. It seemed like school became increasingly ... Read More

As we enter the second month of a new year, many of us have taken some time to reflect on the past year and set goals for how we want to feel better, do different, and engage in life. ... Read More