The GoodTherapy Blog

Just process your mistakes into learning: it sounds simple and obvious. Why would we not want to learn from our mistakes? But as easy as it is to say, resistance can come from some interesting ... Read More

Emotional manipulation can undermine close relationships and leave the manipulation victim feeling powerless, confused, and frustrated. Yet all people manipulate others from time to time—often ... Read More

If you’ve ever sustained an injury and didn’t have access to immediate medical attention, you probably received some form of first aid. This temporary medical assistance likely helped ... Read More

You may have often heard that contentment is the key to happiness. You might have even been told many times to be content with what you have. But have you ever wondered what contentment ... Read More

The impact of trauma has come to be better understood over the past few decades. We are now broadening our understanding to include the context of trauma and what it may mean for survivors. ... Read More

Infographic Text: How to Give Psychological First Aid After a natural disaster or terrorist attack, there are likely going to be many people in distress. If you want to give emergency ... Read More

Attachment-based parental alienation is a complex and potentially harmful dynamic whereby a parent manipulates their children to avoid, reject, and disdain their other parent. It can be ... Read More

Sibling rivalry can take many forms—from good-natured demands to know a parent’s favorite to aggressive fighting, punching, and biting. It’s one of the most common problems families ... Read More

Clinical supervision can offer a myriad of benefits, including professional growth in the realms of clinical skills, listening skills, ongoing verbal feedback, and keeping track of agreed ... Read More

Even people without an extensive knowledge of mental health concerns have likely heard of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), or narcissism, as it’s commonly called. The term “narcissist” ... Read More

Summer bursts of life and leisure, a great season for self-care. People often underestimate how refreshing self-care can be for the mind, body, and spirit. Self-care should be incorporated ... Read More

Take a moment to notice what your response is when you hear someone say, “I have some feedback for you.” Some people feel curious, excited, appreciated, and open to an opportunity to ... Read More