The GoodTherapy Blog

With all of our tax returns due in April, the subject of money—what we make and how we spend it—has been on many of our minds. It’s never far away, of course. Managing our resources ... Read More

A few days ago, I headed into the locker room at my gym after a workout. A TV was tuned to a morning talk show hosted by a couple of women who were talking to their guest, a dietician, ... Read More

The spiritual dimension can surface most unexpectedly. The change process seems to invite it. People come to therapy because they perceive, at some level, that something about their inner ... Read More

Low self-esteem shows itself in many ways. Thinking others’ poor behavior is a reflection on us instead of them, disliking the human race, perfectionism, over- and underachievement, ... Read More

My previous post discussed connecting with the inner knowledge that we gain through the practice of mindfulness. Besides knowledge, another quality that can be developed through mindfulness ... Read More

It is common for children and adolescents in foster care and adoptive situations to exhibit challenging behaviors, some of which can be severe. It is equally common for parents providing ... Read More

The topic for this article came to me as I was stressing about getting the taxes finished, managing to find the time for my daughter’s softball games, my own exercise class, two full ... Read More

Journaling is a wonderful way to explore, embrace, and accept your inner world. Colors and pictures can further enhance your understanding of the deep, mysterious internal world. Many of ... Read More

Recently I received a message from a dear friend, Amy, on Facebook. We’ve known each other for over 20 years and have always shared a close bond. Since my move to Madison, most of our ... Read More

Let’s face it, these are tough times. Everyone has problems, and sometimes that means job loss and house foreclosure. But, take some time to reflect on the difference between a house ... Read More

Tax time is widely known as a time of great stress, fear, and frustration for many of us. Why do we have such strong feelings about April 15? Three of the major reasons Tax Day results ... Read More

Whether it’s a death, break-up, newly empty nest, illness, major move, traumatic event, or job loss, life is full of curve balls. When dealing with a new challenge, it may be a good ... Read More