The GoodTherapy Blog

Kids start learning how to communicate with their world from the moment they are born. They are programmed to vocalize and use their bodies in ways that are communicate their needs. Their ... Read More

At the very core of our lives is sexuality. Though, as a society, we are not trained to talk openly and honestly about sex. Nonetheless, we grow up recognizing and knowing, intrinsically, ... Read More

A psychology teacher asked her ethics class, “All of you agree with the rule about no dual role relationships, right? “ (All heads nodded.) Then he said, “So, let’s get real here. ... Read More

Just what does holistic psychotherapy mean? Let’s begin with psychotherapy. The word is derived from two Greek words: psyche which refers to the soul or the spirit and therapeia which ... Read More

Natalie has been in recovery from bulimia nervosa for more than three years. However, she still unfairly compares her body to other women in the room, tries on several outfits each morning, ... Read More

In this article I want to focus on one particular aspect of recovering from an affair: punishing the offending partner. I am frequently asked, “How long is this pain going to last?!” ... Read More

Do you and your spouse fight when you do your income taxes? Do you dread going over your expenses and income each year, and so, put it off until April 14? Do you brace yourself against ... Read More

The final alcoholic family role I’d like to discuss in the context of recovery is the lost child. This is the child who stays under the radar, invisible, quietly decamping to his/her ... Read More

Even though there can be life long debilitating psychological effects, sibling abuse may be the most ignored—if not accepted—form of domestic abuse (i.e. sexual, physical, ... Read More

In my first interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) article two months ago, I went into detail about the significance of starting therapy with our advertising and our first phone contact, email, ... Read More

Have you found someone that maybe could be the one for you? Do you wonder how to make your new relationship the best it can be? Are you spending time debating what to do with your worries ... Read More

John Lahr, writer for the New Yorker, wrote a profile of the playwright and actor Sam Shepard (February 8, 2010). I came across a section of the article that struck me deeply. Discussing ... Read More