The GoodTherapy Blog

Growing up as a Catholic child and teenager in Germany some 60 years ago, I learned about original sin. I was told that I and every other human being inherited the mark of original sin ... Read More

Among the worst experiences a lover or spouse can endure is discovering that their partner either is having or has had an affair.  Someone who feels betrayed may experience a wide array ... Read More

As with adults, therapy can be tremendously beneficial and healing for children, whose paths to identity formation often come with challenges in the form of behavioral issues, socialization ... Read More

Not feeling “grounded” often goes hand-in-hand with stress, and may be a signal for a need to connect with yourself and achieve balance. In its extreme, not being grounded is most familiar ... Read More

Bioenergetics is a form of psychodynamic psychotherapy that combines work with the body and mind to help people resolve their emotional problems and realize more of their potential for ... Read More

The conversation began easily enough, “My brother is bleeding our parents into the poor house with his unending demands for money – money to support his addictions – and they ... Read More

Abstract This paper describes a specific approach to group therapy that is carried out within the context of a Gestalt orientation. It begins with a brief history of how the particular ... Read More

Let’s face it, we all want to avoid making the same mistakes raising our kids we believe our parents or surrogate parents made raising us. This is especially the case when we still hold ... Read More

One day, you go into your son’s room and to your surprise, you find that missing can of whipped cream under his bed.  You think to yourself, “That’s odd.” Out of your daughter’s ... Read More

As summer draws to a close you may be relieved to have all your children’s school supplies and clothes ready, but have you done all you can to prepare them for everything they face ... Read More

After what was hopefully at least a 2-year courtship, you now find yourself engaged. You’re excited and nervous as the big day approaches. You think you’ve got all the important questions ... Read More

What do you do to relieve persistent physical discomfort, pain, or illness? Do you reach for pills? Supplements? A trip to the chiropractor or massage therapist? Do a cleansing detox? Perhaps ... Read More