The lives of parents tend to be filled with rough edges and tough moments. Health issues, safety concerns, and financial difficulties can contribute to the stress of parenting. The temperament ... Read More

To gather information about the parent-child relationship, I often ask parents, “If you could wish for one thing for your child, what would that wish be?” I might also ask,“What ... Read More

If you’re reading an article on GoodTherapy.org, chances are you value mental and emotional wellness. But have you ever noticed that while we tend to spend a lot of time on topics such ... Read More

Self-esteem has been a pop psychology topic for decades. People often focus on it in therapy. We often speak about it with flowery and shallow language, though there is a plethora of research ... Read More

Ever had an argument? Most of us have. But have you stopped to think about why we have arguments? Arguments in relationships are often based on the emotional response of feeling unheard. ... Read More

Mindfulness is a concept that does not have one set definition. It often refers to the process of becoming more aware of sensations, thoughts, and emotions. Many therapeutic approaches ... Read More

Many people who experience anxiety or depression know the symptoms of each are not always well-defined. For instance, they can overlap. Commonly overlapping symptoms of anxiety and depression ... Read More

What do you know about eating disorders? Much of what we hear or learn about disordered eating habits is based on myths and stereotypes rather than facts. If people don’t have accurate ... Read More

My last article discussed the ways food is sometimes used to ease the symptoms of posttraumatic stress, a condition characterized by intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance of places ... Read More

Asking a parent not to panic when their child discloses sexual abuse may seem unreasonable. Anger is a natural reaction to news like this, but it may not be the response that best serves ... Read More

In an interview from April 2018, James Comey, former director of the FBI, spoke about the difference between the language he used publicly as the director of the FBI and the way he speaks ... Read More

Remember those New Year’s resolutions you made over the holidays, the ones about changing bad habits? How’s it going? Getting in the habit of doing something differently can be incredibly ... Read More