Psychotherapy: Models and Methods

Hypnosis is often recognized as being used by performers in comedy or entertainment and is typically seen as fun and harmless in those situations. However, hypnosis has a broader application ... Read More

If you like to listen to music, you’re probably familiar with the intense flurry of emotion that can come when you hear a song that precisely fits the mood you’re in—a song that perfectly ... Read More

As a psychotherapist, I am often asked why some people change and some don’t. This is a great question, one that most therapists think about all the time. A person I treat who is deeply ... Read More

“When you wish upon a star, Makes no difference who you are. Anything your heart desires Will come to you.” “When You Wish Upon a Star” is a song written by Leigh ... Read More

Editor’s note: Cory F. Newman, PhD, ABPP, is a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania and the author or co-author of several books. His continuing education presentation ... Read More

Therapy groups are formed around a common interest to promote cohesiveness, a central factor in the strength of the group. Generally, this central factor includes common life experiences ... Read More

In my introductory article on anger management, I introduced you to the notion that anger management per se often misses the mark. Spending all our time and energy handling our anger in ... Read More

We know that certain functions of the body shut down when a person is faced with a threatening situation. This allows other parts to become more active. Larger sets of muscles receive more ... Read More

Adults with attention deficit (ADHD) tend to experience problems with relationships. At one time, it was believed that ADD was outgrown by adulthood; however, in 1992 research proved that ... Read More

There are four types of human beings, and I believe each is designed to attend to at least one of four critical areas of need in a functioning human society. The tasks that each temperament ... Read More

I recently had the honor and privilege of attending a workshop with renowned art therapists Cathy Malchiodi and Kate Webb in San Diego, CA, entitled Trauma-Informed Art Therapy and Positive ... Read More

“That’s so Zen,” people say, meaning peaceful, accepting, and soothing. But what is Zen, exactly? You might picture a room filled with fluffy pillows decorated in blues and grays, ... Read More