Education
How to decide when to use self-disclosure in therapy and counseling
One of the most extraordinary changes I have seen during my 30-year career as a therapist has been the attitude shift about self-disclosure in therapy
November 22, 2022
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Education
The Role of Resilience in the Treatment of OCD, Anxiety, and Depression: A Client Example
When my client Mary first came to see me, her resilience and stress tolerance were low. She sought treatment for OCD, perfectionism, and the resulting
October 25, 2022
Consultation
Imposter Syndrome: How Therapists Can Overcome It
Imposter Syndrome is possible at every stage of a career, from new to experienced clinicians and therapists. In training thousands of providers, it’s clear that
September 20, 2022
Resources
9 Best Practices in Self-Care for Therapists
Self-care is essential for therapists and other mental health professionals. Our resilience and mental health are key to helping others and longevity in the profession.
July 6, 2022
Education
I’m learning Inference Based CBT. Here’s what it taught me.
I am learning a new treatment for OCD called Inference Based CBT. And, I HATE learning new things. I don’t like the time it takes.
June 1, 2022
Education
Perseverance in Anxiety and OCD Treatment: Making Miracles Happen
The role of perseverance in anxiety and OCD treatment is a powerful one. When we nurture it in our clients, it can make miracles happen.
May 9, 2022
Education
Navigating the Complexities of a Therapeutic Relationship
Providing evidence-based treatment to clients with anxiety and OCD is not only ethical, but it is essential. However, learning these treatments doesn’t help you navigate
March 25, 2022
Education
What is interoceptive exposure?
Many therapists ask, what is interoceptive exposure? As CBT therapists, we look ways to help our anxious clients get well and to stop the suffering
January 1, 2022
Education
The Journey with Therapists New to CBT for Anxiety and OCD Begins
This past week I had the privilege of spending two days presenting the live version of our 12-hour CBT for Anxiety and OCD course to
September 7, 2021
Education
We Are Capable of More Than We Believe
Recently, I was able to travel to Ireland but due to Covid restrictions all of our experiences had to be outdoors. That took us on
June 27, 2021
Self Care
Time for a work-cation?
Summer! It’s summer, 2021, and after a year that has not looked like any other, this summer may not look like any other, either. If
May 28, 2021
Self Care
How Are You, Really?
Do you remember when your clients came to their session in-person and you would exchange niceties in the waiting room or as you walked down
April 24, 2021
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