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Socratic Questioning
Heads-up, What Are We Cooking in Today’s Blog? Imagine you're sitting at a cozy café, sipping your favorite drink, and a friend starts telling you about this fascinating guy from…
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Neuropsychological Testing & Assessment
Have you ever stopped to ponder how your remarkable brain works? Neuropsychological testing can provide fascinating insights into your cognitive abilities, like memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. Imagine it as…
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Thinking Errors (Cognitive Distortions)
I felt like a complete failure as I walked off the stage, my face burning with humiliation… The big annual conference was supposed to be my chance to shine, but…
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Anger Iceberg
Anger is generally a secondary reaction concealing deeper needs or fears. Just the other day, I met with a distraught teenage client struggling with overwhelming family conflict. To her, it seemed…
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Fair Fighting Rules
Fighting Better Rather Than Fighting Less… As a couples therapist, one of the most common issues I see is the unresolved conflict between partners. Many clients come to me feeling…
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Open-Ended Questions in Counseling
Do you ever feel like you're playing 20 Questions with your clients? Well, buckle up because you are about to learn about open-ended questions in counseling. These are the kinds…
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Process vs. Content in Therapy
In mental healthcare, understanding the difference between process and content is essential when conducting effective therapy. This article explains what these terms mean and why they matter in different therapeutic…
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30 Best Group Therapy Activities
In mental health therapy, creating a supportive environment is important, especially during challenging times. Group therapy is vital in promoting communal healing, allowing individuals to connect with others facing similar…
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Doorknob Confession
Imagine this: you're wrapping up a counseling session when your client drops a bombshell, something significant that they've been holding back until the very last moment. These revelations are known…
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Psychometric Test (A Complete Guide)
Have you ever been curious about the secrets behind those tricky multiple-choice questions in an assessment? Brace yourself as we take you on an exhilarating journey to the world of…