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Writings on psychotherapy, relationships, personal development and more.
The Unlikely Origins of the Talking Cure
The emergence of psychotherapy started with a neurologist in Paris, a series of public lectures on hypnosis, and a young Freud watching symptoms appear and disappear on command.
When a Client Says They Want to Die: A Clinician's Guide to Responding to Suicidal Ideation in the Therapy Room
Graduate training rarely prepares clinicians for what it actually feels like when a client says they want to die. This guide offers a practical framework for navigating suicidal ideation in the therapy room.
The Art of Unmaking Yourself Miserable: An Introduction to Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
It's not what happens to us that determines how we feel. According to Albert Ellis, it's what we believe about what happens. A short introduction to REBT and the ABC model.
Bad Hair Days: A Metaphor
What if anxiety isn't really the problem? This piece explores how our need to escape uncomfortable feelings, not the feelings themselves, is what keeps us stuck.
Rethinking Anxiety: A New Way to Meet an Old Response
Anxiety is a natural survival response, not a personal flaw. This article offers a new way to understand the anxious experience, exploring why it exists, how it affects the body, and how to relate to it with less struggle and more choice.
17 Books That Can Change How You See The World
Explore 17 thought-provoking books that offer fresh perspectives on life, personal growth, and inner peace. From psychology and philosophy to mindfulness and meaning, this curated list is designed to inspire deeper reflection and lasting change.
How to Survive Your Relationship: Your Mini Playbook for Keeping the Peace
Learning to disagree without being disagreeable is a skill and couples who develop it grow stronger, not farther apart. Explore how emotionally charged moments, when handled with care and clarity, can become opportunities for connection instead of division.
Wear the Mask: How Pretending Rewires Your Reality
Pretending isn’t just an act. It’s a shortcut to real growth, letting you embody the traits you seek without waiting to feel ready. Step into confidence or courage, and watch those qualities take root through action.
Why Chasing Goals Isn’t Enough (And What to Do Instead)
By prioritizing values over external goals, you can navigate life's challenges with intention and create a more meaningful existence.
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