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Navigating Diagnostic Challenges: Borderline Personality Disorder vs Bipolar Disorder

By Katie Bendel - LCSW | April 30, 2024

Navigating Diagnostic Challenges: Borderline Personality Disorder vs Bipolar Disorder Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and bipolar disorder (BD) can be easily confused with one another. Not…

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Transference and Countertransference between a therapist and client

Transference and Countertransference in Therapy: Clinician’s Guide

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 26, 2024

Therapist Self-Care: Managing Transference and Countertransference in Patient Care and Treatment If you are a mental health professional, you understand just how nuanced the dynamics…

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Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy: Strengthening Bonds Through Attachment-Based Techniques

By Meredith Nisbet MS, LMFT, CEDS-C, RYT-200 | April 18, 2024

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy: The Roadmap to Connection What is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)? Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the therapeutic brainchild of Dr. Sue Johnson,…

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Establishing Effective Ground Rules for Successful Group Therapy

Benefits of Group Therapy: Why Therapists Should Start Groups

By Eric Patterson | MSCP, NCC, LPC | April 15, 2024

The Benefits of Group Therapy: Why More Therapists Should Start Groups Group therapy is a highly beneficial, but often underutilized tool, for people with a…

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The Loneliness Epidemic: Critical Insights for Behavioral Health Professionals

By Kaylee Kron, LMSW | April 12, 2024

The Loneliness Epidemic: Critical Insights for Behavioral Health Professionals In recent years, the loneliness epidemic in the United States, and particularly within younger generations has…

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Food and Stress: How Nutrition Can Help Behavioral Health Providers Cope

By Zeina Wu - RD, LDN, CEDRD | April 2, 2024

Food and Stress: How Nutrition Can Help Behavioral Health Providers Cope As a behavioral health provider, your days are likely filled with helping others manage…

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A middle-aged woman sits calmly on a sofa with her eyes closed and one hand on her chest, practicing a grounding exercise to connect with bodily sensations during somatic experiencing therapy.

Somatic Experiencing Techniques & Exercises to Heal Trauma in the Body

By Sara Blevins-Ranes, MA, LPC, ATR | March 28, 2024

Somatic Experiencing Therapy: Techniques and Exercises for Healing Trauma in the Body Somatic experiencing therapy helps clients reconnect with their bodies to release the effects…

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Ethical Considerations in SBIRT

By Eric Patterson | MSCP, NCC, LPC | March 13, 2024

Ethical Considerations in SBIRT: Balancing Confidentiality and Duty to Warn All mental health professionals must constantly balance good treatment with good ethics. Usually these two…

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The Therapist’s Guide to Passive Income: Exploring Revenue Streams Beyond Therapy Sessions

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | March 7, 2024

Passive Income for Therapists: Exploring Revenue Streams Beyond Therapy Sessions Becoming a therapist or counselor is a rewarding career that enables you to engage in…

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Dual Diagnosis fentanyl addiction and mental health

Dual Diagnosis: Fentanyl Addiction and Mental Health

By Eric Patterson | MSCP, NCC, LPC | February 29, 2024

Dual Diagnosis: Fentanyl Addiction and Mental Health Exploring the Connection and Importance of Addressing Co-Occurring Conditions in Treatment Linked to devastating fentanyl addiction symptoms and…

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Group therapy participants discussing ground rules for the therapy group

Establishing Effective Ground Rules for Group Therapy

By Eric Patterson | MSCP, NCC, LPC | February 20, 2024

Establishing Effective Ground Rules for Group Therapy Effective ground rules are essential for creating safe, productive group therapy environments. This article explores key elements like…

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Diagnosis and Assessment of Gender Dysphoria

By Dr. October Boyles | February 9, 2024

Diagnosis and Assessment of Gender Dysphoria According to the Pew Research Center, about 5% of young adults aged 18-29 in the United States feel that their gender is different from their…

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Group therapy participants navigating conflict resolution

Group Therapy Conflict Resolution: Strategies & Activities

By Eric Patterson | MSCP, NCC, LPC | February 6, 2024

Conflict Resolution in Group Therapy: Strategies and Activities Conflict is a natural part of human interaction – even in therapeutic settings. In group therapy, unresolved…

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What Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | February 5, 2024

What Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)? Patients who experience anxiety, depression or emotional distress often try to avoid painful feelings or experiences. Though this…

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treating disenfranchised grief

Disenfranchised Grief in Disruptive Families: Therapeutic Strategies for Healing

By Kaylee Kron, LMSW | January 30, 2024

The Silent Pain Treating Disenfranchised Grief in Disruptive Family Settings Introduction Experiencing grief and loss is a challenging and often painful journey. It becomes more…

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