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Highly Sensitive Person (HSP): Traits & Clinical Guide

By Kaylee Kron, LMSW | May 8, 2024

Highly Sensitive Person (HSP): Traits, Characteristics & How Clinicians Can Support HSP Clients A highly sensitive person (HSP) experiences sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) – a…

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…

Transference and Countertransference in Therapy: Clinician’s Guide

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

Managing Transference and Countertransference in Patient Care and Treatment: Therapist Self-Care  Understanding transference and countertransference in therapy is central to ethical, effective clinical work. These interpersonal…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Therapist’s Guide to Passive Income: 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 Therapists can generate passive income beyond traditional client sessions through various digital and educational strategies.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…