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The science of change, made practical.
Articles on what makes therapy work, how real change happens, and the skills that help between sessions. Written for curious readers and fellow clinicians alike.
New here? Start with these.
What Is Good Therapy?
A short series on what makes therapy work, and how to tell good care from the rest.
◇ If the Kids Are Not Okay, It's Not Because of “Bad Therapy”
◇ What Is Good Therapy? (Part 1)
◇ What Is Good Therapy? (Part 2): Intro to the Good Therapy Method (coming soon)
◇ The Good Therapy Checklist (free download, coming soon)
No “Bad Vibes” Allowed: The Downside of Positivity
In a culture of “toxic positivity,” emotions like sadness, anxiety, and worry – are seen as inherently “bad,” and if you have them, there must be something “wrong with you.” It’s a problem because our authentic emotions are denied.
Radical Optimism: Staying Calm and Hopeful in Uncertain Times
I wasn’t born an optimist, but I learned to think like one. Here’s how to stay calm and hopeful when life feels uncertain.
How to Gratitude
People who practice gratitude have stronger immune systems, report less pain and discomfort, have lower blood pressure, and sleep better. So why don’t we do it more?